CAESARS PALACE
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
MARCH 15, 2019
PRESHOW
TENSLEY TAYLOR SINGS
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
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FAN POLL: 75% Talon Clem
REFEREE: Herschel Warden
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ROUND ONE
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[Talon Clem and Jeremiah Ford touch gloves in the center to get this fight started! Both fighters circle around a bit before Ford shoots for a double leg takedown! Clem sprawls and manages to stay on his feet. Clem fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut and it lands clean on Ford's chin! Ford steps back and looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Clem's punches. Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!]
[Ford tries to take the fight to the ground with a single leg takedown, but Clem sprawls back and frees his leg. Shovel hook thrown by Ford tags Clem. Clem is swinging for the fences now and lands a monster hook that almost breaks Ford's jaw! Ford stumbles around and Talon catches him with an uppercut to the face! Jeremiah stumbles back before covering himself up and Clem moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense. He goes with a looping right hand while Ford jumps back and jabs. That one hits but Ford seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here!]
[Clem looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ford's punches. Ford is now on the receiving end of a great combo by Clem. Ford decides to launch some tentative punches. Clem launches a couple of jabs back that are answered by Ford with a stiff cross! Solid exchange! Quick hook thrown by Talon Clem lands clean and Ford has reasons to be worried now. Ford moves forward looking for some action. He shows some great wrestling skills as he puts his opponent in a double overhook!]
[Both fighters are tied in a clinch. Ford is launching some bone shattering punches to Clem's ribs while in the clinch and you can see the pain in Clem's eyes. Ford struggles and launches a few punches to Clem's head but gets nothing from this and he looks frustrated. Clem tries to get some advantage after his opponent’s missed strikes. He starts unloading on Ford and is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch! He is violently punishing Ford with uppercuts, but somehow Jeremiah manages to block the damaging blows.]
[Talon tries to shrug his way out of the clinch. He circles out and slips free of Ford’s grip. Nice job of getting out of that position. Both men square up now and a quick hook thrown by Talon Clem glances off Ford's arms. Some nice follow up shots from Talon Clem miss their mark and Ford circles away. Clem fails here and it's time for Ford to fight back! Quick hook by Jeremiah Ford lands clean and now Clem has reasons to be worried. Clem launches a stiff jab! It barely hits Ford's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye and Herschel Warden saw it! The referee halts the fight to give Ford time to recover before giving Clem a warning. After a few moments, Jeremiah seems to be ready to fight again and the fight resumes with both fighters standing.]
[Both fighters touch gloves as a sign of respect. A Middle kick from Clem lands hard right below Ford’s ribs. Ford moves forward looking for some action and he surprises Clem with another double overhooks! Solid shot from Talon Clem to the body and you could tell Ford didn't like that. Some nice shots from Talon Clem are thrown but they miss their mark. Clem pushes Ford and moves away from him. He seems to be catching his breath and you can hear the excitement from the crowd during this pause in action.]
[The two step in and exchange wildly, both are landing some shots but without much steam behind them. Ford avoids a dangerous strike from Clem and counters with a solid straight! Ford now tries to clinch in order to control the fight. Ford tries to take the fight to the ground with a single leg takedown. Clem is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground. Just as the two hit the mat, the buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round.]
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ROUND TWO
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[Clem and Ford come out of their corners and touch gloves as the second round begins. Clem, showing excellent timing, blasts Ford with a hard right hand, but he steps backwards and the punch goes wide. Jeremiah Ford catches Talon Clem's far ankle and trips him to the mat with a sweep single! Slick takedown by Ford. Jeremiah Ford is in closed guard over Clem now. Ford tries to use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard. After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! Clem attempts to trap Ford in his guard, but Ford keeps control and remains in side mount.]
[Clem works on the ground with his fingers over Ford's face. Ford shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground. Clem measures the resilience of Ford's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard, but Ford blocks the hits and he continues to work on the ground. Ford tries to move to full mount now! Nicely done! Jeremiah Ford is in full mount over Talon Clem now. Deep breaths from Clem who tries a hammer punch to Ford's ribs but Ford blocks those punches. Clem works on the bottom and tries to roll to his side and get to half guard, but Ford rolls him to his stomach and takes his back!]
[Ford is in rear mount over Clem now. Clem launches a few punches to Ford's cheek from the guard. Ford uses his head to cover the punches and presses his forehead forward. Clem fails here and it's time for Ford to fight back! Ford tries to get a hook in! Things get worse for Clem! Ford has one hook in and keeps working! Nice fight between these two warriors. This is still anyone’s fight. Clem is moving on the ground while Ford tries to follow his moves and keep control. Ford tries to end this with a Rear Naked Choke! Clem reacts quickly and manages to roll on the ground and break the lock!]
[Clem is trying to escape from the rear mount now. He tries to use some of his tricky moves but Ford is smart enough to counter and stay on top. Herschel Warden has finally seen enough passivity on the ground and decides to stand up the fighters. Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing while the fans are cheering them on. Back on their feet, Jeremiah throws some tremendous strikes and some big punches are landing! Talon moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense and keep some distance. Ford throws a combo and Clem punches back but nobody connects. A stiff right hand from Jeremiah Ford surprises Clem! Ford looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Talon Clem's punches. Clem is on the receiving end of a great combo by Ford and there is a small cut on Talon Clem's left cheek now.]
[Quick hook by Jeremiah Ford that connects clean! Clem has reasons to be worried here now. The two step into each other and exchange wildly with Ford connecting with a few punches. Clem tries to bring the fight to the ground but Ford won't budge, forcing Clem to pull guard. Ford is in closed guard over Clem now. Deep breaths from Clem who tries a hammer punch to Ford's ribs, but again Ford blocks those punches. Clem gets sloppy and Ford tries to take advantage. He uses some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard! After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount and the crowd is getting riled up! Clem tries to show some ground skills and escape from the bottom but Ford uses his strength to keep Talon at a disadvantage. Talon tries to throw some punches from the guard but Jeremiah blocks the strikes and quickly moves to full mount!]
[Talon tried to work his way out from the bottom, but Jeremiah pushes him down and keeps control of his superior position. Clem tries several times to escape from the bottom, but Ford presses on, though not much action is taking place. Herschel Warden has eventually seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters. Both fighters continue the fight on their feet and the crowd cheers them both on. Clem and Ford circle around to try and find any sort of opening and to also catch their breath.]
[Clem fakes a punch and shoots a takedown, but Ford reads it well and sprawls back to remain on his feet. Clem fails here and it's time for Ford to fight back! Ford moves forward looking for some action and he shows some solid grappling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook! Both fighters are tied in a clinch and Ford is throwing a flurry of punches and Talon Clem just can't get away! Ford finishes the clinch combo with a leg sweep, and Clem gets slammed to the mat. Just as the fighters hit the canvas, the buzzer sounds and the referee separates the two to close this round.]
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ROUND THREE
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[The final round begins and both fighters slowly make their way to the center of the octagon. Clem fakes a punch and shoots a takedown! Ford didn't see it coming and has been put on his back! Clem is in open guard over Ford now. Clem is moving on the ground. BOOM! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally? Ford's left eye is beginning to swell. Herschel Warden saw it! Warden stops the action and takes a point away from Clem for headbutt. The referee halts the fight to give Ford time to recover. After a few moments, Ford seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.]
[Good leg kicks thrown by Jeremiah Ford, but Talon Clem checks them with ease. Clem moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense. Clem and Ford step into each other and engage in a wild exchange of punches! Talon is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows. Clem changes levels and is holding Ford's left leg... He's trying to take him down. Ford eventually loses his balance and goes to the ground. Clem is in side mount over Ford now. Ford attempts to trap Clem in his guard but Clem keeps control and quickly jumps to full mount!]
[Ford is trying to use some of his ground skills to escape from the bottom, but Clem pushes him down and prevents his attempts the escape. Ford misses a step and Clem sees an opportunity to counter! Clem gets good position on the ground and unloads an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Jeremiah Ford! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Jeremiah Ford doesn't defend himself! That brutal impact left Ford laid out on the mat! Talon Clem's corner come in to congratulate him!]
Winner: Talon Clem by KO (GnP) at 1:33 Round 3
Statistics: Talon Clem
Punches 17/39 (44%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/9 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 228 s
Statistics: Jeremiah Ford
Punches 24/32 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/12 (58%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 5/5 (100%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 215 s
[The camera goes around the arena after the first fight, focusing in on different fans throughout the building excited for what the rest of the night will bring. Coming down to the front row, the camera pauses on one of the newest signees to the Lightweight Division, Natalie King.]
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
As we take a break from the action, here’s our first look at one of the newest fighters signed to Union Grand Prix! For those unaware, we’re looking at Natalie King, an amateur kickboxer turned professional wrestler turned professional MMA fighter. Here tonight to not only cheer on her RAW GRAPS teammates Talon Clem and Fabio Pacitti, but to also get a closer look at some of her potential opponents in the deep Lightweight Division.
TOUSSAINT HARPER
And like you mentioned, Natalie’s a two-time F2W Melee Champion and while you always wonder how wrestlers will fare when stepping into MMA, Natalie’s got the benefit of having fought prior to wrestling and even in F2W, it was a hybrid of all styles. Needless to say, she knows how to fight, but her real test will be fighting inside of a cage.
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
To add onto your point, if you haven’t fought in a cage before and I don’t believe Natalie has, it’s a whole new world. Lot of these kickboxers need time to adjust from fighting in a ring to fighting in a cage. But once you look past that, given her height, reach, and length advantage over most fighters in the Lightweight Division, there’s some serious potential, and I can’t wait to see her first fight!
TOUSSAINT HARPER
Then you add in how hard we see Talon Clem go, you’ve got to imagine Natalie King has the same mentality. I think it’s safe to say we’re both excited to see how Natalie fares in Union GP. And now we head back over to the octagon for some heavyweight action as Fabio Pacitti takes on Donnie Calabrese!
FAN POLL: 70% Donnie Calabrese
REFEREE: Roy Rivers
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ROUND ONE
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[Fabio Pacitti and Donnie Calabrese touch gloves in the center to get this fight started! Calabrese circles around Pacitti, he fakes a punch and shoots a takedown! Pacitti sprawls and remains on his feet. Calabrese goes to the body and his punches graze Pacitti's arm. Calabrese leans forward now and tries to grapple with Pacitti, but Pacitti wants to maintain the distance and ducks under. Calabrese gets sloppy and Pacitti tries to take advantage. Pacitti launches a flurry of punches but Calabrese Donnie slips out of danger.]
[Calabrese looks to be in very good shape. He tries to take the action to his favorite field as he tries to grapple, but Pacitti swings a hard right hook and Donnie has to retreat. Calabrese circles around a bit before he closes the distance again with his opponent wanting some action. Calabrese Donnie changes levels and is holding Pacitti's left leg... He's trying to take him down. Pacitti shows great balance while pushing Calabrese away and frees his leg. Donnie moves forward still looking for some action but Fabio doesn't want to engage and backpedals. A punch from Calabrese whizzes past Pacitti. Calabrese fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut and it lands on Pacitti's chin!]
[Donnie launches a flurry of punches but Pacitti slips out of danger. Pacitti tries to get some advantage now. He tries to control the action as he tries to grapple. Great move by Pacitti who pushes his opponent forward with double underhooks. Both fighters are tied in a clinch now. Calabrese tries some dirty boxing to Pacitti's ribs with a few punches, but Pacitti brings his opponent closer and blocks Calabrese's punches. Calabrese tries to holds Pacitti in a clinch against the fence. Pacitti escapes from the clinch before Donnie could keep him in place. Pacitti tries to counter now and changes levels to grab a leg and work for a takedown. Donnie shows some great balance though and pushes Fabio away. Calabrese launches a stiff jab for a follow up but Pacitti ducks that one just in time!]
[Donnie changes levels and shoots a takedown, but Pacitti fights him off and keeps his legs free. Pacitti is trying to counter now! He leans forward and tries to grapple with Calabrese. Pacitti shows some great technique and puts Donnie in a clinch. Calabrese shoots and grabs Pacitti's ankle trying to take him down with an ankle pick, but Pacitti kicks back and remains on his feet. Donnie tries to control Fabio in the clinch and use some dirty boxing, but Pacitti pushes him away before he could get anything going. Donnie steps in and throws a bone shattering straight right hand but Pacitti narrowly ducks under. Some counter punches against Fabio almost hit him as he circles away. Pacitti bobs and weaves as he circles around before changing levels and shooting a double leg. Calabrese is caught off guard and goes to the ground. Fabio Pacitti lands in side mount and Calabrese is instantly moving on the ground, but Pacitti stays in control. Deep breaths from Donnie who tries a hammer punch to Pacitti's ribs. Pacitti winces in pain and times his opponent’s strikes and makes a move. He slides his knee across and gets to full mount!]
[Calabrese launches a few weak punches that connect but doesn’t look to do much damage. Donnie continues to throw weak punches at the body, and Pacitti tries to fend them off now. Donnie is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe. Calabrese launches a few weak punches but Pacitti blocks those effectively. Calabrese misses a step and Pacitti sees an opportunity to counter him! Calabrese tries to escape from the full mount but Pacitti is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position. Deep breaths from Donnie Calabrese who tries a hammer punch but Pacitti blocks those punches. The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground. Both fighters continue the fight on their feet and you can hear how the people agree with that decision.]
[Back on their feet, Calabrese moves forward looking for some action. Pacitti struggles a bit before breaking Calabrese's attempt of grappling. Pacitti launches a kick but Calabrese checks it and keeps distance. Pacitti and Calabrese circle around to the center of the cage. Donnie Calabrese fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut that tags Fabio Pacitti! Pacitti fakes a punch and pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch to control the situation. Calabrese starts using some dirty boxing tactics, hammering away on the body. Pacitti decides to push Calabrese away before he could do any more damage. Calabrese grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground. Pacitti struggles and Calabrese is unable to take him down. Pacitti wants to close the range and tries to grapple. He shoves himself over his opponent and secures a single collar tie. The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round and Roy Rivers tells the fighters to go to their corners.]
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ROUND TWO
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[The second round opens up and some counter punches against Fabio Pacitti almost hit him as he moves away. A punch from Donnie Calabrese whizzes past Pacitti. Fabio Pacitti shoots for a double leg takedown! He hits it! Donnie is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Pacitti into his guard. Calabrese launches a few weak punches but Pacitti blocks them effectively. Calabrese has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent. Calabrese measures the resilience of Pacitti's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard. Pacitti feels the pain and tries to cover up. Deep breaths from Donnie who tries a hammer punch to Pacitti's ribs. Pacitti’s body is getting tenderized here.]
[Pacitti tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard. He fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount. Fabio Pacitti is in half guard over Calabrese now. Deep breaths from Donnie Calabrese who tries a hammer punch but Pacitti blocks those punches. Roy Rivers has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters. Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing.]
[Solid jabs from Donnie Calabrese as they stand toe-to-toe. Donnie circles around Pacitti and launches a stiff jab! Fabio Pacitti throws a counter punch that finds an opening in the defense of Calabrese. Donnie tries a hook to the body but Pacitti manages to dodge it. Donnie circles around Pacitti and throws a punch that whizzes past Pacitti’s head. Calabrese launches a hook to the body but Pacitti moves aside looking for a counter. Bone shattering straight left hand from Donnie Calabrese! Pacitti stumbles around but is now holding Calabrese's right leg. He's trying to take him down. Donnie Calabrese loses balance and goes back to the ground.
[Fabio is in side mount over Donnie, who is moving on the bottom but Pacitti keeps control. Deep breaths from Donnie who tries a hammer punch to Pacitti's ribs. Pacitti blocks those punches and is trying to counter now! Fabio slides his knee across and gets to full mount. Donnie tries to roll on the ground but Pacitti knows how to keep his advantage. Calabrese tries to escape from the full mount but Pacitti is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position. Deep breaths from Donnie who tries a hammer punch to Pacitti's ribs. Pacitti blocks those punches. Roy Rivers has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters. Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing.]
[Donnie Calabrese goes with a looping right hand while Fabio Pacitti jumps back and jabs. Calabrese only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless. Donnie jabs at Pacitti and connects but to no visible effect. Calabrese moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense. He goes with a looping right hand while Fabio Pacitti jumps back and jabs. Calabrese seems staggered and Fabio runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses! Fabio finishes it off with a blast double leg and takes Donnie back down to the mat! Donnie goes to work on the bottom and launches a few punches to Pacitti's cheek from the guard. Fabio east a few punches before covering up. Calabrese launches a few more weak punches, but Pacitti blocks them effectively. Fabio Pacitti works from the side as he slides his knee across and gets to full mount.]
[Calabrese tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount! Pacitti doesn't want to lose his position and he struggles to maintain the full mount. Calabrese launches a few weak punches but Pacitti blocks them effectively. Donnie tries to roll to his side and get to half guard but Fabio rolls him to his stomach and takes his back! Pacitti is in rear mount over Calabrese now! Calabrese has given his back to Fabio Pacitti who is trying to get a hook in! Fabio struggles to get anything going as Donnie goes in complete defensive mode. The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground. Both fighters continue the fight on their feet.]
[A punch from Donnie Calabrese whizzes past Pacitti. Calabrese follows up and launches a stiff jab! Pacitti ducks that one. Calabrese has his hand down and he is just ready for the round to end. He will need better cardio training in the future. Donnie attempts a sweep single but Fabio was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt. Pacitti is trying to counter now! Fabio Pacitti fakes a punch and launches himself over Donnie Calabrese. Great move by Pacitti who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch. The ref steps in and stops the action as the buzzer sounds. This round is over.]
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ROUND THREE
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[The final round begins and Fabio Pacitti seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank. Pacitti studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense as he circles around. The two step in and exchange wildly with Pacitti connecting with a few punches. Calabrese fakes a punch and shoots a takedown! Pacitti sprawls and remains on his feet. Donnie moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense. Donnie Calabrese throws a punch that that gets deflected. Bone shattering straight left hand thrown from Donnie Calabrese hits nothing but air as Pacitti ducks under. Calabrese fails here and it's time for Fabio Pacitti to fight back! Fabio Pacitti takes the fight to the ground with a double leg takedown and Calabrese didn’t give much resistance. Calabrese works on the ground with his fingers over Pacitti's face. Pacitti shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground. Fabio Pacitti tries to pass to half guard now. Donnie can't prevent his opponent from passing and Pacitti looks to work from half guard.]
[Calabrese is moving on the ground but Fabio stays on him. Calabrese launches a few weak punches that connect but without much steam behind them. Calabrese launches a few more punches but Pacitti blocks them effectively. The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground. Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.]
[Back on their feet, a flurry of tremendous strikes from Calabrese land clean! The crowd jolts with excitement as Fabio stumbles on his feet before diving in with a clinch. Well done. Pacitti is clinching with Calabrese and controlling the tempo. Donnie pushes Pacitti into the fence and tries to calm down the action. Roy Rivers separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting. The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage. Donnie Calabrese is fading quickly. He fakes a punch and shoots a takedown! Pacitti sprawls and remains on his feet. Calabrese and Pacitti circle around the center of the cage. Donnie Calabrese looks rather shattered. Calabrese tries some clinching in order to control the fight. Pacitti moves backwards and circles around Donnie Calabrese. Pacitti is trying to counter now! Fabio Pacitti moves forward looking for some grappling action and puts his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!]
[Donnie Calabrese pushes Pacitti, trying to keep the fight at striking range, but Pacitti doesn't want to break the clinch and holds on. Donnie tries a sweep takedown on Pacitti but he fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing. Fabio Pacitti doesn't want to engage and backpedals out of the clinch now. Donnie Calabrese is setting up a throw, but no go, Pacitti backs out of it. Pacitti is trying to counter now! He fakes a punch and shoots a takedown! Donnie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground! Fabio is in open guard over Calabrese. Donnie instantly goes to work and throws some hammerfists to Fabio’s ribs. Pacitti tries to jump to side mount but Donnie closes his guard around Pacitti. Donnie continues to lay into Fabio’s ribs until the final buzzer sounds. The referee separates the fighters and the two walk calmly to their corner, looking completely drained.]
Judge #1: Fabio Pacitti 9 9 10: 28
Judge #1: Donnie Calabrese 10 10 9: 29
Judge #2:Fabio Pacitti 9 10 10: 29
Judge #2: Donnie Calabrese 10 9 9: 28
Judge #3: Fabio Pacitti 9 9 10: 28
Judge #3: Donnie Calabrese 10 10 9: 29
Winner: Donnie Calabrese by Split Decision
Statistics: Fabio Pacitti
Punches 14/22 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 324 s
Statistics: Donnie Calabrese
Punches 14/39 (36%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 8/25 (32%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 19/54 (35%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 324 s
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Fan Poll: 60% Shotgun Koa
Referee: Dusty Whittaker
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ROUND ONE
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[The bell sounds and this fight gets underway. Several good body shots land on Quarry to open the round. Crushing shot to Quarry's body and he’s holding his side! He may be hurt early in this one! Crisp uppercut by Shotgun Koa followed by a hard jab. Brock Quarry stumbles back after the heavy blows.]
[The two step in and exchange wildly, both landing but without much steam behind the shots. Koa seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank. Koa tries a nice one-two combination but it gets blocked. Shotgun Koa's mind is definitely in the fight, Quarry just got nailed! Koa saw an opening and delivered a big right hand! Quarry moves aside to regroup.]
[Shotgun Koa gets a little sloppy and Brock Quarry tries to take advantage. Quarry feints and moves forward to hit with a hook, what a crushing shot! Koa's chin is beginning to swell and shows a small cut. Shotgun throws a hook that hits its mark and Quarry's left eye is beginning to swell. The two exchange wildly once again and Quarry is connecting with a few punches.]
[Brock Quarry's mind is definitely in the fight, Shotgun just got nailed! Quarry saw an opening and delivered a big right hand! Shotgun is going to have a headache after this one. That punishment by Brock Quarry has left Shotgun staggered! Quarry should try push forward now and finish this!]
[Shotgun decides to launch some tentative punches and he takes the best of a brief punching exchange. Koa continues to launch some tentative punches but now Quarry takes the best of a brief punching exchange. Both fighters step back and size each other up in the center of the cage.]
[Shotgun decides to launch some tentative punches but gets nothing from this exchange. He moves back and takes a deep breath. Koa wants to close the range and tries to grapple, but Quarry doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards. Good front kick from Quarry! Shotgun gets caught off guard and stumbles backwards after that one!]
[Quarry and Shotgun circle around the center of the cage as the crowd cheers them on. The two exchange wildly and Quarry is connecting with a few punches. Quarry leads with a punch. Shotgun Koa evades but whiffs with a counter. Shotgun misses a step and Quarry sees an opportunity to counter him! Solid kick to the leg from Brock Quarry but Shotgun checks it.]
[Quarry circles around and looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Koa's punches. Both fighters are wildly hitting the air! Quarry decides to launch some tentative punches and he takes the best of a brief punching exchange. An overhand right from Brock Quarry connects uncontested and it looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall! Shotgun's stops that one with his face! Brock Quarry turns out the lights for Shotgun Koa! It’s all over! What a knockout!]
Winner: Brock Quarry by KO (Punch) at 3:26 Round 1
Statistics: Brock Quarry
Punches 19/26 (73%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Shotgun Koa
Punches 15/31 (48%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
[After the thundering Heavyweight clash concludes and the fighters begin to make their way towards the back, the camera changes gears and pans in on the crowd. We switch gears once again to see a lovely brunette in the VIP section of the arena, which happens to be one of the newest contracted fighters, Tatum Momo’a.]
TOUSSAINT HARPER
As we take a little break from that Heavyweight slugfest, we can see here that in the building tonight is one of the newest fighters signed to Union Grand Prix, Tatum Momo’a.
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
It’s nice to see her out here tonight, taking it all in and seeing what’s ahead of her. The rookie kickboxer will be entering the deep Lightweight Division which seeming continues to grow by the week!
TOUSSAINT HARPER
Best of luck to her as she embarks on this daunting path! Now let's toss it over as we get ready for Jeremiah Ford's debut in the Lightweight Division as he takes on Hanako Takeuchi!
Fan Poll: 93% Hanako Takeuchi
Referee: Herschel Warden
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ROUND ONE
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[Jeremiah Ford and Hanako Takeuchi touch gloves in the center to get this fight started! Hanako moves forward and launches a vicious high kick! Ford's left cheek is instantly bruised and cut after the punishment he received! Ford throws a lazy kick but Hanako dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him into orbit!]
[Hanako begins to launch a barrage of punches over Ford. This is getting worse and worse for Ford. Jeremiah Ford has a busted lip now. Ford fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside. Hanako launches a solid middle kick that wrenches Ford! Ford seems a bit groggy, his movements are not very coordinated now!]
[Hanako is one of those competitors capable of pounding you into oblivion! You can see that Takeuchi wants this win bad. She times it up perfectly and unleashes a kick. That brutal high kick connects into Ford’s temple! Oh! Down goes Ford! Hanako Takeuchi knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Hanako Takeuchi really wanted to win this fight and has done it in stunning fashion once again!]
Winner: Hanako Takeuchi by KO (High kick) at 1:11 Round 1
Statistics: Jeremiah Ford
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Hanako Takeuchi
Punches 5/7 (71%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
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Fan Poll: 63% Xabier Belazco
Referee: Roy Rivers
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ROUND ONE
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[Donovan and Belazco move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight! Both fighters touch gloves and begin circling around. Delaney Donovan throws some light punches to gauge his range before Belazco swings ineffectively and misses. Both fighters circle around the center of the cage a little more, showing some respect for each other. Superb haymaker by Donovan that lands on Belazco's face like a wrecking ball! Donovan puts the pressure on Belazco with a furious flurry of punches and Belazco is in a world of hurt!]
[Donovan suffocates his opponent as he tries to grapple and eventually gets The Black Knight in a double underhook! Both fighters tied up in a clinch now. Belazco tries to take Donovan down. Donovan stumbles backwards and Belazco lands a few solid punches. Belazco launches a couple more jabs and then a big hook, but Donovan blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles. Belazco fails here and it's time for Donovan to fight back!]
[Shovel hook by Donovan tags Belazco. Donovan begins to launch a barrage of punches over Belazco! This is getting worse and worse for Belazco! Belazco breaks free from the clinch and quickly launches a bone shattering straight left counter! Donovan and Belazco step into each other and engage in a wild exchange of punches! Donovan is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows and Belazco has a small cut under his right cheek.]
[Donovan moves forward looking for some action. He shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent back in a double overhook! Both fighters are tied in a clinch and Donovan throws some brutal punches to Belazco's face while tied in the clinch! Belazco can't take many more shots like those! Delaney Donovan postures up and launches another series of punches! A lot of them are hitting Belazco hard, who may be wondering how to escape from this! Donovan is dropping bombs uncontested and Roy Rivers is close to the action. He has seen enough! The fight is over! Belazco was not intelligently defending himself and Roy Rogers decided to stop the fight and avoid any further damage!]
Winner: Delaney Donovan by TKO (Punches) at 2:29 Round 1
Statistics: Delaney Donovan
Punches 15/19 (79%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/10 (70%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Xabier Belazco
Punches 1/10 (10%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
[As we pause for a short intermission, the camera pans throughout the crowd, and we catch a glimpse of Union Grand Prix Middleweight contender Talon Clem in attendance. He looks to be enjoying himself for the evening with an entourage surrounding him.]
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
Looks like we have one of our fasting rising fighters in the house tonight. Talon Clem has been quite impressive in his short tenure here in Union GP and it quickly growing to be one of the bigger fan favorites. The kickboxing specialist is currently 2-0 with both wins resulting from first round finishes, which is a fantastic start in the extremely tough and competitive Middleweight Division.
TOUSSAINT HARPER
It’s hard not to love the guy. Talon Clem is someone who gives it his all 100% of the time in every aspect of the fight game. Whether it’s in the gym, in the kitchen, or in the octagon, he leaves it all out there, but does it with a humble perspective. Great to see him here enjoying the night, but you kinda gotta wonder if he’s doing some scouting with there being two big Middleweight bouts scheduled tonight.
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
I mean I’m sure he’s here to enjoy the atmosphere. But with him being the lone representative for RAW GRAPS after Hailey McIntyre played out her contract and has stepped away from the sport for the foreseeable future, you gotta believe at least part of him takes this as a business trip for wanting to make his camp proud.
Fan Poll: 77% Aries Reed
Referee: Jordan Ripley
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ROUND ONE
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[Williams and Reed move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight! Reed and Williams waste no time and quickly engage in a wild exchange of punches! Both fighters are missing terribly and Williams tries some clinching in order to control the fight. Reed moves backwards and circles around Williams to keep some distance.]
[Reed launches a furious hook! That hits Williams's chin like a ton of bricks! Williams loses balance and goes to the mat! Reed is standing while Williams is on the ground on his back. Williams tries to hit Reed with a kick to his knee from the ground. Nice kick. Reed steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now. Reed tries to step back in, but Williams launches an up-kick intended for Reed's head. It lands flush, snapping Reed’s head back due to the impact!]
[Aries Reed decides to create some space and allow Williams to stand up. Navorro is up on his feet again and the crowd roars with cheers. Both men circle around looking for angles, and Williams quickly changes levels and shoots in for a double leg takedown. Reed goes down to the mat and Williams lands in open guard. Reed launches a few punches to Williams' cheek from the bottom. Those punches sure are annoying because Williams tries to cover his face.]
[Reed tries to close his guard around Williams and he succeeds! With Williams now in closed guard, Reed tries to roll on the ground! Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Navorro Williams! Williams tries to move on the ground and shows Reed a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow! Williams’ head bounces off the canvas and Jordan Ripley knows he may be calling off the fight soon! Williams tries to stand up but Reed doesn't allow him! Navorro Williams looks like he doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet but again he can't because of Reed's movements.]
[Both men struggle back and forth for position, and Navorro cause his opponent to lose his balance and he tries to stand up! Vo is now on his feet and Reed quickly jumps to his feet. Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The fans in the TD Garden are cheering for both fighters to near deafening volumes now!]
[Nice punches from Aries Reed land clean and Williams staggers backwards. Reed wants to finish this and continues launching bombs! Some more nice shots from Aries Reed land hard that stun Williams. Navorro Williams seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Aries Reed now! Williams stumbles backwards and Reed launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches! Williams is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out? Navorro Williams seems hurt! He stumbles around and he's an easy target for Reed!]
[Reed is standing while Williams is on the ground on his back. Reed moves backwards and gestures for Navorro Williams to stand up and Williams is on his feet again. Reed tries catch his opponent off guard brings the fight to the ground with a nice single leg. Reed is in open guard over Williams now. He breathes deeply while on the ground, trying to control his energy and taking this opportunity to rest.]
[Reed tries to jump to side mount but Navorro closed his guard around him. Williams tries to show some ground skills but Reed uses his strength to keep him at bay and then continues to cool the fight on the ground. Jordan Ripley decides to stand the fighters up due to a lack of activity. Both fighters continue the fight on their feet and you can hear how the people agree with that decision.]
[Back in their feet, Reed fakes a punch and shoots a takedown! Williams didn't see it coming and has been put back on the ground! Aries Reed is in open guard over Williams. Big bombs dropped from the top by Aries Reed! Williams is unable to cover himself now! The ref pulls off Aries Reed as Navorro wasn’t intelligently defending himself! Williams pops up afterwards and seems confused and a bit dazed as the bout concludes.]
Winner: Aries Reed by TKO (GnP) at 4:38 Round 1
Statistics: Navorro Williams
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 172 s
Statistics: Aries Reed
Punches 11/16 (69%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/10 (70%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 126 s
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ANGELS OF DEATH BY DOYLE W. DONEHOO
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[The arena lights die down for a brief moment as the chords of "Angels of Death by Doyle D. Donehoo blare throughout the P.A. system, then flicker between blue and white as "The Primarch" Robert Guilliman strides out of the entrance.]
[He marches down the hall decidedly, with a heavy air of concentration about him, then salutes solemnly to the audience and staff, before he enters the cage and starts a small warm-up routine.]
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
And now the next man up to challenge the undefeated champion is none other than “The Primarch” Robert Guilliman. He’s been a fast rising fighter in this stout Middleweight class since he debuted at Boss Fight 2.
TOUSSAINT HARPER
No question he’s been impressive. He’s coming into this fight after avenging his only loss to Edan McLeod. Guilliman looked like a completely different fighter in that rematch, completely dominating and overpowering McLeod. He’s definitely gonna need that same fire here tonight!
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WHEN THE LINE FROZE, WHAT DID I SEE
A BAD MOTHERFUCKER STANDING NEXT TO ME
WITH HIS EYES CLOSE, TOLD HE CAN’T SEE
TRYNA FOLLOWS ORDERS, JUST GONE AND BE FREE
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[As the opening guitar riff to "Bad Motherfucker" by Machine Gun Kelly rips over the speakers, Cristian Bonanno walks towards the ring with purpose blowing by extended hands reaching out for high fives. Dressed in his black and red walkout fight kit, he matches down to cageside with his corner crew behind. Once he makes it to the cage, the referee checks him to ensure he is fit to fight. Once he’s cleared, Bonanno races up the steps and shadow boxes while he heads to his corner.]
TOUSSAINT HARPER
And here he is, the undefeated champion Cristian Bonanno! What can you say about the guy that hasn’t already been said before? By now we sound like a broken record when it comes to Bonanno, but the guy is on a whole different level on his own.
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
You talk about a broken record, and that’s exactly what Bonanno has become. He’s to taste defeat in Union GP, and he’s done it spectacular fashion. Finishing all of his fights, he’s become a take no prisoners warrior inside the cage, and it’s made him the face of this company in the process. He’s got a big matchup ahead of him, but you better believe he intends on walking out with that title around his waist!
MIKE DEMPSEY
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for the Co-Main Event of the evening! The following contest is scheduled for five rounds and its for the Union Grand Prix Middleweight Championship! Introducing first, the challenger fighting out of the blue corner, a Kickboxer with a Union GP record of 3-1. He stands 6’1” and weighing in at 185 pounds. From Los Angeles, California, fighting out of Real Killas MMA, he is “The Primarch” Robert Guilliman!
[Robert Guilliman is calm in his corner. He looks confident in his abilities as he bounces around to stay loose.]
MIKE DEMPSEY
And his opponent fighting out of the red corner, a Wrestler with a Union GP record of 6-0. He stands 6’1” and weighing in at 185 pounds. He is from Brooklyn, New York fighting out of Throne MMA, he is the reigning, defending, undefeated, undisputed Union Grand Prix Middleweight Champion of the World, he is Cristian “Uccisore” Bonanno!
[Ferocious staredown by Bonanno while referee Dusty Whittaker recites the rules. He looks calculated and focused at the task at hand.]
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
Two of the top premier competitors in the Middleweight Division are set to square off now! Cristian Bonanno puts his title in the line against Robert Guilliman. These guys have taken different paths to reach this point, and soon we’ll find out the next chapter in each of these fighters’ journey. Before we kick things off, let’s take a look at the predictions placed for this bout. 54% of the fans that took our social media poll believes that Cristian Bonanno continues his impressive reign as champion.
TOUSSAINT HARPER
It’s hard to argue with those numbers, Willy. Cristian Bonanno has without a doubt been the most dominant fighter Union Grand Prix has seen since its recent inception. But now it’s time to kick things into gear! Our referee for this Co-Main Event bout is Dusty Whittaker. He checks off with each man one last time and he calls for the bell! And this fight is underway!
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ROUND ONE
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[Guilliman and Bonanno move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight! Guilliman looks to be in great shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight. Guilliman wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch, but Bonanno wants none of that and pushes him away. Guilliman misses a step and Cristian Bonanno sees an opportunity to counter! He swings and lands a hard impact straight right to Guilliman's face!]
TOUSSAINT HARPER
Oh! Big right hand to open up round one, Guilliman better be careful!
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
Bonanno is known for his knockout power, be it standing up or on the ground. Guilliman needs to keep moving and try to stay out of Uccisore’s striking range.
[Bonanno drops and hooks Guilliman's left leg, he’s looking to take him down. Guilliman tries to fight it off but he loses balance and goes to the mat. Bonanno is in side mount over Guilliman and Bonanno looks to move to full mount. He slides his knee across and gets to th full mount! Guilliman tries to roll to his side and trap Bonanno in his guard but Bonanno keeps good control and remains in full mount. Guilliman tries to roll to his side again and trap Bonanno in his guard and just manages to move to half guard.]
[Bonanno is in half guard over Guilliman. Bonanno works on the ground with his fingers over Guilliman's face, and he seems to have encountered the eye! Dusty Whittaker didn't see it! Bonanno storms over Guilliman with thundering elbows! Bonanno doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again! Finally Guilliman covers up and avoids an early stoppage!]
TOUSSAINT HARPER
Bonanno is dropping bombs with those elbows! That’s his specialty to finish fights throughout his 6-0 run here in Union Grand Prix! Guilliman could be in trouble here!
[Bonanno tries to open up Guilliman's defense by faking a few punches. He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Guilliman in the side of the head now! Bonanno looks to be in very good shape. He positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows! One, two, three! Guilliman's being punished here! Guilliman tries to stand up and he manages to get on his feet! Dusty Whittaker halts the fight to stand up Bonanno. The fight resumes with both fighters standing. Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in the TD Garden are cheering for the fighters.]
[Both fighter’s circle around looking for angle and Guilliman looks to try and grapple. He works his way inside and puts Bonanno in a double underhook! Bonanno doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Guilliman and tries to move away. Nice move from Bonanno who put some distance between them!]
[Both fighter’s close the distance and begin exchanging wild lunches back and forth! Both are landing and this one could be over soon! Robert Guilliman steps forward and fires a vicious high kick that lands clean! I can't believe that landed! Bonanno's right eye is beginning to swell now and there is a small cut under his eye. That punishment by Guilliman has left Bonanno staggered! Guilliman should try push forward now and finish this!]
TOUSSAINT HARPER
Guilliman was in a bad spot there for a while but then delivered that big equalizer there with the high kick!
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
Cristian Bonanno needs to respect the kicking range of Guilliman. That guy can knock him into another dimension!
[An overhand right from Robert Guilliman lands flush that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall! Bang! Bonanno's stops that one with his face! How is je still standing?! Bonanno's nose is bruised after the punishment he received! Guilliman tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo and those punches are landing on Bonanno's face clean! There is a small cut on Bonanno's mouth now.]
[Guilliman looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Cristian Bonanno's punches and Bonanno is on the receiving end of a great combo by Guilliman. Both fighters circle around looking for angles and holes in their opponent’s defense. Guilliman fakes a low kick and switches up to a high kick! Bonanno gets rocked and hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by Robert Guilliman has left Bonanno unconscious on the mat! Dusty Whittaker rushes in to cover Bonanno from any further strikes and Guilliman gets rushed by his corner as they celebrate the monumental victory!]
TOUSSAINT HARPER
It’s all over! I don’t believe it! Robert Guilliman is the new Union Grand Prix Middleweight Champion!
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
Beautiful setup with the low kick to get Bonanno off his guard and quickly follow it up with that devastating head kick to finish this one. I can not believe it, Bonanno has been stopped for the very first time! Congratulations to Robert Guilliman for an unbelievable win!
[The crowd is in pandemonium as Guilliman continues celebrating with his corner crew. Doctors tend to Bonanno for a few moments before helping him back up to his feet. After doctors and cutmen finish their work, the two fighters meet back in the middle of the octagon for the official call.]
MIKE DEMPSEY
Ladies and gentlemen, referee Dusty Whittaker has called for a stop in this fight at 3 minutes 6 seconds of the very first round for your winner by knockout, AND NEW Union Grand Prix Middleweight Champion, “The Primarch” Robert Guilliman!
[The crowd cheers as Guilliman has his hand raised in victory and the strap buckled around his waist. Both fighters embrace with a handshake and say a few words to each other before splitting off to each other’s crew. A graphic pops up on screen, breaking down the statistics of the fight as the commentators recap.]
Winner: Robert Guilliman by KO (High kick) at 3:06 Round 1
Statistics: Robert Guilliman
Punches 9/11 (82%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 92 s
Statistics: Cristian Bonanno
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/13 (85%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 92 s
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
I know the polls were close for this one, but I don’t think anyone expected this kind of finish! Cristian Bonanno gets clipped with a monster high kick and that’s all it took to crown a new champion!
TOUSSAINT HARPER
A brilliant effort tonight from Robert Guilliman who came in tonight with a flawless strategy. Bonanno has got to be shell shocked over this one. But make no mistake, he’ll be back in the hunt!
[The camera pans throughout the crowd in the TD Garden to see thousands of fans cheering. Then we switch angles to the front row and see the final CGFC Shogun Champion and Boston native Byron McCall in attendance.The fans around him pour out emphatic cheers in support of McCall.]
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
Would you look at that?! We’ve got a legend in the house tonight! The Beantown native Byron McCall has graced us with his presence in this wild night that is UGP 8.
TOUSSAINT HARPER
He’s an icon in this sport, no doubt about that. A two-role champion and at one point, the face of this sport. It’s great to see him here tonight, because I’ve got some groundbreaking news. Earlier today, I spoke with Union Grand Prix President Dante Reed, and he told me that one of the seven newest signings is that man right there!
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
Say what now?!
TOUSSAINT HARPER
That’s right! Byron McCall met with Dante Reed earlier in the week and the two struck a deal! He will be competing in th Middleweight Division, and it’s speculated with sources close to the situation that he will make his debut at UGP 9!
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
That is some monumental news, Harpy! McCall coming in and adding to the already stacked Middleweight Division is music to my ears! Unbelievable!
TOUSSAINT HARPER
While we all process this bit of news, let’s turn it back over to Mike Dempsey inside the octagon for tonight’s main event of the evening!
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SGORI BY STVORE BEGINS TO PLAY
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[The heavy opening riff of STVORE’s Sgori (Burn) starts up on the sound system and Viktor Volkov steps out from behind the curtain. His eyes fixated on the cage, Volkov slowly begins to roll his shoulders whilst he walks. With his usual stoic expression etched upon his face, Viktor continues walking, completely unfazed by the occasion, cracking his knuckles through his gloves and swinging his arms a couple of times before reaching cageside.]
[He calmly removes his Reebok branded tee, handing it off to a team member before bumping the fist of several other team members around him. Eventually his head trainer stops up in front of him, squirting some water in Volkov's mouth before handing him his black mouth guard, adorned with the image of the grim reaper. The big Russian pops it into his mouth before the cutman goes to work, carefully placing vaseline across each brow, then rubbing it into his cheeks, nose and forehead area. The cutman then nods to Volkov, who turns, brushing by him as he makes his way up the steps and into the cage.]
[Viktor takes a quick lap around the cage, breaking into a light jog before he settles back into his corner, intimidatingly beginning to pace back and forth as his music slowly dies down.]
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
Here comes the Russian phenom Viktor Volkov. He looks ready for war and this is undoubtedly the biggest night in his Union Grand Prix career. Ever since his shocking debut loss, Volkov has made it his mission to climb the ranks and get to this moment.
TOUSSAINT HARPER
He’s done it with impressive prowess too. Three of his last four fights have been by first round knockouts, with his most recent win over Jakko Wirman resulting in a third round knockout. He’s shown he has that knockout power and will surely use it to his advantage here tonight.
[The entire building goes dark.]
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I WON’T DENY IT, I’M A STRAIGHT RIDAH
YOU DON’T WANNA FUCK WITH ME
GOT THE POLICE BUSTIN' AT ME
BUT THEY CAN’T DO NOTHING TO A G
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[The beat of “Ambitionz Az A Ridah” by 2Pac bumps over the PA system as the piano tones can be heard through the bass. A spotlight shines down onto the entrance where “The Shooter” Roscoe Robinson emerges to the main stage, the Union Grand Prix Cruiserweight Championship around his waist. His walkout fight kit is different tonight, mostly black with pink and blue highlighting the trim, unzipped to display the championship. On his back, the Real Killas MMA logo is centered, a skull with crossing AK-47’s behind it. On the sides of his shorts at the waist, pistols in holsters are printed on the fabric. Followed by an entourage of coaches and security guards, Robinson proceeds down the aisle, his eyes focused on the cage, calm in the midst of battle.]
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
And now, the final walkout of the night, the one and only Roscoe Robinson! This man has had a rocket strapped on him and soared the rankings en route to a championship reign. One of the most charismatic fighters in the business, he’s a guy who has the skill set to back up his trash talk.
TOUSSAINT HARPER
Can’t argue with that. Roscoe is a world class striker who can utilize every limb, making him very dangerous standing up. However, he’s still has a lot to improve on on the ground, something Volkov could possible try and exploit. But if this stays standing up, we’re gonna see a knockdown, drag out fight!
MIKE DEMPSEY
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for the Main Event of the evening! The following contest is scheduled for five rounds and it’s for the Union Grand Prix Cruiserweight Championship! Introducing first, the challenger fighting out of the blue corner, a Boxer with a Union GP record of 4-1. He stands 6’5” and weighing in at 225 pounds. From Saint Petersburg, Russia, fighting out of Volkov Fighting Institute, he is “The Last Tsar” Viktor Volkov!
[Volkov steps out from his corner and raises both arms in the air with and glares at his opponent from the opposite corner. He looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.]
MIKE DEMPSEY
And his opponent, fighting out of the red corner, a Kickboxer with a Union GP record of 4-1. He stands at 6’1” and weighing in at 215 pounds. He is from Atlanta, Georgia, fighting out of Real Killas MMA, he is the reigning, defending, undisputed Union Grand Prix Cruiserweight Champion of the World, “The Shooter” Roscoe Robinson!
[Roscoe Robinson is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for this war.]
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
Alright ladies and gentlemen, it’s the fight we’ve all been waiting for! Neither of these guys held back throughout the media blitz these past few weeks. There is definitely some bad blood, and when stakes are this high, everything is fair with the mind games. Before we begin, let’s take a quick look at where we stand in the predictions. 52% of the fans that took our social media poll believe that Viktor Volkov will prevail and capture the Cruiserweight Title!
TOUSSAINT HARPER
It’s a narrow margin which goes to show that this bout is a complete toss up. Volkov has the experience, but Robinson is riding high and shows no signs of slowing down. But now, we are set to find out who walks out of the TD Garden as Cruiserweight Champ! Our referee for this main event bout is Jordan Ripley. He checks off with each fighter and quickly calls for the bell! And here we go!
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ROUND ONE
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[Volkov and Robinson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight! Both fighters waste no time and quickly engage in a wild exchange of punches! Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch! Robinson launches a furious hook that hits Volkov square on the chin! Volkov loses balance and goes to the mat and now has a small cut on his chin.]
TOUSSAINT HARPER
Down goes Volkov! Roscoe caught him with a big right hook and the Russian boxer takes a seat on the mat!
[Robinson is standing while Volkov is on the ground on his back. Robinson launches a kick to Volkov's thigh and connects with a loud pop! Volkov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet. He moves fast and gets upright! Back to the beginning! Robinson moves around before he launches a solid middle kick that wrenches Volkov! Robinson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown, but Volkov sprawls and remains on his feet.]
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
Volkov stuffs the takedown and keeps the fight upright. Great timing on the sprawl.
[A wicked punch by Roscoe Robinson rocks Volkov! Robinson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch. Robinson moves forward and holds Volkov and both fighters are tied in a clinch now. Volkov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch but Robinson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummels through and manages to retain his position.]
[Robinson is launching some bone breaking punches to Volkov's ribs while in the clinch but Volkov is able to block them. Robinson fails here and it's time for Viktor Volkov to fight back! Volkov grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground! Robinson struggles but stays on his feet. Volkov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch now. He circles out and slips free of Robinson's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.]
[Robinson immediately jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple again. He pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position! Robinson pins Volkov against the cage and starts throwing a flurry of punches! Viktor Volkov just can't get away! Robinson continues the onslaught and Jordan Ripley has seen enough! The fight is over! Volkov was not intelligently defending himself!]
TOUSSAINT HARPER
It's all over! That’s it! That’s the fight! Roscoe Robinson retains the Union Grand Prix Cruiserweight Championship!
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
He was able to pin Volkov up against the cage while in the clinch, and just unloaded the clip on him!
[The crowd explodes into cheers as Robinson celebrates his first successful title defense! Doctors tend to Volkov for a few moments before helping him back up to his feet. After doctors and cutmen finish their work, the two fighters meet back in the middle of the octagon for the official call.]
MIKE DEMPSEY
Ladies and gentlemen, referee Jordan Ripley has called for a stop in this fight at 2 minute 10 seconds of the very first round for your winner by technical knockout, AND STILL Union Grand Prix Cruiserweight Champion, “The Shooter” Roscoe Robinson!
[The crowd cheers as Robinson has his hand raised in victory and the title wrapped around his waist. Both fighters give a slight nod and a fist bump before splitting off to each other’s crew. A graphic pops up on screen, breaking down the statistics of the fight as the commentators recap.]
Winner: Roscoe Robinson by TKO (Punches) at 2:10 Round 1
Statistics: Viktor Volkov
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 17 s
Statistics: Roscoe Robinson
Punches 5/6 (83%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 0 s
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
A great performance by Roscoe Robinson here tonight. He read the fight well and wasn't afraid of engaging. But this is one that Viktor Volkov would like to have back. I’m sure he’ll regroup and learn from the mistakes made here and build on them. But Harpy, what can you say about a night like tonight? Eight fights all ending in the first round. You can never be too sure of what to expect!
TOUSSAINT HARPER
That why we do what we do. Put the speculations to bed, put them in the cage and lock the door! It’s been a wild night here in Boston, but that’s all we have folks! Catch us again exclusively on the Battleground Network as we make our way down to São Paulo, Brazil for Boss Fight VII! For Warhead Williams, I’m Toussaint Harper, goodnight everybody!