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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul McGroin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Driver 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
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul McGroin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Driver!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Driver. Beautiful body shot.
McGroin misses with the combination.
Driver with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jack Driver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driver bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Driver jabs McGroin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Driver defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGroin.
Driver lands with a hook. McGroin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGroin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGroin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driver misses with a straight right.
McGroin fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul McGroin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGroin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Driver's waist but Driver gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGroin off to one side.
McGroin is breathing heavily.
McGroin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Driver finds it's way round the side to connect with McGroin's head.
McGroin takes one on the button.
McGroin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Driver.
Driver defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGroin.
Decent striking displayed by Driver there.
Driver rushes McGroin and presses him up against the cage.
Driver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driver working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Driver on the inside.
Driver lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Driver.
Good body shot from Driver.
Driver lands a hook that snaps the head of McGroin backwards.
Driver lands a body shot in the clinch.
Driver lands a left hand.
Driver presses McGroin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Driver pushes McGroin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Driver.
Driver pushes McGroin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for McGroin. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Driver works on McGroin's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Driver.
Driver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Driver.
Driver presses McGroin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Driver works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Driver lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Driver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Driver.
A right hand to the body from Driver.
A short body shot lands from Driver as the two fighters clinch.
Driver presses McGroin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Driver.
Driver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGroins head.
Driver lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Driver - that landed with a thud.
Driver is leaning against McGroin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Driver lands a hook that snaps the head of McGroin backwards.
A right hand to the body from Driver.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Driver creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Driver lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGroin backwards.
Driver lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Driver.
Driver pushes McGroin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Driver has eaten all the pies!
A short body shot lands from Driver as the two fighters clinch.
Driver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driver lands a shot to the body.
Driver lands a hook to the side of the head.
Driver lands with a left to the head.
Driver throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Driver presses McGroin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Driver lands a body shot in the clinch.
Driver is leaning against McGroin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Driver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Driver.
A right hand to the body from Driver.
Driver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGroin.
Driver scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Driver - that landed with a thud.
Driver cracks McGroin with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Driver - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Driver scores with a nice short uppercut.
Driver is working McGroin over against the cage.
Driver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Driver lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGroin or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver scores with a shot to the side of McGroin's head.
Driver is working McGroin over against the cage.
Driver lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Driver scores with a nice short uppercut.
Driver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Driver lands a left hand.
Driver lands a body shot.
Driver scores with a shoulder strike.
Driver gets through McGroin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Driver lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Driver as the two fighters clinch.
Driver scores with a shoulder strike.
Driver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Driver lands with a short shot to the head.
McGroin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Driver lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Driver lands a right hand.
Driver gets through McGroin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Driver dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The crowd cheers as Driver lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGroin doesn't seem phased though.
Driver scores with a jab to the body.
Driver leaves McGroin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Paul McGroin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Driver lands with a cross.
Driver throws a good cross that connects.
Jack Driver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Driver fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGroin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGroin walks into a jab.
Driver misses with a few strikes there.
Driver fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driver closes the distance and pushes McGroin back into the cage.
Driver is working McGroin over against the cage.
Driver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Driver lands a left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hook to the body lands for Driver.
Driver pushes McGroin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Driver lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGroin or not.
Driver lands a left hand.
Driver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGroin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Driver to keep the fight standing.
Driver throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Driver.
Driver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGroin backwards.
Driver lands a shoulder strike.
Driver lands a hook that snaps the head of McGroin backwards.
Driver presses McGroin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Driver lands a body shot in the clinch.
Driver lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Driver.
Driver is leaning against McGroin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Driver lands with a light punch inside.
Jack Driver seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Driver.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Driver - that landed with a thud.
Driver lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Driver.
Driver is leaning against McGroin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driver digs a right hand underneath McGroin's ribcage. McGroin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Driver.
Driver lands an uppercut.
A short left from Driver.
Driver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Driver.
Driver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Driver lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Driver scores with a nice hook to the head.
Driver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Driver is leaning against McGroin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Driver lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Driver.
Driver digs a right hand into McGroin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGroin's gas tank.
Driver lands a body punch.
Driver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGroin.
Driver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGroins head.
A body shot lands from Driver.
McGroin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Driver.
Driver lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Driver.
McGroin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Driver.
Driver lands with a left to the head.
McGroin takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Driver.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Driver creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Driver.
Driver lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Driver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Driver presses McGroin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Driver lands a body punch in the clinch.
Driver lands a shot to the body.
Driver scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGroins head.
Driver lands a body punch.
Driver lands a body shot in the clinch.
Driver digs a right hand into McGroin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGroin's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Driver.
Driver lands with a light punch inside.
Driver lands with a right to the head.
Driver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGroin.
Driver keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGroin's efforts to push away.
A body shot lands from Driver.
Driver scores with a hook to the body.
Driver digs a right hand into McGroin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGroin's gas tank.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot in the inside from Driver.
Driver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGroin backwards.
Nice body punch from Driver.
A hook to the body from Driver.
A right handed body shot lands from Driver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Driver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Driver scores with a nice head shot.
McGroin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Driver tries to avoid it but McGroin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Driver to the ground. Driver escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGroin shoots in for a takedown but Driver shows good takedown defense.
Driver connects with a right hand. McGroin shakes it off.
Driver is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Driver clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Driver - that landed with a thud.
Driver lands an uppercut.
A short right from Driver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Driver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Driver lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGroin backwards.
Driver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Driver - that landed with a thud.
Driver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Driver.
Driver lands a hook that snaps the head of McGroin backwards.
Driver digs a right hand into McGroin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGroin's gas tank.
Driver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGroin.
Driver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGroin backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driver lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Driver as the two fighters clinch.
Driver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Driver lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Driver.
Driver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGroin.
Driver lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Driver - that landed with a thud.
McGroin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Driver.
Nice body punch from Driver - that landed with a thud.
Driver lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driver is leaning against McGroin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Driver lands a shoulder strike.
Driver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGroins head.
McGroin is trying to pull guard but Driver turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul McGroin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Driver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGroin backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Driver - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Driver.
Driver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Driver lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Driver works on McGroin's body with a couple of short punches.
Driver lands a shot to the body.
Driver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Driver lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Driver.
Driver works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Driver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Driver.
Nice body punch from Driver - that landed with a thud.
Driver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Driver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Driver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Driver on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGroin takes a shot to the head.
Driver lands a left hand.
Driver lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Driver.
Nice body punch from Driver.
Driver scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Driver.
Nice body punch from Driver.
A short right from Driver.
A right handed body shot lands from Driver.
Driver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Driver scores with a hook to the body.
Driver scores with a shoulder strike.
Driver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Driver.
Driver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Driver scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Driver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Driver working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Driver - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Driver.
Good body shot from Driver.
Driver is leaning against McGroin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Driver.
A right handed body shot lands from Driver.
Driver lands a body punch in the clinch.
Driver lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGroin backwards.
McGroin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Driver walks away with a smile on his face. McGroin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGroin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Driver with a nice cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Driver closes the distance and pushes McGroin back into the cage.
Driver lands a body punch.
Driver is leaning against McGroin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paul McGroin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Driver scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Driver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Driver 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Driver!
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