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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brock Gillespie (ranked 4652 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximum Spank (ranked 4583 p4p, 216 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brock Gillespie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maximum Spank!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spank misses the jab.
Gillespie thuds a left hand into Spank's body.
Gillespie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Spank tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gillespie is in Spank's guard.
Gillespie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gillespie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gillespie is stalling in the full guard.
Gillespie preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gillespie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spank looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spank is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spank closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gillespie to the mat! Gillespie manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gillespie tries to strike from the bottom.
Spank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spank trying to control the position from guard on top but Gillespie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gillespie wants to sweep but no luck.
Spank postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gillespie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gillespie keeping moving, preventing Spank from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gillespie controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gillespie pushes Spank up against the cage in a clinch.
Spank can't break the clinch.
Spank misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gillespie.
Spank throws an elbow that misses.
Gillespie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spank pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gillespie misses with the combination.
Gillespie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spank lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Spank thows a huge punch but Gillespie dodges it nicely.
Gillespie misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Spank stalling.
Gillespie is concentrating on defense, preventing Spank from advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spank blocks the strikes from Gillespie.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Spank blocks the strikes from Gillespie.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Spank shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gillespie is trying to defend but Spank finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gillespie keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spank trying to control the action but Gillespie is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brock Gillespie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Spank shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Spank was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gillespie is trying to control Spank's posture but Spank avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Spank has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spank shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Spank showed some decent athleticism there.
Spank tries to pass to full mount but Gillespie defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillespie keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gillespie punching from the bottom.
Spank is taking a breather. Gillespie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gillespie is refusing to be controlled, as Spank sits in half guard.
Gillespie is positioning himself well to prevent Spank advancing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Spank tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gillespie.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Spank winds up and cracks Gillespie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gillespie throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gillespie is not content to let Spank control the position.
Gillespie throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spank throws a sloppy head kick and Gillespie moves out of range easily.
Gillespie throws a head kick but Spank moves out of range.
Gillespie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gillespie clinches up against the cage.
Spank tries to circle away but Gillespie has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gillespie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gillespie is working for takedown but Spank is calmly controlling the position for now.
Spank avoids the elbow strike from Gillespie, against the cage.
Gillespie throws a punch but it's blocked by Spank.
Come on Gillespie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gillespie gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Spank seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gillespie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Spank 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.
Spank looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spank utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maximum Spank will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gillespie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spank manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gillespie on his heels. He'll look to pass Gillespie's guard now, I'm sure.
Spank trying to control the position from guard on top but Gillespie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gillespie throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gillespie striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Spank is working Gillespie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gillespie has Spank pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillespie keeping full guard, as Spank tries to pass.
Spank is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gillespie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Spank looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Spank is not content to let Gillespie control the position.
Spank is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Spank is right now.
Spank is trying to control Gillespie's posture but Gillespie avoids it.
Spank is trying to improve his position.
Spank sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Spank trying to control but Gillespie postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gillespie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gillespie is thwarting Spank's attempts to control the position.
Maximum Spank has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gillespie stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Spank to get to his feet.
Spank closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gillespie quickly recovers to half guard.
Spank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spank moves into full mount! Gillespie won't be happy about that!
Spank landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gillespie tries to lock up and control but Spank gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gillespie flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Gillespie flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Spank avoids the attempt from Gillespie to control.
Spank wants to control the pace but Gillespie is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gillespie tries to lock up and control but Spank gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gillespie wants to hold on but Spank pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximum Spank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spank 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maximum Spank!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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