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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Howe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Buster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gregory Howe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brad Buster!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buster moves in looking to clinch but Howe pushes him off.
Howe swings for the body but Buster moves out of range.
Buster throws a head kick that misses
and Buster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buster bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Howe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Howe wants to control but Buster postures up.
Buster taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Buster's best efforts.
Howe trying to control but Buster postures up.
Howe is trying to control but Buster manages to pass to mount!
Howe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Buster thowing shots but they're missing.
Buster working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buster punching from mount but Howe doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Buster punching from mount but Howe doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Buster thowing shots but they're missing.
Howe slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Buster trying to control the action but Howe is working from the bottom.
Howe tries to get to full guard but Buster has control of the leg.
Buster content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howe is looking for a sweep. Buster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Howe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Howe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Howe.
Buster drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Buster jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howe is trying to keep Buster in close.
Buster stands and steps away. Howe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Buster throws a right and a left that Howe avoids nicely.
Howe keeps the fight on the outside.
Buster gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lull in the action here as Buster stalls from top position.
Buster stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Buster dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Howe closes the distance and clinches up with Buster, looking for a takedown. Howe pushes Buster against the cage but Buster circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Buster throws a leg kick but Howe moved away.
Buster gets the takedown into side control.
Buster looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Howe is avoiding damage well.
Buster has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Howe working to try and regain half guard.
Buster tries to control but Howe wriggling away.
Buster thowing shots but they're missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buster content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howe is trying to reverse the position but instead Buster has taken his back - oops!
Even with his hooks in, Buster manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Howe looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Good control from Buster.
Buster keeps control of the position as Howe tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buster is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Buster throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Howe staying busy and making it hard for Buster to control.
Buster controlling from the back.
Buster looking for the choke from the back.
Buster looking for the choke from the back.
Howe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buster patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Howe staying busy and making it hard for Buster to control.
Even with his hooks in, Buster manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Buster slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Buster patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Howe wants to control his opponent's hands but Buster gets his hands free.
Howe can't escape the position.
Howe is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Howe showing good submission defense here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buster has the hooks in. Howe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Buster slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Howe trying to control the position but Buster manages to sink in the hooks.
Buster has the hooks in. Howe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Buster working for a choke but Howe is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
What can Howe do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Buster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Buster shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Howe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Buster engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Howe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Howe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Buster defends it easily.
Howe is working an open guard so Buster takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Buster tries to clinch but Howe is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Buster misses.
Buster throws a series of punches but Howe moves out of range.
Buster shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Howe is trying to defend but Buster finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Buster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Howe's head.
Howe wants to stand back up but Buster manages to pass into side control.
Howe seems a little lost for a moment, as Buster dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howe looks to move to half guard but instead Buster has passed into mount! Damn!
Howe looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Howe is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Buster working for the choke.
Howe rolls, trying to escape but Buster keeps control of the position.
Howe controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buster is looking for the choke from the back position but Howe is controlling his hands well.
Buster controls the action.
Buster working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
You can see the frustration on Howe's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Howe prevents Buster from getting a body triangle.
Howe fending off the submission attempt from Buster.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howe wants to escape the position.
Brad Buster has got the better of the ground game so far.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Buster throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Gregory Howe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brad Buster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buster is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Buster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Buster 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Buster!
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