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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Greg Stabbard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Fabio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hector Fabio has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Greg Stabbard's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greg Stabbard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Fabio!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stabbard throws a lazy head kick
and Fabio counters with a leg kick.
Stabbard throws a sloppy head kick and Fabio moves out of range easily.
Stabbard throws a sloppy head kick and Fabio moves out of range easily.
Stabbard misses with a head kick.
Fabio avoids the head kick by Stabbard.
Fabio avoids the head kick by Stabbard.
Stabbard throws a head kick that misses.
Stabbard tries a head kick but it misses.
Stabbard throws a head kick that misses.
Fabio throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stabbard was covering up waiting for the punch and Fabio finishes the takedown easily into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stabbard wants to get back to his feet but Fabio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fabio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stabbard is proving hard to escape from.
Stabbard wants to stand up but Fabio is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabio wants to stand but Stabbard is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stabbard pushes Fabio off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Stabbard is breathing heavily.
Stabbard tries a head kick but it misses.
Fabio has a takedown stuffed.
Stabbard throws a sloppy head kick and Fabio moves out of range easily.
Fabio avoids the head kick by Stabbard.
Stabbard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fabio.
Fabio blocks a head kick by Stabbard.
Fabio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stabbard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stabbard throws a sloppy head kick and Fabio moves out of range easily.
Stabbard throws a sloppy head kick and Fabio moves out of range easily.
Fabio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stabbard swivels and escapes.
Greg Stabbard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Fabio.
Fabio throws a low kick, looking for Stabbard's leg but Stabbard calmly moves out of range.
Fabio throws a leg kick but Stabbard checks it.
Fabio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stabbard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stabbard misses with a head kick.
Stabbard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stabbard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fabio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stabbard as he jumps to the side.
Stabbard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greg Stabbard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stabbard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stabbard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stabbard misses with a head kick.
Fabio blocks a head kick by Stabbard.
Fabio is looking to clinch.
Stabbard throws a sloppy head kick
and Fabio finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Stabbard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fabio thumps Stabbard with a low kick.
Stabbard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fabio blocks a head kick by Stabbard.
Fabio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stabbard misses with a head kick.
Stabbard stuffs the takedown.
Stabbard throws a head kick but Fabio moves out of range.
Fabio shoots in but Stabbard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stabbard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stabbard tries a head kick but it misses.
Stabbard stuffs the takedown.
Stabbard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stabbard throws a head kick that misses.
Fabio closes the distance and clinches.
Fabio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stabbard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stabbard gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stabbard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fabio pulls Stabbard in close to his closed guard and prevents Stabbard from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stabbard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Stabbard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stabbard keeps the fight on the outside.
Stabbard throws a sloppy head kick
and Fabio counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fabio tries to clinch there but Stabbard circles away.
Stabbard connects with a high kick.
Fabio closes the distance and clinches up with Stabbard, looking for a takedown. Fabio pushes Stabbard against the cage but Stabbard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fabio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stabbard defends it nicely.
Stabbard throws a head kick but Fabio moves out of range.
Stabbard throws a head kick but Fabio moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fabio is defended easily by Stabbard.
Greg Stabbard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Fabio.
Stabbard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stabbard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hector Fabio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Stabbard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stabbard throws a sloppy head kick and Fabio moves out of range easily.
Stabbard misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fabio is defended easily by Stabbard.
Stabbard blocks the body kick.
Fabio shoots in looking for a takedown. Stabbard tries to sprawl out of it but Fabio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stabbard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fabio avoids the head kick by Stabbard.
Fabio misses with a low kick as Stabbard jumps back.
Greg Stabbard is winning the standup battle so far.
Stabbard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fabio avoids the head kick by Stabbard.
Fabio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stabbard as he jumps to the side.
Fabio blocks a head kick by Stabbard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabio tries to clinch but Stabbard moves out of range.
Stabbard throws a sloppy head kick
and Fabio counters with a body kick.
Fabio blocks a head kick by Stabbard.
Fabio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stabbard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fabio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stabbard tries to avoid it but Fabio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stabbard to the ground. Stabbard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fabio misses with a low kick.
Stabbard lands with a kick to the temple. Fabio shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Stabbard.
Fabio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stabbard circles away.
Stabbard throws a head kick that misses.
Stabbard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fabio is looking to clinch.
Stabbard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stabbard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fabio.
Fabio avoids the head kick by Stabbard.
Stabbard throws a head kick but Fabio moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fabio.
Stabbard throws a head kick that misses.
Stabbard stuffs the takedown.
Fabio avoids the head kick by Stabbard.
Fabio blocks a head kick by Stabbard.
Fabio looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stabbard!
Stabbard is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fabio is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabio stands up and beckons Stabbard to his feet.
Fabio misses with a takedown attempt - Stabbard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stabbard throws a sloppy head kick and Fabio moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Stabbard misses
and Fabio counters with a body kick.
Stabbard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stabbard throws a head kick but Fabio moves out of range.
Fabio is looking to clinch but Stabbard is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stabbard keeps the fight on the outside.
Fabio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stabbard is fending him off so far but Fabio persists. Nope, Stabbard circles away and we're back to standing.
Fabio blocks a head kick by Stabbard.
Stabbard throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Greg Stabbard will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fabio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stabbard jumps into guard, dragging Fabio to the mat.
Fabio prevents Stabbard from getting back to his feet.
Stabbard is working an open guard so Fabio takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fabio looks for a takedown but Stabbard sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stabbard throws a head kick but Fabio moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabio misses with a takedown attempt - Stabbard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stabbard throws a sloppy head kick and Fabio moves out of range easily.
Stabbard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stabbard throws a lazy head kick
and Fabio counters with a low kick, right behind Stabbard 's knee.
Stabbard throws a head kick that misses.
Stabbard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fabio.
Greg Stabbard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Fabio.
Fabio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stabbard throws a head kick but Fabio moves out of range.
Fabio moves in looking to clinch but Stabbard pushes him off.
Stabbard throws a head kick but Fabio moves out of range.
Fabio lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stabbard throws a sloppy head kick
and Fabio counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stabbard's knee momentarily.
Stabbard throws a sloppy head kick and Fabio moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabio throws a wild body kick that Stabbard sees coming a mile off.
Stabbard moves out of range of the body kick.
Stabbard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stabbard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stabbard throws a head kick that misses
and Fabio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fabio.
Stabbard is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fabio can't fight it off and eventually Stabbard manages to take the fight to the floor. Fabio looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fabio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stabbard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stabbard throws a big right hand that misses.
Fabio controls Stabbard momentarily but Stabbard frees himself.
Stabbard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stabbard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fabio controls Stabbard momentarily but Stabbard frees himself.
Stabbard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stabbard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fabio controlling the position.
Stabbard throws a big elbow that misses.
Stabbard is in close to Fabio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stabbard being controlled here momentarily.
Stabbard throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stabbard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fabio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stabbard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stabbard is in close to Fabio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fabio is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fabio trying to keep a closed guard but Stabbard is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fabio has momentary wrist control but Stabbard slips an elbow through the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stabbard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hector Fabio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greg Stabbard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stabbard landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Stabbard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stabbard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Stabbard!
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