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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donn Hutchinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floip Romualdo (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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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donn Hutchinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Floip Romualdo!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hutchinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romualdo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hutchinson moves away.
Romualdo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romualdo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hutchinson to the ground. Romualdo is now in Hutchinson's guard.
Romualdo stopping the sweep attempt from Hutchinson.
Romualdo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Romualdo is looking to stand up but Hutchinson won't let him.
Romualdo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hutchinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Romualdo defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romualdo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hutchinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Romualdo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Romualdo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Romualdo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hutchinson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Romualdo, into his guard.
Romualdo 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.
Hutchinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romualdo working a defensive guard here.
Romualdo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Floip Romualdo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Romualdo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hutchinson in his tracks.
Hutchinson tried to score with a low kick but Romualdo checks it.
Romualdo lands a slapping body shot.
Hutchinson throws a sloppy head kick and Romualdo moves out of range easily.
Romualdo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hutchinson's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romualdo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hutchinson is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson controlling the position.
Hutchinson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Romualdo has passed into side control.
Hutchinson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Romualdo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hutchinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Romualdo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hutchinson can't do much from the bottom here.
Romualdo taking a breather here.
Romualdo lands a nice forearm strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romualdo working the ground and pound.
Hutchinson struggling a bit here.
Romualdo tries to get to his feet but Hutchinson is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Romualdo in his guard.
Hutchinson wants to stand but Romualdo is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romualdo connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floip Romualdo dominated that round.
That's time! Hutchinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hutchinson misses the shot to the body.
Hutchinson wants to slow Romualdo down by chopping away at his legs.
Romualdo takes a swing at Hutchinson's ribcage but misses.
Romualdo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hutchinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romualdo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hutchinson's half guard.
Hutchinson is looking for a sweep. Romualdo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Romualdo winds up and cracks Hutchinson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Romualdo is trying to control. Hutchinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Romualdo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hutchinson tries to get to full guard but Romualdo has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutchinson gets back to full guard.
Hutchinson looking to control but Romualdo passes into half guard.
Romualdo wants to pass to mount but Hutchinson is defending the position.
Hutchinson is looking to control Romualdo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hutchinson avoid being mounted?
Hutchinson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romualdo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hutchinson keeping moving, preventing Romualdo from controlling successfully.
Romualdo is looking to advance position but Hutchinson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Romualdo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hutchinson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Romualdo working to try and regain half guard.
The referee warns Romualdo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hutchinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Romualdo is looking to escape.
Hutchinson landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson avoids the attempt from Romualdo to control.
Hutchinson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hutchinson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Romualdo wants to control but Hutchinson is having none of it.
Romualdo is breathing heavily.
Hutchinson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hutchinson avoids the attempt from Romualdo to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Romualdo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hutchinson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hutchinson raining down hammerfists from mount.
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!
Romualdo controls the position.
Romualdo is in a horrible position here. Hutchinson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Romualdo blocking the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romualdo tries to reverse the position but Hutchinson maintains control.
Hutchinson tries to control but Romualdo wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donn Hutchinson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Romualdo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hutchinson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Romualdo tries to advance to mount but Hutchinson denies him.
Romualdo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Romualdo trying to control the action but Hutchinson is working from the bottom.
Hutchinson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Romualdo connects with a decent elbow.
Hutchinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Romualdo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Romualdo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hutchinson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romualdo blocks the strikes from Hutchinson.
Romualdo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hutchinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Romualdo is working away from the top position though.
Hutchinson pushes Romualdo off looking to stand but Romualdo dives back in and keeps control.
Hutchinson tries to roll over but Romualdo keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hutchinson trying to control from the bottom.
Hutchinson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Romualdo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Romualdo's back!
Hutchinson thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Hutchinson misses with an elbow to the head.
Romualdo is trying to stand. He's onto all fours with Hutchinson on his back. Hutchinson looks like he's slipping off but he's actually tansitioning to a beautiful armbar! Romualdo has to tap out to a very impressive submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donn Hutchinson!
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hype
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