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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Mescudi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rian Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramon Mescudi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rian Madison!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mescudi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Madison avoids the head kick by Mescudi.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Madison.
Madison shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Madison showed some decent athleticism there.
Madison wants to free his trapped foot but Mescudi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Madison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Madison trying to control the action but Mescudi is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madison is looking to advance position but Mescudi won't allow it.
Mescudi wants to get back to his feet.
Madison is nestled in close to Mescudi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mescudi pushes Madison off looking to stand but Madison dives back in and keeps control.
Madison trying to mount his opponent but Mescudi defends it.
Madison trying to control from half guard but Mescudi is working away.
Mescudi tries to kick Madison off but Madison keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Madison shoots in but Mescudi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Madison looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mescudi!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Mescudi really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Madison controlling the pace for now.
Mescudi is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Madison takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mescudi is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison working for a guillotine from mount but Mescudi is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mescudi tries to buck Madison off but he can't manage it.
Mescudi is squirming around, avoiding Madison's attempts to control the action.
Mescudi's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Madison sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mescudi really wants to buck Madison off and get back to his feet.
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.
Mescudi is breathing heavily.
Madison is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mescudi is surviving well by controlling Madison's body position as best he can.
Madison sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Madison looking for a guillotine from mount but Mescudi is having none of it.
Madison tries to control but Mescudi wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mescudi squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rian Madison dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Madison closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mescudi wants to get back to his feet.
Mescudi 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.
Mescudi is not content to let Madison control the position.
Madison trying to pass the guard but Mescudi defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madison trying to control from half guard but Mescudi is working away.
Mescudi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nice strikes from Madison there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mescudi pushes Madison off looking to stand but Madison dives back in and keeps control.
Mescudi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Madison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mescudi's waist but Mescudi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Madison off to one side.
An inside leg kick lands from Mescudi.
Madison is breathing heavily.
Mescudi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Madison moves out of range of the body kick.
Rian Madison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Madison shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Madison shoots in for a takedown but Mescudi shows good takedown defense.
Ramon Mescudi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rian Madison.
Madison avoids the head kick by Mescudi.
Madison avoids the head kick by Mescudi.
Mescudi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mescudi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Madison.
Madison fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ramon Mescudi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Madison bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Madison is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mescudi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mescudi throws Madison to one side and escapes!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mescudi.
Madison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mescudi defends it nicely.
Rian Madison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mescudi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 Ramon Mescudi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Madison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mescudi swivels and escapes.
Mescudi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Madison.
Mescudi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mescudi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mescudi throws a head kick that misses.
Mescudi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Madison.
Ramon Mescudi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rian Madison.
Mescudi throws a head kick that misses.
Mescudi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Mescudi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Madison avoids the head kick by Mescudi.
Mescudi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mescudi throws a front kick aimed at Madison's knee but Madison avoids it well.
Madison fails with a takedown attempt.
Mescudi throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison has a takedown stuffed.
Madison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mescudi as he avoids it easily.
Mescudi misses with a head kick.
Madison scores a takedown into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madison lands with some strikes.
Mescudi is trying to stand up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Madison tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mescudi is trying to stand up.
A nice elbow there by Madison.
Madison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mescudi really wants to buck Madison off and get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Madison is landing with some decent strikes but Mescudi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mescudi is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rian Madison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Madison has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rian Madison!
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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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