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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Emmitt Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven DeNomee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emmitt Jr's entrance music is Lil Wayne ft Eminem - Drop the World. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying DeNomee's choice of entrance music: XXL. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Dangerous GnP
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Emmitt Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven DeNomee!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emmitt Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DeNomee but DeNomee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Emmitt Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
DeNomee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Emmitt Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Emmitt Jr wants to get up but he can't break DeNomee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Emmitt Jr postures up in DeNomee's guard and throws a big left but DeNomee blocks it.
Emmitt Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
DeNomee has his foot on Emmitt Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Emmitt Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
DeNomee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Emmitt Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
DeNomee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
DeNomee is looking to work some ground and pound but Emmitt Jr has wrist control.
DeNomee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DeNomee with a nice head shot there.
DeNomee with a nice head shot there.
DeNomee wants to pass the guard but Emmitt Jr is keeping the position.
DeNomee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeNomee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNomee tries to free his leg and advance position but Emmitt Jr is retaining full guard.
DeNomee looks gassed!
DeNomee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Emmitt Jr's guard.
Emmitt Jr missing with punches from the bottom.
Emmitt Jr punching from the bottom.
Emmitt Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeNomee.
Emmitt Jr is looking to escape.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Emmitt Jr tries to land a front kick but DeNomee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Emmitt Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Emmitt Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Emmitt Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Emmitt Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeNomee's waist but DeNomee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Emmitt Jr off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Emmitt Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeNomee clinches with his opponent.
DeNomee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
DeNomee tries a knee to the head but Emmitt Jr blocks it.
DeNomee lands a nice elbow.
DeNomee tries a knee to the head but Emmitt Jr blocks it.
DeNomee misses with an elbow strike.
Emmitt Jr managing to block the knees to the body from DeNomee.
DeNomee misses with a knee to the head.
Emmitt Jr managing to block the knees to the body from DeNomee.
DeNomee lands an elbow just above Emmitt Jr 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, DeNomee throws an elbow but misses.
DeNomee misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emmitt Jr blocks an elbow strike.
DeNomee throws an elbow but it misses.
DeNomee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
DeNomee lands a damaging elbow.
Emmitt Jr avoids the elbow strike from DeNomee, against the cage.
Emmitt Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics DeNomee uses from the top position.
DeNomee distracts Emmitt Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
DeNomee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
DeNomee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DeNomee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emmitt Jr is keeping the position for now.
Emmitt Jr punching from the bottom - just letting DeNomee know he's still in a fight.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeNomee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Emmitt Jr has his feet on DeNomee's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gary Emmitt Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeNomee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Emmitt Jr sprawls well initially but DeNomee persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNomee uses his free foot to push down on Emmitt Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Emmitt Jr.
Emmitt Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
DeNomee wants to control the pace but Emmitt Jr is squirming around nicely.
Emmitt Jr trying desperately to get to his feet.
Emmitt Jr is in a horrible position here. DeNomee smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
DeNomee with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emmitt Jr swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven DeNomee dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
DeNomee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
DeNomee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
DeNomee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no DeNomee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Emmitt Jr throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Emmitt Jr tries to escape but DeNomee is in control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeNomee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Emmitt Jr, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emmitt Jr regains half guard.
Emmitt Jr missing with punches from the bottom.
DeNomee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
DeNomee jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Emmitt Jr is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Emmitt Jr and DeNomee has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeNomee trying to control the action but Emmitt Jr is working from the bottom.
DeNomee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emmitt Jr tries to escape but DeNomee is in control.
Emmitt Jr throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
DeNomee tries to advance to mount but Emmitt Jr denies him.
DeNomee landing strikes.
DeNomee swings around for an armbar but Emmitt Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into DeNomee's guard.
Emmitt Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of DeNomee's head.
Emmitt Jr preventing the sweep.
DeNomee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNomee wants to sweep but no luck.
Steven DeNomee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Emmitt Jr works over DeNomee with some ground and pound from guard.
DeNomee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Emmitt Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DeNomee is proving hard to escape from.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
DeNomee moves into the clinch.
DeNomee pushes off an throws an elbow but Emmitt Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Emmitt Jr avoids the elbow strike from DeNomee, against the cage.
DeNomee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
DeNomee misses with an elbow strike.
Emmitt Jr tries to pull guard but DeNomee won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Emmitt Jr is trying to break the clinch but DeNomee is controlling him.
Emmitt Jr tries to break free but DeNomee pushes him back against the cage.
DeNomee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Emmitt Jr managing to block the knees to the body from DeNomee.
DeNomee lands an elbow that stopped Emmitt Jr in his tracks for a moment.
DeNomee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Emmitt Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Emmitt Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeNomee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Emmitt Jr as he jumps to the side.
Emmitt Jr misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeNomee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
DeNomee lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Emmitt Jr down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven DeNomee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Emmitt Jr misses with a low kick.
Emmitt Jr throws a series of punches but DeNomee moves out of range.
Emmitt Jr throws a nice looking combination but DeNomee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DeNomee slips a jab and a cross from Emmitt Jr.
Emmitt Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and DeNomee counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
DeNomee lands with a punch from half guard.
DeNomee is trying to work for a kimura but Emmitt Jr is defending well.
Emmitt Jr tries to kick DeNomee off but DeNomee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeNomee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
DeNomee is pressing down on Emmitt Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Emmitt Jr is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNomee winds up and cracks Emmitt Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Emmitt Jr is trying to stand up here but DeNomee is controlling him well.
DeNomee wants to pass the guard but Emmitt Jr is defending well.
DeNomee looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Emmitt Jr taking some punishment here, with DeNomee in his half guard.
DeNomee is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Emmitt Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by DeNomee.
DeNomee is pressing down on Emmitt Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Emmitt Jr is holding on for now.
Steven DeNomee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Emmitt Jr taking some punishment here, with DeNomee in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. DeNomee lands a nice short elbow.
DeNomee throwing shots but Emmitt Jr is blocking nicely.
DeNomee thows a huge punch but Emmitt Jr dodges it nicely.
Emmitt Jr scores with a few weak punches.
Emmitt Jr is staying active underneath DeNomee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Emmitt Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Emmitt Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and DeNomee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Emmitt Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
DeNomee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
DeNomee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Emmitt Jr is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emmitt Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DeNomee just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Emmitt Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeNomee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
DeNomee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Emmitt Jr.
DeNomee misses with an elbow strike.
Emmitt Jr avoiding damage as DeNomee throws knees to the body.
DeNomee lands an elbow just above Emmitt Jr 's eye.
DeNomee missing with knees to the body.
Emmitt Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but DeNomee has double underhooks.
DeNomee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Emmitt Jr is defending well for now.
DeNomee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Emmitt Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emmitt Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Emmitt Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeNomee counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Emmitt Jr!
DeNomee is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Emmitt Jr has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Emmitt Jr!
Emmitt Jr decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on DeNomee, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emmitt Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeNomee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
DeNomee lands an elbow inside.
Emmitt Jr blocks an elbow strike from DeNomee.
Emmitt Jr managing to block the knees to the body from DeNomee.
DeNomee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
DeNomee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Emmitt Jr dodges an elbow strike from DeNomee.
DeNomee has Emmitt Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Emmitt Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
DeNomee lands a nice elbow.
Gary Emmitt Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeNomee takes a shot to the head.
DeNomee misses with an elbow strike.
DeNomee lands an elbow just above Emmitt Jr 's eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven DeNomee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got DeNomee winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven DeNomee!
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