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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sal Bartlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Delarosa (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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279 lbs
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180 cm
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Good takedowns
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sal Bartlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Delarosa!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartlett drives through and clinches with Delarosa against the cage.
Delarosa has hold of one of Bartlett's legs. Bartlett is fighting the takedown attempt but Delarosa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Delarosa wants to control from the top but Bartlett keeps moving.
Bartlett could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Delarosa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Delarosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartlett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delarosa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bartlett haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartlett is pulling down on Delarosa's head. It's preventing any offense from Delarosa, at least for the moment.
Bartlett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delarosa dives in and scores a takedown into Bartlett's guard.
Bartlett is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bartlett is looking for a triangle but Delarosa pushes his legs off easily.
Delarosa wants to control from the top but Bartlett keeps moving.
Delarosa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartlett keeping moving, preventing Delarosa from controlling successfully.
Bartlett is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Delarosa is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Delarosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartlett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bartlett takes the fight into the clinch.
Delarosa manages to pull guard.
Bartlett wants to get up but he can't break Delarosa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bartlett trying to control but Delarosa is working from the bottom.
Delarosa trying to keep a closed guard but Bartlett is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Delarosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bartlett content to stall in guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Delarosa shoots for a double leg takedown but Bartlett sprawls well. He's pushed Delarosa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Delarosa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bartlett is concentrating on defense, preventing Delarosa from advancing position.
Delarosa is looking for a kimura here.
Bartlett trying to control but Delarosa postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delarosa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bartlett wants to control but Delarosa is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Delarosa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bartlett closes the distance and pushes Delarosa back into the cage.
Bartlett stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Delarosa tries to pull guard but Bartlett forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Delarosa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Delarosa wants to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Delarosa is trying to pull guard but Bartlett has him pressed against the cage.
Sal Bartlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Delarosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delarosa tries to pull guard but Bartlett won't allow it.
Delarosa jumps guard but Bartlett stands there with Delarosa around his waist. Delarosa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Delarosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Delarosa is trying to pull guard but Bartlett turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bartlett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Delarosa fails to pull guard.
Bartlett stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bartlett as Delarosa tries to tie him up.
Delarosa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bartlett clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Delarosa looking for the choke from the back.
Delarosa is breathing heavily.
Delarosa is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Delarosa is hanging on to Bartlett's back as he tries to escape.
Bartlett biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Bartlett wants to escape the position.
Delarosa gets his hands free as Bartlett looks to control.
Andrew Delarosa has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartlett rolls, trying to escape but Delarosa keeps control of the position.
Delarosa tightening his grip on Bartlett, looking for the choke.
Bartlett is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bartlett trying to control the position but Delarosa manages to sink in the hooks.
Delarosa is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bartlett has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartlett tries to escape the position.
Bartlett showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartlett fending off the submission attempt from Delarosa.
Delarosa is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bartlett defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Delarosa is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bartlett defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bartlett biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Delarosa. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
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.
Bartlett trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bartlett tries to break free.
Bartlett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Delarosa on the ground.
Delarosa tightening his grip on Bartlett, looking for the choke.
Bartlett defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Delarosa's arms.
Delarosa not allowing Bartlett to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Delarosa 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!
Bartlett instigates a clinch.
Delarosa pulls guard.
Bartlett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bartlett stopping the sweep attempt from Delarosa.
Bartlett controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartlett won't allow Delarosa to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartlett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bartlett has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Delarosa rushes Bartlett and presses him up against the cage.
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.
Delarosa breaks from the clinch.
Delarosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bartlett stuffs the takedown attempt from Delarosa. Delarosa gets slowly back to his feet.
Bartlett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Delarosa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bartlett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bartlett instigates a clinch.
Bartlett holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bartlett creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartlett misses with a punch to the body.
Delarosa wants to stall.
Delarosa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Delarosa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bartlett wants to get up but he can't break Delarosa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bartlett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bartlett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bartlett wants to stand but Delarosa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bartlett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bartlett has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Delarosa is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bartlett clinches up against the cage.
Sal Bartlett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrew Delarosa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delarosa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sal Bartlett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Delarosa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Delarosa!
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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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