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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Gregory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zach Shaw will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dwayne Gregory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zach Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregory gets a double leg takedown into Shaw's guard.
Gregory 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.
Gregory trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gregory controls the pace.
Shaw is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gregory misses with an uppercut. Shaw saw that one coming.
Gregory really is a fat lump.
Shaw fails with a takedown attempt.
Shaw avoids the head kick by Gregory.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gregory throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Gregory. No joy for Shaw on that attempt.
Gregory throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gregory throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shaw counters with a three punch combo that has Gregory backing up. Gregory nods at Shaw to acknowledge the strikes.
Gregory throws a head kick but Shaw moves out of range.
Gregory throws a lazy right hand but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaw wants to counter with a clinch but Gregory pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Gregory.
Gregory shoots in and bounces Shaw off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shaw looking to control.
Gregory stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gregory changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shaw looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shaw is looking for a sweep.
Gregory controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shaw looks winded!
Gregory stands up and beckons Shaw to his feet.
Gregory throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shaw steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gregory.
Gregory tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gregory gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gregory uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Gregory dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gregory misses with a head kick.
Gregory misses with a straight left.
Gregory throws a sloppy head kick
and Shaw counters with a series of strikes. Gregory will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dwayne Gregory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shaw is defended easily by Gregory.
Shaw just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGregory.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory 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.
Gregory stands up from Shaw's guard - Gregory perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gregory looking to score a takedown here. Shaw is defending well but Gregory drives through and ends up in Shaw's guard.
Shaw is looking to stand back up but Gregory counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Shaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory throwing shots but Shaw is blocking nicely.
Gregory content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Gregory is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shaw's head.
Shaw taking some punishment here, with Gregory in his half guard.
Gregory throwing shots but Shaw is blocking nicely.
Gregory is looking for a kimura here.
Shaw wants to improve his position but Gregory is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gregory.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gregory slows the pace down in half guard.
Gregory decides to stand up.
Gregory swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gregory misses with a straight left.
Shaw drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gregory defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaw gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Gregory dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gregory shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shaw napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Shaw's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gregory controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw dodges the ground and pound from Gregory.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory landing strikes.
Gregory working the ground and pound.
Gregory misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gregory stands up.
Shaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gregory shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gregory looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw looking to control.
Gregory loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gregory is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gregory throws a nice head kick!
Nice shot lands for Gregory.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gregory scoring well with a low kick there.
Gregory throws a head kick that misses
and Shaw counters with a two punch combo.
Gregory closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gregory lands in his opponent's guard.
Gregory stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Zach Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dwayne Gregory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head kick misses from Gregory.
Gregory sets himself, and Shaw steps forward looking for the clinch! Gregory avoids it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne Gregory showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gregory has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne Gregory!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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