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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deven Fitzwater (ranked 3993 p4p, 3998 weight class) and Jj Bb (ranked 425 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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Solid Muay Thai
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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 New York, Deven Fitzwater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jj Bb!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Fitzwater misses its intended target.
Bb misses with a double jab.
Bb shoots in looking for a takedown. Fitzwater tries to sprawl out of it but Bb keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fitzwater manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bb fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fitzwater leaves Bb with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Deven Fitzwater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jj Bb.
Fitzwater throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bb's waist but Bb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fitzwater off to one side.
Fitzwater takes the fight into the clinch.
Fitzwater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzwater closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzwater using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bb tries for a takedown but Fitzwater manages to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fitzwater.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzwater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzwater throws a nice looking combination but Bb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitzwater takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bb scores with a jab to the body.
Bb changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fitzwater tries to avoid it but Bb manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fitzwater to the ground. Fitzwater escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fitzwater has managed to clinch.
Bb tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fitzwater stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fitzwater has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bb after a bit of a struggle.
Fitzwater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzwater misses with a double jab.
Nice takedown defense from Fitzwater. No joy for Bb on that attempt.
Bb looks winded!
Fitzwater shoots for a double leg takedown but Bb sprawls well. He's pushed Fitzwater's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Bb tries to counter it with a takedown but Fitzwater pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fitzwater has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzwater gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bb.
Fitzwater pulls guard effortlessly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bb drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fitzwater manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bb has Fitzwater in his guard.
Fitzwater stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzwater looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bb has his takedown stuffed
and Fitzwater counters with a big head kick but Bb shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzwater will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fitzwater gets a clinch.
Fitzwater working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fitzwater as Bb tries to tie him up.
Fitzwater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzwater has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fitzwater on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fitzwater jumps guard and drags Bb to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bb sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fitzwater pulls Bb in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzwater 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.
Bb engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fitzwater wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deven Fitzwater dominated that round.
That's time! Fitzwater's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fitzwater goes for a double leg but Bb avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bb continues to drive forward.
Fitzwater is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bb drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fitzwater pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fitzwater has Bb up against the cage in a clinch.
Bb goes for a takedown attempt but Fitzwater pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fitzwater is looking to clinch but Bb is avoiding it.
Fitzwater blocks a head kick by Bb.
It looked like Fitzwater was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bb tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fitzwater defends well and Bb ends up having to push Fitzwater into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Deven Fitzwater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jj Bb.
Fitzwater looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fitzwater darts in looking for a takedown but Bb gets double underhooks and turns Fitzwater into the cage.
And Bb tries to counter it with a takedown but Fitzwater pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bb is trying to break the clinch but Fitzwater is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzwater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bb darts in looking for a takedown but Fitzwater gets double underhooks and turns Bb into the cage.
Fitzwater fails with the takedown
and Bb counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bb trying to control the position but instead, Fitzwater has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bb into the cage.
Fitzwater working aggressively here.
Bb is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fitzwater using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzwater.
Bb is pressed up against the cage. Fitzwater has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bb down to the mat. Bb avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fitzwater is looking to clinch but Bb is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzwater tries to keep at a distance but Bb has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bb pushes Fitzwater back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fitzwater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzwater tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fitzwater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bb can do to turn this around?
Fitzwater shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bb as he jumps to the side.
Bb dives in for a single leg takedown but Fitzwater sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bb throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fitzwater's waist but Fitzwater gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bb off to one side.
Fitzwater dives in and grabs Bb's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bb pushes down on Fitzwater's head and hops out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzwater fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bb, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bb tries a body shot but Fitzwater blocks it.
Fitzwater looking for a takedown.
Fitzwater struggles to land a body shot inside as Bb controls his hands.
Bb is trying to pull guard but Fitzwater turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bb tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fitzwater just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fitzwater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deven Fitzwater is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzwater dives in and grabs Bb's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bb pushes down on Fitzwater's head and hops out.
Bb rushes Fitzwater and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bb tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fitzwater defends well and Bb ends up having to push Fitzwater into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fitzwater lands with a hook. Bb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fitzwater tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fitzwater somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bb shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fitzwater but Fitzwater pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fitzwater moves in looking to clinch but Bb pushes him off.
Bb takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fitzwater drives through and clinches with Bb against the cage.
Bb drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fitzwater is looking for a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzwater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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 Deven Fitzwater will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Donk. Fitzwater catches Bb right on the button with a cross.
Bb leaves Fitzwater with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bb shoots in for a takedown but Fitzwater shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fitzwater doesn't manage to clinch there - Bb circles away.
Deven Fitzwater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Fitzwater with that takedown attempt.
Fitzwater tries to close the distance and clinch but Bb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fitzwater rushes Bb and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bb tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fitzwater just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitzwater changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bb fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deven Fitzwater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bb shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fitzwater but Fitzwater pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bb has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bb shoots in for a takedown but Fitzwater shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Fitzwater tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bb displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fitzwater.
Bb shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fitzwater defends it nicely.
Fitzwater fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bb throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzwater looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bb takes the fight into the clinch.
Fitzwater has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bb uses from the top position.
Deven Fitzwater is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bb wants to pass the guard but Fitzwater is keeping the position.
Bb wants to control from the top but Fitzwater keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fitzwater is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bb throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fitzwater uses it to pass to side control.
Fitzwater controlling the position.
Fitzwater is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bb has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fitzwater working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fitzwater decides to stand back up. Fitzwater steps back and let's Bb get back to his feet.
Bb plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A combination from Fitzwater does no damage.
Fitzwater goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bb keeps the fight on the outside.
Bb appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fitzwater tries to clinch but Bb is having none of it.
Fitzwater moves in looking to clinch but Bb pushes him off.
Fitzwater has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bb tries to score a body lock takedown but Fitzwater shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fitzwater stalling.
Jj Bb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bb missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deven Fitzwater showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fitzwater has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deven Fitzwater!
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