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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elvis Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Grayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elvis Cage had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Elvis Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dick Grayson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grayson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Grayson stalling.
Grayson is looking to take a break and control but Cage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grayson is looking to advance position but Cage won't allow it.
Cage is trying to maintain the position but Grayson is very close to passing his half guard.
Grayson trying to control the action but Cage is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dick Grayson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cage keeps the fight on the outside.
Grayson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grayson blocks a head kick by Cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grayson is looking to take a break and control but Cage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cage wants to get back to his feet but Grayson drags him back down.
Cage tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grayson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grayson in side control, throwing shots but Cage defends.
Cage is looking for a sweep.
Grayson wants to stand but Cage is controlling his arm.
Grayson trying to control the position but Cage is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cage moves into full guard.
Cage has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Grayson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An elbow from Grayson crashes against the mat.
Grayson scores with punches from side control.
Cage pushes Grayson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Grayson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cage is breathing heavily.
Grayson tries to stand but Cage is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage tries to improve position but can't.
Grayson taking a breather here.
I wouldn't like to be where Cage is right now.
Cage is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Grayson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Grayson tries to stand but Cage is controlling his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayson trying to control the action but Cage is working from the bottom.
Grayson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Grayson tries for a kimura but Cage is defending well.
Cage manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cage trying to control from half guard but Grayson is working away.
Grayson wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Grayson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cage fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grayson avoids it really well and circles away.
We've been told by Cage's head coaches at Iron Fist Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grayson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cage. That one must have hurt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Grayson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Grayson doesn't manage to clinch there - Cage circles away.
Grayson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cage looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Grayson wants to stand but Cage is controlling his arm.
Dick Grayson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grayson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grayson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cage keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage tries to buck Grayson off but Grayson is having none of it.
Grayson wants to control but Cage is keeping him busy.
Cage can't do much from the bottom here.
Grayson wants to control but Cage is keeping him busy.
Grayson wants to stand but Cage has his arm trapped.
Cage struggling a bit here.
Cage gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grayson is working away from the top position though.
Grayson is looking for a kimura but Cage is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grayson to get the leverage.
Cage wants to control but Grayson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cage is trying is best to control the position here.
Cage trying to hold on to Grayson's head to control him but Grayson postures up.
Grayson is looking to take a break and control but Cage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grayson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cage is just riding it out for now. Grayson eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayson working the head and body with strikes.
Cage looking for submissions off his back.
Cage trying to control but Grayson postures up.
Grayson is trying to work for a kimura but Cage is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage wants to improve his position but Grayson is controlling well.
Cage manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Grayson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cage wants a takedown.
Grayson lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grayson drops back looking for a leg! Cage is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cage manages to kick Grayson off! Grayson jumps back into Cage's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Grayson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grayson misses with a kick to the body.
Cage has closed the distance and engaged Grayson in a clinch.
Cage goes for a takedown in the clinch but Grayson prevents it.
Cage is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grayson has him pressed against the cage.
Grayson wants to get back to striking at distance but Cage won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson working aggressively here.
Cage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grayson's elbow.
Grayson keeps control of Cage as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grayson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grayson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cage really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cage is looking for a triangle but Grayson pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cage keeping moving, preventing Grayson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grayson wanted to stand there but Cage had control of the position.
Cage looking for a guillotine here but Grayson defends easily.
Cage keeping moving, preventing Grayson from controlling successfully.
Cage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cage is keeping the position for now.
Grayson passes into half guard.
Grayson is looking to stall here but Cage recovers full guard.
Grayson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cage's guard.
Grayson throwing strikes from guard but Cage blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage wants to sweep but no luck.
Grayson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cage's guard.
Grayson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cage does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cage tries to roll over but Grayson keeps him under control.
Grayson wants to take a breather but Cage is having none of it.
Grayson works his way into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grayson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cage, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Grayson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grayson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Grayson!
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