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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Neilberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Jam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Neilberg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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180 cm
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186 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ White 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Neilberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Jam!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neilberg lands with a right hand.
Jam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neilberg.
Neilberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Neilberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jam circles away quickly and effectively.
Jam wants to clinch up but Neilberg keeps it at a distance.
Jam is looking to clinch.
Neilberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jam doesn't manage to clinch there - Neilberg circles away.
Neilberg throws out a loose jab but Jam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mark Neilberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neilberg misses with the combination.
A right-left combo lands from Neilberg.
Jam gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Neilberg won't allow Jam to sweep him here.
Neilberg is standing up over Jam. Jam looks to escape but Neilberg dives into side control.
Neilberg in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jam is looking for a sweep.
Jam wants to get back to his feet.
Jam wants to control but Neilberg postures up.
Jam tries to escape but Neilberg is in control.
Jam is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jam tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Jam looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Neilberg is riding his opponent, not letting Jam buck him off.
Neilberg has the hooks in. Jam is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Neilberg is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jam trying to get back to his feet but Neilberg is in full control for now.
Neilberg controls the action.
Jam is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jam is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neilberg gets his hands free as Jam looks to control.
Jam has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Jam looks gassed!
Neilberg is hanging on to Jam's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neilberg controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jam is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Neilberg dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Neilberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jam wants to clinch up but Neilberg keeps it at a distance.
Neilberg throws a head kick that misses.
Jam takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Neilberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jam finds it's way round the side to connect with Neilberg's head.
Neilberg throws the kick towards the body but Jam avoids it.
Neilberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Neilberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Jam tries to sprawl out of it but Neilberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jam manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Neilberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jam manages to avoid it.
Neilberg goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neilberg closes the distance and clinches.
Neilberg blocks an elbow strike from Jam.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neilberg.
Jam misses with a hook to the ribs.
Neilberg avoids the elbow strike from Jam, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jam tries to work over Neilberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Neilberg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jam has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Jam.
Neilberg manages to break the clinch.
Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neilberg.
Neilberg forces Jam back against the cage and clinches.
Jam taking a breather.
Jam tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Neilberg just stands there and leans against the cage.
Neilberg is trying to break the clinch but Jam has him pressed against the cage.
Neilberg avoids a wild elbow strike from Jam.
Jam is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Neilberg as Jam tries to tie him up.
Jam throws an elbow that misses.
Neilberg wants to break free but Jam has control.
Jam pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jam tries to land knees in the clinch but Neilberg avoids the damage to the body.
Jam looking to stall.
Neilberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ben Jam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neilberg dodges the punch combination from Jam.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jam takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Neilberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jam has time to react.
Neilberg moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Neilberg scores with a jab to the body.
Jam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Neilberg lands a with a good body shot.
Neilberg misses with a head kick.
Neilberg misses with a takedown attempt - Jam sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Neilberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Neilberg avoids a kick to the body.
Jam moves in looking to clinch but Neilberg pushes him off.
Jam goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jam walks into a stiff left hand from Neilberg.
Neilberg moves into the clinch.
Jam is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jam lands an elbow just above Neilberg 's eye.
Jam is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Neilberg is defending well for now.
Jam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Neilberg tries to clinch up.
Neilberg scores with a one two! Jam had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Neilberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jam was well out of range. Poor timing from Neilberg.
Neilberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Jam sprawls well. He's pushed Neilberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Neilberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neilberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jam was well out of range. Poor timing from Neilberg.
Jam clinches but Neilberg breaks the clinch
and Neilberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Neilberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jam moves away.
Jam rushes Neilberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jam creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jam tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Neilberg avoids it.
Neilberg is trying to break free.
Jam misses with an elbow over the top.
Neilberg tries to circle away but Jam has him pinned against the cage.
Jam throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Neilberg dodges an elbow strike from Jam.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neilberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jam slows down the pace here.
Neilberg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jam avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jam using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Neilberg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jam stops a takedown attempt from Neilberg.
Neilberg is trying to force a seperation but Jam has the dominant position.
Jam is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Neilberg is defending well for now.
Jam ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jam no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Neilberg gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jam closes the distance and clinches.
Neilberg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Neilberg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jam throws an elbow but misses.
Neilberg is trying to break the clinch but Jam has him pressed against the cage.
Neilberg blocks an elbow strike.
Neilberg is trying to break free.
Jam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Neilberg dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Jam lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jam tries to clinch but Neilberg is having none of it.
Neilberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Neilberg tries to clinch up but Jam circles away and keeps his distance.
Jam gets caught flat footed, as Neilberg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Neilberg wants to pass the guard but Jam is keeping the position.
Neilberg wants to stand but Jam has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jam wants to stand but Neilberg is controlling the position.
Neilberg decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neilberg.
Neilberg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Neilberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jam swivels and escapes.
Jam fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jam clinches with his opponent.
Jam manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jam can do anything to dispel that myth.
Neilberg stops Jam from standing up.
Neilberg is standing up over Jam. Jam looks to escape but Neilberg dives into side control.
Jam trying to control but Neilberg flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neilberg is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Neilberg controls the position.
Jam is in bad spot here.
Jam manages to reverse the position and now he's in Neilberg's guard. Nice work there by Jam.
Jam has gone for a leg lock! Neilberg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jam's guard.
Neilberg controlling from the top position.
Mark Neilberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jam is working an open guard so Neilberg takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jam looks to land a combination but Neilberg avoids it well.
Neilberg lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jam backs up against the cage.
Neilberg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Neilberg throws a head kick but Jam moves out of range.
Neilberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Jam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jam has Neilberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Neilberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neilberg is leaning against Jam and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Neilberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jam throws an elbow but misses.
Jam avoiding damage.
Neilberg avoiding damage as Jam throws knees to the body.
Neilberg can't get the takedown.
Neilberg blocks an elbow strike.
Jam misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Neilberg.
Neilberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mark Neilberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Jam moves in looking to clinch but Neilberg pushes him off.
Good shot there by Neilberg.
Mark Neilberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neilberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Neilberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jam tries to close the distance and clinch but Neilberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ben Jam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jam is looking to clinch but Neilberg is avoiding it.
Neilberg throws a combination that misses
and Jam holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jam connects with a nasty looking knee right to Neilberg's face.
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 Mark Neilberg.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Neilberg, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Neilberg!
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