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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Cronkite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George DeLuca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cronkite's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Croc song!. DeLuca is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Crying like a Bitch. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Melvin Cronkite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, George DeLuca!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeLuca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cronkite.
Cronkite drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
DeLuca is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cronkite trying to control from half guard but DeLuca is working away.
DeLuca controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cronkite is working for a kimura but DeLuca is defending it quite comfortably.
DeLuca is looking for a sweep. Cronkite is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cronkite wants to advance to full mount but DeLuca doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DeLuca lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
DeLuca throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
DeLuca trying to control the position.
DeLuca is adopting a defensive guard.
Cronkite distracts DeLuca with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cronkite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeLuca has his hands on Cronkite's head, controlling the position.
Cronkite trying to control but DeLuca is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuca bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cronkite's guard.
Cronkite might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cronkite working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DeLuca.
Cronkite is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DeLuca throws a strike but Cronkite rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cronkite wants to control from the top but DeLuca keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cronkite is pushing down on DeLuca's leg trying to pass to half guard. DeLuca is fighting to maintain full guard but Cronkite has managed to sneak the leg through.
DeLuca won't allow Cronkite to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cronkite is thwarting DeLuca's attempts to control the position.
Cronkite moves into full mount! DeLuca won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeLuca working to try and regain half guard.
Cronkite dominating with strikes here.
Cronkite controlling his opponent.
Cronkite wants to control the pace but DeLuca is squirming around nicely.
Cronkite is trying to control here but DeLuca has managed to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cronkite wants to free his trapped foot but DeLuca is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cronkite is trying to work for a kimura but DeLuca is defending well.
Cronkite is taking a breather. DeLuca says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cronkite is keen to just control but DeLuca is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cronkite trying to mount his opponent but DeLuca defends it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeLuca gets full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Cronkite dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
DeLuca smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Melvin Cronkite has been cut.
DeLuca gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
DeLuca keeping moving, preventing Cronkite from controlling successfully.
Cronkite is stalling in the full guard.
DeLuca is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cronkite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeLuca is keeping the position for now.
DeLuca is trying to keep Cronkite in close.
Cronkite slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuca wants to improve his position but Cronkite is controlling well.
Cronkite trying to control from half guard but DeLuca is working away.
Cronkite wants to free his trapped foot but DeLuca is holding on for dear life with his legs.
DeLuca works his way to full guard. Good work.
DeLuca keeping full guard, as Cronkite tries to pass.
Cronkite is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuca seems keen to control Cronkite's posture.
DeLuca is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cronkite with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cronkite tries to free his leg and advance position but DeLuca is retaining full guard.
DeLuca looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cronkite is one step ahead there.
DeLuca keeping full guard, as Cronkite tries to pass.
Cronkite controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cronkite drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cronkite jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cronkite 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.
Cronkite postures up.
Cronkite drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cronkite jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
DeLuca has his foot on Cronkite's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cronkite works his way back into a safe position though.
DeLuca is trying to keep Cronkite in close.
Cronkite trying to control but DeLuca is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cronkite got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeLuca has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cronkite has managed to get both his arms back between DeLuca's legs - danger averted.
Cronkite wants to pass the guard but DeLuca is keeping the position.
DeLuca is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cronkite trying to control but DeLuca is working from the bottom.
Cronkite 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 applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cronkite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Cronkite dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Melvin Cronkite's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
DeLuca doesn't manage to clinch there - Cronkite circles away.
DeLuca stuffs the takedown.
Cronkite shoots in and drives through. DeLuca sprawls well.
DeLuca tries to clinch there but Cronkite circles away.
DeLuca misses the jab.
Cronkite fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Cronkite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeLuca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cronkite manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeLuca misses with a hook.
DeLuca tries to clinch but Cronkite moves out of range.
DeLuca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cronkite throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeLuca's waist but DeLuca gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cronkite off to one side.
Cronkite fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. DeLuca sprawls well initially but Cronkite persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
DeLuca is trying to maintain the position but Cronkite is very close to passing his half guard.
DeLuca is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuca on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
DeLuca trying to hold on to Cronkite's head to control him but Cronkite postures up.
DeLuca works his way to full guard. Good work.
DeLuca avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cronkite trying to control the position from guard on top but DeLuca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeLuca keeping full guard, as Cronkite tries to pass.
DeLuca looking to control.
DeLuca being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuca keeping full guard, as Cronkite tries to pass.
DeLuca is trying to control the position but Cronkite postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeLuca tries to clinch there but Cronkite circles away.
Cronkite ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cronkite blocks a jab.
Cronkite avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeLuca connects with a single shot there.
Cronkite shoots for a double leg takedown but DeLuca sprawls well. He's pushed Cronkite's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cronkite shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DeLuca as he avoids it easily.
Cronkite dives in and grabs DeLuca's left leg, looking for a takedown. DeLuca pushes down on Cronkite's head and hops out.
Nice shot lands for DeLuca.
Cronkite keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuca fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeLuca fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeLuca wants to clinch.
Melvin Cronkite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cronkite shoots in but no luck this time.
DeLuca stuffs the takedown attempt from Cronkite. Cronkite gets slowly back to his feet.
DeLuca tries to clinch but Cronkite moves away
and Cronkite counters with a single leg into guard. DeLuca didn't expect that.
Cronkite preventing the sweep.
Cronkite trying to control the position from guard on top but DeLuca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeLuca working a defensive guard here.
DeLuca manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cronkite manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLuca tries to free his leg and advance position but Cronkite is retaining full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cronkite looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
DeLuca stopping the sweep attempt from Cronkite.
George DeLuca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeLuca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeLuca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DeLuca throwing strikes from guard but Cronkite blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeLuca is looking to work some ground and pound but Cronkite has wrist control.
Melvin Cronkite is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DeLuca landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
George DeLuca comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cronkite 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvin Cronkite!
After winning the bout, Melvin Cronkite thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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hype
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pop
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