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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick DeMarco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Bianco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeMarco's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pantera - Walk. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick DeMarco!
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, Tim Bianco!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bianco misses with a takedown attempt - DeMarco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
DeMarco looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bianco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DeMarco as he avoids it easily.
DeMarco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bianco tries to avoid it but DeMarco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bianco to the ground. Bianco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
DeMarco shoots in and drives through. Bianco sprawls well.
Bianco works over DeMarco's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Rick DeMarco has been cut.
DeMarco keeps the fight on the outside.
Bianco fails with a takedown attempt.
Rick DeMarco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Bianco.
DeMarco shoots in and bounces Bianco off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bianco controls DeMarco momentarily but DeMarco frees himself.
DeMarco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bianco on the ground.
Bianco trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bianco is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bianco wants to control but DeMarco is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bianco trying to mount his opponent but DeMarco defends it.
Bianco is nestled in close to DeMarco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bianco is tying to control. DeMarco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bianco wants to stand up but DeMarco has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Bianco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
DeMarco is looking for a sweep. Bianco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bianco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeMarco defends it well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bianco gets caught flat footed, as DeMarco shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
DeMarco works over Bianco with some ground and pound from guard.
Bianco looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeMarco is one step ahead there.
Bianco strikes from his own guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bianco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bianco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
DeMarco postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bianco. DeMarco shrugs it off though.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bianco - that will leave a mark!
Bianco scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bianco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bianco working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bianco wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice strikes from Bianco there.
Bianco trying to control the action but DeMarco is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bianco connects with a nice short shot to DeMarco's temple.
DeMarco is defending against the submission attempts here by Bianco.
DeMarco is trying to maintain the position but Bianco is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bianco wants to take a breather but DeMarco is having none of it.
Bianco looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
DeMarco has his takedown stuffed
and Bianco counters with a good, hard body kick but DeMarco shrugs it off.
Bianco tries for a takedown but DeMarco circles away easily
and DeMarco counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bianco's guard now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells DeMarco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bianco looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeMarco is one step ahead there.
DeMarco postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bianco 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bianco lands with a nice body punch.
Bianco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and DeMarco counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by DeMarco.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bianco wants to stand and escape but DeMarco is having none of it.
DeMarco trying to control the position from guard on top but Bianco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bianco is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
DeMarco is refusing to be controlled, as Bianco sits in half guard.
Bianco is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeMarco taking some punishment here, with Bianco in his half guard.
DeMarco is looking to control Bianco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeMarco avoid being mounted?
DeMarco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if DeMarco tries to get out of the position.
Bianco trying to control the action but DeMarco is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rick DeMarco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rick DeMarco's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bianco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
DeMarco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bianco tries to avoid it but DeMarco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bianco to the ground. Bianco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bianco shoots in for a double leg but DeMarco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
DeMarco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bianco looks for a takedown but DeMarco sprawls well.
Rick DeMarco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Bianco.
Bianco throws a nice looking combination but DeMarco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DeMarco feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bianco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bianco wants to sweep but no luck.
Rick DeMarco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeMarco prevents Bianco from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
DeMarco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeMarco fails with the takedown
and Bianco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bianco has a takedown stuffed.
DeMarco has a takedown stuffed.
DeMarco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bianco tries to avoid it but DeMarco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bianco to the ground. Bianco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bianco tries to clinch there but DeMarco circles away.
DeMarco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bianco fails to land the takedown.
DeMarco with a poor takedown
and Bianco counters with a single leg into guard. DeMarco didn't expect that.
DeMarco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bianco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bianco passes DeMarco's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bianco is looking to take a break and control but DeMarco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeMarco has hold of Bianco's hands but Bianco slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bianco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bianco is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bianco lands strikes from half guard.
Bianco lands with a punch from half guard.
Bianco trying to control the action but DeMarco is working from the bottom.
Bianco is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for DeMarco!
Bianco tries to control but DeMarco wriggling away.
DeMarco is looking to get to half guard.
Bianco scoring with strikes but DeMarco is staying in there.
DeMarco can't escape the position.
DeMarco is bucking up trying to escape but Bianco cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
DeMarco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bianco working for a submission but DeMarco is keeping him at bay.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bianco. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
DeMarco slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bianco throwing shots but DeMarco is blocking nicely.
Bianco is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bianco lands strikes from half guard.
Bianco drops an elbow to the side of DeMarco's head.
DeMarco is not content to let Bianco control the position.
DeMarco wants to control but Bianco is keeping busy.
Bianco working the head and body with strikes.
Bianco wants to control but DeMarco is keeping him busy.
Bianco seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Bianco is nestled in close to DeMarco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
DeMarco wants to improve his position but Bianco is controlling well.
DeMarco is staying active underneath Bianco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bianco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so DeMarco is just riding it out for now. Bianco eventually gives up the hold.
DeMarco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bianco with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
DeMarco pulls Bianco in close to his closed guard and prevents Bianco from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bianco keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of DeMarco's head.
Bianco has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DeMarco is proving hard to escape from.
DeMarco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
DeMarco is controlling Bianco's posture.
Bianco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Bianco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rick DeMarco's cut.
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!
Bianco lands with a nice combination. DeMarco backs away looking to recover.
Bianco is looking to clinch.
DeMarco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bianco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bianco shoots in looking for a takedown. DeMarco tries to sprawl out of it but Bianco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DeMarco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
DeMarco looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
DeMarco trying to control from half guard but Bianco is working away.
Bianco makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bianco.
DeMarco stands and throws Bianco's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bianco tries to buck DeMarco off but DeMarco is having none of it.
Bianco struggling a bit here.
DeMarco laying and praying for a moment but Bianco takes advantage and regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMarco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bianco flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bianco is trying to stand up here but DeMarco is controlling him well.
Bianco wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
DeMarco misses with a takedown attempt - Bianco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bianco closes the distance and clinches up with DeMarco, looking for a takedown. Bianco pushes DeMarco against the cage but DeMarco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bianco misses with a takedown
and DeMarco counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rick DeMarco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Bianco.
Bianco striking off his back but it's not causing DeMarco any problems.
DeMarco wants to pass the guard but Bianco is keeping the position.
Bianco keeping moving, preventing DeMarco from controlling successfully.
DeMarco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bianco is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMarco is controlling Bianco's posture.
Bianco working some strikes from top position.
DeMarco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DeMarco wants to sweep but no luck.
Bianco works over DeMarco with some ground and pound from guard.
DeMarco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bianco preventing the sweep.
Bianco trying to control the position from guard on top but DeMarco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bianco throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bianco gets caught flat footed, as DeMarco shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeMarco stopping the sweep attempt from Bianco.
Bianco controls DeMarco momentarily but DeMarco frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bianco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DeMarco.
Bianco scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Bianco wants to stand but DeMarco is controlling the position.
Bianco 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.
DeMarco cracks Bianco with a solid left hand.
DeMarco chips away with some ground and pound.
DeMarco postures up.
Bianco wants to stand but DeMarco is controlling the position.
DeMarco is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
DeMarco trying to control but Bianco is working from the bottom.
Bianco manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
DeMarco can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bianco wants to control the pace but DeMarco is squirming around nicely.
DeMarco holds on for dear life, controlling Bianco's posture momentarily.
DeMarco is bucking up trying to escape but Bianco cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bianco working the ground and pound effectively.
Bianco scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish DeMarco?
Bianco looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bianco working DeMarco over with strikes here.
DeMarco is rocked!
Bianco with good strikes from the mount here!
Oh DeMarco is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bianco lands a big shot to the head and DeMarco winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tim Bianco!
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