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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between JaVonn Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aled Adergowengobunjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Inexperienced |
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Brawler
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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 St Petersburg, JaVonn Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aled Adergowengobunjo!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adergowengobunjo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Newton looks for a takedown but Adergowengobunjo sprawls well.
Newton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Newton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JaVonn Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newton shoots in looking for a takedown but Adergowengobunjo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Newton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Adergowengobunjo wants to clinch.
Newton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adergowengobunjo as he avoids it easily.
Adergowengobunjo dives in and grabs Newton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Newton pushes down on Adergowengobunjo's head and hops out.
Adergowengobunjo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Newton counters with a three punch combo that has Adergowengobunjo backing up. Adergowengobunjo nods at Newton to acknowledge the strikes.
Adergowengobunjo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Newton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adergowengobunjo shoots in for a takedown but Newton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Newton shoots in looking for a takedown but Adergowengobunjo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Newton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Adergowengobunjo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Newton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Newton shoots for a takedown but Adergowengobunjo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Newton is breathing heavily.
A jab from Adergowengobunjo misses.
Adergowengobunjo leaves Newton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Adergowengobunjo 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.
Adergowengobunjo fails to land the takedown.
Adergowengobunjo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Newton's guard.
Adergowengobunjo gets to his feet. Newton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Newton circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries a head kick but it misses.
Adergowengobunjo closes the distance and clinches up with Newton, looking for a takedown. Adergowengobunjo pushes Newton against the cage but Newton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Newton shoots in for a takedown but Adergowengobunjo shows good takedown defense.
Adergowengobunjo misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adergowengobunjo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adergowengobunjo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adergowengobunjo has a takedown stuffed.
Newton shoots in for a double leg but Adergowengobunjo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Newton has a takedown stuffed.
Adergowengobunjo shoots for a double leg takedown but Newton sprawls well. He's pushed Adergowengobunjo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adergowengobunjo gets the takedown into side control.
Newton tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Adergowengobunjo stalls from top position.
Newton is looking to regain half guard here but Adergowengobunjo keeps moving and retains side control.
Newton is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adergowengobunjo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Newton is trying to control Adergowengobunjo's posture but Adergowengobunjo avoids it.
Adergowengobunjo tries for a kimura but Newton is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adergowengobunjo tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aled Adergowengobunjo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Adergowengobunjo shoots in but no luck this time.
Newton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Adergowengobunjos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
JaVonn Newton is winning the standup battle so far.
Adergowengobunjo shoots in for a takedown but Newton shows good takedown defense.
Newton lands a nice looking body kick.
Newton throws a series of punches but Adergowengobunjo moves out of range.
Newton moves into the clinch successfully.
Newton prevents Adergowengobunjo from breaking the clinch.
Adergowengobunjo taking a breather.
Newton manages to break the clinch.
Adergowengobunjo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Newton.
Newton swats away the attempt to clinch by Adergowengobunjo.
JaVonn Newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Adergowengobunjo.
JaVonn Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aled Adergowengobunjo.
Adergowengobunjo is breathing heavily.
Adergowengobunjo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Newton defends it nicely.
Newton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adergowengobunjo pinned against the cage. Adergowengobunjo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adergowengobunjo pushes Newton up against the cage in a clinch.
Newton prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Newton.
Newton lands a front kick.
Adergowengobunjo looks to land a combination but Newton avoids it well.
Adergowengobunjo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Newton.
Newton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Adergowengobunjo moves into the clinch.
Adergowengobunjo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Newton looking for a takedown.
Adergowengobunjo breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adergowengobunjo slaps away a takedown attempt from Newton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adergowengobunjo throws a series of punches but Newton avoids them all with ease.
Newton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Adergowengobunjo tries to avoid it but Newton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Adergowengobunjo to the ground. Adergowengobunjo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Adergowengobunjo fails with a takedown attempt.
Adergowengobunjo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Newton avoids it really well and circles away.
Newton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Adergowengobunjo has eaten all the pies!
Newton moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adergowengobunjo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Newton walks away with a smile on his face. Adergowengobunjo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Newton fails with a takedown attempt.
Adergowengobunjo shoots in but no luck this time.
Newton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Adergowengobunjo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Newton closes the distance and clinches up with Adergowengobunjo, looking for a takedown. Newton pushes Adergowengobunjo against the cage but Adergowengobunjo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adergowengobunjo shoots in looking for a takedown. Newton tries to sprawl out of it but Adergowengobunjo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Newton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Adergowengobunjo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Newton.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newton swats away the attempt to clinch by Adergowengobunjo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that JaVonn Newton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Adergowengobunjo shoots in for a takedown but Newton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adergowengobunjo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newton clinches.
Newton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Adergowengobunjo uses from the top position.
Newton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Adergowengobunjo stopping the sweep attempt from Newton.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newton can't keep his opponent in guard - Adergowengobunjo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adergowengobunjo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Newton is trying to stand back up but Adergowengobunjo is controlling him
Adergowengobunjo is pressing down on Newton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Newton is holding on for now.
Adergowengobunjo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Newton defends it well.
Newton wants to control but Adergowengobunjo is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton is trying to stand.
Newton wants to control the action here but instead Adergowengobunjo manages to pass to full mount!
BOOM! Adergowengobunjo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adergowengobunjo lands a big shot there that rocks Newton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Adergowengobunjo working the ground and pound effectively.
Newton is desperately trying to improve his position but Adergowengobunjo has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton blocking the ground and pound.
Newton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Newton trying to hold on to Adergowengobunjo's head to control him but Adergowengobunjo postures up.
Newton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Adergowengobunjo.
Adergowengobunjo tries to stand and escape but Newton is controlling the position.
Aled Adergowengobunjo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Newton makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Newton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Newton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adergowengobunjo defends it nicely.
Adergowengobunjo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Newton, pushing him back against the cage.
Adergowengobunjo tries to pull guard but Newton won't allow it.
JaVonn Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aled Adergowengobunjo.
Newton is trying to pull guard but Adergowengobunjo has him pressed against the cage.
Adergowengobunjo decides to pull guard.
Newton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newton forces his way into half guard.
Newton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aled Adergowengobunjo.
I think Adergowengobunjo 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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