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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Fatts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil NaLeans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fatts might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hit Em Up by Tupac. Neil NaLeans has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
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177 cm
27
190 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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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
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Fatts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neil NaLeans!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NaLeans jabs Fatts right on the nose. Fatts blinks but takes it well.
NaLeans has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fatts finds it's way round the side to connect with NaLeans's head.
Fatts fails with a takedown attempt.
Fatts with a lazy takedown attempt
and NaLeans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
NaLeans misses with a hook. Fatts ducked under it nicely.
NaLeans takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fatts misses with a left hand
letting NaLeans counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
NaLeans fails with an attempt to clinch.
NaLeans takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
NaLeans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jay Fatts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
NaLeans misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NaLeans throws a head kick but Fatts moves out of range.
Fatts works NaLeans's body with a nice hook.
NaLeans stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Fatts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fatts lands a slapping body shot.
NaLeans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fatts misses with a straight left.
Fatts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fatts ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
NaLeans tries a head kick but it misses.
NaLeans with a hook.
Fatts throws a lazy uppercut
and NaLeans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatts missing with a left hand there. NaLeans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fatts ducks under a wild hook from NaLeans.
A swing and a miss from Fatts.
Fatts scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
NaLeans slips a straight right by Fatts.
NaLeans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
NaLeans throws an overhand right that lands on Fatts's shoulder, as Fatts tries to avoid the shot.
NaLeans leaves Fatts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
NaLeans swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fatts counters with a nice uppercut.
Fatts scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fatts seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fatts is looking to take a break and control but NaLeans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
NaLeans is looking to improve his position.
Fatts controlling the pace.
Fatts wants to pass the guard but NaLeans is defending well.
Fatts stalling.
NaLeans wants to improve his position but Fatts is controlling well.
Fatts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatts is trying to control the action in half guard but NaLeans is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fatts thows a huge punch but NaLeans dodges it nicely.
NaLeans keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
NaLeans scores with a sloppy right hand. Fatts should have avoided that one.
NaLeans moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Fatts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
NaLeans takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fatts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and NaLeans counters with a nice uppercut.
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 Jay Fatts will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
NaLeans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fatts looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fatts is fighting to break NaLeans's control of his arms but NaLeans is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fatts trying to control but NaLeans is working from the bottom.
Fatts being controlled here momentarily.
Fatts 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Neil NaLeans wasn't active enough on the ground.
NaLeans pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from NaLeans tenderised Fatts's leg. Fatts is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fatts dives in and scores a takedown into NaLeans's guard.
NaLeans is trying to keep Fatts in close.
NaLeans is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fatts is looking to work some ground and pound but NaLeans has wrist control.
NaLeans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
NaLeans looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Neil NaLeans has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fatts with a jab.
Fatts with a lazy takedown attempt
and NaLeans counters with a straight right hand.
Fatts just misses with a punch to the body.
NaLeans has closed the distance and engaged Fatts in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
NaLeans misses with a knee to the head.
Fatts wants a takedown but no success here.
NaLeans tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fatts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
NaLeans misses with a punch on the inside.
NaLeans lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fatts working hard to break the clinch.
Fatts drops to a knee looking for a takedown but NaLeans gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Fatts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fatts has NaLeans pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. NaLeans manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by NaLeans.
Fatts tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
NaLeans with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fatts pulls guard.
NaLeans 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.
Fatts trying to keep a closed guard but NaLeans is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
NaLeans looks to land a left hand but Fatts moved out of range nicely.
NaLeans looks to score with a jab to the body but Fatts is just out of range.
NaLeans moves out of range of the strikes.
Fatts just misses with a punch to the body.
NaLeans tries to clinch up but Fatts circles away and keeps his distance.
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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fatts. NaLeans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neil NaLeans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fatts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from NaLeans.
NaLeans slips a jab from Fatts.
NaLeans might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
NaLeans misses with a head kick.
No joy there for NaLeans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
NaLeans moves out of range of the strikes.
Fatts shoots in and drives through. NaLeans sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Fatts misses.
Fatts swings widly with a right hand
and NaLeans counters with a stiff right hand.
Fatts misses with a right hand
and NaLeans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Neil NaLeans will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
NaLeans is looking to clinch but Fatts is avoiding it.
Fatts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by NaLeans.
NaLeans tries to clinch up.
NaLeans ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No luck for Fatts with that takedown attempt.
NaLeans throws a right and a left that both miss.
NaLeans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fatts.
NaLeans scores with a jab. Fatts acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fatts throws a hook but NaLeans blocks it.
NaLeans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fatts moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatts shoots in looking for a takedown. NaLeans tries to sprawl out of it but Fatts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. NaLeans manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fatts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as NaLeans sprawls well. NaLeans wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fatts gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Fatts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fatts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
NaLeans moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatts takes a swing at NaLeans's ribcage but misses.
NaLeans looks to land a combination but Fatts avoids it well.
Fatts throws a lazy right hand but NaLeans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fatts shoots in looking for a takedown but NaLeans manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fatts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fatts slips under a jab from NaLeans.
Fatts keeps the fight on the outside.
Fatts slips under a jab.
Fatts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fatts takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
NaLeans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Neil NaLeans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from NaLeans.
Fatts misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fatts is defended easily by NaLeans.
Fatts fails to land the takedown.
Fatts fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging NaLeans to the ground. Fatts is now in NaLeans's guard.
Fatts trying to control the position from guard on top but NaLeans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fatts.
NaLeans has Fatts pulled in close to control his posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Fatts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
NaLeans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
NaLeans has momentary wrist control but Fatts slips an elbow through the middle.
Jay Fatts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fatts lands a couple of digs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fatts trying to control the position from guard on top but NaLeans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
NaLeans wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now NaLeans is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Neil NaLeans.
I think NaLeans has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil NaLeans!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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