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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Crushington (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 middleweight 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, Nate Jones!
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, George Crushington!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crushington lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crushington.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Crushington scores a takedown into full mount!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Crushington isn't that keen on the idea.
Crushington working for a submission but Jones is keeping him at bay.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Crushington controlling the action here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crushington stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Crushington scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crushington in particular looking to stall.
Jones flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Crushington scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Crushington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crushington working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Crushington trying to control the pace.
It looks like Crushington might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jones wants to improve his position but Crushington is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to stand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crushington lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones keeping hold of Crushington's head, controlling as best he can.
Crushington working Jones over with strikes.
Well, if Crushington is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Crushington landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crushington moves nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here as Crushington stalls from top position.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crushington wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Crushington works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Crushington tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jones's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crushington creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jones is being controlled here.
Crushington working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is trying to buck Crushington off.
Jones seems a little lost for a moment, as Crushington dominates the positioning.
Crushington landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jones is working to avoid the ground and pound but Crushington connects with a decent elbow.
Crushington lands an elbow.
Crushington is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crushington is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Crushington dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones tries for a takedown but Crushington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crushington closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Crushington shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Crushington controlling from the top position.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crushington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crushington pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crushington with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones taking some punishment here, with Crushington in his half guard.
Crushington content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crushington landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Crushington is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Jones as he works his way to full guard.
Crushington stops Jones from standing up.
Crushington cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Crushington looking to pass the guard.
Crushington is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Crushington scoring with some ground and pound.
Crushington scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Crushington from controlling successfully.
Crushington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crushington defends well.
Crushington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
George Crushington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crushington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Crushington working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crushington slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. George Crushington was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Crushington looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones is looking to clinch but Crushington is avoiding it.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones tries to clinch there but Crushington circles away.
Crushington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crushington tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crushington fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jones to the ground. Crushington is now in Jones's guard.
Crushington wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Crushington stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Crushington scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crushington tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Crushington is proving a slippery customer.
Crushington controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Crushington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Crushington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones is looking to stand up but Crushington isn't so interested in that idea.
Crushington 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Crushington scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Crushington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Crushington.
Nate Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crushington staying out of range there.
Crushington misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crushington defends it nicely.
Jones wants to clinch.
Nate Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crushington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones throws a series of punches but Crushington avoids them all with ease.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crushington closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
Crushington lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crushington working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crushington winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crushington winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Crushington in his half guard.
Crushington content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Crushington tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Crushington seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones working a defensive guard but Crushington manages to pass into side control anyway.
Crushington working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crushington cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Crushington working the ground and pound.
Crushington cracks Jones with a big elbow.
Crushington remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Crushington is staying tight to Jones's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crushington tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jones's legs.
Jones pushes Crushington away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Crushington gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Crushington controls the position.
Jones takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
A lull in the action here as Crushington stalls from top position.
Nate Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Crushington is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Jones gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Crushington scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crushington working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crushington jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jones manages to avoid the submission attempt.
George Crushington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Crushington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crushington has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Crushington!
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energy
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