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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between john fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Pimentel (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 White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, john fitch!
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, Tom Pimentel!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from fitch as Pimentel shoots in.
fitch goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Tom Pimentel has been cut.
fitch throws a sloppy head kick and Pimentel moves out of range easily.
john fitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pimentel avoids the head kick by fitch.
fitch moves out of range of the leg kick from Pimentel.
fitch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
fitch throws a series of strikes that have Pimentel backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
fitch looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pimentel!
Pimentel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pimentel bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pimentel trying to control but fitch is working from the bottom.
fitch wants to stand but Pimentel is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pimentel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pimentel won't allow fitch to get back to his feet.
fitch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if fitch tries to get out of the position.
fitch trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Pimentel trying to control the position from guard on top but fitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
fitch looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
fitch is breathing heavily.
fitch looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pimentel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for fitch!
fitch is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Pimentel lands a nice shot to the head.
fitch has given up his back. Will we see Pimentel going for some submissions?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pimentel biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
fitch fending off the submission attempt from Pimentel.
Pimentel is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
fitch is trying to get back to his feet but Pimentel has full control of the position and if anything, fitch has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Pimentel biding his time, controlling fitch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pimentel misses with punches from the back.
fitch looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pimentel.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
fitch is trying to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
john fitch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Pimentel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pimentel with a lazy takedown attempt
and fitch counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
fitch is controlling the pace.
Pimentel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but fitch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pimentel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but fitch scores with a couple of nice shots.
fitch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pimentel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
fitch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pimentel on the ground.
fitch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
fitch trying to control from half guard but Pimentel is working away.
fitch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pimentel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
fitch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pimentel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
fitch shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
fitch is thwarting Pimentel's attempts to control the position.
fitch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
fitch throwing shots but Pimentel is blocking nicely.
fitch working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pimentel actively working from the bottom here.
Pimentel trying to control here.
fitch tries to pass to full mount but Pimentel defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
fitch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
fitch misses with a two punch combination.
fitch lands with a nice combination. Pimentel backs away looking to recover.
fitch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pimentel tries for a takedown but fitch circles away easily
and fitch counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pimentel's guard now.
fitch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pimentel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pimentel looking for a guillotine here but fitch defends easily.
Pimentel is looking for a triangle but fitch pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pimentel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
fitch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
fitch trying to control but Pimentel is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pimentel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
fitch scoring well with a low kick there.
fitch misses with a body kick.
fitch darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
fitch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pimentel's head.
fitch is thwarting Pimentel's attempts to control the position.
fitch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pimentel keeps working.
Pimentel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pimentel wants to control but fitch is keeping busy.
Pimentel wants to improve his position but fitch is controlling well.
Pimentel is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
john fitch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Pimentel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
fitch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pimentel gets back to half guard.
fitch thows a huge punch but Pimentel dodges it nicely.
Pimentel is trying to control but can't.
Pimentel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pimentel tries to get to full guard but fitch has control of the leg.
fitch tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pimentel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pimentel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
fitch working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
fitch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
fitch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pimentel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by fitch.
fitch lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Pimentel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pimentel manages to get back to half guard.
Pimentel trying to control from the bottom.
Pimentel gets back to full guard.
fitch preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
john fitch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pimentel working a defensive guard here.
fitch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pimentel's head.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
fitch closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pimentel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
fitch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pimentel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, fitch has managed to get both his arms back between Pimentel's legs - danger averted.
Pimentel trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pimentel working a defensive guard here.
Pimentel looking to hit a scissor sweep but fitch is one step ahead there.
Pimentel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pimentel looking to hit a scissor sweep but fitch is one step ahead there.
fitch stands up over Pimentel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
fitch tries to free his leg and advance position but Pimentel is retaining full guard.
fitch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
fitch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pimentel circles away quickly and effectively.
fitch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pimentel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pimentel misses with a takedown attempt
and fitch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pimentel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pimentel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
fitch looks to land a combination but Pimentel avoids it well.
Pimentel tried to score with a low kick but fitch checks it.
john fitch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
fitch drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pimentel is working to avoid the ground and pound but fitch connects with a decent elbow.
fitch in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tom Pimentel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pimentel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that's the end of the fight!
john fitch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well fitch 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... john fitch!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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