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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Greg Gaggenwanker (ranked 3426 p4p, 23591 weight class) and AJ Menendez (ranked 0 p4p, 496 weight class). Menendez has chosen Kurt Angle Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Greg Gaggenwanker looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Greg Gaggenwanker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, AJ Menendez!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Hemmingworth and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaggenwanker throws the left hand but Menendez avoids the punch easily.
Menendez moves into the clinch successfully.
Gaggenwanker looking to stall.
Gaggenwanker has Menendez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Menendez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gaggenwanker is trying to maintain a safe position but Menendez gets an underhook and turns Gaggenwanker into the cage.
Menendez is trying to force a seperation but Gaggenwanker has the dominant position.
Menendez jumps guard.
Gaggenwanker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Menendez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menendez being controlled here, momentarily.
Gaggenwanker wants to control from the top but Menendez keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaggenwanker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Menendez is keeping the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gaggenwanker pushes down on Menendez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gaggenwanker is pressing down on Menendez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Menendez is holding on for now.
Gaggenwanker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Menendez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gaggenwanker is controlling the pace.
Menendez looking for submissions off his back.
Gaggenwanker trying to pass the guard but Menendez defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaggenwanker not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Menendez enables Gaggenwanker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Menendez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Menendez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gaggenwanker manages to pass to side control.
Menendez is trying to maintain the position but Gaggenwanker is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaggenwanker moves nicely into side control.
Menendez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gaggenwanker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gaggenwanker advances nicely into full mount.
Menendez looks winded!
Gaggenwanker controlling the pace for now.
Gaggenwanker wants to control the action but instead Menendez gets a body lock and reverses into Gaggenwanker's guard! Nice work!
Gaggenwanker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaggenwanker working for a triangle but Menendez defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Gaggenwanker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Menendez leaves Gaggenwanker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Menendez tries to keep at a distance but Gaggenwanker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Menendez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Menendez pulls Gaggenwanker into guard.
Gaggenwanker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've been informed that Menendez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gaggenwanker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menendez pushes Gaggenwanker off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaggenwanker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Menendez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Menendez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Menendez throws a head kick but Gaggenwanker moves out of range.
Menendez is breathing heavily.
Menendez closes the distance and clinches up with Gaggenwanker, looking for a takedown. Menendez pushes Gaggenwanker against the cage but Gaggenwanker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Menendez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gaggenwanker, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gaggenwanker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gaggenwanker is looking for a takedown.
Gaggenwanker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Menendez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Gaggenwanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menendez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gaggenwanker is keeping busy.
Menendez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaggenwanker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaggenwanker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Menendez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Menendez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gaggenwanker.
Gaggenwanker gets caught napping as Menendez dives in and scores a takedown. Gaggenwanker manages to retain guard.
Gaggenwanker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Menendez stacks Gaggenwanker on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Menendez!
Menendez is working Gaggenwanker over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gaggenwanker tries to bench press Menendez off him but Menendez keeps the position.
AJ Menendez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gaggenwanker wants to control but Menendez postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaggenwanker tries to improve position but can't.
Gaggenwanker wants to control but Menendez postures up.
Gaggenwanker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Menendez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gaggenwanker keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gaggenwanker tries to roll over but Menendez keeps him under control.
Gaggenwanker wants to control but Menendez is keeping busy.
Menendez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gaggenwanker wants to control but Menendez is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaggenwanker looking for submissions off his back.
Gaggenwanker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Menendez connects with a nice short shot to Gaggenwanker's temple.
Gaggenwanker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Menendez pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Menendez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gaggenwanker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Menendez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gaggenwanker shoots in but Menendez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Menendez tries to counter with a clinch but Gaggenwanker shakes him off and moves away.
Gaggenwanker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Menendez but Menendez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gaggenwanker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Menendez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gaggenwanker darts in looking for a takedown but Menendez gets double underhooks and turns Gaggenwanker into the cage.
Menendez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Gaggenwanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menendez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Menendez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gaggenwanker clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Menendez is not going to allow Gaggenwanker to sit and survive in this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaggenwanker is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Menendez doesn't have the hooks in and Gaggenwanker manages to turn into his guard.
Menendez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Menendez throws a hook to the side of Gaggenwanker's head but Gaggenwanker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Menendez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gaggenwanker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Menendez quickly recovers to half guard.
Gaggenwanker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaggenwanker tries to pass to full mount but Menendez defends it.
Gaggenwanker is working hard here to advance position.
Gaggenwanker controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaggenwanker works his way into full mount!
Gaggenwanker is looking to work his way around to Menendez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gaggenwanker content just to control the position here.
Gaggenwanker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaggenwanker controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menendez is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Greg Gaggenwanker.
I think Gaggenwanker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Greg Gaggenwanker!
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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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