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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven NZonzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoyt Jurgensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jurgensen has chosen Peter, Paul & Mary - If I Had A Hammer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steven NZonzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoyt Jurgensen!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NZonzi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jurgensen circles away.
Jurgensen has NZonzi up against the cage in a clinch.
NZonzi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jurgensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
NZonzi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jurgensen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
NZonzi misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Jurgensen.
NZonzi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jurgensen.
NZonzi tries to sprawl but Jurgensen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jurgensen throwing shots but NZonzi is blocking nicely.
Jurgensen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. NZonzi defending well though.
Jurgensen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. NZonzi defending well though.
Jurgensen is trying to work for a kimura but NZonzi is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jurgensen wants to pass to mount but NZonzi is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgensen is just content to waste time from the top position. NZonzi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jurgensen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jurgensen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as NZonzi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
NZonzi keeping full guard, as Jurgensen tries to pass.
Jurgensen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
NZonzi keeping moving, preventing Jurgensen from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NZonzi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jurgensen trying to control but NZonzi is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hoyt Jurgensen.
Jurgensen is trying hard to land a takedown here. NZonzi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
NZonzi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and NZonzi wants it to stay on the feet.
NZonzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jurgensen.
Jurgensen shoots in but NZonzi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steven NZonzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoyt Jurgensen.
Jurgensen fails with the takedown.
NZonzi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
NZonzi dives in and grabs Jurgensen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jurgensen pushes down on NZonzi's head and hops out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jurgensen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jurgensen looking to sit in guard and control but NZonzi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NZonzi wants to control from the top but Jurgensen keeps moving.
Jurgensen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! NZonzi has picked Jurgensen up and slammed him! Jurgensen can't keep hold of the triangle and NZonzi manages to pass to side control!
NZonzi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jurgensen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on NZonzi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jurgensen is refusing to be controlled, as NZonzi sits in half guard.
Jurgensen tries to get to full guard but NZonzi has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NZonzi wants to control but Jurgensen is keeping him busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Steven NZonzi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jurgensen slips under a jab.
Steven NZonzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jurgensen shoots in looking for a takedown. NZonzi tries to sprawl out of it but Jurgensen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. NZonzi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
NZonzi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
NZonzi stuffs the takedown attempt from Jurgensen. Jurgensen gets slowly back to his feet.
NZonzi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jurgensen's hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
NZonzi lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
NZonzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jurgensen.
NZonzi slaps away a takedown attempt from Jurgensen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
NZonzi throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hoyt Jurgensen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
NZonzi leaves Jurgensen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jurgensen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but NZonzi swivels and escapes.
NZonzi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steven NZonzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoyt Jurgensen.
NZonzi missing with a left hand there. Jurgensen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jurgensen fails with the takedown.
Jurgensen shoots in looking for a takedown but NZonzi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jurgensen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jurgensen closes this distance looking for a takedown but NZonzi circles away.
NZonzi throws a hook but Jurgensen avoids it easily.
NZonzi instigates a clinch.
NZonzi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jurgensen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jurgensen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but NZonzi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jurgensen is breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jurgensen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but NZonzi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
NZonzi stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NZonzi has Jurgensen pressed against the cage, preventing Jurgensen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
NZonzi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
NZonzi leaning his opponent against the cage.
NZonzi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
NZonzi wants to stall.
NZonzi scores with a shoulder strike.
NZonzi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jurgensen takes an elbow to the temple.
NZonzi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NZonzi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jurgensen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
NZonzi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jurgensen blocks it with crossed arms.
NZonzi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
NZonzi stops a takedown attempt from Jurgensen.
NZonzi lands a damaging elbow.
NZonzi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
NZonzi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jurgensen's defenses.
NZonzi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
NZonzi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen takes an elbow to the temple.
NZonzi stops a takedown attempt from Jurgensen.
NZonzi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jurgensen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jurgensen blocks an elbow strike from NZonzi.
NZonzi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jurgensen trying to hold on to NZonzi's head to control him but NZonzi postures up.
NZonzi trying to control the action but Jurgensen is working from the bottom.
Jurgensen is looking for a sweep. NZonzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jurgensen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jurgensen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. NZonzi is working away from the top position though.
Jurgensen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jurgensen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jurgensen is trying to keep NZonzi in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
NZonzi looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jurgensen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but NZonzi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven NZonzi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jurgensen.
Jurgensen drives through and clinches with NZonzi against the cage.
Jurgensen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. NZonzi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
NZonzi lands with a good body shot.
Jurgensen fails to land the takedown.
Steven NZonzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoyt Jurgensen.
Jurgensen slips a straight right by NZonzi.
Jurgensen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around NZonzi's waist but NZonzi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jurgensen off to one side.
NZonzi throws a leg kick which misses Jurgensen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jurgensen tries to avoid it.
NZonzi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hoyt Jurgensen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jurgensen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jurgensen.
No luck for NZonzi with that takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jurgensen shoots in looking for a takedown. NZonzi tries to sprawl out of it but Jurgensen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. NZonzi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgensen gets caught napping as NZonzi dives in and scores a takedown. Jurgensen manages to retain guard.
NZonzi wants to pass the guard but Jurgensen is keeping the position.
NZonzi stays in close to Jurgensen's body and controls the position.
Jurgensen looking to control.
Jurgensen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
NZonzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jurgensen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
NZonzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jurgensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Steven NZonzi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jurgensen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. NZonzi tries to avoid it but Jurgensen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag NZonzi to the ground. NZonzi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
NZonzi throws a leg kick which misses Jurgensen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jurgensen tries to avoid it.
NZonzi throws a nice inside leg kick.
NZonzi drives through and clinches with Jurgensen against the cage.
NZonzi scores with a shot to the side of Jurgensen's head.
NZonzi has Jurgensen pushed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
NZonzi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jurgensen has NZonzi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. NZonzi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jurgensen decides to pull guard.
Jurgensen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
NZonzi advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NZonzi is staying tight to Jurgensen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jurgensen wants to control but NZonzi postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jurgensen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NZonzi is keen to just control but Jurgensen is a slippery customer.
Jurgensen gets full guard.
Jurgensen is trying to control the position but NZonzi postures up.
Jurgensen throws his legs up looking for a submission but NZonzi uses it to pass to side control.
NZonzi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jurgensen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jurgensen is trying to control NZonzi's posture but NZonzi avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
NZonzi just content to control the position.
NZonzi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jurgensen to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven NZonzi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think NZonzi 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven NZonzi!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Steven NZonzi made sure he mentioned Prestige Nutrition (160!), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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energy
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hype
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