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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Homer Greatrix (ranked 1682 p4p, 3651 weight class) and Edmund Blackadder (ranked 226 p4p, 460 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 cm 21 180 1 - 2 - 0 |
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187 cm 20 170 6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt Excellent boxer Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt Excellent MT Determined |
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Homer Greatrix! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edmund Blackadder! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Greatrix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blackadder counters with a lovely straight right hand! Blackadder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Greatrix can pounce on him.
A big left from Blackadder misses. Blackadder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Greatrix knocks Blackadder to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Blackadder is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Blackadder is not content to let Greatrix control the position. Blackadder is still in real trouble! Can Greatrix finish him? Greatrix throws a strike aimed at the side of Blackadder's head but Blackadder avoids it well. Blackadder seems to have recovered his senses. Greatrix tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Greatrix tries for a kimura but Blackadder is defending well. Greatrix working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. An elbow from Greatrix crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Blackadder managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Greatrix.
Greatrix tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Blackadder manages to work his way to half guard, despite Greatrix's best efforts. Greatrix is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blackadder has managed to free his arm - good work. Blackadder felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Greatrix is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blackadder is just riding it out for now. Greatrix eventually gives up the hold. Greatrix is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blackadder has managed to free his arm - good work. Greatrix thows a huge punch but Blackadder dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Greatrix not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Greatrix throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Blackadder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greatrix is working away from the top position though. Blackadder tries to roll over but Greatrix keeps him under control. Greatrix is looking for a kimura here.
Blackadder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blackadder can do anything to dispel that myth. Greatrix is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blackadder has managed to free his arm - good work. Blackadder trying to control but Greatrix postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Greatrix throwing shots but Blackadder is blocking nicely. Blackadder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Greatrix. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Greatrix thows a huge punch but Blackadder dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Greatrix not landing any meaningful shots this time. Greatrix missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Blackadder is looking to escape. The fighters are battling for position here. Blackadder manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Greatrix has gone for a leg lock! Blackadder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Greatrix's guard. Greatrix controls Blackadder momentarily but Blackadder frees himself. Blackadder wants to stand but Greatrix is controlling his posture from full guard. Blackadder won't allow Greatrix to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Greatrix is looking for a triangle here but Blackadder uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Greatrix is looking to regain half guard here but Blackadder keeps moving and retains side control. Greatrix manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Greatrix misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Greatrix with the active half guard here but Blackadder passes nicely into side control. Greatrix sneaks back into half guard. Greatrix wants to improve his position but Blackadder is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Greatrix dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Blackadder just misses with a punch to the body.
Blackadder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. A looping hook to the body misses from Blackadder. Greatrix does a little dance to reset his feet. Blackadder scores with a shot to the body.
Greatrix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blackadder can do to turn this around? Blackadder moves out of range of the body kick. Greatrix just misses with a punch to the body.
Blackadder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Greatrix with a body punch. A glancing blow. Greatrix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blackadder's hands. Greatrix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greatrix tries for a takedown but Blackadder circles away easily and Blackadder counters with a nice body shot. Blackadder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greatrix. A big right from Greatrix misses. Blackadder takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Homer Greatrix is winning the standup battle so far. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Greatrix thuds a left hand into Blackadder's body. Greatrix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Blackadder avoids the head kick by Greatrix.
A big left from Blackadder misses. Blackadder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blackadder pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Greatrix connects with a jab. Greatrix looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Blackadder throws a shot to the body.
Blackadder lands with an overhand left. Greatrix tries to move into range but Blackadder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Greatrix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blackadder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Blackadder scores with a hook to the body. Greatrix takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Blackadder misses with a looping right. Greatrix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Blackadder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Blackadder catches Greatrix with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Homer Greatrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Greatrix scores with a nice body kick.
Homer Greatrix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Greatrix looks to throw the jab but Blackadder is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Greatrix lands a big uppercut and Blackadder crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Blackadder looks OK. Greatrix waves Blackadder back to his feet! Greatrix throws a hook but Blackadder avoids it easily. Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Greatrix moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Blackadder! Greatrix continues to tee off on Blackadder, landing with a left and a right! Greatrix connects with a right hand that leaves Blackadder sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Greatrix!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Homer Greatrix!
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