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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Greenwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bradley Greenwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Cross!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cross fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cross tries for a takedown. No joy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cross as Greenwood tries to tie him up.
Cross fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bradley Greenwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Cross.
Greenwood lands a body shot.
Cross tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Greenwood smiles and moves away.
Greenwood misses with the combination.
A combination from Cross does no damage.
Greenwood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenwood misses with the combination.
Greenwood stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Greenwood wants it to stay on the feet.
Greenwood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cross circles away quickly and effectively.
Cross shoots in but no luck this time.
Greenwood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cross throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Greenwood's waist but Greenwood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cross off to one side.
Cross looks gassed!
Cross tries to clinch but Greenwood moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross tries to score a power double leg takedown but Greenwood sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cross somewhat.
Cross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cross misses with a double jab.
Cross throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Greenwood's waist but Greenwood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cross off to one side.
Greenwood fails to land with a series of punches.
Cross throws a front kick aimed at Greenwood's knee but Greenwood avoids it well.
Greenwood closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Greenwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cross closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Cross's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Greenwood slows down the pace here.
Greenwood dodges an elbow strike from Cross.
Greenwood tries to work over Cross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cross tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Greenwood stalling in the clinch but Cross improves position.
Greenwood effectively controlling the action here.
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cross misses with a few strikes there.
Greenwood pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cross back to the cage. Greenwood follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Danga de danga de dang - Cross scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Greenwood!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bradley Greenwood will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cross takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bradley Greenwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cross misses with a wild combination.
Greenwood tries to bum rush Cross with a series of wild strikes but Cross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cross wants to clinch.
Cross dodges the punch combination from Greenwood.
Cross misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross tries to clinch there but Greenwood circles away.
Cross swinging wildly here.
Cross fails to land the takedown.
Cross is breathing heavily.
Greenwood throws a series of punches but Cross avoids them all with ease.
Cross looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenwood slaps away a takedown attempt from Cross, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bradley Greenwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Cross.
Cross throws a series of punches but Greenwood moves out of range.
Greenwood tries to bum rush Cross with a series of wild strikes but Cross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Greenwood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cross tries to clinch but Greenwood moves out of range.
Cross wants to clinch.
Greenwood throws a right hand that Cross ducks under and follows up with a left that Cross also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross looks to land a combination but Greenwood avoids it well.
Cross stuffs the takedown attempt from Greenwood. Greenwood gets slowly back to his feet.
Cross shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greenwood as he jumps to the side.
Greenwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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.
Cross just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Greenwood.
Greenwood lands a two punch combo.
Greenwood lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cross fails with a takedown attempt.
Cross will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Greenwood dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Greenwood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cross shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Greenwood as he avoids it easily.
Cross misses with a two punch combination.
Cross fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross throws a right and a left that Greenwood avoids nicely.
Cross takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greenwood throws a series of punches but Cross moves out of range.
Greenwood throws a right and a left that Cross avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross motions for Greenwood to come forward. Cross throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Greenwood!
Cross closes the distance and pushes Greenwood back into the cage.
Cross wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cross tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Greenwood trying to stall but Cross improves his position.
Greenwood is working Cross over against the cage.
Greenwood has Cross pressed against the cage, preventing Cross from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cross jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Greenwood walks away with a smile on his face. Cross gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Greenwood swinging wildly here.
Bradley Greenwood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenwood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greenwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cross gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Cross's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cross has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cross wants a takedown but no success here.
Bradley Greenwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Cross.
Cross tries to circle away but Greenwood has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross looking to throw knees to the head but Greenwood is blocking nicely.
Greenwood changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cross fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Greenwood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cross looks to throw the jab but Greenwood is out of range.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Greenwood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Greenwood shoots in and drives through. Cross sprawls well.
Greenwood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bradley Greenwood is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenwood is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cross.
Greenwood misses with a double jab.
Roman Cross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greenwood looks to land a combination but Cross avoids it well.
Cross misses with a few strikes there.
Greenwood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greenwood scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cross shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greenwood scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roman Cross.
I think Greenwood has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Roman Cross!
Roman Cross decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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hype
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RATING
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