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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Resetivus Morkevicius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morkevicius is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "Don't Trust Me" by 3 Oh! 3. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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232 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregor Clegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Resetivus Morkevicius!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Clegane. No joy for Morkevicius on that attempt.
Clegane misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Clegane.
Clegane misses with a series of wild punches.
Morkevicius feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morkevicius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morkevicius wants to control from the top but Clegane keeps moving.
Morkevicius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morkevicius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clegane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morkevicius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morkevicius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clegane is keeping the position for now.
Morkevicius is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Clegane is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Clegane has escaped and now he's on top!
Clegane seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morkevicius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morkevicius seems keen to control Clegane's posture.
Clegane wants to pass the guard but Morkevicius is keeping the position.
Morkevicius bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clegane's guard.
Morkevicius wants to control from the top but Clegane keeps moving.
Clegane seems keen to control Morkevicius's posture.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Clegane throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Clegane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morkevicius on the ground.
Morkevicius postures up in Clegane's guard and throws a big left but Clegane blocks it.
Clegane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Clegane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Morkevicius drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Clegane manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Morkevicius has Clegane in his guard.
Clegane trying to control the position from guard on top but Morkevicius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morkevicius working for a triangle but Clegane defends it easily.
Morkevicius is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Morkevicius is looking for a triangle but Clegane pushes his legs off easily.
Morkevicius looks gassed!
Morkevicius looking for a sweep. Not yet Morkevicius, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane trying to control but Morkevicius is working from the bottom.
Morkevicius wants to improve his position but instead Clegane has moved into half guard.
Clegane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Clegane tries to stand and escape but Morkevicius is controlling the position.
Morkevicius looking for submissions off his back.
Clegane is keen to just control but Morkevicius is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clegane is keen to just control but Morkevicius is a slippery customer.
Clegane is nestled in close to Morkevicius, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morkevicius is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clegane's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clegane's back!
Morkevicius is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Morkevicius is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Clegane has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Clegane is trying to stand back up.
Morkevicius is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Clegane defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Clegane wants to get back to his feet.
Morkevicius looking to break Clegane's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Clegane remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Morkevicius will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Resetivus Morkevicius dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Clegane throws a right and a left that Morkevicius avoids nicely.
Morkevicius goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Morkevicius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clegane.
A punch combination from Clegane misses.
Morkevicius throws a head kick that misses
and Clegane counters with a nice body shot.
A punch combination from Clegane misses.
Morkevicius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morkevicius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clegane counters with a straight right hand.
Clegane misses with a wild combination.
Morkevicius is breathing heavily.
Clegane throws a hook but Morkevicius avoids it easily.
Morkevicius goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Clegane swinging wilding here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morkevicius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clegane as he jumps to the side.
A jab from Clegane finds it's way through Morkevicius's defenses.
Clegane scores with a one two! Morkevicius had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morkevicius, as that shot connected.
Clegane scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Morkevicius misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gregor Clegane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Resetivus Morkevicius.
Clegane lands with an overhand left.
Morkevicius with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Clegane counter with a right hand.
Clegane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morkevicius.
Clegane looks to land a combination but Morkevicius avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Clegane misses.
Clegane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morkevicius fails with the takedown.
Clegane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clegane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Clegane loads up on a big right hand but Morkevicius slips the punch.
Morkevicius fails to land with a series of punches.
Morkevicius defending well as Clegane loads up on a big left hand.
Clegane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morkevicius. Morkevicius obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick from Morkevicius lands but Clegane takes it in his stride.
Gregor Clegane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morkevicius with a poor takedown
and Clegane counters with a series of strikes. Morkevicius will be more careful next time no doubt.
Morkevicius tries to clinch up but Clegane circles away and keeps his distance.
Morkevicius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clegane as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morkevicius feints and as Clegane raises his hands in defense, Morkevicius changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Morkevicius sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clegane's guard.
Morkevicius looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Clegane is looking to control Morkevicius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clegane avoid being mounted?
Morkevicius is tying to control. Clegane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clegane wants to control the action here but instead Morkevicius manages to pass to full mount!
Clegane wants to hold on but Morkevicius pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morkevicius controlling his opponent.
Clegane is trying to reverse the position but instead Morkevicius has taken his back - oops!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morkevicius missing with strikes.
Morkevicius is persistently looking for the submission but Clegane is defending it well.
Morkevicius working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morkevicius misses with punches from the back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clegane trying to control the hands but Morkevicius breaks the grip.
Morkevicius is hanging on to Clegane's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Resetivus Morkevicius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Clegane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morkevicius counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Clegane moves out of range of the strikes.
Clegane misses with a combination
and Morkevicius counters with a body kick that stops Clegane in his tracks momentarily.
Morkevicius has his takedown stuffed
and Clegane counters with a one-two to the body.
Clegane keeps the fight on the outside.
A right-left combo lands from Clegane.
Morkevicius slips under a jab.
Morkevicius shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Morkevicius was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Morkevicius looking to secure an arm triangle but Clegane defends it well.
Clegane wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Morkevicius.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morkevicius has hold of Clegane's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Clegane manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Morkevicius has hold of Clegane's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Clegane manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Morkevicius trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morkevicius won't let Clegane get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Clegane wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Morkevicius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Clegane is desperately trying to improve his position but Morkevicius has a good base and remains in mount.
Clegane looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Clegane trying to control but not successfully.
Clegane rolls, trying to escape but Morkevicius keeps control of the position.
Morkevicius looking to break Clegane's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Clegane remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Morkevicius will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Morkevicius wants to control but Clegane is keeping busy.
Morkevicius has the hooks in. Clegane is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Clegane is keeping busy.
Clegane holding both Morkevicius 's hands and preventing any damage.
Morkevicius is looking for the choke from the back position but Clegane is controlling his hands well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Morkevicius is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Clegane has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Morkevicius tightening his grip on Clegane, looking for the choke.
Morkevicius looking for the choke from the back.
Clegane rolls, trying to escape but Morkevicius keeps control of the position.
Gregor Clegane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morkevicius is looking for the choke from the back position but Clegane is controlling his hands well.
Clegane breaks Morkevicius's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Clegane postures up and lands a big shot to Morkevicius's brow.
Morkevicius looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morkevicius working for a triangle but Clegane defends it easily.
Clegane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morkevicius lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Clegane!
Morkevicius looking to ground and pound but Clegane is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Resetivus Morkevicius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morkevicius winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Resetivus Morkevicius!
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