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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam McCullen (ranked 1515 p4p, 188 weight class) and Latka Gravas (ranked 2943 p4p, 339 weight class). Latka Gravas has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sam McCullen's chin.
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204 lbs
12 - 6 - 1 |
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Sam McCullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Latka Gravas !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravas takes a swing at McCullen's ribcage but misses.
McCullen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gravas just manages to avoid it.
Gravas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCullen.
Nice shot by Gravas .
It looks like Sam McCullen has been cut.
Gravas scores with a nice body kick.
McCullen fakes the leg kick and cracks Gravas in the body.
Gravas lands a big head kick that sends McCullen tumbling to the mat! Gravas takes a step backwards and waves McCullen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McCullen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCullen tries to work over Gravas 's front leg with a kick but Gravas checks it.
McCullen cracks Gravas with a good jab.
McCullen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gravas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gravas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravas throws out a powerful jab.
McCullen scores with a jab. Gravas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gravas misses with a straight right.
McCullen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gravas avoids the head kick by McCullen.
Gravas checks a low kick from McCullen.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCullen, as that shot connected.
McCullen scores with a head kick.
Gravas keeps McCullen at a distance using the push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravas throws a lazy uppercut
and McCullen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gravas really felt that one!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCullen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gravas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McCullen throws a head kick that misses
and Gravas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gravas , right into the meat.
Oooooh!!! Gravas has knocked McCullen down with a huge combo! Gravas steps away and waves a wobbly McCullen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Sam McCullen's cut is getting worse.
Gravas gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McCullen counters with a stiff right hand.
Gravas scores with a body shot.
Gravas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCullen on the side of the head.
McCullen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gravas doesn't seem bothered though.
Gravas looks to throw the jab but McCullen is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravas throws an overhand right that lands on McCullen's shoulder, as McCullen tries to avoid the shot.
Gravas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCullen moves away.
And McCullen counters with a quick kick to the body but Gravas blocks it.
McCullen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That kick from McCullen tenderised Gravas 's leg. Gravas is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCullen checks a leg kick.
McCullen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gravas follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Gravas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gravas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gravas ducks under a wild hook from McCullen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCullen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gravas slips under a jab from McCullen.
A solid body kick from Gravas .
McCullen throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCullen throws a leg kick
and Gravas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sam McCullen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCullen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gravas .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gravas takes a swing at McCullen's ribcage but misses.
McCullen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gravas counters with a crisp right hand that drops McCullen! Gravas lets McCullen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Latka Gravas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam McCullen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gravas is looking to land body kicks.
McCullen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gravas was well out of range. Poor timing from McCullen.
A shot to the body from McCullen misses
and Gravas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh McCullen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCullen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gravas .
McCullen seems to have got his legs back now.
McCullen jabs Gravas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCullen lands with a hook. Gravas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullen tries a head kick but it misses.
Latka Gravas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCullen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gravas feints a counter leg kick.
McCullen throws a jab but it's blocked by Gravas .
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCullen scores with a kick to the body.
Good shot there by McCullen.
McCullen misses with a right hand
and McCullen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jeez, Sam McCullen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
McCullen swings for the body but Gravas moves out of range.
Gravas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCullen.
Gravas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCullen tries to land a front kick but Gravas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gravas clobbers McCullen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sam McCullen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Latka Gravas !
A very excited looking Latka Gravas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Sam McCullen had this to say: 'Respect to my opponent. No excuses. I will learn from this fight and come back stronger. Thank you to the fans I appreciate the support and I will be a champion again I know it.'.
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hype
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RATING
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