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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Neely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Dameshek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neely comes to the cage accompanied by Gimme all your loving!!!. 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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Solid boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Neely !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dave Dameshek!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neely shoots in for a takedown but Dameshek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dameshek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Neely jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dameshek looking to score a takedown here. Neely is defending well but Dameshek drives through and ends up in Neely 's guard.
Dameshek engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Neely tries to strike from the bottom.
Neely can't keep his opponent in guard - Dameshek advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dameshek is looking for a kimura but Neely is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dameshek to get the leverage.
Neely regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dameshek tries to free his leg and advance position but Neely is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neely wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dameshek is now in half guard.
Dameshek is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Neely defends it well.
Neely blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dameshek.
Dameshek is looking for a kimura but Neely is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dameshek to get the leverage.
Dameshek wants to pass to mount but Neely is defending the position.
Dameshek is looking for a kimura here.
Neely wants to control but Dameshek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neely is looking for a sweep. Dameshek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dameshek is working for a submission of some sort.
Dameshek is looking to take a break and control but Neely is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dameshek is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Neely has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dameshek wants to free his trapped foot but Neely is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dameshek is stalling here. Neely is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dameshek seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Neely has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Neely working away.
Neely wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dameshek keeps working.
Neely fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dameshek is not content to let Neely control the position.
You can see the frustration on Dameshek's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neely scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neely tries to score with some ground and pound. Dameshek controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Neely scores with a couple of short elbows.
Neely throws a strike aimed at the side of Dameshek's head but Dameshek avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Dameshek's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Neely wants to control but Dameshek is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dameshek stops Neely from passing to mount.
Neely working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dameshek tries to improve position but can't.
Dameshek is trying to control Neely 's posture but Neely avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dave Dameshek will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dameshek has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dameshek looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Neely jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dameshek walks away with a smile on his face. Neely gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dameshek shoots in and bounces Neely off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dameshek stopping the sweep attempt from Neely .
Neely keeping moving, preventing Dameshek from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neely looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dameshek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neely looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dameshek is one step ahead there.
Neely keeping moving, preventing Dameshek from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dameshek has gone for a leg lock! Neely slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dameshek's guard.
Neely postures up in Dameshek's guard and throws a big left but Dameshek blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dameshek is on top in guard.
Neely keeping full guard, as Dameshek tries to pass.
Dameshek drops back looking for a leg! Neely is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Neely manages to kick Dameshek off! Dameshek jumps back into Neely 's guard.
Dameshek postures up in Neely 's guard and throws a big left but Neely blocks it.
Neely tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neely is working hard here to advance position.
Dameshek looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neely wants to sweep here but Dameshek controlling him for the moment.
Dameshek trying to control but Neely is working from the bottom.
Neely working for submissions but it's allowed Dameshek to get to half guard.
Neely trying to control but Dameshek postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dameshek is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Neely has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dameshek is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dameshek moves to the back.
Neely trying to control the position but Dameshek manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neely defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dameshek's arms.
Neely trying to control the hands but Dameshek breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Dameshek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Neely tries to clinch but Dameshek is having none of it.
Neely moves into range and connects with a jab.
Neely goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dave Dameshek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice straight punches there by Neely . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Neely .
Dameshek defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Neely .
Dameshek moves away from the strike by Neely .
Neely looks to land a left hand but Dameshek moved out of range nicely.
Neely lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dameshek moves into the clinch.
Neely tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neely has clasped his hands together around Dameshek's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dameshek is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Neely 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dameshek trying to control from the bottom.
Neely wants to free his trapped foot but Dameshek is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dameshek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neely pulls his head out easily.
Dameshek actively working from the bottom here.
Dameshek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dameshek is looking to control Neely 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dameshek avoid being mounted?
Neely uses his free foot to push down on Dameshek's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dameshek.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neely prevents Dameshek from getting the reversal.
Dameshek is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neely breaks from Dameshek's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neely with the ground and pound from mount.
Neely landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dameshek wants to control but Neely is having none of it.
Dameshek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Neely connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dameshek is rocked!
Dave Dameshek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dameshek tries to reverse the position but Neely maintains control.
Dameshek is still in real trouble! Can Neely finish him?
Neely dominating with strikes here.
Neely is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dameshek has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dameshek!
Neely pulls Dameshek in close to prevent any damage.
Neely lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dameshek!
Neely tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dameshek is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Neely connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neely connects with a bit shot that sees Dameshek covering up! More strikes from Neely and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Neely is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Neely !
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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