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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aurora Borealis (ranked 19815 p4p, 615 weight class) and Patrick Cleary (ranked 3299 p4p, 379 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aurora Borealis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Patrick Cleary!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borealis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Borealis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cleary with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cleary trying to hold on to Borealis's head to control him but Borealis postures up.
Borealis thows a huge punch but Cleary dodges it nicely.
Borealis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cleary has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Borealis throwing shots but Cleary is blocking nicely.
Borealis is looking to take a break and control but Cleary is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cleary looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Borealis tries to pass to full mount but Cleary defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borealis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cleary defending well though.
Borealis slows the pace down in half guard.
Cleary gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleary had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Borealis defends it easily.
Cleary keeping moving, preventing Borealis from controlling successfully.
Borealis throws a big elbow that misses.
Cleary had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Borealis defends it easily.
Borealis stands up over Cleary, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cleary is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borealis is aware though and is defending well.
Borealis postures up in Cleary's guard and throws a big left but Cleary blocks it.
Cleary throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Borealis throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleary working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cleary holds on and takes a little breather.
Cleary looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borealis wants to control from the top but Cleary keeps moving.
Borealis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Borealis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cleary's head.
Cleary keeping moving, preventing Borealis from controlling successfully.
Borealis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cleary working a defensive guard here.
Borealis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cleary's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleary can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Borealis controls the pace.
Borealis throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borealis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Borealis works over Cleary with some ground and pound from guard.
Borealis is working Cleary over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Borealis landing some decent shots from guard.
Borealis lands a couple of elbows.
Cleary utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cleary working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borealis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borealis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borealis trying to control but Cleary is working from the bottom.
Cleary has his foot on Borealis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borealis works his way back into a safe position though.
Borealis scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleary throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cleary looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borealis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cleary looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borealis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borealis wants to control from the top but Cleary keeps moving.
Borealis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Borealis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borealis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Borealis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borealis looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aurora Borealis 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.
Cleary checks a low kick from Borealis.
Aurora Borealis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borealis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cleary.
Borealis 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.
Cleary is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borealis is aware though and is defending well.
Borealis chips away with some ground and pound.
Borealis wants to pass the guard but Cleary is keeping the position.
Cleary trying to keep a closed guard but Borealis is proving a slippery customer.
Borealis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Borealis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Borealis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary wants to sweep but no luck.
Aurora Borealis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cleary is looking for a triangle but Borealis pushes his legs off easily.
Cleary keeping moving, preventing Borealis from controlling successfully.
Cleary is trying to keep Borealis in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleary keeping moving, preventing Borealis from controlling successfully.
Cleary throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Borealis is working Cleary over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cleary looking for a guillotine here but Borealis defends easily.
Cleary preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Borealis is stalling in the full guard.
Cleary looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Cleary is trying to control the position but Borealis postures up.
Borealis won't allow Cleary to sweep him here.
Cleary keeping moving, preventing Borealis from controlling successfully.
Borealis is working Cleary over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cleary looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borealis working some strikes from top position.
Cleary wants to sweep here but Borealis controlling him for the moment.
Borealis trying to control but Cleary is working from the bottom.
Borealis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cleary looking for a guillotine here but Borealis defends easily.
Cleary preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borealis wants to control from the top but Cleary keeps moving.
Borealis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cleary working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borealis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borealis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borealis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cleary has momentary wrist control but Borealis slips an elbow through the middle.
Borealis throwing strikes from guard but Cleary blocks nicely.
Borealis throwing strikes from guard but Cleary blocks nicely.
Borealis stands up over Cleary, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Borealis scoring with some ground and pound.
Borealis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Borealis postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borealis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Borealis wants to control from the top but Cleary keeps moving.
Cleary is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borealis is aware though and is defending well.
Cleary has his foot on Borealis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borealis works his way back into a safe position though.
Borealis stands up over Cleary, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Borealis landing some decent shots from guard.
Borealis works over Cleary with some ground and pound from guard.
Cleary is pulling down on Borealis's head to control his posture.
Borealis stands up over Cleary, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Borealis throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cleary controls Borealis momentarily but Borealis frees himself.
Cleary is looking for a triangle but Borealis pushes his legs off easily.
Borealis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aurora Borealis dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Borealis gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borealis working the ground and pound.
Cleary is looking for a sweep.
Cleary is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Borealis trying to control the action but Cleary is working from the bottom.
Borealis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Borealis wants to control but Cleary is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borealis landing strikes.
Cleary tries to buck Borealis off but Borealis is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borealis working the head and body with strikes.
Cleary gets back to half guard.
Borealis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Borealis lands strikes from half guard.
Cleary is trying to maintain the position but Borealis is very close to passing his half guard.
Borealis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cleary trying to control here.
Borealis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleary is looking to improve his position.
Borealis trying to control from half guard but Cleary is working away.
Cleary is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Borealis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cleary keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Borealis is looking for a kimura but Cleary is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borealis to get the leverage.
Borealis winds up and cracks Cleary with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cleary looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cleary has his hands clasped together around Borealis's back. He's all about the action.
Cleary avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borealis.
Cleary looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleary moves into full guard.
Borealis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borealis working some strikes from top position.
Cleary keeping moving, preventing Borealis from controlling successfully.
Patrick Cleary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cleary working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borealis.
Borealis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cleary manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Borealis has Cleary in his guard.
Borealis keeping moving, preventing Cleary from controlling successfully.
Cleary preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borealis working a defensive guard here.
Cleary wants to control from the top but Borealis keeps moving.
Cleary postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cleary works over Borealis with some ground and pound from guard.
Borealis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cleary advances to half guard.
Borealis tries to roll over but Cleary keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cleary seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aurora Borealis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Borealis regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aurora Borealis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Borealis, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aurora Borealis!
Aurora Borealis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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