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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Greg Horace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and test dummy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). test dummy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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174 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Greg Horace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, test dummy!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horace scores with a takedown into dummy's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
dummy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Horace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Horace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Horace looking to pass the guard.
Horace trying to control the position from guard on top but dummy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horace drops back, looking for a kneebar! dummy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. dummy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from dummy!
Horace is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
dummy stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dummy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Horace counters with a nice double leg into guard.
dummy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Horace can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
dummy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Horace!
Horace is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
dummy is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horace wants to hold on but dummy pushes him away.
dummy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Horace can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
dummy looks gassed!
Horace wants to control but dummy is having none of it.
dummy mounts Horace! Really nice guard pass there!
Horace is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horace regains half guard.
Horace looking for submissions off his back.
Horace wants to get back to full guard but dummy has mounted him!
Horace is in all sorts of trouble here.
dummy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Horace is now in dummy's guard. A big mistake from dummy there, giving up the dominant position!
Horace has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
dummy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Horace gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
dummy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Horace passes into half guard.
dummy is looking for a sweep. Horace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Horace wants to take a breather but dummy is having none of it.
Horace is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because dummy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
dummy actively working from the bottom here.
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 Greg Horace will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
dummy fails with the takedown
and Horace counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Horace trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
dummy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Horace advances position into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horace tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Horace has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Horace trying to control the position but dummy is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dummy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Horace's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
dummy actively working from the bottom here.
Horace wants to pass to mount but dummy is defending the position.
Horace is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. dummy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Horace.
That's two 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.
dummy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Horace is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, dummy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Horace is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, dummy has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horace wants to free his trapped foot but dummy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Horace is trying to work for a kimura but dummy is defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Horace lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
dummy misses with a takedown
and Horace counters with a shoot takedown. dummy fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horace stands up and waves to dummy to follow him.
dummy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Horace forces dummy back against the cage and clinches.
Horace breaks the clinch.
Horace changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. dummy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Horace tries to move into full mount but can't pass dummy's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Horace dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
dummy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Horace looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Greg Horace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
dummy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Horace to his feet.
Horace closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
dummy is looking to improve his position.
dummy is staying active underneath Horace, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Horace works his way into full mount!
Horace is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But dummy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from dummy!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dummy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Horace dives on top into guard.
Horace wants to control from the top but dummy keeps moving.
dummy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Horace wants to control from the top but dummy keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Horace avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Horace drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and dummy dives on top into guard.
dummy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Horace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horace has managed to clinch.
Horace jumps guard.
Horace working for a triangle but dummy defends it easily.
dummy forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Horace manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
dummy has gone for a leg lock! Horace slips out almost immediately though and dives into dummy's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
dummy keeping full guard, as Horace tries to pass.
dummy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
dummy working for submissions but it's allowed Horace to get to half guard.
dummy won't allow Horace to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to test dummy.
Well Horace has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Horace!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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