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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex New World (ranked 4379 p4p, 3493 weight class) and Oliver Maddox (ranked 474 p4p, 387 weight class). Alex New World has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 cm 25 266 0 - 0 - 0 |
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200 cm 25 265 1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Dangerous knees Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt Excellent MT Can Moonwalk |
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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 Las Vegas, Alex New World! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oliver Maddox! The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Maddox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before New World can pounce on him.
New World throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Maddox fails with a takedown attempt. Nice sprawl there from New World as Maddox shoots in. New World jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Maddox shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with New World but New World pushes him off and we're back to square one. Alex New World has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Maddox. Maddox looks for a takedown but New World sprawls well. Maddox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maddox shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Maddox was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! New World sneaks back into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maddox looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. New World is trying to maintain the position but Maddox is very close to passing his half guard. New World is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. New World trying to hold on to Maddox's head to control him but Maddox postures up.
New World is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maddox is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maddox wants to work for an arm triangle but New World is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maddox seems to be working for a kimura but New World defends the submission attempt.
Maddox is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. New World doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maddox. New World trying to hold on to Maddox's head to control him but Maddox postures up.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maddox wants to work for an arm triangle but New World is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
New World regains full guard. Nicely done. New World is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Maddox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. New World not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
New World keeping full guard, as Maddox tries to pass. New World controls Maddox momentarily but Maddox frees himself.
Maddox decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. New World misses with a low kick as Maddox jumps back. Maddox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts New World as he jumps to the side. Maddox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts New World as he jumps to the side. Maddox tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but New World defends well and Maddox ends up having to push New World into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. New World catches Maddox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Maddox throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around New World's waist but New World gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maddox off to one side. A good leg kick by New World. A right-left combo lands from New World. Maddox shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has New World pinned against the cage. New World gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. New World appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Maddox looks winded! Maddox shoots in but no luck this time. Maddox shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says New World as he avoids it easily.
Maddox looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for New World!
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! New World is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maddox off and has taken his back! Will New World go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Maddox tries to escape but New World has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Maddox is keeping busy.
New World is really struggling to control Maddox but he's trying to hold on to the position. Maddox wants to escape the position.
Maddox is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex New World dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
New World connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Maddox moves out of range as New World throws a body kick.
Maddox looks for a takedown but New World sprawls well. New World went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Maddox shoots in but New World avoids the takedown attempt easily. Maddox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Alex New World has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Maddox. Maddox goes for a double leg but New World avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as New World continues to drive forward. New World was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. New World tries to clinch up. Maddox shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with New World but New World pushes him off and we're back to square one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maddox shoots in but New World avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oooooh!!! New World has knocked Maddox down with a huge combo! New World steps away and waves a wobbly Maddox back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 That's one minute gone in the round. Both fighters circling a little - New World finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Maddox is breathing heavily. Maddox fails with a takedown attempt. New World cracks Maddox with an open hand slap.
 Maddox is rocked! Maddox tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but New World defends well and Maddox ends up having to push New World into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Maddox is still on wobbly legs! Can New World finish him? New World lands with a shot to the body. Maddox seems to have recovered his senses. A nice inside leg kick there by New World. That's going to slow Maddox down. Maddox takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
New World throws a quick inside leg kick. New World sizes up Maddox with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Maddox tries to score a power double leg takedown but New World sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maddox somewhat. Alex New World is winning the standup battle so far. Nice body kick from New World.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
New World clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
New World breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. New World cracks Maddox with an open hand slap. New World lands a jab to the head.
Maddox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Maddox fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. New World connects with a right that clearly hurt Maddox. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as New World proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Maddox collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex New World! After the fight, Alex New World was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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