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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Thugman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Bryant!
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, Joseph Thugman!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant moves out of range of the body kick.
Thugman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thugman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thugman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thugman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thugman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bryant looks for a takedown but Thugman sprawls well.
Thugman tries a head kick but it misses.
Thugman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bryant on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thugman throws out a leg kick but Bryant moves out of range and Thugman only half commits.
Thugman shoots and misses
and Bryant counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bryant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thugman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bryant.
Bryant is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant is working for a kimura but Thugman is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thugman defends it well.
Thugman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bryant not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thugman is not content to let Bryant control the position.
Bryant sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thugman defending well though.
Bryant decides to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thugman.
Bryant avoids the head kick by Thugman.
Thugman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bryant counters with a shoot takedown. Thugman fights it but they end up in guard.
Bryant won't allow Thugman to get back to his feet.
Bryant 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.
Thugman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thugman looks gassed!
Bryant trying to control but Thugman is working from the bottom.
Bryant seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Thugman keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nick Bryant.
Thugman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bryant to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bryant is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bryant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bryant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bryant has gone for a leg lock! Thugman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bryant's guard.
Bryant looking to control.
Bryant wants to sweep here but Thugman controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant kicks Thugman off and gets to his feet.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thugman as he avoids it easily.
Bryant will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thugman misses with a double jab
and Bryant counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thugman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bryant!
Bryant is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thugman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Bryant dominated that round.
That's time! Bryant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thugman misses with a double jab
and Bryant counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bryant seems to be looking for submissions.
Bryant is working for a kimura but Thugman is defending it quite comfortably.
Bryant is looking to pass Thugman's guard but actually Thugman recovers to full guard.
Bryant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bryant decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thugman, up you get!
Thugman shoots and misses
and Bryant counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thugman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Thugman is breathing heavily.
Bryant gets full guard.
Bryant seems keen to control Thugman's posture.
Bryant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thugman manages to get himself to full guard.
Bryant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bryant pushes down on Thugman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thugman trying to control but Bryant postures up.
Bryant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thugman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bryant seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Thugman is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nick Bryant!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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