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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thaddeus Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Maurice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thaddeus Greco could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kenneth Maurice's chin.
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265 lbs
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258 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thaddeus Greco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenneth Maurice!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Greco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maurice closes this distance looking for a takedown but Greco circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Greco catches Maurice right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maurice swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Maurice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horrible takedown by Maurice or perhaps it was just good defense by Greco which made him look bad.
Thaddeus Greco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenneth Maurice.
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.
Maurice walks into a straight right hand from Greco.
Greco listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kenneth Maurice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greco throws a series of punches but Maurice moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maurice looks for a takedown but Greco sprawls well.
Maurice tries for a takedown but Greco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maurice is defended easily by Greco.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maurice shoots in for a double leg but Greco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greco scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thaddeus Greco 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.
Maurice on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Greco scores with a jab. Maurice acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maurice throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maurice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maurice gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Greco counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maurice ducks under a wild hook from Greco.
Maurice fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maurice drops his hands momentarily and Greco takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maurice misses with a double jab
and Greco counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Greco lunges at Maurice with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maurice's hand.
Maurice fails with the takedown.
Thaddeus Greco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenneth Maurice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Greco is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maurice shoots for a double leg takedown but Greco sprawls well. He's pushed Maurice's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Greco wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thaddeus Greco dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Maurice dives in and grabs Greco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Greco pushes down on Maurice's head and hops out.
Maurice fails with a takedown attempt.
Greco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maurice in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maurice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Greco swivels and escapes.
Thaddeus Greco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenneth Maurice.
Maurice takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No luck for Maurice with that takedown attempt.
Kenneth Maurice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Greco. No joy for Maurice on that attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Greco thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maurice if he has to take too many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco cracks Maurice with a good jab.
Maurice fails with a takedown attempt.
Greco with a jab.
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.
Maurice looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maurice fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thaddeus Greco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Greco 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thaddeus Greco!
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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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