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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Cadge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greissi Jiorgite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cadge comes to the cage accompanied by Jaws of Life. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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270 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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200 cm
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242 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathan Cadge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Greissi Jiorgite!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiorgite throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cadge tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jiorgite is in Cadge's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cadge keeping moving, preventing Jiorgite from controlling successfully.
Cadge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jiorgite on the ground.
Jiorgite won't allow Cadge to sweep him here.
Jiorgite 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.
Jiorgite stops Cadge from standing up.
Jiorgite drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jiorgite jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jiorgite trying to control the position from guard on top but Cadge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cadge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jiorgite looking to pass the guard.
Jiorgite stands and throws Cadge's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jiorgite is trying to get an arm triangle but Cadge is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Cadge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadge is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cadge gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cadge trying to control here.
Cadge is defending against the submission attempts here by Jiorgite.
Jiorgite is thwarting Cadge's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiorgite is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cadge is just riding it out for now. Jiorgite eventually gives up the hold.
Jiorgite is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jiorgite is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cadge doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jiorgite.
Jiorgite is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jiorgite is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadge is looking to control Jiorgite's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cadge avoid being mounted?
Cadge moves into full guard.
Cadge wants to sweep here but Jiorgite controlling him for the moment.
Cadge trying to control the position.
Jiorgite trying to control the position from guard on top but Cadge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cadge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jiorgite trying to control the position from guard on top but Cadge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cadge lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cadge throws a front kick aimed at Jiorgite's knee but Jiorgite avoids it well.
Cadge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cadge misses with a few strikes there.
Jiorgite bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cadge misses with a looping left.
Jiorgite misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cadge.
Cadge looks to land a right hand but Jiorgite moved out of range.
Jiorgite ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cadge moves away.
Jiorgite uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cadge.
Jiorgite staying out of range there.
Jiorgite shoots in and bounces Cadge off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jiorgite drops back looking for a leg! Cadge is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cadge manages to kick Jiorgite off! Jiorgite jumps back into Cadge's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jiorgite drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jiorgite jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greissi Jiorgite dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cadge throws a looping overhand right but Jiorgite ducks down to avoid it.
Jiorgite manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cadge on his heels. He'll look to pass Cadge's guard now, I'm sure.
Jiorgite thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jiorgite tries to free his leg and advance position but Cadge is retaining full guard.
Jiorgite preventing the sweep.
Jiorgite postures up.
Jiorgite engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jiorgite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cadge is keeping the position for now.
Cadge working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nathan Cadge just wasn't active enough.
A clash of legs there as Jiorgite blocks the low kick.
Cadge misses with an uppercut
and Jiorgite counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Jiorgite.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiorgite ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cadge moves away.
Jiorgite checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jiorgite fails with the takedown.
Jiorgite shoots in for a takedown but Cadge shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jiorgite scores with a shot to the body.
Nathan Cadge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cadge looks to land a left hand but Jiorgite moved out of range nicely.
Jiorgite bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cadge's head.
Cadge connects with a crisp jab.
Cadge tries to work over Jiorgite's front leg with a kick but Jiorgite checks it.
Cadge loads up on a big right hand but Jiorgite slips the punch.
Nathan Cadge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jiorgite bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cadge works over Jiorgite's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Greissi Jiorgite has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jiorgite shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jiorgite wants to pass to mount but Cadge is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadge is defending against the submission attempts here by Jiorgite.
Greissi Jiorgite has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cadge tries to get to full guard but Jiorgite has control of the leg.
Jiorgite is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cadge has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jiorgite is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cadge is just riding it out for now. Jiorgite eventually gives up the hold.
Cadge is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiorgite seems to be looking for submissions.
Jiorgite is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cadge is just riding it out for now. Jiorgite eventually gives up the hold.
Jiorgite is working for a kimura but Cadge is defending it quite comfortably.
Jiorgite is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jiorgite wants to pass to mount but Cadge is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiorgite prevents Cadge from improving his position.
Jiorgite is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cadge defends it well.
Cadge has his hands clasped together around Jiorgite's back. He's all about the action.
Jiorgite is trying for a kimura here. Cadge looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jiorgite wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Greissi Jiorgite!
Greissi Jiorgite was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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