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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gil Casey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor LetsGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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193 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gil Casey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Connor LetsGregor!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LetsGregor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Casey was covering up waiting for the punch and LetsGregor finishes the takedown easily into guard.
LetsGregor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Casey really is a fat lump.
Casey 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.
LetsGregor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LetsGregor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Casey is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LetsGregor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
LetsGregor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Casey dives on top into guard.
Casey throws a strike but LetsGregor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
LetsGregor controls from within his opponent's guard.
LetsGregor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Casey looking to hit a scissor sweep but LetsGregor is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LetsGregor trying to control but Casey is working from the bottom.
Casey wants to control the position but LetsGregor says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
LetsGregor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
LetsGregor is controlling the pace.
Casey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LetsGregor seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
LetsGregor controlling the action here.
LetsGregor wants to pass the guard but Casey is defending well.
LetsGregor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
LetsGregor drives through with a takedown into guard.
LetsGregor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Casey, up you get!
LetsGregor drives through with a takedown into guard.
LetsGregor stands up from guard. Let's bang!
LetsGregor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
LetsGregor throws a strike but Casey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
LetsGregor looking for a guillotine here but Casey defends easily.
LetsGregor pulls Casey in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor LetsGregor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Casey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
LetsGregor looking to score a takedown here. Casey is defending well but LetsGregor drives through and ends up in Casey's guard.
Casey is trying to keep LetsGregor in close.
Casey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
LetsGregor tries to free his leg and advance position but Casey is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LetsGregor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Casey 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.
LetsGregor is stalling in the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
LetsGregor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Casey!
Casey is not content to let LetsGregor control the position.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from LetsGregor seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
LetsGregor decides to stand back up. LetsGregor steps back and let's Casey get back to his feet.
LetsGregor closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Casey's guard.
LetsGregor advances to half guard.
LetsGregor not doing much here.
LetsGregor drops an elbow to the side of Casey's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LetsGregor is figuring out what he wants to do next.
LetsGregor throwing shots but Casey is blocking nicely.
LetsGregor slows the pace down in half guard.
LetsGregor thows a huge punch but Casey dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
LetsGregor is working for an americana but Casey has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst LetsGregor was thinking about the submission.
LetsGregor is stalling in the full guard.
LetsGregor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Casey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LetsGregor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor LetsGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
LetsGregor darts in and clinches Casey up against the cage.
LetsGregor jumps guard and drags Casey to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
LetsGregor controlling the position.
LetsGregor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Casey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Casey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
LetsGregor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LetsGregor stalling.
LetsGregor wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from LetsGregor.
LetsGregor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
LetsGregor is looking to advance position but Casey won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Connor LetsGregor has got the better of the ground game so far.
LetsGregor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Casey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time LetsGregor.
LetsGregor not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LetsGregor throws a strike but Casey avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
LetsGregor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Casey wants to clinch up but LetsGregor keeps it at a distance.
Connor LetsGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
LetsGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from LetsGregor.
Casey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
LetsGregor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Casey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Casey's face as LetsGregor controls the position.
Casey is trying to improve his position.
LetsGregor content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Casey can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor LetsGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well LetsGregor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 25:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor LetsGregor!
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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
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