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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edgardo Cline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Geary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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186 cm
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Edgardo Cline!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Geary!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cline dives in and grabs Geary's left leg, looking for a takedown. Geary pushes down on Cline's head and hops out.
Cline takes the fight into the clinch.
Cline is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Geary is defending well for now.
Cline changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Geary fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Geary throws a sloppy head kick and Cline moves out of range easily.
Geary has a takedown stuffed.
Geary misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cline shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Geary has one foot on Cline's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geary tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cline paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cline is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Geary fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Edgardo Cline has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Geary.
Cline tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jon Geary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Geary shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cline sprawls well. Cline wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Geary gets slowly back to his feet.
Geary has Cline up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geary has Cline pushed against the cage.
Cline is looking to take this one to the mat.
Geary is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cline manages to break the clinch.
Geary moves into the clinch successfully.
Cline wants a takedown.
Come on Cline - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cline changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Geary fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cline tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Geary swivels and escapes.
Geary fails with a takedown attempt.
Cline shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cline landing some decent shots from guard.
Geary is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Geary isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cline stacks Geary on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cline!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Geary's face as Cline controls the position.
Cline with the ground and pound but Geary regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Cline is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Geary has managed to free his arm - good work.
Geary is trying to stand up here but Cline is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cline is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Geary doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cline.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Edgardo Cline will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cline wants to clinch.
Geary wants to clinch.
Cline tries to keep at a distance but Geary has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geary lands a body punch in the clinch.
Geary letting Cline take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Geary's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Geary tries to pull guard but Cline forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Geary drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cline pulls his leg out and moves away.
Geary has closed the distance and engaged Cline in a clinch.
Cline is trying to stall.
Cline is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Geary gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cline pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cline shoots in and gets a takedown into Geary's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geary 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Geary escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cline gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cline wants to get up but he can't break Geary's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cline lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Geary is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cline tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Geary has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cline is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geary throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cline because Geary loaded up on that one.
Geary thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Geary sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Cline is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cline tries to lock up and control but Geary gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Geary has control of Cline's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cline regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Geary throws some wild stikes that Cline manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geary looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cline tries to hold on but Geary postures up.
Cline is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Geary is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cline is surviving well by controlling Geary's body position as best he can.
We've been informed that Geary has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jon Geary has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cline is desperately trying to improve his position but Geary has a good base and remains in mount.
Geary takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Geary showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Geary is pressed up against the cage. Cline has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Geary down to the mat. Geary avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Geary looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cline is fending him off so far but Geary persists. Nope, Cline circles away and we're back to standing.
Cline fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Geary tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cline fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Geary to the ground. Cline is now in Geary's guard.
Geary is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cline presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cline escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Geary tries to clinch but Cline moves out of range.
Cline appears to be looking for a big counter.
Edgardo Cline is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cline stuffs the takedown attempt from Geary. Geary gets slowly back to his feet.
Geary gets caught napping as Cline dives in and scores a takedown. Geary manages to retain guard.
Cline gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cline changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Geary looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Geary sneaks out the side door and pushes Cline away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Geary with that takedown attempt.
Edgardo Cline has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Geary.
No joy there for Geary, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cline circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cline takes one to the side of the head.
Cline displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Geary.
Geary stuffs the takedown.
Geary fails with the takedown.
Geary gets caught napping as Cline dives in and scores a takedown. Geary manages to retain guard.
Geary has his feet on Cline's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geary shoots in for a double leg but Cline sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cline shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Geary pinned against the cage. Geary gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Geary gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cline to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Geary is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cline holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Geary decides to pull guard.
Geary throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cline in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Geary pushes Cline off and scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Geary goes for a double leg but Cline avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cline continues to drive forward.
Cline appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Geary comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Geary has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Geary!
Jon Geary decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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