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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giorgio Valentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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166 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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BJJ White Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Giorgio Valentino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Michael Tucker!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentino thumps Tucker with a low kick.
Tucker misses with a combination
and Valentino counters by moving into the clinch.
Valentino wants to break free but Tucker has control.
Tucker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Valentino wants to get back to striking at distance but Tucker won't allow it.
Valentino fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tucker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valentino fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Valentino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tucker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tucker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valentino counters with a one-two to the body.
Michael Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valentino dodges the punch combination from Tucker.
Valentino dodges the punch combination from Tucker.
Tucker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valentino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valentino really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Valentino fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tucker misses with a double jab
and Valentino moves into the clinch.
Valentino has Tucker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tucker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgio Valentino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tucker working Valentino over with knees to the body.
Valentino tries to pull guard but Tucker won't allow it.
Valentino tries to pull guard but Tucker holds him up against the cage and eventually Valentino drops back down to his feet.
Valentino is looking to break free of the clinch but Tucker has double underhooks.
Tucker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tucker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valentino fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Valentino has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker misses with a two punch combination.
Valentino shoots in for a double leg but Tucker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Valentino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tucker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valentino counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tucker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tucker throws a right hand that Valentino ducks under and follows up with a left that Valentino also avoids with ease.
Tucker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tucker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valentino.
Valentino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tucker wants a takedown but no success here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valentino has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valentino tries to break the clinch but Tucker is controlling the position.
Tucker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Valentino smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Giorgio Valentino.
I think Valentino has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 10:10
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 10:10
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 10:9
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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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
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