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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maluco Doidelzen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Declan Newell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 cm
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190 lbs
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190 cm
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183 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power |
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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, Maluco Doidelzen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Declan Newell! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Doidelzen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Newell tries to bum rush Doidelzen with a series of wild strikes but Doidelzen uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Newell moves into range and clinches up with Doidelzen. Doidelzen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Newell.
Newell wants the takedown. Doidelzen is fighting it off but Newell persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Doidelzen's guard against the cage. Newell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doidelzen swivels though and keeps the full guard. Newell passes easily into side control. Nice work. Newell tries for a kimura but Doidelzen is defending well. Newell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Newell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Doidelzen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Newell looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round. Newell tries for a kimura but Doidelzen is defending well. Doidelzen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Doidelzen tries to get out of the position. Newell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Doidelzen tries to buck Newell off but Newell is having none of it. Newell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Newell prevents Doidelzen from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Doidelzen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Newell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Newell works his way into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Newell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Doidelzen has escaped the position, nice work there. Newell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round. This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now! Newell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Newell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Newell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Newell tries to move to mount but Doidelzen blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Newell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Doidelzen tries to bench press Newell off him but Newell keeps the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Doidelzen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Newell tries to avoid it but Doidelzen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Newell to the ground. Newell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Newell tries to clinch up but Doidelzen circles away and keeps his distance. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Newell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Newell closes the distance and clinches up with Doidelzen, looking for a takedown. Newell pushes Doidelzen against the cage but Doidelzen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Doidelzen shoots for a takedown but Newell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Doidelzen slips a jab and a cross from Newell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Declan Newell dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Doidelzen tries to clinch up but Newell circles away and keeps his distance. Newell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Newell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Doidelzen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Newell tries for a kimura but Doidelzen is defending well. Doidelzen is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now. Doidelzen tries to get back to half guard but can't. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Newell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Doidelzen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Newell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Doidelzen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Newell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Newell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Newell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Doidelzen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Newell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Doidelzen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Newell but great work by Doidelzen. Newell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Newell wants to improve his position but Doidelzen is controlling well.
Newell moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Newell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Newell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Newell looking for a guillotine here but Doidelzen defends easily.
Newell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Newell had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Doidelzen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Newell Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Doidelzen's back instead. Doidelzen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Newell looking to break Doidelzen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Doidelzen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Newell will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Newell has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Doidelzen has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Newell is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Newell tightening his grip on Doidelzen, looking for the choke. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Declan Newell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Newell throws a right and a left that both miss. Doidelzen closes the distance and lands a one-two. Declan Newell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Newell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Doidelzen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Doidelzen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Newell circles away. Doidelzen with a lazy takedown attempt and Newell counters with a takedown into side control. Newell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Doidelzen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Newell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Doidelzen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Newell but great work by Doidelzen.
That's one minute gone in the round. Newell regains half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Newell is looking to improve his position.
Doidelzen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newell on the ground. Newell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Doidelzen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Doidelzen's back! Newell is looking for the choke from the back position but Doidelzen is controlling his hands well. Doidelzen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Newell's arms. Doidelzen holding on to Newell's left wrist, preventing the choke. Doidelzen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Newell is persistently looking for the submission but Doidelzen is defending it well.
Newell is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Doidelzen is defending well though. Newell let's go of the attempt for now. Newell is persistently looking for the submission but Doidelzen is defending it well.
Newell working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Doidelzen is trying to stand back up. Newell looking for the choke but no joy. Newell working for a choke but Doidelzen is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Newell is looking for the choke from the back position but Doidelzen is controlling his hands well. Doidelzen tries to roll but Newell sticks to his back.
Doidelzen 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 Newell gets his way!
Newell is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Doidelzen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Newell is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that's the end of the fight! Declan Newell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Newell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Declan Newell!
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energy
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RATING
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