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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cody Greenhart (ranked 3410 p4p, 4575 weight class) and Mike Justice (ranked 221 p4p, 264 weight class). Mike Justice told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cody Greenhart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Justice!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenhart throws a body kick that misses
and Justice counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Justice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greenhart has an active guard here but Justice has managed to pass into half guard.
Justice not doing much here.
Greenhart wants to get back to his feet.
Greenhart trying to control but Justice postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenhart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Justice pulls his head out easily.
Justice stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenhart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Greenhart tries to roll over but Justice keeps him under control.
Justice uses his free foot to push down on Greenhart's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Greenhart.
Justice controlling from mount.
Greenhart wants to hold on but Justice pushes him away.
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.
Justice controlling the pace for now.
Justice working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Justice controlling the pace for now.
Justice fails to take his opponent's back.
Justice looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Greenhart is trying to escape the mount.
Justice controlling his opponent.
Justice is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Greenhart has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Greenhart!
Justice is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Justice performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenhart tries to roll over but Justice keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Greenhart tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Justice has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
We've been informed that Justice has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Justice tries to take Greenhart's back but instead Greenhart uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Justice dominated that round.
That's time! Greenhart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Greenhart darts in looking for a takedown but Justice gets double underhooks and turns Greenhart into the cage.
Justice swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Greenhart throws a knee to the head but misses.
Justice is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Greenhart to keep the fight standing.
Greenhart tries a body shot but Justice blocks it.
Greenhart wants to take the fight to the mat but Justice manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Greenhart jumps guard but Justice stands there with Greenhart around his waist. Greenhart gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Greenhart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Justice manages to pull guard.
Justice pulls Greenhart in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice wants to sweep but no luck.
Greenhart trying to control the position from guard on top but Justice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Greenhart manages to get himself to full guard.
Justice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greenhart is keeping the position for now.
Justice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Justice slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Greenhart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Justice is aware though and is defending well.
Justice controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Justice stands and throws Greenhart's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Justice remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Justice is continuing to stall.
Justice tries for a kimura but Greenhart is defending well.
Greenhart tries to buck Justice off but Justice is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Let's hope that Justice has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Greenhart knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Justice on the ground.
That's four 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greenhart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Justice.
Greenhart fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Justice avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Justice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Justice feints and as Greenhart raises his hands in defense, Justice changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Greenhart 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.
Greenhart is striking from the bottom but Justice uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Justice maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Greenhart could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Justice has cracked it and Greenhart is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Justice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Justice!
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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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