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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Vermillion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Tameo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Tameo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 cm
25
176 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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172 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Vermillion! 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, Matt Tameo! The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vermillion throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Max Vermillion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tameo tries to bum rush Vermillion with a series of wild strikes but Vermillion uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Vermillion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Vermillion swats away the attempt to clinch by Tameo. The fight stays on the outside here - Tameo looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Excellent takedown into side control there by Vermillion. Vermillion happy to just control the position for now. Vermillion seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tameo for as long as he can get away with. Vermillion postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vermillion misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Vermillion has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Vermillion tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Tameo defending against the ground and pound. Tameo struggling a bit here. Vermillion looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tameo seems a little lost for a moment, as Vermillion dominates the positioning. Vermillion tries to score with some ground and pound. Tameo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Vermillion misses with the ground and pound. Vermillion trying to control the position but Tameo is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Tameo is trying to get back to half guard. Vermillion takes a little break here. Tameo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Tameo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vermillion. Vermillion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Vermillion postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vermillion misses with the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tameo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vermillion. Tameo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vermillion's best efforts. Vermillion works his way into side control. Tameo looks gassed! Vermillion postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tameo taking a bit of punishment here - Vermillion scoring with strikes. Vermillion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Vermillion sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tameo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Vermillion is staying tight to Tameo's torso, preventing him from escaping. Vermillion trying to control the action but Tameo is working from the bottom. Tameo prevents Vermillion from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tameo seems a little lost for a moment, as Vermillion dominates the positioning. Tameo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vermillion. Tameo trying to remain calm as Vermillion controls from the top position. You can see the frustration on Tameo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Vermillion misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Vermillion in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Tameo is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Vermillion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
35% |
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