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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Jock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George DeLuca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeLuca has chosen Crying like a Bitch as his entrance music. Robbie Jock had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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277 lbs
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255 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbie Jock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, George DeLuca!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeLuca clinches up with Jock and pushes him back against the cage.
DeLuca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeLuca clinches.
Jock tightens his grip and picks DeLuca up, before dumping him to the ground. DeLuca manages to land in guard.
DeLuca avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jock throwing strikes but missing.
DeLuca utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jock with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jock with a nice head shot there.
Jock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!
DeLuca utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jock throws a big right hand that misses.
Jock advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DeLuca defending well though.
Jock lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DeLuca wants to get back to full guard.
DeLuca is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jock connects with a nice short shot to DeLuca's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuca is trying to get back to full guard.
Jock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
DeLuca is looking to control Jock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeLuca avoid being mounted?
DeLuca moves into full guard.
Jock with a nice head shot there.
DeLuca is trying to keep Jock in close.
Jock postures up in DeLuca's guard and throws a big left but DeLuca blocks it.
DeLuca trying to keep a closed guard but Jock is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jock is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jock throwing strikes but missing.
Jock lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jock with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jock works over DeLuca with some ground and pound from guard.
DeLuca is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jock works over DeLuca with some ground and pound from guard.
DeLuca looking for a guillotine here but Jock defends easily.
Jock is in close to DeLuca's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jock throwing strikes from guard but DeLuca blocks nicely.
Jock stopping the sweep attempt from DeLuca.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jock scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jock working some strikes from top position.
DeLuca looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jock is one step ahead there.
Jock working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of DeLuca's head.
Jock is looking to work some ground and pound but DeLuca has wrist control.
Jock lands a couple of digs.
DeLuca avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jock is pushing down on DeLuca's leg trying to pass to half guard. DeLuca is fighting to maintain full guard but Jock has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jock slips a nice elbow through DeLuca's hands, connecting with DeLuca's forehead.
It looks like George DeLuca has been cut.
DeLuca taking some punishment here, with Jock in his half guard.
DeLuca is rocked!
DeLuca avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jock trying to pass the guard but DeLuca defending well.
DeLuca tries to roll over but Jock keeps him under control.
DeLuca manages to get to full guard.
Jock is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jock cracks DeLuca with a solid left hand.
DeLuca utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jock content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jock preventing the sweep.
DeLuca utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeLuca throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
DeLuca preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeLuca is on top in guard.
Jock is looking for a triangle but DeLuca pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Jock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George DeLuca's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
DeLuca rushes Jock and presses him up against the cage.
DeLuca gets underhooks to prevent Jock's takedown attempt.
DeLuca landing knees to the head.
It looks like Robbie Jock has been cut.
Jock breaks from the clinch.
DeLuca takes the fight into the clinch.
Jock wants the takedown. DeLuca is fighting it off but Jock persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in DeLuca's guard against the cage.
DeLuca is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jock gets full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeLuca is aware though and is defending well.
Jock looking for a guillotine here but DeLuca defends easily.
DeLuca landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeLuca cracks Jock with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
DeLuca wants to control from the top but Jock keeps moving.
Jock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DeLuca with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jock has his foot on DeLuca's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeLuca works his way back into a safe position though.
Jock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DeLuca defends well.
Robbie Jock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DeLuca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DeLuca postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
DeLuca stands up over Jock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
DeLuca loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DeLuca wants to control from the top but Jock keeps moving.
DeLuca throws a big elbow that misses.
Jock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DeLuca gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeLuca works over Jock with some ground and pound from guard.
DeLuca lands a couple of elbows.
Jock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jock wants to sweep but no luck.
Jock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
DeLuca has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
DeLuca working some strikes from top position.
DeLuca trying to control the position from guard on top but Jock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DeLuca.
Jock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeLuca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeLuca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DeLuca landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DeLuca defends it easily.
Jock is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DeLuca defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells DeLuca's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
DeLuca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DeLuca defends well.
DeLuca trying to control the position from guard on top but Jock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeLuca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
DeLuca is working Jock over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
DeLuca connects with a couple of short punches.
DeLuca is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jock trying to keep a closed guard but DeLuca is proving a slippery customer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeLuca throwing strikes but missing.
Jock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DeLuca lands a couple of elbows.
Jock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DeLuca defends it easily.
Jock has his foot on DeLuca's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeLuca works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeLuca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DeLuca can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
DeLuca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George DeLuca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Jock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
DeLuca rushes Jock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
DeLuca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jock's elbow.
Jock wants to take the fight to the mat but DeLuca manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
DeLuca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jock has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics DeLuca uses from the top position.
Jock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
DeLuca postures up in Jock's guard and throws a big left but Jock blocks it.
Jock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
DeLuca wants to control from the top but Jock keeps moving.
Jock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jock working for a triangle but DeLuca defends it easily.
Jock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuca is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
DeLuca postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DeLuca.
DeLuca makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
DeLuca working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
DeLuca keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jock's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeLuca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeLuca distracts Jock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
DeLuca landing with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DeLuca defends it easily.
Jock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DeLuca can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
DeLuca passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jock sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
DeLuca throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
DeLuca is nestled in close to Jock, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DeLuca slips a nice elbow through Jock's hands, connecting with Jock's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. DeLuca connects with a nice short shot to Jock's temple.
Jock on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of DeLuca's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take DeLuca's back!
Jock missing with strikes from the back.
DeLuca tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jock looking to finish DeLuca with some ground and pound. This is bad for DeLuca!
DeLuca is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jock lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuca can't escape the position.
DeLuca sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
DeLuca is looking for a sweep. Jock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeLuca is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jock scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jock is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jock not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeLuca's head.
DeLuca keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jock working DeLuca over with strikes.
DeLuca tries to roll over but Jock keeps him under control.
Jock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeLuca taking some punishment here, with Jock in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLuca throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
DeLuca wants to improve his position but Jock is controlling well.
Jock takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jock lands a nice short elbow.
DeLuca keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
DeLuca taking some punishment here, with Jock in his half guard.
DeLuca is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jock pulls his head out easily.
Jock not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jock looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jock not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Robbie Jock.
I think Jock 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29
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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