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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John OGroats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Neto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Neto has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John OGroats's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John OGroats!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Neto!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
OGroats instigates a clinch.
Neto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. OGroats smiles and moves away.
OGroats gets a takedown into half guard.
OGroats is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Neto has managed to free his arm - good work.
OGroats lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
OGroats stops Neto from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neto is defending against the submission attempts here by OGroats.
Neto is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OGroats seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Neto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
OGroats looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neto is trying to stand up here but OGroats is controlling him well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Neto. No joy for OGroats on that attempt.
Neto closes the distance but OGroats moves to the side
and OGroats counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Neto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
OGroats shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
OGroats is breathing heavily.
Neto kicks off OGroats and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OGroats closes this distance looking for a takedown but Neto circles away.
OGroats looks for a takedown but Neto sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John OGroats. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neto is looking to clinch but OGroats is avoiding it.
OGroats circles away from the clinch attempt.
Neto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and OGroats counters with a three punch combo that has Neto backing up. Neto nods at OGroats to acknowledge the strikes.
Neto rushes OGroats and presses him up against the cage.
Neto jumps guard but OGroats stands there with Neto around his waist. Neto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Neto pulls guard effortlessly.
Neto wants to stand up but OGroats is controlling him.
Neto pushes OGroats off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Neto tries to clinch there but OGroats circles away.
Neto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Neto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OGroats.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neto moves into the clinch successfully.
Neto decides to pull guard.
OGroats prevents Neto from getting back to his feet.
OGroats is looking to stand up but Neto won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neto is looking to stand up but OGroats isn't so interested in that idea.
Neto pushes OGroats off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Neto rushes OGroats and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Neto fails to pull guard.
Neto decides to pull guard.
OGroats pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neto is keeping the position for now.
Neto pushes OGroats off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neto tries to clinch there but OGroats circles away.
OGroats shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
OGroats looking to pass the guard.
OGroats wants to control from the top but Neto keeps moving.
OGroats tries to free his leg and advance position but Neto is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neto wants to stand and escape but OGroats is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John OGroats dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Neto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
OGroats lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Neto jumps into guard, dragging OGroats to the mat.
OGroats trying to control but Neto is working from the bottom.
OGroats looking to pass the guard.
Neto wants to stand and escape but OGroats is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OGroats wants to control from the top but Neto keeps moving.
OGroats stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Neto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OGroats wants to control from the top but Neto keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Neto shoots in and drives through. OGroats sprawls well.
Neto throws a sloppy head kick and OGroats moves out of range easily.
OGroats misses with a takedown attempt
so Neto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Neto is looking to stand up but OGroats won't let him.
OGroats is looking for a triangle but Neto pushes his legs off easily.
OGroats is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
OGroats is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Neto defends well.
Neto wants to stand but OGroats is controlling his posture from full guard.
Antonio Neto has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OGroats is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Neto is aware though and is defending well.
Neto wanted to stand there but OGroats had control of the position.
OGroats looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
OGroats tries to clinch
and Neto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in OGroats's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OGroats is working an open guard so Neto takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Neto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Neto tries to clinch there but OGroats circles away.
Neto rushes OGroats and presses him up against the cage.
OGroats manages to break the clinch.
OGroats avoids the head kick by Neto.
Neto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OGroats keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Neto tries to close the distance and clinch but OGroats swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Neto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. OGroats looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
OGroats wants to control but Neto postures up.
OGroats is trying to buck Neto off.
You can see the frustration on OGroats's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Neto decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Neto doesn't manage to clinch there - OGroats circles away.
OGroats throws a push kick but Neto slaps the foot to one side.
OGroats fails with the takedown
and Neto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OGroats escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Neto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Neto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Neto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in OGroats's guard.
OGroats is working an open guard so Neto takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
OGroats pushes Neto up against the cage in a clinch.
Neto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
John OGroats has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Neto.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OGroats can't get the takedown.
OGroats escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Neto.
OGroats pushes Neto away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Neto gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Neto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Neto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Neto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Neto tries to clinch up but OGroats circles away and keeps his distance.
OGroats circles away from the clinch attempt
and OGroats counters with a nice double leg into side control. Neto won't be happy with that.
Neto is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
OGroats working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neto seems a little lost for a moment, as OGroats dominates the positioning.
Neto tries to escape but OGroats is in control.
Neto managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by OGroats.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neto is pushing OGroats's head away, looking to escape. OGroats manages to hold on to the position though.
OGroats wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Neto, who protects the arm well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from OGroats.
Neto doesn't manage to clinch there - OGroats circles away.
Neto tries to clinch but OGroats is having none of it.
OGroats avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Neto fails with the takedown.
OGroats feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Neto's calf.
John OGroats is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neto tries to clinch
and OGroats counters with a head kick.
John OGroats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neto moves out of range of the body kick.
Neto clinches up against the cage.
Neto jumps guard.
OGroats passes Neto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neto wants to get back to his feet.
OGroats is pressing down on Neto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Neto is holding on for now.
OGroats throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
OGroats is looking to take a break and control but Neto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neto is looking to escape.
OGroats works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neto really wants to buck OGroats off and get back to his feet.
OGroats has hold of Neto's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Neto manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
OGroats thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Neto is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
OGroats is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Neto has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Neto!
Neto decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neto misses with a takedown attempt
and OGroats counters with a nice double leg into guard.
OGroats tries to free his leg and advance position but Neto is retaining full guard.
OGroats prevents Neto from getting back to his feet.
OGroats trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Neto manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
OGroats is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Neto defends well.
OGroats controlling Neto's posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OGroats is looking to stand up but Neto isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
John OGroats showed his dominance in that final round.
I think OGroats 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John OGroats!
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energy
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hype
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