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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carmine Ragusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Malenko (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.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carmine Ragusa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Malenko!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragusa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Malenko wants to control from the top but Ragusa keeps moving.
Malenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ragusa is keeping the position for now.
Ragusa has his hands on Malenko's head, controlling the position.
Malenko preventing the sweep.
Malenko wants to stand but Ragusa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Malenko wants to pass the guard but Ragusa is keeping the position.
Malenko trying to control but Ragusa is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Malenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Ragusa shoots for a double leg takedown but Malenko sprawls well. He's pushed Ragusa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ragusa looks for a takedown but Malenko sprawls well.
Ragusa throws a sloppy head kick and Malenko moves out of range easily.
Ragusa is looking to clinch but Malenko is avoiding it.
Malenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ragusa trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragusa pushes Malenko off looking to stand but Malenko dives back in and keeps control.
Malenko is trying to control. Ragusa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ragusa is looking to improve his position.
Malenko gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Ragusa shoots and misses
and Malenko counters with a single leg into guard. Ragusa didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carmine Ragusa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragusa is breathing heavily.
Malenko content to stall in guard here.
Malenko postures up in Ragusa's guard and throws a big left but Ragusa blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragusa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malenko.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malenko pushes down on Ragusa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Malenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malenko trying to pass the guard but Ragusa defending well.
Ragusa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Ragusa tries to kick Malenko off but Malenko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ragusa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Malenko fails to pull guard.
Ragusa gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Malenko controlling the position for now.
Malenko wants to control but Ragusa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Malenko controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malenko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Malenko dominated that round.
That's time! Ragusa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Horrible takedown by Malenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Ragusa which made him look bad.
Malenko is looking to clinch but Ragusa is avoiding it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ragusa has Malenko pressed against the cage.
Malenko wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragusa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ragusa jumps into guard, dragging Malenko to the mat.
Malenko stands up from Ragusa's guard - Malenko perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ragusa swats away the attempt to clinch by Malenko.
Malenko is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko moves into the clinch.
Ragusa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ragusa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Malenko clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ragusa avoiding Malenko 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ragusa's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Malenko manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ragusa's guard. Nice work there by Malenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malenko stays in close to Ragusa's body and controls the position.
Ragusa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malenko passes Ragusa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ragusa is trying to get back to full guard.
Ragusa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malenko is looking to take a break and control but Ragusa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ragusa wants to get back to full guard but Malenko has passed into side control.
Malenko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Malenko controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Malenko avoids the attempt from Ragusa to control.
Ragusa is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malenko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Malenko misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Malenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Malenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ragusa shoots and misses
and Malenko counters by moving into the clinch.
Malenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malenko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ragusa goes for a takedown attempt but Malenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Malenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ragusa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ragusa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carmine Ragusa. 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.
Ragusa shoots and misses
and Malenko counters with a shoot takedown. Ragusa fights it but they end up in guard.
Malenko stands up from Ragusa's guard - Malenko perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ragusa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragusa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Malenko tries to clinch but Ragusa is having none of it.
Malenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Ragusa throws a head kick that misses
so Malenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ragusa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Malenko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ragusa has a closed guard, preventing Malenko from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragusa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ragusa wants to stand but Malenko is controlling the position.
Malenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Malenko pushes down on Ragusa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Malenko content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragusa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Malenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Malenko's back!
Brett Malenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ragusa controlling well, preventing Malenko from escaping the position.
Ragusa not allowing Malenko to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Malenko rolls, trying to escape but Ragusa keeps control of the position.
Malenko manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ragusa's guard. Nice work there by Malenko.
Ragusa working a defensive guard here.
Carmine Ragusa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brett Malenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ragusa lands a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Malenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malenko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Malenko!
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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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