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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Greer (ranked 4699 p4p, 452 weight class) and James McCarthy (ranked 5868 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Desmond Greer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy shoots in for a double leg but Greer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greer misses with a double jab
enabling McCarthy to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Greer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCarthy darts in and clinches Greer up against the cage.
McCarthy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCarthy lands an uppercut.
McCarthy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Greer walks away with a smile on his face. McCarthy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Desmond Greer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James McCarthy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greer misses with a few strikes there.
McCarthy avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCarthy lands a jab to the head.
Greer misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy dodges the punch combination from Greer.
Greer tries to bum rush McCarthy with a series of wild strikes but McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Greer misses with a few strikes there.
Greer misses with a wild combination.
McCarthy throws out a counter right but Greer avoids it with no problem.
Greer misses with a double jab.
Greer throws a right and a left that McCarthy avoids nicely.
McCarthy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Greer feints a jab promting McCarthy to slip. Greer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McCarthy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Greer. Those never looked like landing.
Despite the aggression on McCarthy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No joy there for Greer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCarthy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Greer leaves McCarthy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown but Greer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCarthy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy goes for a double leg but Greer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Greer continues to drive forward.
Greer throws a right hand that McCarthy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCarthy also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Greer. Those never looked like landing.
Greer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCarthy circles away quickly and effectively.
Greer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greer is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Greer does no damage.
Greer slaps away a takedown attempt from McCarthy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCarthy forces Greer back against the cage and clinches.
McCarthy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Greer after a bit of a struggle.
Greer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Greer is trying to break the clinch but McCarthy has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from McCarthy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCarthy.
McCarthy jumps guard but Greer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Greer is trying to force a seperation but McCarthy has the dominant position.
Greer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Greer prevents a takedown attempt there.
McCarthy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four 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.
Greer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Greer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McCarthy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCarthy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Greer's efforts to push away.
Greer has had enough of the clinch but McCarthy keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Greer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A punch combination from Greer misses.
Greer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Greer wants it to stay on the feet.
Greer throws a series of punches but McCarthy moves out of range.
Greer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Greer falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCarthy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Desmond Greer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greer misses with the combination.
Greer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCarthy circles away quickly and effectively.
Greer misses with a double jab.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greer as he jumps to the side.
Sloppy strikes from Greer. Those never looked like landing.
Greer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCarthy can do to turn this around?
McCarthy tries for a takedown but Greer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Desmond Greer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James McCarthy.
Greer throws a series of punches but McCarthy avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Greer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCarthy counters with a stiff right hand.
Greer misses with a combination
and McCarthy counters with a three punch combo that has Greer backing up. Greer nods at McCarthy to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greer fails to land with a series of punches.
Greer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Greer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCarthy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Greer throws a right hand that McCarthy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCarthy also avoids with ease.
McCarthy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Greer misses with a double jab.
Greer misses with a double jab
and McCarthy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCarthy has managed to clinch.
McCarthy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greers head.
A short right from McCarthy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Greer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCarthy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Greer tries to break the clinch but McCarthy is controlling the position.
McCarthy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Greer wants to get back to striking at distance but McCarthy won't allow it.
Greer is trying to push McCarthy away but McCarthy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Greer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Greer is trying to break the clinch but McCarthy is controlling him.
McCarthy jumps guard and drags Greer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McCarthy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McCarthy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Greer has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You can see the frustration on McCarthy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Greer stands up.
Desmond Greer is winning the standup battle so far.
McCarthy goes for a double leg but Greer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Greer continues to drive forward.
Greer misses with a double jab
and McCarthy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Greer leaves McCarthy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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 Desmond Greer will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Greer misses with a series of wild punches.
Greer misses with a wild combination.
Greer misses with a combination
and McCarthy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greer misses with a series of wild punches.
McCarthy drives through with a takedown into Greer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greer has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McCarthy has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
McCarthy lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCarthy.
McCarthy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy lands a nice uppercut.
McCarthy tries for a takedown but Greer manages to get underhooks.
Greer working hard to break the clinch.
McCarthy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Greer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Greer gets underhooks to prevent McCarthy's takedown attempt.
Desmond Greer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James McCarthy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCarthy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Greer prevents a takedown attempt there.
McCarthy wants a takedown but no success here.
Greer wants to get back to striking at distance but McCarthy won't allow it.
McCarthy can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greer can't break the clinch.
Greer is trying to force a seperation but McCarthy has the dominant position.
James McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCarthy works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
McCarthy stands up and waves to Greer to follow him.
Greer throws a series of punches but McCarthy avoids them all with ease.
Greer misses with a wild combination.
McCarthy clinches up with Greer and pushes him back against the cage.
Greer prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCarthy wants to take the fight to the mat but Greer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McCarthy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McCarthy misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Greer blocking some punches.
Desmond Greer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCarthy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
James McCarthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Greer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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