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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eli Massey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldemir Warzecha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eli Massey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Waldemir Warzecha!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Massey throws a jab but it's blocked by Warzecha.
Warzecha tries for a takedown but Massey circles away easily
and Massey counters with a left and a right that stings Warzecha.
Massey misses with a looping right.
Warzecha shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Warzecha was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Massey pushes Warzecha away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Warzecha gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
You can see the frustration on Massey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Massey takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warzecha throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Warzecha crashes against the mat.
Massey throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nice sprawl there from Warzecha as Massey shoots in.
Massey throws a body punch but Warzecha moves out of range.
Eli Massey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warzecha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Massey is fending him off so far but Warzecha persists. Nope, Massey circles away and we're back to standing.
Massey throws a hook but Warzecha blocks it.
Massey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Massey thows a body shot but no joy.
Warzecha shoots in looking for a takedown but Massey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Warzecha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eli Massey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldemir Warzecha.
Warzecha slips a straight right by Massey.
Massey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warzecha.
Massey misses with a low kick.
Warzecha doesn't manage to clinch there - Massey circles away.
Warzecha gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha cracks Massey with a big right hand but Massey just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
An elbow from Warzecha crashes against the mat.
Warzecha working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Massey is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Massey is looking for a sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Check out the look on Warzecha's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Massey is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Warzecha has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Warzecha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Massey, who protects the arm well.
Massey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Warzecha's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Warzecha is keen to just control but Massey is a slippery customer.
Massey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Massey pushes Warzecha off looking to stand but Warzecha dives back in and keeps control.
Warzecha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Massey's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Warzecha tries to pass the half guard into mount. Massey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Massey misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Massey tries to kick Warzecha off but Warzecha keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Warzecha throwing shots but Massey is blocking nicely.
Warzecha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Massey's head.
Warzecha throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Massey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Warzecha.
Massey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Warzecha.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Massey looks like he's trying to stand up.
Massey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Warzecha looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massey pushes Warzecha off looking to stand but Warzecha dives back in and keeps control.
Warzecha throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Massey is staying active underneath Warzecha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warzecha lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Warzecha throws a strike but Massey avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Massey wants to get back to his feet but Warzecha is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Warzecha wants to pass the guard but Massey is keeping the position.
Warzecha throwing strikes but missing.
Warzecha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Massey is keeping the position for now.
Massey has his feet on Warzecha's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Massey throws an overhand right that lands on Warzecha's shoulder, as Warzecha tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldemir Warzecha dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Warzecha blocks a jab.
Warzecha ducks under a wild hook from Massey.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Massey.
Warzecha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Massey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Warzecha circles away quickly and effectively.
Warzecha walks into a jab.
Warzecha shoots and misses
and Massey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Warzecha misses with a takedown
and Massey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Massey. Warzecha does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Warzecha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Massey.
Nice defenses there by Warzecha.
Warzecha slips under a jab.
Warzecha is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Massey.
Warzecha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Massey pinned against the cage. Massey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Eli Massey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldemir Warzecha.
Warzecha defending well as Massey loads up on a big left hand.
Warzecha shoots for a double leg takedown but Massey sprawls well. He's pushed Warzecha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey throws a body punch but Warzecha moves out of range.
Warzecha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Massey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Massey.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warzecha tries to bench press Massey off him but Massey keeps the position.
Massey tries to move to mount but Warzecha blocks the move with his legs.
Warzecha taking punishment in the form of punches.
Massey lands some shots froms side control.
Massey is looking to take a break and control but Warzecha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Massey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Warzecha is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Massey lands a few punches from side control.
Warzecha can't do much from the bottom here.
Warzecha is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Massey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Massey is chipping away with strikes.
Massey scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Warzecha to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Massey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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!
Warzecha is looking for a sweep. Massey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Warzecha regains full guard. Nicely done.
Massey looking to pass the guard.
Massey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Massey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Warzecha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Massey has managed to get both his arms back between Warzecha's legs - danger averted.
Warzecha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Massey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Massey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Massey advances to half guard.
Warzecha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Massey dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Massey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warzecha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Massey.
Warzecha ducks under a wild hook from Massey.
Massey misses with a body shot.
Warzecha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Massey as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warzecha tries to sprawl but Massey drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Warzecha is trying to control but can't.
Warzecha tries to roll over but Massey keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warzecha actively working from the bottom here.
Warzecha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warzecha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Massey.
Warzecha is looking for a sweep. Massey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Massey is looking for a kimura here.
Warzecha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Massey slips a nice elbow through Warzecha's hands, connecting with Warzecha's forehead.
Warzecha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Massey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Massey's back!
Warzecha not allowing Massey to control his hands.
Warzecha missing with punches from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey is trying to get back to his feet but Warzecha has full control of the position and if anything, Massey has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Warzecha scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Massey is looking for a way out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Massey is trapped and Warzecha is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Massey trying to get back to his feet but Warzecha is in full control for now.
Warzecha missing with strikes from the back.
Massey wants to get back to his feet.
Massey is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Warzecha gets his way!
Massey holding both Warzecha 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha looking for the choke but no joy.
Waldemir Warzecha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Warzecha wants to control but Massey is keeping busy.
Warzecha lands strikes to the head.
Massey really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Warzecha's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Massey 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.
Warzecha is landing with strikes from the back.
Warzecha is landing with strikes from the back.
Massey holding both Warzecha 's hands and preventing any damage.
Warzecha scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massey is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Warzecha gets his way!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warzecha throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Massey!
Massey is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Warzecha looking for the choke from the back.
Massey controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Massey defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Warzecha's arms.
Massey is trying to shake Warzecha off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Warzecha won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warzecha misses with a takedown attempt
and Massey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Waldemir Warzecha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Warzecha 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waldemir Warzecha!
Our winner, Waldemir Warzecha, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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