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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Broderick Gregory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Choco Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Broderick Gregory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Choco Bang!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Watson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bang closes the distance and clinches.
Bang gets a trip takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bang wants to pass to mount but Gregory is defending the position.
Bang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gregory wants to control but Bang is keeping busy.
Bang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gregory!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory stops Bang from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bang tries to control but Gregory wriggling away.
Gregory tries to hold on but Bang pushes him away.
Bang lands a big shot there that rocks Gregory but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory reaches up to try and control the position but Bang seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Gregory rolls and tries to escape and now Bang has his back!
Gregory looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bang's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gregory wants to control his opponent's hands but Bang gets his hands free.
Gregory defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bang's arms.
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!
Good control from Bang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Bang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bang scores with strikes from the back.
Bang is looking for a rear naked choke here but Gregory reverses the position brilliantly into Bang's guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gregory defends it easily.
Gregory is looking to work some ground and pound but Bang has wrist control.
Bang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gregory is one step ahead there.
Bang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gregory preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gregory in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bang is looking to stand up but Gregory isn't so interested in that idea.
Bang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gregory.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Choco Bang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bang blocks a head kick by Gregory.
Bang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bang showed some decent athleticism there.
Gregory tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gregory is doing well to control the position and prevent Bang from advancing to side control.
Bang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Broderick Gregory wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bang tries to move into range but Gregory moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gregory gets caught napping as Bang dives in and scores a takedown. Gregory manages to retain guard.
Bang content to stall in guard here.
Bang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang stays in close to Gregory's body and controls the position.
Choco Bang has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bang manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gregory on his heels. He'll look to pass Gregory's guard now, I'm sure.
Gregory keeping full guard, as Bang tries to pass.
Bang passes Gregory's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gregory.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang is trying to work for a kimura but Gregory is defending well.
Gregory is staying active underneath Bang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gregory trying to control but Bang postures up.
Bang gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gregory connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bang feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bang is breathing heavily.
Bang trying to control but Gregory is working from the bottom.
Gregory is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bang looking to sit in guard and control but Gregory gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Choco Bang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bang blocks a head kick by Gregory.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gregory paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bang drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gregory trying to control the position here.
Choco Bang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gregory working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory keeping moving, preventing Bang from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gregory tries a head kick but it misses.
Bang shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bang is trying to work for a kimura but Gregory is defending well.
Well, if Bang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory is looking to improve his position.
Bang is trying to control the action in half guard but Gregory is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang content to control rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Choco Bang.
Gregory throws a head kick but Bang moves out of range.
Bang throws a combination that misses
and Gregory counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gregory wants to clinch.
Gregory misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gregory.
Gregory throws a sloppy head kick and Bang moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gregory was covering up waiting for the punch and Bang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bang stays in close to Gregory's body and controls the position.
Broderick Gregory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Choco Bang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Choco Bang has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Choco Bang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bang winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Choco Bang!
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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
RATING
39% |
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