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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CAGESIDE
WITH DYLAN CARTER
[As the cameras pan over the sea of fans gathered in attendance a few devote wrestling fans hold there signs up high. The scream things like “Let the Wolf Play” or “Shut your DAMN mouth.” As if planned from above the camera finds itself zoomed in on Alexander Irvine, who is dressed as comfortable as a southern boy could be, who is sitting next to Dylan Carter. Irvine smirks to the camera and holds up his right fist as if getting into a fighting stance with a mix of boo’s echoing behind him.]
DYLAN CARTER
Welcome Union fans. I’m here again tonight to introduce Alexander “The Unnatural” Irvine who’s taken the time out of his hectic Professional Wrestling touring and training regimen to be here tonight. It sounds like you’re not very popular with fans Alex.
ALEXANDER IRVINE
Fuck’em Dylan.
[The fans respond as one would expect bring a smile to Irvine’s face as he adjusts the dollar over his flannel shirt.]
ALEXANDER IRVINE
What’s that slang shit these kids in the back are saying these days Dylan? Haters gonna hate or some shit like that?
[Dylan laughs a little bit.]
DYLAN CARTER
I believe that is what the “kids” are saying these days.
ALEXANDER IRVINE
People don’t gotta love me for the camera Dylan. When I’m in the ring look at these same fans and they will be rabid with ecstasy because everyone knows I appeal to the primal side of these people.
DYLAN CARTER
What does that mean?
ALEXANDER IRVINE
It means I do and say on camera what people are too afraid to do in their own lives. Step into the ring and I’ll break your jaw, run your mouth and drag you into the ring kicking and screaming.
DYLAN CARTER
What do you think about the Cruiserweight Bout coming up.
[Irvine smirks and adjusts himself as he leans towards Dylan.]
ALEXANDER IRVINE
In my opinion there’s only three men in this division that matters at this moment. The Champion, the winner of this match, and mother fucking Alexander Irvine. When this match is over, I’ll simply have to get through one more fighter to get ol’ Dante and the goon’s eye on me. The fans want to see what I can do so give me somebody worth beating and not some stupid redneck or beta-male. I’ll run through them like Bobbi London does a Wendy’s drive through. Gruncle Irv’s back to wage war so give me someone to fight.
[Irvine smirks as Dylan looks back to the camera.]
FAN POLL: 52% Misty DeMeans
REFEREE: Jordan Ripley
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ROUND ONE
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[Lauren Moore and Misty DeMeans touch gloves in the center to get this fight started! DeMeans and Moore waste no time and engage in a wild exchange of punches! Moore and DeMeans shows no signs of slowing down. DeMeans moves forward looking for some action. Lauren Moore struggles a bit before breaking DeMeans's attempt of grappling. DeMeans moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense. DeMeans launches a furious hook! That hits Moore's chin like a wrecking ball! Moore loses balance and goes to the mat. DeMeans is standing while Moore is on the ground on her back. DeMeans launches a kick to Moore's thigh but Moore checks the kick. DeMeans launches another kick to the thigh but Moore checks it again! Moore is trying to counter now! She kicks her legs trying to keep DeMeans away. No damage done by those kicks. DeMeans steps back and motions for Moore to get to her feet. Lauren cautiously stands up and the fight continues standing up.]
[DeMeans wants to close the range and tries to grapple. Moore doesn't want anything like this as she moves backwards. DeMeans fakes a punch and launches herself over Moore! Nice move by DeMeans who clinches and pushes Moore against the cage. Lauren tries to shrug her way out of the clinch but DeMeans is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position. Moore grapple with DeMeans and tries a leg sweep, but DeMeans manage to maintain her balances and avoids going down. Moore ducks under and circles out of the corner. DeMeans misses a step and Moore sees an opportunity to counter! Bone shattering straight left hand from Lauren Moore connects! DeMeans is going to have a big headache after that blow! DeMeans moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense. She fakes a punch and launches herself over Moore! Nice move by DeMeans who clinches and pushes Moore back up against the cage.]
[DeMeans is launching some bone breaking punches to Moore's ribs while in the clinch. You can see the pain in Moore's eyes. Moore ribs are getting hammered, they look bad! Moore seems a bit groggy, her movements are not very coordinated now. DeMeans launches a furious knee but Moore blocks and struggles while trying to take the initiative. Misty DeMeans can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation. DeMeans is throwing a flurry of punches and Moore just can't get away! Moore doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under DeMeans and tries to move away but DeMeans pushes her forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch! DeMeans postures up and launches another series of punches! A lot of them are hitting Moore hard, who may be wondering how to escape from this!]
[DeMeans postures up and launches another series of punches, but this time Moore pushes her opponent forward and blocks most of DeMeans' offense. DeMeans launches a few punches toward Moore's ribs while holding her in a double overhooks! Moore seems unaffected as those punches don't seem to carry much power. Moore tries to get some sort of advantage now. She doesn't want to clinch and she ducks under DeMeans and tries to move away. DeMeans pushes Moore forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch. DeMeans launches a few hard punches to Moore's ribs but Moore covers and protects herself. DeMeans fails here and it's time for Moore to fight back! Moore pushes DeMeans trying to keep the fight at her striking range, but DeMeans doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Moore. DeMeans struggles and launches a few punches to Moore's head. Those punches are hitting hard! Moore covers her head! DeMeans tries a knee to the midsection but Moore blocks it. DeMeans fails here and it's time for Lauren Moore to fight back! Moore doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under DeMeans and tries to move away. Nice move from Moore who finally puts distance between them!]
[DeMeans moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense. Misty DeMeans rushes in and just won't stop raining punches, Moore may be in serious trouble now! DeMeans launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook! Moore blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on her cheek! Moore stumbles back and the falls to the mat! The referee rushes in between the two as the buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. Both fighters head to their corners as the crowd roars with excitement.]
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ROUND TWO
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[The second round opens up and both fighters make their way to the center. DeMeans again wastes no time and begins to launch a barrage of punches over Moore. This is getting worse and worse for Moore! A right hand from Misty DeMeans makes Moore stumble back! DeMeans and Moore engage in a wild exchange of punches now! Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch. What a great exchange here! Nice punch by Misty DeMeans to finishes off the trade and outboxes her opponent in this exchange. There is a small cut under Moore's left eye. Moore moves backwards and DeMeans is asking her if she came today for fighting or running. DeMeans wants to close the range and tries to grapple but Moore doesn't want anything to do with this as she moves backwards. Incredible haymaker thrown by Misty DeMeans but it misses by a mile! Poorly executed technique. Lauren Moore looks to counter! Lauren Moore is measuring DeMeans with her jab, but DeMeans isn't fazed.]
[DeMeans decides to launch some tentative punches. Moore launches a couple of jabs that are answered by DeMeans with a stiff cross! Solid exchange! Moore paws at DeMeans and DeMeans answers with solid punches! DeMeans looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Lauren Moore's punches and DeMeans is on the receiving end of a great combo by Moore now! DeMeans tries to grapple suddenly and she puts Moore in double underhooks! DeMeans launches a furious knee! Moore blocks and struggles while trying to take the initiative. Moore is looking to counter! Moore grabs one of DeMeans' arm and tries a hip toss but DeMeans does well to maintain her balances and avoid going down to the mat. The two circle around for a bit before stepping in and exchanging wildly. Both are landing shots but without much steam behind them. DeMeans begins to launch a barrage of punches over Moore. This is getting worse and worse for Moore. DeMeans tries to clinch, she moves forward and ties up with Moore. DeMeans is launching some bone breaking punches to Moore's ribs while in the clinch. You can see the pain in Moore's eyes! DeMeans shoves Moore into the cage and continues dropping bombs! The referee warns Moore to defend herself! DeMeans continues unloading and the referee has seen enough! He jumps in to stop the fight and this fight is over!]
Winner: Misty DeMeans by TKO (Punches) at 2:50 Round 2
Statistics: Lauren Moore
Punches 12/16 (75%)
Kicks 0/1 (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: Misty DeMeans
Punches 23/35 (66%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 22/36 (61%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 0 s
BACKSTAGE
WITH SAVANNAH SKYE
[The camera cuts to a backstage hallway, Savannah Skye standing by with one of the new Union Grand Prix signees, “Ripcord” Travis Decker.]
SAVANNAH SKYE
Ladies and gentlemen, I am here at this time with one of our new Middleweight signees, Travis Decker.
[Travis, dressed in a nice button up shirt and jeans smiles at the camera, before turning to Savannah.]
SAVANNAH SKYE
Now Travis, not only are you new to Union Grand Prix, but you’re also new to the mixed martial arts world in general, aren’t you?
TRAVIS DECKER
Not exactly, Savannah. While it's true I have yet to have a professional fight, I have trained for years to get to this point. I have waited until now to sign a contract and fight for real because up to this point, I felt like I wasn’t ready. This is not a sport you can just decide you want to do one day, join a company and do it. It takes determination, work ethic, and a bit of skill helps.
[Travis lets out a chuckle.]
TRAVIS DECKER
So while I am new to the cage, I have been in this world for awhile now, and I truly feel like I’m ready.
SAVANNAH SKYE
Well that is great to hear, and I’m sure we all look forward to seeing what you can do in the cage!
TRAVIS DECKER
Thank you, I hope I don’t disappoint. Sorry to cut this short, but I had to quickly see the boss man to finalise a few things, and I need to get back to my seat so I don’t miss the next fight.
SAVANNAH SKYE
Of course Travis, thank you for your time.
[Travis walks out of shot as the cameras cuts back to the octagon.]
FAN POLL: 94% Byron McCall
REFEREE: Dusty Whittaker
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ROUND ONE
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[McCall and Müller move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight! Müller looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Byron McCall's punches. Müller is on the receiving end of a great combo. McCall goes with a looping right hand while Müller jumps back and jabs. That one hits but Müller seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here! McCall looks to be in very good shape for this fight as he begins to launch a barrage of punches over Müller! This is getting worse and worse for Müller. McCall changes levels and shoots for a double leg takedown! He hits it! Adegoke Müller is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull McCall into his guard.]
[McCall is in closed guard over Müller. Deep breaths from Müller who tries a hammer punch to McCall's ribs. That hit McCall who moves on the ground in order to better protect himself. McCall is looking to pass Müller's guard. He gets his hips free and moves to half guard. You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Byron McCall can end the fight with his ground and pound. McCall pushes Müller's leg and tries to move to full mount. Nice move by McCall who is in full mount! Müller is in trouble now! Müller tries to escape from the full mount but McCall is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.]
[McCall breathes deeply while on the ground to control his energy. Müller attempts to trap McCall in his guard but Byron keeps control and remains in side mount. Müller throws a few hammer punches to McCall's ribs. They hit McCall, who moves on the ground in order to protect himself. McCall is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground. McCall works on the ground with his fingers over Müller's face, he seems to have encountered the eye! Dusty Whittaker saw it! Whittaker allows Müller time to recover as warns McCall about the eye poke. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.]
[As the fight resumes, Adegoke Müller launches a solid kick to the leg but McCall checks it easily. McCall counters with a pulverizing punch to Müller's head! That had to hurt! A bad move from Adegoke Müller allows McCall to land a solid head kick. The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights. Adegoke Müller goes with a looping right hand while Byron McCall jumps back and jabs. That one hits but McCall seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here! Byron McCall goes with a looping right hand while Adegoke Müller jumps back and jabs. Müller seems staggered and Byron McCall runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses! McCall is one of those men capable of beating you into oblivion!]
[The two exchange wildly and McCall is connecting with a few punches. Müller's right eye is bruised after the punishment he received! You can see in his eyes, Byron McCall wants this win. He unleashes a kick. Brutal high kick lands and Müller's mouth is beginning to swell. Here comes Byron McCall with a vicious middle kick! That lands hard on Müller's ribs! Müller ribs are getting hammered, they look bad! Adegoke Müller seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Byron McCall! McCall goes for a low kick, and faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick! Byron McCall landed the knockout blow that he wanted! Müller is down! Müller has been absolutely destroyed here!]
Winner: Byron McCall by KO (High Kick) at 3:47 Round 1
Statistics: Byron McCall
Punches 19/29 (66%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 84 s
Statistics: Adegoke Müller
Punches 4/12 (33%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 84 s
FAN POLL: 65% Jordan Parker-Kane
REFEREE: Herschel Warden
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ROUND ONE
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[The opening bell sounds and this fight gets underway. Donovan moves forward looking for some action. Donovan goes with a looping right hand while Parker-Kane jumps back and jabs. That one hits but JPK seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here to open the round! Parker-Kane goes with a looping right hand while Donovan jumps back and jabs. JPK seems staggered now and Donovan runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses. Donovan goes with a looping right hand while Parker-Kane jumps back and jabs. Donovan seems staggered and Parker-Kane runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses. Great back and forth striking to get the crowd riled up!]
[Parker-Kane fakes a move and launches a liver kick! That almost wrenches Donovan! He’s going to fee that one tomorrow. JPK fakes a punch and shoots a takedown! Delaney didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground! JPK is in open guard over Donovan, he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar! Donovan rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes. Poorly executed technique from JPK. Donovan looks to counter! Donovan tries to stand up, but JPK doesn't allow it! Parker-Kane keeps the pressure on Donovan and looks like he’s cooling the fight now. JPK tries to improve position as he frees a leg. Parker-Kane is in half guard over Donovan now. Double D continues to work from the bottom and eventually puts Jordan Parker-Kane in a closed guard.]
[Parker-Kane looks to posture up and open Donovan's guard, but Donovan has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked. JPK continues to try to escape from the closed guard but Donovan firmly hangs on. Herschel Warden stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity. Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The fans at Caesars Palace are cheering for the fighters. Back on their feet, JPK launches a kick but Delaney Donovan avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook! Donovan and JPK step into each other and engage in a wild exchange of punches! Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch!]
[Jordan Parker-Kane moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense. Parker-Kane fakes a punch and launches himself over Donovan. Great move by JPK who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch! JPK grabs Donovan in a clinch and tries to knee him in the face! Delaney pushes Parker-Kane away and breaks out from the clinch! JPK misses a step and Delaney sees an opportunity to counter him! Donovan launches a furious hook! That hits JPK's chin like a wrecking ball! JPK loses balance and goes to the mat! Donovan is standing while JPK is on the ground on his back. The matchmakers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors. Donovan moves backwards and gestures for Parker-Kane to stand up. Back to the beginning! Jordan Parker-Kane is standing now and the crowd goes wild!]
[Parker-Kane closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action. He fakes a punch and shoots a takedown! Donovan didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground! The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Parker-Kane work his BJJ game. JPK moves on the ground and gets half guard. Donovan tries to close the guard, and after a brief struggle, he locks his ankles around JPK! Delaney launches a few punches to JPK's cheek from the guard. Parker-Kane uses his head to cover the punches and presses his forehead forward. JPK 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 momentarily, but Donovan quickly regains his closed guard.]
[JPK uses some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard, but Donovan holds him and prevents him from moving to a better position! JPK misses a step and Donovan sees an opportunity to counter him! Donovan tries to roll on the ground! Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jordan Parker-Kane! JPK launches a few punches to Donovan's cheek from the guard. Donovan uses his head to cover the punches and presses his forehead forward. JPK is taking this opportunity to rest. The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground. Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing.]
[Jordan Parker-Kane moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.. Low kick by Jordan Parker-Kane to maintain his distance that hits Delaney Donovan's ankle. The ten second warning claps and echoes and the two step in and exchange wildly! The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.]
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ROUND TWO
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[The second round opens up and Jordan Parker-Kane quickly moves forward looking for some grappling action. JPK has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch! Donovan doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Parker-Kane and tries to move away. Nice move from Donovan who put some distance between them! Donovan shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape. Donovan now tries some clinching of his own in order to control the fight. Well done. Donovan is clinching with JPK. JPK tries to take Delaney Donovan to the ground from the clinch. Nicely done! Donovan is with his back on the ground now. Parker-Kane is in open guard over Donovan now. Donovan measures the resilience of JPK's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard. JPK blocks the hits as he works on the ground.]
[The fight is still up for grabs at this point. Donovan tries to close his guard around JPK and he succeeds! Jordan Parker-Kane is cooling the fight on the ground now. Donovan tries to roll on the ground! Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jordan Parker-Kane! Jordan Parker-Kane tries to roll on the ground and he makes the reversal! Jordan Parker-Kane is in closed guard over Donovan and he takes this opportunity to rest. JPK tries to escape from the closed guard but to no avail. Donovan tries to get some momentum going now and he rolls on the ground! Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jordan Parker-Kane! Herschel Warden 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.]
[Back on their feet, Delaney Donovan throws a looping right hand that lands on JPK's chin! That stops JPK in his tracks! JPK's left eye is bruised after the punishment he received! JPK wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch. JPK moves forward and holds Donovan and both fighters are clinching now. Donovan launches a few hard punches to Parker-Kane's ribs! Parker-Kane's ribs shows the damage! Delaney Donovan is working the body to perfection! Jordan Parker-Kane's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Donovan is throwing a flurry of punches! Jordan Parker-Kane just can't get away! JPK charges into Donovan with a flying knee, but Delaney Donovan saw that coming and block it with ease. Delaney postures up and launches another series of punches! A lot of them are hitting JPK hard, who may be wondering how to escape from this!]
[Donovan struggles and launches a few punches to JPK's head, those punches are connecting clean! JPK covers his head to avoid any further damage! Jordan Parker-Kane tries to shrug his way out of the clinch but Donovan is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and manages to retain his position. Delaney Donovan postures up and launches another series of punches! Jordan Parker-Kane tries to shrug his way out of the clinch. He circles out and slips free of Delaney Donovan's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position. Donovan is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion! A wicked punch by Delaney Donovan goes awry. The two step in and exchange wildly with JPK connecting with a few punches. Delaney Donovan tries a nice one-two combination and he scores! Delaney Donovan tries a middle kick but Jordan Parker-Kane blocks and steps away. Donovan misses a step and Parker-Kane sees an opportunity to counter him! Jordan Parker-Kane shoots for a double leg takedown! He hits it! Delaney Donovan is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull JPK into his guard.]
[JPK is in closed guard and Donovan tries to roll on the ground! Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jordan Parker-Kane! Delaney Donovan tries to open JPK's guard. Great bombs from the top by Delaney Donovan. JPK is unable to cover himself now! Donovan controls the situation despite Parker-Kane’s efforts for escaping from the full mount. Donovan positions himself for another round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows but JPK covers himself and blocks those elbows. JPK is using some of his ground skills to escape from the bottom but Delaney pushes Jordan down and prevents his attempts to escape. Parker-Kane tries to roll to his side and trap Delaney Donovan in his guard but Donovan keeps good control and remains in full mount. The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref separates the fighters and they go to their respective corners.]
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ROUND THREE
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[The final round begins and Jordan Parker-Kane comes out of his corner looking fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank. He tries to take the fight to the ground with a single leg takedown. Donovan is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground. Parker-Kane is in open guard over Donovan. Donovan tries to close his guard around JPK but he is not able to do it. Herschel Warden stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity and the crowd reacts as if that was a questionable call. Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. JPK jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple. Jordan Parker-Kane pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position. JPK tries to take Delaney Donovan to the ground from the clinch. Nicely done! Donovan is on his back on the ground now. Parker-Kane tries to pass to half guard. Donovan can't prevent his opponent from passing. JPK looks to work from half guard now.]
[Donovan measures the resilience of JPK's ribs with a couple of big punches. JPK blocks the hits as he continues to work on the ground. JPK tries to get some advantage after his opponent’s miss opportunity. Parker-Kane pushes Donovan's leg and tries to move to full mount. Donovan rolls and he's now on half guard over Jordan Parker-Kane. Nice reversal! Parker-Kane tries to close the guard but gets nothing from this effort. JPK fails here and it's time for Donovan to fight back! Donovan tries to free his leg, he uses some of his skill by jumping out of JPK's guard. He moves quickly to side mount! Parker-Kane attempts to trap Donovan in his guard but Delaney keeps control and remains in side mount. JPK is taking this opportunity to rest. Herschel Warden has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.]
[Donovan takes notice that the referee wants to see some action, so he rushes into JPK and is swinging for the fences! JPK backpedals and creates space. Delaney Donovan is asking him if he is going to fight! JPK moves forward looking for some action, he surprises Donovan with double overhooks! Nice move by JPK who clinches and pushes Donovan against the cage. Donovan is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing JPK with uppercuts! JPK is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if JPK is unable to escape! Donovan pushes Parker-Kane against the fence and launches a few sick punches! A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with JPK's chin! His legs are wobbling! Donovan tries to take Jordan Parker-Kane down. JPK stumbles backwards and Delaney launches a few punches. Jordan Parker-Kane dodges and moves away a couple of steps. Donovan pummels his way back into the clinch. Great move by Donovan who pushes his opponent forward with double underhooks.]
[JPK tries to shrug his way out of the clinch but Donovan is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position. Donovan launches a few hard punches to Parker-Kane's ribs! Parker-Kane's ribs shows the damage! Donovan tries to take Jordan Parker-Kane down again. JPK stumbles backwards and Delaney launches a few punches. Parker-Kane dodges and moves away a couple of steps. Poorly executed technique. Parker-Kane looks to counter! JPK locks up a guillotine with an arm in! Delaney brings Jordan Parker-Kane down to the ground and pulls his head out. Delaney is in closed guard over JPK now. Donovan tries to escape from the closed guard and succeeds and takes a second to breathe. JPK tries to close his guard back around Donovan and succeeds! Donovan tries to better his position on the ground. He breaks the closed guard of Parker-Kane and moves to half guard. Donovan looks to mount Jordan Parker-Kane. JPK takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.]
[JPK reaches under and rolls for a kneebar! Donovan blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard. JPK misses a step and Donovan sees an opportunity to counter him! Donovan tries to jump to side mount. Jordan Parker-Kane closed his guard around Delaney Donovan. Jordan Parker-Kane attempts to trap Delaney Donovan in his guard and eventually manages to switch to full guard. Donovan moves on the ground but makes no progress. JPK works on the ground with his fingers over Donovan's face. He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move! Herschel Warden saw it! Warden halts the fight to give Donovan time to recover. Delaney Donovan seems to be ready to fight again after a brief intermission. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.]
[Jordan Parker-Kane shoots for a double leg takedown! He hits it! Delaney Donovan is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull JPK into his guard. Donovan launches a few punches to JPK's cheek from the guard. Those punches sure are annoying because JPK tries to cover his face. JPK tries to open up Donovan's defense faking a few punches. Delaney wraps his arms around JPK's arms and counters the punches. Donovan tries to roll on the ground! Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jordan Parker-Kane! The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds and the crowd goes wild for these two warriors who await the judge’s decision!]
Judge #1: Jordan Parker-Kane 9 9 9: 27
Judge #1: Delaney Donovan 10 10 10: 30
Judge #2: Jordan Parker-Kane 9 9 9: 27
Judge #2: Delaney Donovan 10 10 10: 30
Judge #3: Jordan Parker-Kane 10 9 9: 28
Judge #3: Delaney Donovan 9 10 10: 29
Winner: Delaney Donovan by Unanimous Decision
Statistics: Jordan Parker-Kane
Punches 12/22 (55%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/13 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 455 s
Statistics: Delaney Donovan
Punches 17/28 (61%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 22/38 (58%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/19 (32%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 448 s
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MANY MEN, WISH DEATH UPON ME
BLOOD IN MY EYE DOG AND I CAN’T SEE
I’M TRYING TO BE WHAT I’M DESTINED TO BE
AND NIGGAS TRYING TO TAKE MY LIFE AWAY
♫
["Many Men” by 50 Cent blasts over the loudspeaker and “The Silver Tongued Devil” Aries Reed emerges to the stage wearing his purple and silver walkout fight kit with crew members from his camp following behind. Reed looks hyped up and can seemingly be seen talking trash as he slowly walks toward the cage. Once he makes it to cageside he gets checked out by the fight official to ensure he’s fit to fight. Once cleared, he bear crawls up the steps and stomps into the cage, giving out a loud battle cry before taking to his corner.]
TOUSSAINT HARPER
And now it’s time to get things going in the direction of our next bout, this one is for the undisputed number one contender for the Middleweight Championship. Coming out now is a man who has been on a tear since debuting at UGP 5. Aries Reed comes in tonight 4-0, with his last victory a first round TKO over former MMA Champion Navorro Williams.
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
This man shows that he’s ready for this opportunity. Not only has he won four straight, he’s done it in spectacular fashion, all ending in a knockout or TKO. Reed will have to have that same intensity tonight as he goes toe-to-toe with another man who mirrors that tenacity.
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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 first ever Union Grand Prix Middleweight Champion Cristian Bonanno! Uccisore has become an unquestioned face of this company, being a complete terror through the inaugural Middleweight Championship round robin. He’s coming in tonight after that shocking loss to Robert Guilliman, that saw Bonanno take a kick to the dome to put an end to his winning ways.
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
And you don’t think for a second that he has forgotten that either. Some people were claiming that Bonanno deserved an immediate rematch due to his total domination over the division. But there were reports that Dante Reed initially was going to grant that, but simply couldn’t overlook Aries Reed’s similar climb. So now, we are all in for a treat as we see these two men square off with a title fight on the horizon!
MIKE DEMPSEY
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for tonight’s first of two double Co-Main Events! The following contest is scheduled for three rounds in the Union Grand Prix Middleweight Divisions! Introducing first, fighting out of the blue corner, a Boxer with a Union GP record of 4-0. He stands at 6’ even and weighing in at 185 pounds. He is from Las Vegas, Nevada, fighting out of Slaughterhouse Vegas, he is “The Silver Tongued Devil” Aries Reed!
[Aries raises both arms in the air as he gives a ferocious stare down towards his opponent while Roy Rivers recites the rules.]
MIKE DEMPSEY
And his opponent, fighting out of the red corner, a Wrestler with a Union GP record of 6-1. He stands 6’1” and weighing in at 185 pounds. From Brooklyn, New York, fighting out of Throne MMA, he is Cristian “Uccisore” Bonanno!
[Cristian Bonanno looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.]
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
If you want to make predictions based on the crowd’s reactions, this one goes to the hometown hero Aries Reed! And the fans watching at home will agree! 58% of the fans that took our social media poll believes that The Silver Tongued Devil continues his streak here tonight!
TOUSSAINT HARPER
I can’t say who the favorite is in my mind. Both of these men are trained killers and are the best in the business. But let’s not speculate any longer as we are just seconds away from getting this fight started! Our referee for this contest is Roy Rivers. He checks off with each man one last time and then calls for the bell! And here we go!
[The bell announces the first round! Both fighters close the distance and Bonanno fakes a punch and shoots a takedown! Aries Reed didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground! Aries Reed launches a few punches to Bonanno's cheek from the guard.Those punches sure are annoying because Bonanno tries to cover his face. Reed tries to close his guard around Bonanno, and after a struggle he succeeds! Bonanno is in closed guard and Reed tries to roll on the ground! Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cristian Bonanno! Bonanno measures the resilience of Reed's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard. Those hits are leaving hitches in Reed's side. Bonanno tries to roll to his side and trap Reed in his guard but Reed keeps good control and remains in full mount.]
[Reed is moving on the ground while Bonanno tries to counter his movement. Bonanno tries to roll to his side and trap Reed in his guard. He gets his hip out and moves to full guard. Reed is in open guard over Bonanno now and he tries to improve his position by freeing a leg. Bonanno winds back and unloads on Reed's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard. Those hits are leaving hitches in Reed's side. You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cristian Bonanno can end the fight with his ground and pound. Bonanno tries to close the guard and manages to do so after a brief struggle. Bonanno launches a few punches to Reed's cheek from the guard. Those punches sure are annoying because Reed tries to cover his face. Reed is in closed guard and Bonanno tries to roll on the ground! Reed uses his leg to keep his position on the ground.]
[Reed jolts up and tries to stand to his feet! He catches Bonanno off guard and is now standing! Bonanno doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet, but he can't do it because of Reed's movement. After a prolonged stalemate, Roy Rivers halts the fight to stand Bonanno up. The fans here at Caesars Palace are cheering for the fighters. Aries Reed closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action, then steps away from Bonanno. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit. The two then suddenly step into each other and exchange wildly, with both landing but without much steam behind the shots.]
TOUSSAINT HARPER
These guys are not wasting any time, hammering away at each other. A lot of back and forth early on, which is something we came to expect with these two evenly matched warriors.
[Aries Reed goes with a looping right hand while Cristian Bonanno jumps back and jabs. Bonanno seems staggered and Reed runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses. Reed changes levels and goes for a single leg takedown, but Bonanno shows great balance and pushes Reed away. Bonanno looks to counter! An Incredible haymaker thrown by Cristian Bonanno just barely misses its mark. Reed follows up and launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook! Bonanno blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Cristian Bonanno's cheek! Bonanno stumbles and the falls to the mat! Reed is standing while Bonanno is on the ground on his back. Bonanno launches an up-kick intended for Reed's head but he leans out of the way. Bonanno launches another up-kick intended for Reed's head and this time it lands flush with Reed's head, snapping it backwards due to the impact!]
[Aries opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Bonanno's guard. Bonanno didn't see that coming. Reed is in open guard over Bonanno now. Bonanno measures the resilience of Reed's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard. Those hits are leaving hitches in Reed's side. Reed launches a barrage of elbows over Bonanno's face! Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Bonanno doesn't fight back! Bonanno tries to stand up but Reed won’t allow it! Bonanno tries again and this time he gets to his feet! Reed doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet. He moves fast and now he is standing. Both fighters continue the fight on their feet and you can hear the fans cheer them on. Reed and Bonanno step into each other and engage in a wild exchange of punches! Reed is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows. The buzzer sounds and Roy Rivers separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.]
TOUSSAINT HARPER
Wow what a finish to that first round! Both of these guys just trading blows back and forth and it just epitomized the entire round.
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
I’d hate to be a judge and have to score that one, but gun to my head this round maybe goes to Aries Reed, but it's close. I’m ready to see how these two respond in the second round!
[Both fighter’s make their way to the center as the second round begins. Bonanno shows no signs of slowing down. Reed steps forward and Bonanno catches him with an uppercut! Bonanno fakes a punch and shoots a takedown! Reed didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground! Cristian Bonanno hovers above Reed and lands some good punches to the body. Bonanno moves on the ground and gets to side mount. Good looking punches from Bonanno on the ground and they look to be taking a toll on Reed. Reed tries to move on the ground and shows Bonanno a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow! BANG! Reed’s forehead bounces off the mat after that brutal elbow! Roy Rivers knows he may be calling off the fight soon! Reed tries to move on the ground but he shows Bonanno a crack in his guard which he uses for another big elbow! BANG! Reed’s head bounces off the mat again! His forehead is starting to swell now. Bonanno looks to pass to mount. Reed creates space and scrambles back to his feet! Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The fans here at Caesars Palace go wild!]
TOUSSAINT HARPER
Somehow Aries Reed survives those brutal elbows on the ground and manages to get back to his feet! That just shows how tough this guy is!
[Back on their feet, Reed launches a stiff jab! That barely hits Bonanno's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Roy Rivers didn't see it! Bonanno begins to blindly launch a barrage of punches over Reed, tagging him several times in the process. Bonanno goes with a looping right hand while Reed jumps back and jabs. Bonanno seems staggered and Reed runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses. Bonanno’s mouth is beginning to bleed. Bonanno moves forward looking for some grappling action and puts his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch! Bonanno takes a break to breathe while holding Reed. Roy Rivers sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters. Aries Reed is opening up on Bonanno and raining down combinations! Bonanno's corner looks worried! Bonanno pushes Reed and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.]
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
And now Cristian Bonanno is taking a beating from Reed! This fight truly symbolizes what this company is all about! I love it!
[Reed rushes in and puts Bonanno in a double underhook! He throws a few hard punches to Bonanno's ribs! Bonanno's ribs shows the damage! Bonanno doesn't want to clinch anymore as he ducks under Reed and tries to move away. However, Aries pushes Bonanno forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch. Brutal punches land clean to Bonanno's face while in the clinch! Bonanno can't take many more shots like those! His left cheek is bruised after the punishment he received. Aries Reed grapples with Bonanno and tries a leg sweep. Textbook takedown! Reed is taking this opportunity now to rest. Bonanno tries to escape from the bottom, but Aries fights him off and moves to side mount to keep his superior position. Aries Reed looks like he wants to finish his opponent on the ground right now! Reed drills Bonanno's face with a huge right hand! Cristian Bonanno eats it!]
TOUSSAINT HARPER
Cristian Bonanno is in a bad place right now! He can’t take much more damage here or the ref may call this one off!
[Reed works on the ground with his fingers over Bonanno's face and he seems to have encountered the eye! Roy Rivers didn't see the foul! Aries Reed looks to mount Cristian Bonanno. He slides his knee across and gets to full mount. Cristian Bonanno tries to escape from the bottom, but Reed isn’t caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position. Reed is moving on the ground and Bonanno tries to counter his movement and manages to switch to half guard. Reed pushes Bonanno's leg and tries to move back to full mount. Nicely done by Reed who is in full mount! Bonanno is in trouble now! Bonanno is using some of his ground skills to escape. He pushes Reed's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard! Bonanno postures up and tries to roll! Nice reversal! Cristian Bonanno is now in full mount over Reed! Bonanno storms over Reed with some punishing elbows! Bonanno doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Reed's face with his elbows! The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds and the crowd is cheering at deafening volumes!]
TOUSSAINT HARPER
My god, what an incredible second round! Aries Reed looked to be in complete control throughout, but Bonanno manages to execute some devastating ground and pound to close this round.
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
You still gotta give this one to Reed, and by my count, that’s makes Bonanno down two rounds. If he plans on winning this fight, he needs to swing for the fences!
[The final round begins and both fighters touch gloves in the center of the octagon. Aries is opening up on Bonanno and raining down combinations but Bonanno doesn't look worried as he defends most of the big shots. Cristian Bonanno spins around suddenly and connects flush on Reed's chin with a spinning backfist! Aries Reed closes the distance and the two exchange wildly with Bonanno connecting with a few punches. Incredible haymaker from Cristian Bonanno! You can see Reed's head being snapped backwards! Cristian Bonanno attempts a sweep single, he catches Reed's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Bonanno.]
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
Someone just lit a fire under Cristian Bonanno who comes out here in the final round guns blazing!
[Bonanno positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows! One, two, three! Reed's being punished here! Bonanno delivers a few more accurate elbows! Reed is being hit hard and tries to escape! He has to give his back! There is a small cut on Reed's right cheek which is also beginning to swell! Bonanno is in rear mount over Reed with one hook in and he’s trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are going to get very bad for Reed. Nicely done! Bonanno now has two hooks in! The end may be near! Bonanno tentatively looks for a way to finish his opponent, this has turned into a nightmare for Reed! Reed adopts the turtle defense and Bonanno is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches! Bonanno tries to open up Aries Reed's defense faking a few punches. He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Reed in the side of the head now! Bonanno launches a barrage of elbows over Reed's face! Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Reed doesn't fight back! Roy Rivers has seen enough! The fight is over! Reed was not intelligently defending himself!]
TOUSSAINT HARPER
And this one is all over! Cristian Bonanno rallies back in the final round to stop this fight with some lethal elbows that he has become so well known for!
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
Bonanno showed some true grit here weathering the storm to finish this fight! And now it’s time for him to get back in that Middleweight Title fight!
[The crowd is in pandemonium as Bonanno celebrates with his corner crew. Doctors tend to Reed for a moment before helping him back up to his feet. He looks visibly disappointed as he gets to his feet. After doctors and cutmen finish their work, the two fighters meet in the middle of the octagon for the official call.]
MIKE DEMPSEY
Ladies and gentlemen, referee Roy Rivers has called for a stop in this fight at 2 minutes 13 seconds of the third and final round for your winner by technical knockout, Cristian “Uccisore” Bonanno!
[The crowd explodes into cheers as Bonanno has his hand raised in victory. Both fighters embrace with a respectful handshake and say a few words to each other before splitting off to each one’s crew. A graphic pops up on screen, breaking down the statistics of the fight as the commentators recap.]
Winner: Cristian Bonanno by TKO (Elbows) at 2:13 Round 3
Statistics: Cristian Bonanno
Punches 13/22 (59%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 38/47 (81%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 446 s
Statistics: Aries Reed
Punches 18/31 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 9/14 (64%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/9 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 417 s
TOUSSAINT HARPER
What a fight! What a fight! I’ll say it again… WHAT A FIGHT! Aries Reed was in the driver’s seat throughout the entire fight, until Cristian Bonanno pulls a rabbit out of the hat and do what does best, finish fights via elbows!
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
Don’t take anything away from Reed tonight. This guy showcased an incredible performance tonight, but Bonanno has that champion’s experience and it prevailed in this one. I have a feeling this isn’t the last we’ve seen of these two squaring off! This is a fight I would show people if I wanted to create new fans! Complete excitement and chaos from start to finish!
CAGESIDE
WITH DYLAN CARTER
[The cameras pan to cageside where Union GP’s latest signing to the Middleweight Division, Luca Brasi is sitting. He is joined by members of his team/Gym The Firm. Cageside reporter Dylan Carter arrives on the scene, trying to get an exclusive with the pride of Manchester.]
DYLAN CARTER
Luca, can I have a moment of your time?
[Luca rolls his eyes to the side to look at her. He didn’t come to be interviewed, he came to watch the fights.]
LUCA BRASI
For what?
DYLAN CARTER
I just have a few questions about you signing with Union GP, if that’s ok?
[Luca looks at his agent, who nods in approval before looking back at Dylan Carter.]
LUCA BRASI
Go!
DYLAN CARTER
Luca, you were exclusively signed to SFN and had previous showed no intentions of going anywhere else! So why the sudden change of heart?
LUCA BRASI
I want to be the best and I needed more fights under my belt to get my the experience I needed. Union is the place that everybody goes and I came to leave my mark on this place!
DYLAN CARTER
Can you tell us a little more about ‘The Firm’? This is your gym correct?
[Luca raises his eyebrow.]
LUCA BRASI
We are more than a gym, we are a family! We’ve been together since we were ten years old! Everyday we’ve been grinding our way to the top and I’m holding the gates open for my brothers to come on through!
DYLAN CARTER
Will we be seeing more of the firm coming through the doors of Union GP and other promotions in the near future?
LUCA BRASI
Absolutely.
DYLAN CARTER
And just quickly before we go, who would you wish to fight in your Union GP debut?
LUCA BRASI
Let me run a gauntlet with them all in one night!
[Members of The Firm laugh at his response to Dylan.]
DYLAN CARTER
Can I get a serious answer?
LUCA BRASI
It was a serious answer! We done?
[The camera fades away from The Firm fighter as they signal for Dylan to leave.]
♫
IT’S AMAZING
I’M THE REASON
EVERYBODY FIRED UP THIS EVENING
♫
[“Amazing” by Kanye West thumps over the loudspeaker and Nathan Lucas emerges to the stage wearing his black and neon green walkout fight kit with crew members from his camp following behind. Lucas has a stone cold look on his face as he slowly prowls down the aisle. He makes it to cageside where he is checked up by the fight official. Once he’s cleared, he races up the steps and jogs around the cage a couple times before staying put in his corner.]
TOUSSAINT HARPER
This is a big opportunity for Nathan Lucas here tonight. Not only is there a title fight in the wings for the winner, but he has a chance to rebound that stunning first round loss to Fisk back at UGP 3.
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
Every person that walks into that cage has a certain level of pride that the average person doesn’t. This may be even bigger for Lucas.
♫
WORD UP, LET ME JUST FUCK WITH YOUR MIND, PLEASE
HEY! HEY YO YO YO, YO! LET ME FUCK UP YOUR MIND
ON TIME, SHOWING, YOU THE, RHYTHM
AS I GET WRECK AND GET RAW
YEAH I BE THE MAN, COMING OFF, THAT BE RAW
IT’S BUSTA RHYMES GIVING YOU MUCH MORE
SO
♫
[House lights dim to black and the spotlights throughout all the arena are blue as voice intro beginning of "Everything Remains Raw" by Busta Rhymes begins to play. The camera cuts to a spotlighted Daniel Fisk grill-facing the camera with a half smirk his mouth guard already set in his mouth with focus in his eyes. He walks forward toward the octagon slapping a few fives on the way but never turning his attention from the cage.]
[Once he reaches the outside he rolls his neck and bobs up and down a little bit and hugs his entire team before getting checked and entering the cage. He walks to the middle of the cage and stands facing Maxine’s side and rotates his wrists. Barely moves, just only rotating his wrists as if loading them up before backing up to his corner.]
TOUSSAINT HARPER
And now coming to the cage is one of the icons of this sport and a man that is no doubt on the Mount Rushmore of MMA. Fisk looks focused here tonight as he has a shot to get back at the title he lost.
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
One of the main things he talked about after losing that fight against fellow Real Killas fighter Roscoe Robinson, was that you aren’t a champion unless you defend it. Fisk hasn’t made that true just yet, but a win here tonight moves him one step close at achieving that claim!
MIKE DEMPSEY
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for the second and final Co-Main Event of the evening! The following contest is scheduled for three rounds in the Union Grand Prix Cruiserweight Division. Introducing first, fighting out of the blue corner, a Wrestler with a Union GP record of 3-2. He stands a 6’2” and weighing in at 225 pounds. He is from Chicago, Illinois, fighting out of HILITE Fighting Club, he is Nathan Lucas!
[Lucas steps out from the corner and raises a fist in the air before going back to bouncing in place. Nathan looks calm but knows what’s ahead of him.]
MIKE DEMPSEY
And his opponent, fighting out of the red corner, a Wrestler and Boxer with a Union GP record of 4-1. He stands 6’5” and weighing in at 225 pounds. From Long Beach, California by way of Newark, New Jersey, fighting out of Real Killas MMA, he is “.44” Daniel Fisk!
[Daniel Fisk 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
This crowd is behind Fisk 100% of the way! The man has done so much for this sport, it’s hard not to love a guy like him. And our numbers back it up! 59% of the fans that took our social media poll believe that .44 comes out victorious.
TOUSSAINT HARPER
It’s the rematch of their Cruiserweight Semifinals Tournament fight. Fisk is one-up on Lucas and we all remember how it went down. Lucas has the chance to make things right and truly put his stamp on this division. Our referee for this bout is Jordan Ripley. He checks off with each fighter one last time and calls for the bell. And this fight is underway!
[The bells sounds and the fight gets underway. Quick hook by Daniel Fisk glances off Lucas' arms. The two step in and exchange wildly with Fisk connecting with a few punches. Daniel Fisk tries a middle kick but Nathan Lucas blocks and steps away. Fisk gets sloppy and Lucas tries to take advantage. Lucas attempts a sweep single. He catches Fisk's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lucas. Lucas is in closed guard over Fisk now. Fisk measures the resilience of Lucas' ribs with a couple of big punches from guard. Lucas blocks the hits as he works on the ground. Lucas is in closed guard and Fisk tries to roll on the ground! Lucas uses his leg to keep his position on the ground. Daniel Fisk gets sloppy and Nathan Lucas tries to take advantage. Lucas moves to better his position on the ground. He wraps his arms around his opponent’s and tries to switch positions. Fisk tries to move to full mount but Lucas won't allow him to take this position easily. Fisk fails here and it's time for Lucas to fight back! Lucas measures the resilience of Fisk's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard. Those hits are leaving hitches in Fisk's side.]
[Daniel Fisk is in side mount over Nathan Lucas. Fisk is in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight. Fisk looks to mount Lucas but Lucas takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard. Lucas tries to move on the ground and shows Fisk a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow! BANG! Lucas receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Jordan Ripley knows he may be calling off the fight soon! Fisk is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Lucas' ribs. Lucas feels the pain and his face shows it. Fisk is looking to pass Lucas' guard now but Nathan has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked. Fisk struggles on the ground and eventually breaks Lucas’ guard. Fisk tries to jump to side mount but Lucas closed his guard around Daniel Fisk again. Fisk works to mount Lucas. He slides his knee across and gets to full mount.Fisk is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Lucas' ribs. Lucas blocks Fisk's shots and tries to reverse the situation. Lucas tries to roll on the ground! Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Daniel Fisk!]
[Daniel Fisk tries to roll on the ground to reverse the situation but Lucas knows how to keep his advantage on the ground. Fisk tries to roll to his side and trap Lucas in his guard but he keeps good control and remains in full mount. Daniel Fisk tries to roll to his side and trap Nathan Lucas in his guard again but Lucas controls the situation. Jordan Ripley has seen enough and stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity. Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing.]
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
An unexpected battle on the ground to open this fight and neither man really took a convincing control of the situation.
[Back on their, Fisk rushes in and put some serious power behind a superman punch! That's just incredible! That punch hits Nathan Lucas like a wrecking ball! Lucas' nose is beginning to swell now! Fisk looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Lucas' punches. Lucas is on the receiving end of a great combo by Fisk now. Fisk moves forward and puts Lucas in a clinch. Fisk goes for a scissor takedown and Nathan Lucas is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Daniel Fisk gets the advantage! Crushing shot to Lucas' body! He's holding his side. Fisk is in open guard over Lucas now. Fisk moves on the ground but cannot take advantage. Lucas launches a few punches to Fisk's cheek from the guard. Those punches sure are annoying because Fisk tries to cover his face. Fisk moves on the ground and gets to half guard. Lucas tries to move on the ground and shows Daniel Fisk a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow! Lucas uses his forearms to block the impact! Fisk tries to pass Nathan Lucas' guard. He passes momentarily but Lucas sees and opening and traps him in full guard.]
[Daniel Fisk looks to posture up and open Nathan Lucas' guard but Lucas has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked. Fisk tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard. Lucas leans and gets Daniel Fisk's arms as he brings him to the ground again. Lucas tries to roll on the ground! Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fisk! Fisk tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount! Lucas doesn't want to lose his position and he struggles to maintain the full mount. Jordan Ripley stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity. Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision. Daniel Fisk tries to take the action to his favorite field as he tries to grapple but Lucas swings hard and Fisk has to retreat. Middle kick from Fisk just barely misses. Lucas counters with a nice one-two combination! Fisk and Lucas step into each other and engage in a wild exchange of punches! Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch! Fisk fakes a move and launches a liver kick! Lucas blocks and pushes his opponent back.]
[Fisk grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground. Lucas struggles but stays on his feet. Lucas retaliates with a furious hook! That hits Fisk's chin like a ton of bricks! Fisk loses balance and goes to the mat. Lucas is standing while Fisk is on the ground on his back now. Daniel Fisk doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet, he moves fast and now he is standing. Back to the beginning! The buzzer sounds and Jordan Ripley tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.]
TOUSSAINT HARPER
Interesting first round here for these fighters as they seemed to feel each other out a bit.
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
A lot of back and forth on the ground, but the big takeaway here in my mind is that Nathan Lucas survives a full round with Fisk! Let’s see how these two adjust now in the second.
[The second round opens up and both fighters make their way to the center. Fisk decides to launch some tentative punches but gets nothing from this exchange. Fisk moves back and takes a deep breath. Daniel Fisk circles around Lucas and then he opens up on Lucas, raining down combinations! Lucas stays calms and manages to defend the big blows. The two step in and exchange wildly but both fighters are missing terribly. Fisk rushes in and puts Lucas in double underhooks. Fisk postures up and launches another series of punches! Lucas pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Fisk's offense. Fisk gets sloppy and Lucas tries to take advantage. He launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook! Fisk blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Daniel Fisk's cheek! Fisk stumbles and the falls to the mat! Fisk quickly gets back on his feet again. Fisk drops levels and grabs a leg, but Lucas shows great balance while pushing Fisk away. Fisk circles around before attempting a sweep single. Lucas was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt. Lucas is trying to counter now! Body kick by Nathan Lucas just grazes his opponent. Fisk moves forward looking for some action. Nathan Lucas struggles a bit before breaking Fisk's attempt of grappling. Fisk avoids a dangerous strike from Lucas and counters with a solid straight! Lucas' left eye is bruised after the punishment he received!]
[Fisk shoots in for a single leg takedown, but Nathan Lucas shows great balance and stays on his feet. Lucas is trying to counter now! He launches a hook to the body and Fisk stops that one with his ribs! Fisk changes levels again and shoots a double leg and takes Lucas down to the mat! Fisk is in side mount over Lucas. He looks to mount Lucas but Nathan sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard. Lucas tries to move on the ground and shows Fisk a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow! Lucas uses his forearms to block the impact! Fisk positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows! Lucas' attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows. Fisk misses a step and Nathan Lucas sees an opportunity to counter him as he tries to roll on the ground! Nice reversal! He is now in full mount! Fisk launches a few punches to Lucas' cheek from the guard. Lucas uses his head to cover the punches and presses his forehead forward. Fisk measures the resilience of Lucas' ribs with a couple of big punches from guard. Those hits are leaving hitches in Lucas' side.]
[Fisk launches a few punches but Lucas uses his head to cover the punches and presses his forehead forward. Lucas tries to keep his position while looking to maybe begin a GnP session. Fisk struggles and frees his leg! He takes this opportunity to rest. Fisk attempts to move to full guard but Lucas keeps good control and remains in half guard. Jordan Ripley 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.]
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
I gotta say Harpy, this isn’t what I was expecting to see between these two. It’s been a technical battle.
TOUSSAINT HARPER
Both of these fighters know their opponent’s capabilities and are trying to leave little room for error. Right now it’s a chess match out there.
[Daniel Fisk and Nathan Lucas step into each other and engage in a wild exchange of punches! Fisk is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows. Fisk tries to grapple and locks up in the clinch. Bad idea! Nathan Lucas lifts him up and launches him to the mat! Fisk ribs are getting hammered, they look bad! Nathan Lucas is in open guard over Fisk now. Daniel Fisk launches a few punches to Lucas' cheek from the guard. Nathan Lucas uses his head to cover the punches and presses his head forward. Lucas moves on the ground and gets to half guard. Fisk measures the resilience of Lucas' ribs with a couple of big punches from guard. Lucas blocks the hits as he continues to work on the ground. Fisk is taking this opportunity to rest. Daniel Fisk manages to switch to full guard and tries to roll on the ground! Lucas uses his leg to keep his position on the ground and he’s trying to counter now! Lucas struggles on the ground and tries to break Daniel Fisk's guard. He struggles and eventually gets to open guard.]
[Fisk tries to close his guard around Lucas but he is not able to do it. Jordan Ripley 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. Daniel Fisk tries to take the fight to the ground with a single leg takedown. Nathan Lucas sprawls back and frees his leg. Lucas is trying to counter now! Lucas throws a body kick but its blocked. The buzzer sounds and Jordan Ripley tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.]
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
As you mentioned Harpy, this has become a chess match for these fighters. I think Fisk is keeping his patience with Lucas, who looks like and absolutely different fighter from their first encounter.
TOUSSAINT HARPER
It’s neck and neck at this point. It’s hard to say how the judges are scoring it. We got one more round to go to figure this all out! Let’s get to it!
[The final round begins and Daniel Fisk instantly tries to grapple with Lucas, but Lucas wants to maintain the distance and ducks that one. Fisk misses a step and Lucas sees an opportunity to counter him! Several good body shots land on Fisk. Fisk fakes a punch and shoots a takedown but Lucas sprawls and remains on his feet. Fisk launches a stiff jab! Lucas ducks that one. Poorly executed technique here. Nathan Lucas looks to counter! Nathan Lucas' mind is definitely in the fight, Fisk just got nailed! Nathan Lucas saw an opening and delivered a big right hand! Fisk is going to have a headache after this one. Daniel Fisk is opening up on Lucas and raining down combinations but Lucas stays calm as he defends them flurry. Fisk wants to close the range and tries to grapple but Lucas doesn't want any part of it as he moves backwards. Fisk closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action. Daniel Fisk swings. And hits air. Lucas is trying to counter now! Nathan Lucas tries to bring the fight to the ground with a double leg and Fisk goes down.]
[Nathan Lucas is in open guard over Fisk. Lucas wants to finish his opponent on the ground. He drills Fisk's face with a huge right hand! There is a small cut on the bridge of Fisk's nose. Daniel Fisk is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe and he tries to stand up but Lucas doesn't allow him. Lucas storms over Fisk with brutal punishment in the form of elbows! Lucas doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Fisk's face with his elbows! Fisk doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet but Lucas doesn’t allow it. Fisk tries and again and catches Lucas off guard. Fisk is now on his feet! Jordan Ripley halts the fight to stand up Lucas. The fight resumes with both fighters standing. Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.]
[Fisk wants to close the range and tries to grapple but Lucas doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards. Fisk looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Nathan Lucas' punches and Fisk is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lucas. Daniel Fisk is a bloody mess from his nose! Lucas looks for angles as he throws a few more jabs that are countered by Daniel Fisk's punches. Nathan Lucas has found an opening in the defense of Fisk, launching a big hook. BANG! That could break Fisk's ribs! Daniel Fisk steps back and takes a few seconds to recover his breath. Fisk closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action. Fisk shoots for a double leg takedown but Lucas sprawls and manages to stay on his feet. Fisk misses a step and Nathan Lucas sees an opportunity to counter him! Nathan Lucas shoots for a double leg takedown! He hits it! Daniel Fisk is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lucas into his guard.]
TOUSSAINT HARPER
Daniel Fisk is looking gassed out there. He needs to conserve his energy.
[Fisk measures the resilience of Lucas' ribs with a couple of big punches from guard. Lucas positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows! One, two, three! Fisk's being punished here! Nathan Lucas is looking to pass Daniel Fisk's guard. He gets his hips free and moves to half guard. Daniel Fisk is a bloody mess now! Nathan Lucas fakes some punches then lands a big punch to Fisk's face! Fisk has a cut over his right eye now! Nathan Lucas manages to get a leg free and moves to side mount. Lucas is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe. Lucas tries to move to full mount! He slides a knee across and gets to full mount!]
[Daniel Fisk tries to roll to his side and trap Nathan Lucas in his guard but Lucas keeps good control and remains in full mount. Fisk has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent. Fisk doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet but he can't do it. Jordan Ripley separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.]
TOUSSAINT HARPER
Interesting final round here. Daniel Fisk looked completely zapped out there and didn’t get much of anything going.
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
I think it’s safe to say that Nathan Lucas won that round, but now we take it to the judge’s to see how they see it.
[Both fighters embrace with a fist bump before heading back to their corners. After a few minutes of recovering, both fighters meet back in the center of the octagon for the official decision.]
MIKE DEMPSEY
Ladies and gentlemen, the result of this fight come to a judge’s decision. After three rounds, the judges have scored it 29-28 Lucas, 29-28 Fisk, and 29-28 for your winner by Split Decision, Nathan Lucas!
[The crowd is riled up after the official call is announced. Lucas has his hand raised in victory while Fisk lowers his head in disappointment. Both men embrace with a handshake and say a few words before they split off with each other’s crew. A graphic pops up to highlight the stats as the commentators recap.]
Judge #1: Daniel Fisk 10 9 9: 28
Judge #1: Nathan Lucas 9 10 10: 29
Judge #2: Daniel Fisk 10 9 9: 28
Judge #2: Nathan Lucas 9 10 10: 29
Judge #3: Daniel Fisk 10 10 9: 29
Judge #3: Nathan Lucas 9 9 10: 28
Winner: Nathan Lucas by Split Decision
Statistics: Daniel Fisk
Punches 14/34 (41%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 1/8 (12%)
GnP strikes 9/28 (32%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 504 s
Statistics: Nathan Lucas
Punches 29/40 (72%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/19 (68%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 482 s
TOUSSAINT HARPER
And Nathan Lucas is your winner ladies and gentlemen! Both men took it to each other, but it is Lucas that prevails here tonight.
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
He’s got to be elated to get a win over the iconic Daniel Fisk. Both of these guys are now split with a win a piece over each other. You know for a fact we will be seeing these two again!
CAGESIDE
WITH DYLAN CARTER
[The camera pans throughout the crowd to see thousands of fans cheering. Then we switch angles to the front row and see Dylan Carter standing cageside with one of the newest additions to the Heavyweight Division, HILITE FC member Alejandro Rivera.]
DYLAN CARTER
Hi folks. I'm currently here with Union Grand Prix heavyweight contender and recent pro wrestling retiree Alejandro Rivera.
[Alejandro smiles towards the reporter.]
DYLAN CARTER
How is retired life treating you?
ALEJANDRO RIVERA
It's treating me well, thank you and how's the life of a reporter?
[Dylan and Alejandro laugh before she continues on.]
DYLAN CARTER
It's been a great nights of fights. How are you feeling about the upcoming title match between Derrick La'Bell and your HILITE FC teammate Brock Quarry?
ALEJANDRO RIVERA
Brock is a great fighter. I've trained with him for this match, and believe me Dylan he's going to come out tonight with the belt and none of us in Toronto will be surprised.
DYLAN CARTER
Now on twitter you said that whether Brock Quarry wins or loses you're coming after the heavyweight title?
ALEJANDRO RIVERA
I did. When you have high level heavyweight's on one team it's bound to happen, and we understand that. One way or the other I'm certain the Heavyweight title will be in Toronto.
DYLAN CARTER
There's been news that you've challenged Bobbi London for Boss Fight NIght 8 and she's accepted. Are those rumors true?
ALEJANDRO RIVERA
We've both agreed, but we're waiting around to see what Dante Reed has to say. I see no hiccup in the road though.
DYLAN CARTER
Well thank you so much for your time and enjoy the main event.
ALEJANDRO RIVERA
Thank you!
[The two shake hands before Dylan walks away and Alejandro sits back down to enjoy the main event.]
♫
THIS IS HOW I SHOW MY LOVE
I MADE IT IN MY MIND BECAUSE
I BLAME IT ON MY ADD BABY
♫
[As "Sail" by Awolnation plays over the loudspeaker, the towering Brock Quarry slowly steps out to the main stage. He comes out wearing his green and black walkout fight kit with crew members from his camp following behind. Quarry has a stern and focused look on his face while slowly marching down the aisle. He makes it to cageside where he is checked up on by the fight official. Once cleared, he stomps up the steps and calmly takes his place in his corner.]
TOUSSAINT HARPER
Here comes Brock Quarry, the Heavyweight phenom who’s had a rocket strapped to his back as of late. The big man lost his debut fight, but since then has gone on a three fight win streak, which has brought him here at the big dance tonight.
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
He has shown a lot of improvements since debuting, and took full advantage of a division that has just recently started growing. Brock trains with fellow new number one Cruiserweight contender Nathan Lucas and Lightweight Champion Takeshi Kato at HILITE FC, so we’ll have to see if Kato’s champion aura rubbed off on Quarry.
♫
HOLD UP, SON, WORD
YEAH, TO ALL THE KILLERS AND A HUNDRED DOLLAR BILLAS
FOR REAL NIGGAS WHO AIN’T GOT NO FEELINGS
CHECK IT OUT NOW
♫
[“Shook Ones Part II” by Mobb Deep plays throughout the arena. “Long Island Strong” Derrick La’Bell slowly makes his way out while bouncing to keep warm in his black and white walkout fight kit and the Heavyweight Championship strapped around his waist. Just behind him, guards and his corner follow his lead towards the octagon. La’Bell doesn’t show much emotion as he makes it to cageside and gets checked by the bout official. Once cleared, he stomps up the steps and hands off the Heavyweight Title off to the referee then heads straight to his corner, shadow boxing along the way.]
TOUSSAINT HARPER
And now the final walkout of the night, Heavyweight Champion Derrick La’Bell is set to attempt to make history tonight. La’Bell comes in on a two fight win streak after suffering his only loss in the finals of the Heavyweight Championship Round Robin.
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
La’Bell steamrolled through the inaugural championship round robin, going 4-0 and being the heavy favorite to become the first champion in the division of the giants. However, he suffered a shocking loss to Ferdinand Diao, but was given an immediate rematch one month later, in which he avenged that loss and hasn’t looked back ever since.
MIKE DEMPSEY
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for the main event of the evening! The following bout is scheduled for five rounds and it’s for the Union Grand Prix Heavyweight Championship! Introducing first, fighting out of the blue corner, a Wrestler with a Union GP record of 3-1. He stands 6’4” and weighing in at 256 pounds. From San Diego, California, fighting out of HILITE FC, he is the number one ranked Heavyweight contender in the world, Brock “The Rock” Quarry!
[Brock Quarry glares at his opponent from the opposite corner. His focus never leaves his opposition as he bounces in place to stay warm and loose.]
MIKE DEMPSEY
And his opponent, fighting out of the red corner, a Boxer with a Union GP record of 5-1. He stands 6’ even and weighing in at 265 pounds. From Uniondale, Long Island, New York, fighting out of Slaughterhouse New York, he is the reigning, defending, undisputed Union Grand Prix Heavyweight Champion of the World, “The Beast” Derrick La’Bell!
[La'Bell 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
Listen to this crowd! They are fully behind the champ here. The fans at home watching are behind him as well, as 54% of the fans that took our social media poll believes The Beast continues his reign on top.
TOUSSAINT HARPER
It’s hard to argue with history and numbers. Derrick has been at the forefront of the Heavyweight Division since day one. Now he puts his title on the line against Brock Quarry and looks to make history with the most successful title defenses in Union Grand Prix history. The referee for this main event bout is Dusty Whittaker. He checks off with each man one last time and calls for the bell! And here we go!
[The bell announces the first round and this fight gets underway! Derrick La'Bell tries to take the action to his favorite field as he tries to grapple. Great move by La'Bell who pushes his opponent forward with double underhooks. Both fighters are tied in a clinch now. La'Bell launches a few hard punches to Brock Quarry's ribs! Quarry's ribs show the damage! La'Bell tries for a takedown but can't get it. He decides to pull guard instead but Brock Quarry is a brick wall. He doesn't allow himself to be brought to the ground. Derrick La'Bell abandons the guard pull attempt. La'Bell gets sloppy and Quarry tries to take advantage. Quarry is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is hammering La'Bell with uppercuts, but it’s nothing that La'Bell must fear as he blocks the shots effectively.]
[Quarry grabs one of La'Bell's arms and tries a hip toss. With a twist of his hips, Brock throws La'Bell to the mat like a ragdoll! Quarry is standing while La'Bell is on the ground on his back. La'Bell quickly shoots back up to his feet and the crowd grows with excitement. Quarry tries to grapple but La'Bell moves aside, keeping the fight at striking range. Brock moves forward looking for some action. He rushes in and has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch! La'Bell tries to pull guard but Brock pushes him down and remains on his feet. Quarry is standing while La'Bell is on the ground on his back again. La’Bell darts back up and starts to look a little worried here.]
TOUSSAINT HARPER
Incredible display of strength here by Brock Quarry who simply manhandles the champion here in the first couple minutes in the opening round.
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
I’ve never seen anyone impose their will on La’Bell like that before. His corner has to have taken notice and should be a little concerned about it.
[La'Bell closes in and tries some clinching in order to control the fight. Quarry moves backwards and circles around La'Bell to avoid the clinch. La'Bell wants to close the range and tries to grapple. He shoves himself over his opponent and secures a single collar tie and both fighters are tied in a clinch now. La'Bell pushes off of Brock and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots! Quarry stumbles backwards but La'Bell chases him and continues the rain of blows! Quarry's right eye is bruised after the punishment he received!]
[Both fighters stay tied in the clinch and La'Bell tries to pull guard but Brock pushes him down and remains on his feet. Quarry is standing while La'Bell is on the ground on his back. Quarry steps back and allows Derrick to get back to his feet. La’Bell stands back up, Quarry fakes a punch and shoots a takedown! Derrick La'Bell didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground! Quarry is in open guard over La'Bell now. Brock l tries to pass to half guard, La'Bell tries but can't prevent his opponent from passing. Quarry looks to work from half guard now.]
TOUSSAINT HARPER
I’m not sure what La’Bell is thinking here trying to pull guard with a mountain of a man who has a great wrestling background. He needs to stand up and tee off!
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
Derrick has been nasty with the ground and pound, but your right Harpy. Stand up and wear the big man down a bit. He may be getting a little antsy, seeing how Quarry has pretty much has had his way with the champ so far.
[Brock Quarry is in half guard over La'Bell and he’s taking this opportunity to rest. Quarry now tries to pass La'Bell's guard. He manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount. Quarry continues to work and slides his knee across and gets to full mount. La'Bell is trying to use some of his ground skills to escape but Brock pushes him down and prevents his attempts to escape. La'Bell tries to roll to his side and trap Quarry in his guard. After a brief struggle, La'Bell moves to half guard. Quarry tries to open up La'Bell with a few strikes with his right elbow. Some nice shots are landing and La'Bell is trying to block them with his hands. Brock struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover, but La'Bell is trying to counter! La'Bell isolates an arm in a kimura attempt! Quarry blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass La'Bell's guard.]
[La'Bell launches a few punches to Quarry's cheek from the guard. Those punches sure are annoying because tries to cover his face. Quarry tries to free his leg, La'Bell moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet. Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. Brock jabs at La'Bell, hitting his chest. La'Bell decides to launch some tentative punches but gets nothing from this exchange. La'Bell moves back and takes a deep breath.The buzzer sounds and Dusty Whittaker tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.]
TOUSSAINT HARPER
Round one is in the books for this main event title fight, and I think you have to give this one to Brock Quarry.
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
I agree with you there, Harpy. Not only was Brock more aggressive in his offense, but he was able to fend off a lot of what La’Bell was trying to set up. Derrick needs to focus on the stand up game in the second round and try and wear out his opponent.
[The second round begins and both fighters circle around the octagon as they move into the center. La'Bell steps forward and Brock catches him with an uppercut to the face! La'Bell goes with a looping right hand while Quarry jumps back and jabs. La'Bell seems staggered and Brock runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses. La'Bell looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Quarry's punches and La'Bell is on the receiving end of a great combo by Quarry. La'Bell backpedals away and reveals a small cut on the bridge of his nose. La'Bell wants to close the range and tries to grapple, but Quarry doesn't want anything to do with this as he moves backwards. La'Bell continues to move forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense. A punch from La'Bell whizzes past Quarry. Brock is trying to counter now! Brock Quarry tries to bring the fight to the ground with a double leg and La'Bell goes down to the mat.]
[Quarry is in open guard over La'Bell, he tries to jump to side mount but La'Bell closes his guard around him. La'Bell tries to move on the ground and shows Brock a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow! BANG! La'Bell's head gets rocked against the mat! Dusty Whittaker knows he may be calling off the fight soon. La'Bell tries an armbar from the bottom but Brock breaks the lock and moves himself to side control. Quarry is trying to counter now! Quarry tries to improve position and frees a leg. Quarry is in half guard over La'Bell now. La'Bell attempts to move to full guard but Brock keeps good control and remains in half guard. Quarry pushes La'Bell's leg and tries to move to full mount. Nice move by Quarry who is in full mount! La'Bell is in trouble now! La'Bell launches a few punches to Quarry's cheek from the guard. Those punches sure are annoying because Quarry tries to cover his face.]
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
Things looks to have leveled out a bit for Derrick La’Bell as he builds up some offense here. But Quarry is still not letting up.
[La'Bell is using some of his ground skills to escape from the bottom. He pushes Quarry's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard! La'Bell is in half guard over Quarry now. Brock works and moves back to full guard. La'Bell is in open guard over Quarry once again. Quarry launches a few punches to La'Bell's cheek from the guard. Those punches sure are annoying because La'Bell tries to cover his face. Quarry tries to move on the ground and shows Derrick La'Bell a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow! Quarry uses his forearms to block the impact just in time! Quarry is trying to counter now! Quarry tries to close his guard around La'Bell and succeeds!]
[Deep breaths from Brock Quarry who tries a hammer punch to La'Bell's ribs. That connects with big impact and Derrick moves on the ground in order to protect himself. Quarry tries to roll on the ground but La'Bell uses his leg to keep his position on the ground. Quarry gets sloppy and La'Bell tries to take advantage. He launches a few punches that connect to little effect. He needs to improve his position! La’Bell tried to escape the closed guard but Quarry’s strength lees him trapped. Brock launches a few punches to La'Bell's cheek from the guard and Derrick uses his head to cover the punches and presses his forehead forward. La'Bell retaliates and storms over Quarry with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows! Brock Quarry blocks most of them however, showing some great defense here.]
TOUSSAINT HARPER
Derrick La’Bell continues to improve his striking in the ground and has Brock Quarry stuck in a guessing game at this point. This fight is too close to call at this point.
[La'Bell tries to open up Quarry with a few strikes with his right elbow. Some nice shots are landing and Quarry is trying to block them with his hands. Quarry tries to move on the ground and shows La'Bell a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow, but Quarry uses his forearms to block the impact just in time. La'Bell is looking to pass Quarry's guard now but Brock has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked tight. La'Bell presses on and uses some of his wrestling skills to continue to try and escape. After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd is cheering him but the buzzer sounds marking the end of the round. The ref stops the action and the fighters head off to their corners.]
TOUSSAINT HARPER
Much better round this time for the champion Derrick La’Bell. I gotta say it’s a ballsy move to initiate the ground game with Quarry, but he’s showing no fear and was able to string some offense together.
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
He definitely turned a 180 from the first round. Here in The second he was able to handle Brock at his own game. Maybe it’s a psychological thing to show Quarry he’s not afraid to take the fight anywhere, and I commend him for it. But now it’s time to see how both of these fighters adjust coming into the third round!
[The third round begins and both fighter drag themselves to the center, looking quite gassed at this point. Quarry looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Derrick La'Bell's punches. Quarry keeps the pressure as he measures the resilience of La'Bell's chin with an uppercut while La'Bell lands some great crosses. Quarry and La'Bell step into each other and engage in a wild exchange of punches! Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch!]
[Quarry backs up and circles around to look for angles as he throws a few jabs. Those shots are countered by Derrick La'Bell's punches, La'Bell is on the receiving end of a great combo by Quarry now. Brock looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by La'Bell's punches. Quarry measures the resilience of La'Bell's chin with an uppercut while La'Bell lands some great crosses. Great exchange here by Brock Quarry who outboxes his opponent in this exchange. Brock Quarry throws an uppercut that lands clean and La'Bell's chin is beginning to swell. A right hand from Brock Quarry surprises La'Bell! Quarry looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Derrick La'Bell's punches. La'Bell is on the receiving end of a great combo by Quarry. Brock Quarry is opening up on La'Bell and raining down combinations! La'Bell's corner looks worried! Dusty Whittaker is asking La'Bell to defend himself! Brock continues to land uncontested blows and Dusty Whittaker finally jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for La'Bell!]
TOUSSAINT HARPER
It’s all over! Brock Quarry digs deep and unleashes a devastating flurry to out this one away here in the third round!
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
Unbelievable resilience from Quarry who weathered the storm to fire back and finish this off!
[The crowd bursts into cheers as Brock Quarry is bombarded by his corner and celebrate the monumental victory. Doctors tend to La’Bell for a few moments to check on his condition. Once he’s been cleared, La’Bell rides to his feet with an obvious look of confusion and disappointment on his face. The two men eventually meet back in the center of the octagon for the official ruling.]
MIKE DEMPSEY
Ladies and gentlemen, referee Dusty Whittaker has called for a stop in this fight at 1 minute 34 seconds of the third round, for your winner AND NEW Union Grand Prix Heavyweight Champion, Brock “The Rock” Quarry!
[The crowd explodes once more as Quarry has his hand raised in victory and the strap tossed around his waist. Quarry and La’Bell shake hands and say a few words before splitting off to their respective corner crews. A graphic pops up to highlight the fight while the commentators recap.]
Winner: Brock Quarry by TKO (Punches) at 1:34 Round 3
Statistics: Derrick La'Bell
Punches 7/19 (37%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/10 (70%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 9/22 (41%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Damage caused 382,8
Clinch Damage 217,6
Ground Damage 112,2
Time on the ground 378 s
Statistics: Brock Quarry
Punches 29/36 (81%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/13 (46%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 2751,25
Clinch Damage 45
Ground Damage 108
Time on the ground 352 s
TOUSSAINT HARPER
A good performance by Derrick La'Bell tonight. He read the fight well and wasn't afraid of engaging and taking on Quarry at his own game. Unfortunately it wasn’t enough to seal the deal and now he goes back to the drawing board.
WARHEAD WILLIAMS
It was a superb display of technique and knowledge by Brock Quarry that won him this fight. Right out of the gate, he took it to the champ and showed that he belongs in this elite class to few can claim. Union Grand Prix management should pay these guys extra just for the excitement they provide to the fans tonight!
TOUSSAINT HARPER
Bonuses will surely be in order after an exciting night like tonight. Folks, that’s a wrap! Catch us again exclusively on the Battleground Network as we make our way to Nagoya, Japan at the Nippon Gaishi Hall for Boss Fight VIII where Saffron Harris and Zari Aliyah headline the night! For Warhead Williams, I’m Toussaint Harper, goodnight everybody!