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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Knepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gladius Graecus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Knepper has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Knepper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gladius Graecus!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knepper fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gladius Graecus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knepper throws a sloppy head kick and Graecus moves out of range easily.
Graecus moves into the clinch successfully.
Graecus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Graecus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Graecus uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Knepper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Graecus as Knepper shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Knepper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knepper scores with the left hand. Graecus knows he should have avoided that one.
Graecus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Graecus working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graecus stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Knepper to get to his feet.
Knepper is looking to clinch.
Graecus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knepper prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knepper is trying to break free.
Graecus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Knepper uses from the top position.
Graecus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Graecus wriggles free and stands up.
Graecus throws a right hand that Knepper ducks under and follows up with a left that Knepper also avoids with ease.
Graecus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knepper is fending him off so far but Graecus persists. Nope, Knepper circles away and we're back to standing.
Knepper cracks Graecus with a good jab.
Graecus has closed the distance and engaged Knepper in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graecus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knepper backwards.
Knepper can't break the clinch.
Knepper is looking to control Graecus's arms but Graecus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knepper has his back to the cage.
Graecus works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Graecus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Knepper looking to control.
Knepper wants to stand but Graecus is controlling the position.
Knepper is breathing heavily.
Knepper is working an open guard so Graecus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Knepper fails with a takedown attempt.
Knepper shoots in for a double leg but Graecus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Graecus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knepper, pushing him back against the cage.
Graecus has clasped his hands together around Knepper's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Graecus working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graecus landing a few strikes.
Knepper takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Graecus landing strikes.
Graecus lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Knepper down.
Graecus looks up at the clock and then as Knepper takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Graecus smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Knepper can't do much from the bottom here.
Graecus landing strikes.
Knepper is looking to reverse the position.
Graecus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knepper is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graecus stands up and beckons Knepper to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graecus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knepper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Graecus somewhat.
Knepper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knepper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knepper fails with the takedown.
Graecus has a takedown stuffed.
Knepper clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Graecus managing to block the knees to the body from Knepper.
Graecus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graecus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gladius Graecus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Graecus throws a series of punches but Knepper avoids them all with ease.
Graecus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knepper circles away quickly and effectively.
Knepper fails with a takedown attempt.
Oooooh!!! Graecus has knocked Knepper down with a huge combo! Graecus steps away and waves a wobbly Knepper back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Knepper is rocked!
It looks like Sean Knepper has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knepper throws a low kick, looking for Graecus's leg but Graecus calmly moves out of range.
Knepper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Graecus.
Graecus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knepper swivels and escapes.
Graecus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knepper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Graecus somewhat.
Knepper tries to clinch but Graecus is having none of it.
Knepper clinches up with Graecus and pushes him back against the cage.
Graecus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knepper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sean Knepper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gladius Graecus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graecus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Knepper smiles and moves away.
Graecus is breathing heavily.
Knepper fails to land the takedown.
Knepper tries to clinch up.
Knepper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Knepper with that takedown attempt.
Knepper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Graecus avoids it really well and circles away.
Knepper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Graecus.
Graecus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knepper circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knepper slips under a jab.
Knepper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Graecus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knepper somewhat.
Graecus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Knepper taking some punishment here, with Graecus in his half guard.
Knepper gets full guard.
Gladius Graecus has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knepper wants to stand and escape but Graecus is having none of it.
Graecus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Knepper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Graecus on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Graecus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Graecus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knepper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graecus landing some decent shots from guard.
Graecus with a nice head shot there.
Graecus is in close to Knepper's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Graecus postures up in Knepper's guard and throws a big left but Knepper blocks it.
Graecus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Graecus landing some decent shots from guard.
Knepper is working an open guard so Graecus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Graecus instigates a clinch.
A short right from Graecus on the inside.
Graecus pulls guard successfully.
Knepper's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graecus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Knepper passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graecus regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graecus is on top in guard.
Graecus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Graecus landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Graecus stands up and waves to Knepper to follow him.
Graecus rushes Knepper and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gladius Graecus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sean Knepper's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Knepper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Graecus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knepper somewhat.
Graecus misses with a series of wild punches.
Knepper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Graecus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Graecus shoots in and bounces Knepper off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Knepper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Graecus manages to get himself to full guard.
Knepper won't allow Graecus to get back to his feet.
Knepper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Graecus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knepper has managed to get both his arms back between Graecus's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Graecus is looking for a triangle but Knepper pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knepper wants to stand but Graecus is controlling his posture from full guard.
Graecus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Knepper stops Graecus from standing up.
Knepper wants to control from the top but Graecus keeps moving.
Graecus wants to hit a switch here but Knepper passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Graecus there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knepper misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Graecus blocking the ground and pound.
Knepper prevents Graecus from getting the reversal.
Graecus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Graecus gets back to half guard.
Graecus wants to get back to his feet.
Graecus is staying active underneath Knepper, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Graecus manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sean Knepper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graecus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Graecus looks to land a combination but Knepper avoids it well.
Knepper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Graecus avoids it really well and circles away.
Graecus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knepper is fending him off so far but Graecus persists. Nope, Knepper circles away and we're back to standing.
Knepper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Graecus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Knepper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graecus misses with the combination.
Knepper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Graecus.
Knepper fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Graecus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knepper darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Graecus clinches.
Graecus pulls guard effortlessly.
Knepper pushes down on Graecus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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!
Graecus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Knepper wants to control from the top but Graecus keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gladius Graecus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Graecus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gladius Graecus!
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