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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke South (ranked 4659 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Gray (ranked 8311 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Derek Gray enters the cage!
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Duke South!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Gray!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Duke South seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
South lunges at Gray with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gray's hand.
South instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gray.
South lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
South lands with a short head shot on the inside.
South misses with a punch on the inside.
Gray missing with knees to the body.
South lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gray looks winded!
South lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
South lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
South lands a hook that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
South lands with a left to the head.
South lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
South scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
South lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
South lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from South.
South working aggressively here.
South tries to throw a body punch but Gray avoids it by throwing South back against the cage.
Gray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gray blocking some punches.
Gray is looking to control South's arms but South gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gray has his back to the cage.
South throws a punch but it's blocked by Gray.
South misses with the head strike.
South is working Gray over against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by South as Gray tries to tie him up.
South swings wildly with an uppercut but Gray uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from South fails to land.
We've been informed that Gray has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gray tries to keep at a distance but South has taken the fight into the clinch.
South misses with the head strike.
South lands a body shot.
Gray blocks an uppercut.
Gray's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
South lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from South.
South lands a body punch.
South lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
South lands a hook to the side of the head.
South lands a right hand.
South scores with a hook to the body.
Gray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
South lands with a light punch inside.
South misses with a punch on the inside.
South lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
South working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
South lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
South has a couple of punches blocked by Gray.
South misses with the head strike.
Gray tries to stall but South uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gray is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. South is defending well for now.
South pushes Gray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
South tries to throw a body punch but Gray avoids it by throwing South back against the cage.
Gray blocking some punches.
Gray misses with a punch to the body.
South lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gray has had enough of the clinch but South keeps him there for the moment.
Gray is trying to stall.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gray obliges.
South lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
South doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, South scores with a nice short uppercut.
South lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gray.
South lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gray is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke South dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duke South's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
South scores with a body shot.
South closes the distance and pushes Gray back into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for South.
South lands a hook that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
South misses with the head strike.
South lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gray in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A head punch on the inside from South fails to land.
South misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
South drops Gray onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gray is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Gray is still on wobbly legs! Can South finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
South throws a head punch that misses.
Gray is breathing heavily.
South tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gray seems to have recovered his senses.
South tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
South is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gray can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray taking a breather.
Gray is looking to control South's arms but South gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gray has his back to the cage.
South managing to block the knees to the body from Gray.
A head punch on the inside from South fails to land.
South misses with a body punch.
Gray blocking some punches.
South tries to work over Gray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gray tries to stall but South uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
South misses with a hook from the clinch.
South struggles to land a body shot inside as Gray controls his hands.
South misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from South fails to land.
South lands a left hand.
South lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray wants to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by South.
A nice left hand lands by South.
South drops Gray onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gray is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gray trying to control the position but instead, South has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gray into the cage.
South misses with the head strike.
South working some nice short punches in the clinch.
South lands a right hand.
South misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, South scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from South.
Gray wants to break the clinch but can't.
South working aggressively here.
Gray blocks an uppercut.
South lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from South.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for South.
South throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by South as Gray tries to tie him up.
Gray blocking some punches.
Gray breaks from the clinch.
Gray tries to clinch up but South circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
South is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
South moves in looking to clinch but Gray pushes him off.
South is looking to clinch but Gray is avoiding it.
Gray is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
South moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by South as Gray tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for South.
South lands a hook that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
South working aggressively here.
A short left from South.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
South misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gray blocks a body shot from South.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke South dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Duke South's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
South sends Gray crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! South is motioning to the referee to let Gray up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Duke South is winning the standup battle so far.
Gray tries to clinch up but South circles away and keeps his distance.
South digs a good hook to Gray's body.
Derek Gray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
South cracks Gray with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. South has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gray to stand back up!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
South fakes the body blow, causing Gray to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Gray goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Duke South!
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FIGHT
RATING
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