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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Genius Ree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Michael (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
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Genius Ree!
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, David Michael!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michael throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ree scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ree shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Michael keeping hold of Ree's head, controlling as best he can.
Michael keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Michael keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Michael is trying to get back to full guard.
Michael is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ree throwing shots but Michael is blocking nicely.
Ree 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.
Ree is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Michael doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ree.
Michael looking for submissions off his back.
Ree is trying to work for a kimura but Michael is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ree sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ree trying to control the action but Michael is working from the bottom.
Michael is looking to control Ree's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Michael avoid being mounted?
Ree sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Michael defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ree tries to pass the half guard into mount. Michael knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ree in particular looking to stall.
Michael wants to control but Ree is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ree fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Michael has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick from Michael lands but Ree takes it in his stride.
Michael shoots in for a takedown but Ree shows good takedown defense.
Michael throws a body kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ree looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ree swats away the attempt to clinch by Michael.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ree lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ree shoots in for a takedown but Michael shows good takedown defense.
Michael closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ree's guard.
Ree not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ree wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ree trying to control the position here.
Ree is breathing heavily.
Michael slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genius Ree dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Michael fails with a takedown attempt.
Genius Ree is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Michael defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ree.
Michael fails to land the takedown.
Ree feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Michael is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ree is aware though and is defending well.
Michael trying to strike off his back.
Ree wants to control from the top but Michael keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael wants to stand but Ree is controlling the position.
Michael is breathing heavily.
Ree gets to his feet - Michael follows without any prompting.
Ree stuffs the takedown attempt from Michael. Michael gets slowly back to his feet.
Genius Ree has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Michael.
Michael fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Ree with that takedown attempt.
Ree goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Michael. No joy for Ree on that attempt.
Ree doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Michael looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ree gets a clinch.
Michael is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ree is defending well.
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!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Michael fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ree gets control of Michael's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ree will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ree wants to stand up but Michael is controlling him.
Ree controlling Michael's posture.
Michael stands up from Ree's guard - Michael perhaps looking for a knockout.
Michael misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michael leaves Ree with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ree throws a right and a left that both miss.
Michael tries to clinch but Ree is having none of it.
Michael takes the fight into the clinch.
Michael pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ree gets a clinch.
Michael has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ree avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genius Ree dominated that second round.
That's time! Ree's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ree connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Michael's hands.
Ree fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michael manages to avoid it.
Michael tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ree tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Michael gets caught napping as Ree dives in and scores a takedown. Michael manages to retain guard.
Michael being controlled here, momentarily.
Michael working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ree doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ree manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ree is looking to stand up but Michael won't let him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ree is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Michael trying to keep a closed guard but Ree is proving a slippery customer.
Michael wants to sweep here but Ree controlling him for the moment.
Michael trying to control the position.
Michael keeping moving, preventing Ree from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Genius Ree.
Ree doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Michael counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ree trying to control from the bottom.
Michael wants to control but Ree is keeping him busy.
Michael working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michael is looking to take a break and control but Ree is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ree is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Ree takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Michael.
Ree slaps away a takedown attempt from Michael, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Michael slaps away a takedown attempt from Ree, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michael shoots in but Ree avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Genius Ree has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Michael.
Ree throws a front kick that sends Michael stumbling back into the cage.
Michael pushes Ree up against the cage in a clinch.
Michael tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ree just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ree pulls guard successfully.
Ree looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Michael wants to control from the top but Ree keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Michael.
Well Ree has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genius Ree!
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hype
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RATING
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