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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Groove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fou Freedomfighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fou Freedomfighter 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Greg Groove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fou Freedomfighter!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groove shoots in and drives through. Freedomfighter sprawls well.
Groove lands a front kick.
Groove tries for a takedown but Freedomfighter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Groove really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Freedomfighter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Groove counters with a series of strikes. Freedomfighter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Freedomfighter gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freedomfighter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Freedomfighter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Freedomfighter works his foot free and advances to mount.
Groove keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Freedomfighter has hold of Groove's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Groove manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Freedomfighter looks gassed!
Groove wants to control but Freedomfighter is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedomfighter with shots to the head and body - Groove looks very uncomfortable down there.
Freedomfighter with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Groove tries to lock up and control but Freedomfighter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Groove tries to reverse the position but Freedomfighter maintains control.
Groove is trying to escape the mount but Freedomfighter keeps good control and instead manages to take Groove's back.
Groove breaks Freedomfighter's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freedomfighter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Groove trying to control the position from guard on top but Freedomfighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedomfighter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Freedomfighter working for a triangle but Groove defends it easily.
Groove stopping the sweep attempt from Freedomfighter.
Freedomfighter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Groove looking to sit in guard and control but Freedomfighter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Groove keeping moving, preventing Freedomfighter from controlling successfully.
Groove might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedomfighter postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Groove is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Freedomfighter, into his guard.
Freedomfighter manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Freedomfighter looking for a guillotine from mount but Groove is having none of it.
Freedomfighter goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Groove turns into him and now he's in Freedomfighter's guard.
Freedomfighter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedomfighter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Groove doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Groove manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Freedomfighter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Groove landing some decent shots from guard.
Freedomfighter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Groove doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Groove manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Freedomfighter looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freedomfighter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freedomfighter looking for a guillotine here but Groove defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fou Freedomfighter dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Freedomfighter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Groove counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Groove pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Freedomfighter is keeping the position for now.
Freedomfighter has his foot on Groove's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Groove works his way back into a safe position though.
Freedomfighter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Groove trying to control the position from guard on top but Freedomfighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Groove wants to stand but Freedomfighter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Freedomfighter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Groove manages to get himself to full guard.
Groove is looking for a triangle but Freedomfighter pushes his legs off easily.
Freedomfighter postures up.
Freedomfighter is breathing heavily.
Groove looking to hit a scissor sweep but Freedomfighter is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groove working a defensive guard here.
Groove looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Freedomfighter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Groove looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Groove shoots in but no luck this time.
Groove closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Freedomfighter to the mat! Freedomfighter manages to get full guard.
Groove trying to control the position from guard on top but Freedomfighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Groove avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Freedomfighter 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groove avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Freedomfighter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Groove is staying active underneath Freedomfighter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fou Freedomfighter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Groove is trying to escape back to his feet but Freedomfighter uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Freedomfighter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Groove sneaks back into half guard.
Groove tries to get to full guard but Freedomfighter has control of the leg.
Freedomfighter trying to pass the guard but Groove defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groove is looking to control Freedomfighter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Groove avoid being mounted?
Groove won't allow Freedomfighter to pass to mount.
Groove trying to control but Freedomfighter postures up.
Groove is trying to stand.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Groove throws a quick inside leg kick.
Greg Groove is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Groove shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Freedomfighter but Freedomfighter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Freedomfighter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Groove sprawls well initially but Freedomfighter persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Groove manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Freedomfighter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Groove is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Groove has escaped and now he's on top!
Groove has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Groove trying to control but Freedomfighter is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groove tries to stand but Freedomfighter is controlling from the bottom.
Groove preventing the sweep.
Groove avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Freedomfighter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Groove postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Groove wants to stand but Freedomfighter is controlling his posture from full guard.
Freedomfighter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Groove doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Groove manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fou Freedomfighter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Groove clinches with his opponent.
Freedomfighter gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Freedomfighter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Groove defends it well.
Freedomfighter trying to control from half guard but Groove is working away.
Freedomfighter wants to work for an arm triangle but Groove is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Freedomfighter is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Groove has managed to free his arm - good work.
Freedomfighter wants to control but Groove is keeping him busy.
Freedomfighter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Groove knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Groove tries to roll over but Freedomfighter keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedomfighter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Groove is just riding it out for now. Freedomfighter eventually gives up the hold.
Freedomfighter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Groove's head.
Freedomfighter frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Freedomfighter with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Groove has given up his back.
Freedomfighter looking for the choke but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedomfighter has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Groove is in real trouble here. Freedomfighter gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Groove is tapping out! Freedomfighter wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fou Freedomfighter!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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