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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Wellington (ranked 4709 p4p, 4924 weight class) and Austin McNeely (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.

Wellington
vs
McNeely

192 cm
25
208
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
205
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duke Wellington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Austin McNeely!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McNeely clinches with his opponent.

McNeely pulls Wellington into guard.
Wellington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McNeely has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wellington has passed into side control.

Wellington decides to take the fight back to the feet.
McNeely shoots in for a double leg but Wellington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McNeely looks for a takedown but Wellington sprawls well.

McNeely darts in and clinches Wellington up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington throws an elbow but it misses.
McNeely tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Duke Wellington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin McNeely.
McNeely has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McNeely is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Wellington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNeely changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wellington tries to avoid it but McNeely manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wellington to the ground. Wellington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McNeely with a poor takedown

and Wellington counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wellington tries to pull guard but McNeely forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wellington is pressed up against the cage. McNeely has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wellington down to the mat. Wellington avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wellington.
McNeely is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

McNeely closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wellington letting McNeely take a breather here.
McNeely stalling against the cage.

Wellington manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wellington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wellington fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellington swats away the attempt to clinch by McNeely.
Wellington seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McNeely stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McNeely wants it to stay on the feet.
Wellington throws a head kick but McNeely moves out of range.
Wellington fails with a takedown attempt.
McNeely closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wellington circles away.
Wellington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McNeely pinned against the cage. McNeely gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for McNeely with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNeely tries to land a front kick but Wellington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No luck for McNeely with that takedown attempt.
As McNeely looks to move away, Wellington throws a big counter combo but McNeely just gets out of the way.
Wellington misses with a takedown attempt - McNeely sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wellington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McNeely swivels and escapes.
Wellington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McNeely.
Wellington tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Wellington. No joy for McNeely on that attempt.
Wellington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McNeely dives in for a single leg takedown but Wellington sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McNeely looks winded!
McNeely tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wellington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McNeely somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNeely throws a body kick that misses.
No luck for McNeely with that takedown attempt.
Wellington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McNeely tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wellington defends well and McNeely ends up having to push Wellington into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes from McNeely. Those never looked like landing.
Wellington tries to clinch up but McNeely circles away and keeps his distance.
McNeely tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wellington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Duke Wellington will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wellington cracks a nice hook into McNeely's ribs.
McNeely keeps the fight on the outside.
McNeely changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McNeely leaves Wellington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McNeely.
McNeely fails with a takedown attempt.
Wellington throws a big counter combination but McNeely scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McNeely instigates a clinch.
McNeely fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Duke Wellington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin McNeely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNeely is trying to break the clinch but Wellington is controlling him.
Wellington missing with knees to the body.

Wellington breaks the clinch.
A combination from Wellington does no damage.
Wellington blocks a head kick by McNeely.
Wellington will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wellington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McNeely paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McNeely.
Wellington is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McNeely.
McNeely is breathing heavily.
McNeely with a poor takedown
and Wellington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from McNeely as Wellington shoots in.
McNeely moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

It looks like Austin McNeely has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellington is looking to clinch.
McNeely steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wellington.
Wellington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Wellington closes the distance and clinches.
McNeely lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wellington.
McNeely wants to break free but Wellington has control.
Wellington misses with a body punch.

McNeely pulls guard successfully.
McNeely pulls Wellington in close to prevent any damage.
Wellington won't allow McNeely to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellington trying to control the position from guard on top but McNeely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McNeely throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McNeely is on top in guard.

McNeely stands and steps away. Wellington gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

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.

McNeely closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wellington throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wellington stalls.
Wellington tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wellington lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wellington is trying to stall.
McNeely tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wellington just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McNeely tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wellington smiles and moves away.
Wellington tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McNeely defends well and Wellington ends up having to push McNeely into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wellington tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McNeely smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Duke Wellington will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Austin McNeely's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

McNeely rushes Wellington and presses him up against the cage.

Wellington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wellington doesn't manage to clinch there - McNeely circles away.
McNeely will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McNeely fails with the takedown.
It looked like Wellington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wellington blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McNeely paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McNeely misses with a series of wild punches.
McNeely stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by McNeely or perhaps it was just good defense by Wellington, which made it look bad.
Wellington wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Duke Wellington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin McNeely.
McNeely takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

McNeely forces Wellington back against the cage and clinches.
McNeely tries to pull guard but Wellington holds him up against the cage and eventually McNeely drops back down to his feet.
Wellington is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McNeely tries to break the clinch but Wellington is controlling the position.

Wellington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McNeely tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wellington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McNeely somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNeely misses with a takedown attempt
and Wellington counters with a series of strikes. McNeely will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wellington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McNeely defends it nicely.
Wellington avoids the head kick by McNeely.
McNeely looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Wellington scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Wellington postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for McNeely to stand up.
A head kick misses from Wellington.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNeely looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McNeely fails with a takedown attempt.
Wellington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McNeely pinned against the cage. McNeely gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McNeely wants to counter with a clinch but Wellington pushes him away.

Wellington shoots in and gets a takedown into McNeely's guard.
McNeely looking for a sweep. Not yet McNeely, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellington sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McNeely's guard.
Wellington prevents McNeely from improving his position.
Wellington trying to control the action but McNeely is working from the bottom.

McNeely looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wellington passes the guard and advances to mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Wellington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wellington, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Wellington!