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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greissi Jiorgite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Caschera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caschera is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Crimson King by Demons & Wizards limited edition. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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242 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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175 cm
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255 lbs
15 - 17 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Greissi Jiorgite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Caschera!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caschera closes the distance and clinches up with Jiorgite, looking for a takedown. Caschera pushes Jiorgite against the cage but Jiorgite circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Caschera lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Greissi Jiorgite has been cut.
Jiorgite slips under a jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A punch combination from Jiorgite misses.
Caschera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Caschera lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caschera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jiorgite doesn't manage to clinch there - Caschera circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caschera looks to land a combination but Jiorgite avoids it well.
Caschera shoots in looking for a takedown. Jiorgite tries to sprawl out of it but Caschera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jiorgite manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jiorgite checks a low kick from Caschera.
Caschera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jiorgite.
Jiorgite just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jiorgite wants to land a leg kick but Caschera is out of range.
Jiorgite has closed the distance and engaged Caschera in a clinch.
Caschera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Greissi Jiorgite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caschera clinches.
Jiorgite prevents a body shot from Caschera.
A nice left hand lands by Caschera.
Caschera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiorgite tries to score a body lock takedown but Caschera shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Caschera's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Caschera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jiorgite walks away with a smile on his face. Caschera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Greissi Jiorgite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Caschera.
Caschera closes the distance and clinches.
Jiorgite tries for a takedown. No joy.
Caschera misses with a body punch.
Jiorgite goes for a takedown attempt but Caschera pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Caschera as he checks the leg kick.
Caschera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jiorgite throws a looping overhand right but Caschera ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jiorgite misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Caschera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greissi Jiorgite's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Caschera blocks a leg kick.
Jiorgite throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Caschera.
Caschera lands a jab.
Jiorgite misses with a body kick.
A big left from Caschera misses.
Caschera misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caschera has a takedown stuffed.
Max Caschera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Caschera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jiorgite on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Caschera.
Max Caschera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jiorgite has closed the distance and engaged Caschera in a clinch.
Jiorgite has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Caschera lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiorgite struggles to land a body shot inside as Caschera controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jiorgite.
Caschera slowing the pace effectively.
Jiorgite is leaning against Caschera and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Caschera lands a nice shot to the body.
Jiorgite slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Caschera.
Caschera letting Jiorgite take a breather here.
Caschera misses with the head strike.
Caschera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jiorgite is stalling here.
Jiorgite wants the takedown. Caschera is fighting it off but Jiorgite persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Caschera's guard against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caschera wants to get back to his feet but Jiorgite is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Caschera working for a triangle but Jiorgite defends it easily.
Caschera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caschera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jiorgite slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Caschera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Greissi Jiorgite's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Caschera has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jiorgite uses from the top position.
Caschera thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jiorgite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jiorgite stays in close to Caschera's body and controls the position.
Jiorgite stands and throws Caschera's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Caschera is trying to buck Jiorgite off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiorgite wants to control but Caschera is keeping him busy.
Caschera is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jiorgite off and has taken his back!
Jiorgite looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jiorgite rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jiorgite is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jiorgite makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jiorgite.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caschera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jiorgite is keeping the position for now.
Caschera throwing strikes but missing.
Caschera looking to sit in guard and control but Jiorgite gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jiorgite will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jiorgite controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiorgite is pushing down on Caschera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Caschera is fighting to maintain full guard but Jiorgite has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jiorgite seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Caschera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jiorgite stops Caschera from getting back to his feet.
Jiorgite is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Caschera!
Caschera is looking to improve his position but Jiorgite isn't that keen on the idea.
Jiorgite tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Caschera working to try and regain half guard.
Jiorgite with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caschera is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Max Caschera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Caschera flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Jiorgite looking to control but Caschera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Caschera is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Caschera reaches up and pulls Jiorgite towards him, trying to control the position. Jiorgite manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Caschera! Caschera tries to roll over - now Jiorgite is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Caschera has to tap out! Great work there by Jiorgite!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Greissi Jiorgite!
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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
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