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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between jj tt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gogaie Ionut (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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200 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, jj tt!
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, Gogaie Ionut!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
tt tries to clinch up
and Ionut counters by moving into the clinch.
tt fails to pull guard.
Ionut pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
tt tries to clinch but Ionut moves out of range.
Ionut has closed the distance and engaged tt in a clinch.
tt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ionut smiles and moves away.
Ionut displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from tt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jj tt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
tt closes the distance but Ionut moves to the side
and Ionut moves into the clinch.
tt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ionut is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ionut turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ionut manages to end up in side control.
Ionut decides to stand back up.
Ionut forces tt back against the cage and clinches.
Ionut lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ionut successfully pulls guard.
Ionut 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.
tt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ionut keeping moving, preventing tt from controlling successfully.
Ionut really doesn't want to stay on the ground with tt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref stands the fighters back up because jj tt just wasn't active enough.
tt gets caught napping as Ionut dives in and scores a takedown. tt manages to retain guard.
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!
Ionut trying to control the position from guard on top but tt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ionut missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
tt is trying to control the position but Ionut postures up.
tt controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
tt is trying to control the position but Ionut postures up.
Ionut trying to control the position from guard on top but tt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ionut looks winded!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gogaie Ionut was stalling too much, according to the referee.
tt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ionut avoids it really well and circles away.
tt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ionut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Ionut.
Ionut drives through and clinches with tt against the cage.
tt fails to pull guard.
Ionut pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
tt dives in and grabs Ionut's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ionut pushes down on tt's head and hops out.
tt throws a head kick that misses.
tt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
tt shoots for a double leg takedown but Ionut sprawls well. He's pushed tt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
tt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ionut sprawls well. Ionut wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. tt gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ionut stuffs the takedown attempt from tt. tt gets slowly back to his feet.
Ionut lands with a kick to the temple. tt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ionut tries to score a power double leg takedown but tt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ionut somewhat.
tt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
tt throws a nice looking combination but Ionut bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
tt fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gogaie Ionut dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ionut gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ionut pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ionut lands with a left to the head.
tt wants to break free but Ionut has control.
Ionut jumps into guard, dragging tt to the mat.
tt postures up.
Ionut keeping moving, preventing tt from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. jj tt wasn't doing enough on the ground.
tt darts in trying to clinch
and Ionut counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ionut shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts tt as he jumps to the side.
Ionut is breathing heavily.
tt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ionut pinned against the cage. Ionut gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
tt is looking to clinch but Ionut is avoiding it.
tt throws a right hand that Ionut ducks under and follows up with a left that Ionut also avoids with ease.
tt tries to clinch there but Ionut circles away.
Ionut stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ionut wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ionut throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fight stays on the outside here - tt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
tt darts in looking for a takedown but Ionut gets double underhooks and turns tt into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jj tt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ionut obliges.
tt is trying to push Ionut away but Ionut has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ionut prevents tt from breaking the clinch.
tt tries to break free but Ionut pushes him back against the cage.
Ionut pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
tt throws a sloppy head kick
and Ionut counters by clinching up.
Ionut tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ionut has tt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. tt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
tt tries for a takedown. No joy.
tt is trying to push Ionut away but Ionut has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
tt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ionut gets the underhooks and prevents it.
tt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
tt jumps guard but Ionut turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
tt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ionut pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck for tt with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
tt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ionut holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ionut crunches a lovely knee into tt's ribcage.
Ionut lands a right hand.
tt jumps guard but Ionut turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ionut gets control of tt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ionut will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ionut looking to control.
tt wants to control from the top but Ionut keeps moving.
tt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and tt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
tt trying to control the position from guard on top but Ionut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that jj tt will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from tt.
Ionut changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. tt tries to avoid it but Ionut manages to keep hold of a leg and drag tt to the ground. tt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
tt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ionut tries to avoid it but tt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ionut to the ground. Ionut escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
tt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ionut swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ionut throws a quick head kick that skims the top of tt's head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
tt is trying to pull guard but Ionut turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jj tt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ionut stalling in the clinch.
Ionut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ionut takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
tt misses with a looping right.
tt is looking to clinch but Ionut is avoiding it.
Ionut shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ionut leaves tt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
tt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ionut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
tt wants to clinch up but Ionut keeps it at a distance.
tt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ionut misses with a takedown attempt - tt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
tt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ionut defends it nicely.
tt stuffs the takedown attempt from Ionut. Ionut gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ionut avoids a kick to the body.
tt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ionut moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
tt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ionut swats him away and circles back towards the center.
tt slaps away a takedown attempt from Ionut, before circling back to the center of the mat.
tt closes the distance and clinches up with Ionut, looking for a takedown. tt pushes Ionut against the cage but Ionut circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ionut keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
tt looks to land a combination but Ionut avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
tt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ionut closes the distance and clinches.
tt ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. tt no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ionut avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
tt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ionut is aware though and is defending well.
tt trying to control the position.
tt is really struggling to control Ionut but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
tt keeping moving, preventing Ionut from controlling successfully.
tt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ionut doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ionut manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
tt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ionut trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
tt keeping full guard, as Ionut tries to pass.
tt pulls Ionut in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
jj tt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think tt 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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