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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jermone Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Acid Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jermone Tank has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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130 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jermone Tank!
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, Acid Queen!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queen misses with a head kick.
Queen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tank tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Queen smiles and moves away.
Queen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Queen throws a sloppy head kick
and Tank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Acid Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen misses with an uppercut.
Queen throws a lazy body kick
and Tank counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Queen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tank counters with a three punch combo that has Queen backing up. Queen nods at Tank to acknowledge the strikes.
Queen throws a lazy head kick
and Tank counters with a head kick.
Queen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tank shoots for a double leg takedown but Queen sprawls well. He's pushed Tank's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tank shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Queen sprawls well. Queen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tank gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermone Tank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Queen throws a sloppy head kick
and Queen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tank looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick from Queen lands but Tank takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Queen swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Queen!
Tank is rocked!
Queen closes the distance and clinches.
Queen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Queen misses with a combination
and Tank counters with a series of strikes. Queen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tank changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Queen tries to avoid it but Tank manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Queen to the ground. Queen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tank is breathing heavily.
Queen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Queen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Queen throws a head kick that misses
and Tank counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Queen throws a sloppy head kick
and Queen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Queen is looking to clinch but Tank is avoiding it.
Queen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Queen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tank counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick by Queen misses
and Tank counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tank instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Acid Queen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Queen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Queen wants to clinch but Tank slips to the side
and Tank counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Queen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Queen throws a lazy head kick
and Tank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tank closes the distance and clinches up with Queen, looking for a takedown. Tank pushes Queen against the cage but Queen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Queen misses
enabling Tank to counter with a crisp jab.
Queen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Queen is pressed up against the cage. Tank has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Queen down to the mat. Queen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Queen throws a head kick that misses
and Tank counters with a nice body kick.
Queen throws a combination that misses
and Tank counters with a right hand to the body.
Queen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Queen scores with a nice strike.
A head kick by Queen misses
and Tank counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tank tries to clinch up but Queen circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Queen misses
and Tank counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tank avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tank tries to score a power double leg takedown but Queen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tank somewhat.
Queen throws a combination that misses
and Tank counters with a right hand to the body.
A good leg kick by Queen.
A shot to the body from Queen misses
and Tank counters with a left and a right that stings Queen.
Tank really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Queen clinches up against the cage.
Queen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Queen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tank counters with a head kick. That will keep Queen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tank is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Queen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Queen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tank counters with a nice body kick.
Tank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Queen swivels and escapes.
Tank fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Queen closes the distance and pushes Tank back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen lands an elbow that stopped Tank in his tracks for a moment.
Queen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Queen misses with a combination
and Tank counters with a right hand to the body.
Queen throws a sloppy head kick
and Tank counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Queen swats away the attempt to clinch by Tank.
Queen throws a lazy head kick
and Tank counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Queen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Queen cracks Tank with a right hand to the side of the head.
Queen pushes Tank up against the cage in a clinch.
Queen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Queen lands a nice knee to the body.
Tank is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Queen breaks the clinch.
Tank is looking to clinch but Queen is avoiding it.
Queen throws a combination that misses
letting Tank counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Acid Queen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Queen stalks Tank and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tank's face. Tank staggers backwards, shaken.
Queen tries to clinch up but Tank circles away and keeps his distance.
Queen has closed the distance and engaged Tank in a clinch.
Tank is trying to stall.
Tank tries to break free but Queen pushes him back against the cage.
Queen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Queen breaks the clinch.
Queen throws a lazy head kick
and Tank counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tank lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tank.
Queen misses with a combination
and Tank counters with a body kick that stops Queen in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tank slips a straight right by Queen.
Tank is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tank fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen misses with a combination
and Tank counters with a solid body kick.
Tank shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick by Queen misses
and Tank counters by clinching up.
Queen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tank.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermone Tank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Queen looking to throw knees to the head but Tank is blocking nicely.
Queen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tank managing to block the knees to the body from Queen.
Tank jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Queen walks away with a smile on his face. Tank gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tank tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Queen clinches.
Queen presses Tank against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Queen lands a damaging elbow.
Queen breaks the clinch.
Queen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tank throws a sloppy head kick and Queen moves out of range easily.
Jermone Tank is winning the standup battle so far.
Tank on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Queen. Queen obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Queen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tank fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Queen moves into the clinch.
Queen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Queen throws a lazy head kick
so Tank counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Queen wants to sweep but no luck.
Queen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Queen working a defensive guard here.
Tank wants to pass the guard but Queen is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen wants to stand up but Tank is controlling him.
Tank wants to control from the top but Queen keeps moving.
Queen working a defensive guard but Tank manages to pass into side control anyway.
Queen is trying to control Tank's posture but Tank avoids it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Queen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tank throws a nice head kick!
Queen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four 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.
Tank wants to stall.
Queen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Queen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tank circles away quickly and effectively.
Tank dodges the punch combination from Queen.
A left and a right from Tank both land. Nice combination.
Queen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tank counters with a left and a right that stings Queen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tank.
Queen rushes Tank and presses him up against the cage.
Queen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Queen misses with a body punch
and Tank counters with a stiff right hand.
Tank shoots for a takedown but Queen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Queen misses with an uppercut. Tank saw that one coming.
Queen tries to close the distance and clinch but Tank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jermone Tank will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Queen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Queen throws a leg kick which misses Tank's front leg but catches the back leg as Tank tries to avoid it.
Queen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Queen throws a head kick that misses
and Tank counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Queen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tank moves out of range as Queen strikes.
Tank fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Queen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Queen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tank's efforts to push away.
Queen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Queen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Queen breaks from the clinch.
Queen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tank counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Queen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen throws a hook to the side of Tank's head but Tank sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Queen throws a lazy head kick
and Tank counters with a head kick.
Tank tries to clinch but Queen moves out of range.
Queen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tank counters with a head kick.
Tank takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tank lands a really nice looking cross but Queen seems unphased.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tank is defended easily by Queen.
Queen closes the distance and clinches.
Queen manages to break the clinch.
Tank steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Queen.
A head kick by Queen misses
and Tank counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Queen thinking.
Tank shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermone Tank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tank misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tank ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Queen clinches with his opponent.
Queen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Queen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Queen manages to break the clinch.
Queen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tank counters with a shoot takedown. Queen fights it but they end up in guard.
Queen managing to control the position.
Tank preventing the sweep.
Queen keeping moving, preventing Tank from controlling successfully.
Queen is trying to control the position but Tank postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tank stops Queen from standing up.
Tank postures up and lands a big shot to Queen's brow.
Queen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Queen wants to improve his position but instead Tank has moved into half guard.
Queen wants to control but Tank is keeping busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Queen throws a combination that misses
and Tank counters with a left to the body.
A lazy body kick from Queen
and Tank counters with a good, hard body kick but Queen shrugs it off.
Tank closes this distance looking for a takedown but Queen circles away.
Queen throws a sloppy head kick
and Tank counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Queen throws a lazy head kick
and Tank counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tank.
Queen stalling in the clinch.
Queen breaks the clinch.
Queen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Tank counter with a right hand.
Queen throws a head kick that misses
and Tank counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Queen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tank.
Jermone Tank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Queen scoring well with a low kick there.
Queen throws a lazy head kick
letting Tank counter with a right hand.
Tank fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Queen misses with the body kick
and Tank counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Queen trying to control but Tank postures up.
Tank prevents Queen from standing back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jermone Tank showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tank 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
73% |
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