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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Greywar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howlett has chosen X-MEN as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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195 cm
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165 lbs
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190 cm
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177 lbs
8 - 5 - 2 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Greywar! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, James Howlett! The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Howlett looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Howlett with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Greywar is looking for a sweep. Howlett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Greywar moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Howlett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Greywar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Howlett has Greywar in his guard. Greywar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Howlett looking to control.
Howlett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Greywar tries to free his leg and advance position but Howlett is retaining full guard. Greywar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Howlett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Greywar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Greywar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Howlett has his foot on Greywar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greywar works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Greywar landing some decent shots from guard. Greywar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Greywar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Greywar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Greywar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Howlett's head. Greywar connects with a couple of short punches. Howlett is trying to keep Greywar in close.
Greywar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Greywar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Howlett keeping moving, preventing Greywar from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Howlett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Greywar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Greywar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Greywar with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Greywar is in close to Howlett's body, working some short punches and elbows. Howlett has momentary wrist control but Greywar slips an elbow through the middle. Howlett wants to get back to his feet but Greywar is in a dominant position and won't allow it. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greywar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Howlett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greywar is one step ahead there. Greywar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Howlett trying to control the position.
Greywar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Greywar connects with a couple of short punches. Howlett 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. Greywar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Howlett controlling the position. Greywar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Greywar trying to control the position from guard on top but Howlett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Greywar distracts Howlett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Greywar landing with the ground and pound. Greywar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Greywar is in close to Howlett's body, working some short punches and elbows. Howlett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Greywar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Greywar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Greywar trying to control the position from guard on top but Howlett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Greywar landing with the ground and pound. Greywar with a flurry of punches that miss. Greywar landing with the ground and pound. Greywar landing some decent shots from guard. Howlett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Greywar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Howlett trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Howlett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Howlett trying to keep a closed guard but Greywar is proving a slippery customer.
Greywar working some strikes from top position. Howlett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greywar is aware though and is defending well. Greywar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Howlett works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Greywar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Greywar scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Greywar connects with a couple of short punches. Howlett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Howlett lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Greywar! Greywar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Greywar dominated that round. That's time! Greywar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Greywar scores with a push kick. Howlett throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Greywar was covering up waiting for the punch and Howlett finishes the takedown easily into guard. Greywar wants to sweep here but Howlett controlling him for the moment. Howlett trying to control but Greywar is working from the bottom. Greywar wants to sweep but no luck. Greywar trying to control the position.
Howlett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Howlett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round. Greywar keeping moving, preventing Howlett from controlling successfully. Howlett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Howlett with a flurry of punches that miss. Greywar wants to sweep but no luck. Howlett wants to get up but he can't break Greywar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Howlett won't allow Greywar to sweep him here. Howlett wants to control from the top but Greywar keeps moving. Howlett is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
James Howlett has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Greywar scores with a jab to the jaw. Howlett shoots in for a takedown but Greywar shows good takedown defense. Howlett shoots in and drives through. Greywar sprawls well. Greywar scores with a jab to the body. Howlett gets a takedown into half guard. Greywar controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Greywar regains full guard. Nicely done. Greywar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Howlett puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Howlett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Greywar trying to hold on to Howlett's head to control him but Howlett postures up.
Greywar moves into full guard.
Greywar wants to sweep here but Howlett controlling him for the moment. Howlett drops back, looking for a kneebar! Greywar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Greywar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Greywar! Howlett tries to buck Greywar off but Greywar is having none of it. Greywar scores with punches from side control. Howlett is pushing Greywar's head away, looking to escape. Greywar manages to hold on to the position though. Greywar grinds an elbow into Howlett's temple. Howlett can't do much from the bottom here. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Howlett is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Howlett takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. You can see the frustration on Howlett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Greywar lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Howlett down.
Greywar landing strikes. Greywar cracks Howlett with an elbow. That is naaassty. Howlett takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Greywar cracks Howlett with a big right hand but Howlett just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Howlett is rocked! Greywar lands an elbow. Howlett is still in real trouble! Can Greywar finish him? 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! Greywar scores with a couple of short elbows. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Howlett taking punishment in the form of punches.
Greywar working the head with strikes. Howlett is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Greywar lands a decent elbow from side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Greywar dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Howlett is defended easily by Greywar. Howlett seems to have recovered his senses. Greywar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Howlett doesn't seem bothered though. Greywar throws a head kick but Howlett moves out of range.
James Howlett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Greywar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Howlett gets a takedown into half guard. Greywar keeping control of the position. Howlett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Greywar manages to get to full guard.
Greywar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Greywar is trying to keep Howlett in close.
Howlett trying to control but Greywar is working from the bottom. Greywar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Howlett! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Howlett is desperately trying to improve his position but Greywar has a good base and remains in mount. Greywar landing punches. Greywar lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Howlett hang on? Greywar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Greywar blocks Howlett's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Greywar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Howlett can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Greywar punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Howlett is working to get back to half guard.
Howlett gets back to half guard. Howlett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Howlett taking some punishment here, with Greywar in his half guard. Howlett wants to get back to full guard. Greywar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Howlett taking some punishment here, with Greywar in his half guard. Greywar scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Greywar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Greywar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Howlett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Howlett wants to get back to full guard. Greywar scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Howlett moves into full guard.
Greywar stands up over Howlett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Greywar connects with a couple of short punches. Greywar cracks Howlett with a solid left hand. Howlett wants to sweep but no luck. Howlett trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Greywar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Howlett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Greywar with a nice head shot there. Greywar throwing strikes but missing. Howlett is looking to stand up but Greywar isn't so interested in that idea. Greywar sitting in guard here, content to control. Greywar connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Greywar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Howlett manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Greywar lands with a kick to the temple. Howlett shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Greywar tries to clinch there but Howlett circles away.
Greywar misses with a head kick.
Greywar looks to land a body kick but Howlett moved away. Greywar rushes Howlett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Howlett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Howlett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Greywar scores with a shot to the side of Howlett's head. James Howlett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Howlett takes a knee right on the jaw!
Howlett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Howlett tries to pull guard but Greywar holds him up against the cage and eventually Howlett drops back down to his feet.
Mike Greywar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett. Howlett managing to block the knees to the body from Greywar.
Howlett scores a nice knee to the body.
Greywar tries to land knees in the clinch but Howlett avoids the damage to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Howlett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Greywar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Greywar throws a good cross that connects.
Howlett throws a right and a left that Greywar avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Mike Greywar showed his dominance in that final round. Well Greywar 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27 Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Greywar!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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