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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Van Wissil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey DeMaio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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196 lbs
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Van Wissil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joey DeMaio!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeMaio misses with a takedown
and Van Wissil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeMaio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Van Wissil to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Wissil shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. DeMaio manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
DeMaio working for a triangle but Van Wissil defends it easily.
Van Wissil seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
DeMaio working for a triangle but Van Wissil defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeMaio keeping moving, preventing Van Wissil from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Wissil wants to pass the guard but DeMaio is keeping the position.
Van Wissil trying to control the position from guard on top but DeMaio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Mike Van Wissil wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
DeMaio scores a takedown into full mount!
Van Wissil tries to improve his position but instead DeMaio has taken his back!
Van Wissil knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for DeMaio on the ground.
Van Wissil rolls, trying to escape but DeMaio keeps control of the position.
Van Wissil trying to control but not successfully.
DeMaio is hanging on to Van Wissil's back as he tries to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Wissil needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Van Wissil is really stuck here.
DeMaio is looking for the choke from the back position but Van Wissil is controlling his hands well.
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!
Van Wissil controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeMaio is looking to control Van Wissil but Van Wissil is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Van Wissil just trying to survive but DeMaio is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
DeMaio tries to keep control of the position but Van Wissil is staying busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMaio looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeMaio looking to break Van Wissil's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Van Wissil remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise DeMaio will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
DeMaio has the hooks in. Van Wissil is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
DeMaio not allowing Van Wissil to control his hands.
Van Wissil tries to roll but DeMaio sticks to his back.
DeMaio tightening his grip on Van Wissil, looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Wissil is in bad spot here.
Van Wissil surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Van Wissil tries to escape but DeMaio has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Wissil just trying to survive but DeMaio is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
DeMaio has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Van Wissil is in real trouble here. DeMaio gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Van Wissil is tapping out! DeMaio wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joey DeMaio!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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