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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Nettles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jedrick Zevrone (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
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joshua Nettles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jedrick Zevrone!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nettles instigates a clinch.
Nettles decides to pull guard.
Nettles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zevrone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zevrone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zevrone decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nettles closes the distance and clinches.
Nettles controlling the action here for a moment.
Nettles pulls guard successfully.
Nettles has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zevrone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zevrone trying to control but Nettles is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zevrone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nettles wants to get back to full guard.
Zevrone is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Nettles won't allow Zevrone to pass to mount.
Zevrone trying to control the action but Nettles is working from the bottom.
Nettles is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zevrone trying to control from half guard but Nettles is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jedrick Zevrone was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Zevrone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zevrone dives in and grabs Nettles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nettles pushes down on Zevrone's head and hops out.
No joy there for Nettles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zevrone should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Zevrone looks to land a combination but Nettles avoids it well.
Zevrone misses with a takedown attempt - Nettles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Joshua Nettles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jedrick Zevrone.
Zevrone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nettles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nettles throws a combination that misses
and Zevrone counters with a right hand to the body.
Nettles clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zevrone jumps guard but Nettles stands there with Zevrone around his waist. Zevrone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nettles goes for a takedown attempt but Zevrone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zevrone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zevrone throws a sloppy head kick and Nettles moves out of range easily.
Zevrone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zevrone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zevrone looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nettles has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nettles has clasped his hands together around Zevrone's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Zevrone tries to bench press Nettles off him but Nettles keeps the position.
Nettles working the ground and pound.
Nettles slows the pace down.
Nettles seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zevrone for as long as he can get away with.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zevrone taking a bit of punishment here - Nettles scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Nettles dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zevrone doesn't manage to clinch there - Nettles circles away.
Nettles misses with a double jab.
Nettles closes the distance and clinches.
Nettles drags the fight down to the ground.
Zevrone thows a big elbow that misses.
Zevrone is looking to stand up but Nettles won't let him.
Nettles wants to stand and escape but Zevrone is having none of it.
Zevrone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nettles wants to improve his position but Zevrone is controlling well.
Nettles is not content to let Zevrone control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nettles wants to control but Zevrone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zevrone prevents Nettles from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zevrone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nettles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zevrone.
Nettles trying to hold on to Zevrone's head to control him but Zevrone postures up.
Zevrone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zevrone wants to take a breather but Nettles is having none of it.
Nettles is trying to maintain the position but Zevrone is very close to passing his half guard.
Zevrone is working for a submission of some sort.
Nettles tries to get to full guard but Zevrone has control of the leg.
Zevrone is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nettles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zevrone.
Nettles preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nettles wants to get back to full guard.
Zevrone seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Zevrone there.
Nettles is in trouble now - Zevrone has advanced to mount!
Nettles is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zevrone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nettles is looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Zevrone there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nettles is trying desperately to improve position.
Nettles is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jedrick Zevrone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Zevrone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zevrone shoots in for a takedown but Nettles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice combination there by Zevrone.
Nettles moves into the clinch successfully.
Zevrone looking to stall.
Zevrone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Joshua Nettles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jedrick Zevrone.
Nettles is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zevrone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zevrone is trying to maintain a safe position but Nettles gets an underhook and turns Zevrone into the cage.
Nettles stalls.
Nettles tries to score a body lock takedown but Zevrone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zevrone is trying to break the clinch but Nettles is controlling him.
Zevrone is trying to break free.
Nettles drags the fight down to the ground.
Nettles is pulling down on Zevrone's head. It's preventing any offense from Zevrone, at least for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zevrone tries to free his leg and advance position but Nettles is retaining full guard.
Nettles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nettles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nettles keeping moving, preventing Zevrone from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nettles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zevrone.
Zevrone trying to control but Nettles is working from the bottom.
Nettles is striking but Zevrone is not phased and passes to half guard.
Nettles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zevrone pulls his head out easily.
Nettles is looking to control Zevrone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nettles avoid being mounted?
Zevrone wants to control but Nettles is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zevrone wants to get back to his feet.
Zevrone stands up and beckons Nettles to join him on the feet.
Zevrone shoots in and drives through. Nettles sprawls well.
Zevrone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nettles as he jumps to the side.
Zevrone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nettles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zevrone somewhat.
Zevrone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nettles avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zevrone tries to clinch there but Nettles circles away.
Zevrone misses with a head kick.
Zevrone looks for a takedown but Nettles sprawls well.
Nettles drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zevrone trying to control the position.
Zevrone keeping full guard, as Nettles tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jedrick Zevrone.
I think Zevrone 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
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
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RATING
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