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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrianus Aaldenberg (ranked 1989 p4p, 3402 weight class) and Ezra Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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2 - 0 - 0 |
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adrianus Aaldenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ezra Gray!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aaldenberg with a poor takedown
and Gray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aaldenberg goes for a double leg but Gray avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gray continues to drive forward.
Gray's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gray's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gray looking for a takedown.
Aaldenberg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gray is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrianus Aaldenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aaldenberg is working for takedown but Gray is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aaldenberg is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gray prevents the takedown attempt.
Aaldenberg is trying to drag Gray to the mat but Gray just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gray prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray has Aaldenberg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aaldenberg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gray is pressed up against the cage. Aaldenberg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gray down to the mat. Gray avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aaldenberg tries for a takedown but Gray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray digs a good body shot into Aaldenberg's ribs.
Gray misses with a hook. Aaldenberg ducked under it nicely.
Gray pushes Aaldenberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Aaldenberg wants to take the fight to the mat but Gray manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gray is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gray has Aaldenberg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aaldenberg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aaldenberg looking for a takedown.
Aaldenberg is working for takedown but Gray is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aaldenberg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gray after a bit of a struggle.
Aaldenberg is looking for a takedown.
Aaldenberg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gray has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aaldenberg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gray is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gray goes for a takedown attempt but Aaldenberg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gray takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gray tries for a takedown but Aaldenberg manages to get underhooks.
Aaldenberg is working for takedown but Gray is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aaldenberg wants a takedown.
Aaldenberg wants a takedown but no success here.
Aaldenberg wants a takedown but no success here.
Aaldenberg tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gray prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gray is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aaldenberg is defending well.
Gray is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aaldenberg goes for a takedown attempt but Gray pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gray scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Adrianus Aaldenberg has been cut.
Aaldenberg looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gray thuds a left hand into Aaldenberg's body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aaldenberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Gray, which made it look bad.
Gray throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gray throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gray connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aaldenberg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gray is fending him off so far but Aaldenberg persists. Nope, Gray circles away and we're back to standing.
Adrianus Aaldenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Gray.
Gray moves into the clinch.
Aaldenberg tries for a takedown. No joy.
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!
Gray wants to take the fight to the mat but Aaldenberg manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aaldenberg prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gray gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aaldenberg.
Aaldenberg is trying to drag Gray to the mat but Gray just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gray goes for a takedown attempt but Aaldenberg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gray's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aaldenberg under the eye.
Gray lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aaldenberg tries for a takedown but Gray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aaldenberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezra Gray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adrianus Aaldenberg's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice straight punches there by Gray. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gray.
Aaldenberg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gray!
Gray tries to escape but Aaldenberg is in control.
Aaldenberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gray is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aaldenberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aaldenberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aaldenberg has hold of Gray's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Gray seems comfortable defending it but Aaldenberg has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Gray is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Gray is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Aaldenberg couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adrianus Aaldenberg!
Adrianus Aaldenberg thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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