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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barb Dwyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barb Dwyer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 cm
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300 lbs
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225 cm
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Intelligent |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Greene! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Barb Dwyer! The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Greene tries to clinch but Dwyer is having none of it. Dwyer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dwyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Greene slips a jab and a cross from Dwyer.
Greene is looking to clinch. Greene shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Dwyer misses with a series of wild punches.
Greene throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No luck with that takedown attempt from Greene. Greene tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round. Greene changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dwyer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Greene stands up. Greene changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dwyer tries to avoid it but Greene manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dwyer to the ground. Dwyer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him. Greene throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Greene fails with a takedown attempt. Dwyer swats away the attempt to clinch by Greene.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Greene wants to slow Dwyer down by chopping away at his legs. Dwyer circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab lands there for Dwyer. Dwyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greene moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Dwyer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Greene shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dwyer as he jumps to the side. Dwyer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Greene changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dwyer tries to avoid it but Greene manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dwyer to the ground. Dwyer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Greene misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dwyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greene moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Dwyer misses with a two punch combination.
Barb Dwyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dwyer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Greene closes the distance and clinches up with Dwyer, looking for a takedown. Greene pushes Dwyer against the cage but Dwyer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Dwyer throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Dwyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greene. Greene shoots for a double leg takedown but Dwyer sprawls well. He's pushed Greene's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Greene misses with a body shot.
Dwyer's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dwyer duly obliges. Greene shoots for a double leg takedown but Dwyer sprawls well. He's pushed Greene's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Greene is breathing heavily. Greene throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dwyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Greene shoots in for a double leg but Dwyer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Greene scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Greene trying to control the action but Dwyer is working from the bottom. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dwyer is trying to buck Greene off. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barb Dwyer dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Greene has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Greene there as he acknowledges the shot. Greene decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Dwyer wants to get back to his feet.
Greene is keen to just control but Dwyer is a slippery customer. Greene throwing shots but Dwyer is blocking nicely. Greene postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dwyer to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Greene tries to clinch up. The fight stays on the outside here - Greene looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Greene wants to clinch up but Dwyer keeps it at a distance. Greene tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dwyer swats him away and circles back towards the center. Dwyer slaps away a takedown attempt from Greene, before circling back to the center of the mat. Greene is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dwyer. Dwyer keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Greene dives in and grabs Dwyer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dwyer pushes down on Greene's head and hops out. Dwyer closes the distance and lands a one-two. Greene tries to clinch up but Dwyer circles away and keeps his distance. Greene has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Greene fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Dwyer misses with the combination.
Greene tries to clinch but Dwyer moves out of range. Dwyer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dwyer throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Dwyer scores with a decent looking hook. Dwyer tries to bum rush Greene with a series of wild strikes but Greene uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Greene misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Greene shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dwyer defends it nicely. Greene throws a combination that misses letting Dwyer counter with a right hand. Dwyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Greene tries to clinch but Dwyer moves away and Dwyer counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Greene down! Dwyer is looking to finish but Greene is intelligently defending himself.
Greene is rocked! Dwyer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Dwyer stands up from Greene's guard - Dwyer perhaps looking for a knockout. Oh Greene is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dwyer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Greene - the referee stops the clock and Dwyer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Greene. Dwyer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Greene seems to have got his legs back now. Dwyer lands with a right that hurts Greene. Greene looks to clinch but Dwyer throws a short knee that drops Greene. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Barb Dwyer!
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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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