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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Artie DeVanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cormac Gutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutz has chosen Everyday as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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188 lbs
21 - 12 - 0 |
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187 lbs
35 - 21 - 2 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Artie DeVanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac Gutz!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeVanzo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gutz.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeVanzo.
Gutz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeVanzo.
Gutz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gutz throws a low kick but DeVanzo moves out of range easily.
Gutz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeVanzo. DeVanzo obviously looking to wear him down.
DeVanzo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gutz. Gutz obviously looking to wear him down.
Gutz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
DeVanzo misses with a leg kick.
Gutz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
DeVanzo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gutz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
DeVanzo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gutz is out of range and DeVanzo settles back down.
Nice body punch from DeVanzo.
Gutz throws a hook but DeVanzo avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeVanzo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gutz looks to land a body kick but DeVanzo moved away.
Artie DeVanzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeVanzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for DeVanzo.
Gutz moves out of range of the body kick from DeVanzo.
Gutz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but DeVanzo is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gutz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and DeVanzo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from DeVanzo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gutz throws a low kick but DeVanzo moves out of range easily.
DeVanzo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
DeVanzo keeping moving, preventing Gutz from controlling successfully.
Gutz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gutz postures up in DeVanzo's guard and throws a big left but DeVanzo blocks it.
DeVanzo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
DeVanzo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo with a nice head shot there.
DeVanzo wants to control from the top but Gutz keeps moving.
DeVanzo is looking to pass into half guard but Gutz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gutz is in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gutz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeVanzo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Gutz throws a big right hand that misses.
Gutz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutz lands a couple of digs.
Gutz cracks DeVanzo with a solid left hand.
Gutz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gutz postures up in DeVanzo's guard and throws a big left but DeVanzo blocks it.
Gutz passes into half guard.
Gutz winds up and cracks DeVanzo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gutz with the ground and pound but DeVanzo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
DeVanzo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gutz landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gutz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
DeVanzo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gutz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeVanzo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gutz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
DeVanzo has momentary wrist control but Gutz slips an elbow through the middle.
Gutz postures up in DeVanzo's guard and throws a big left but DeVanzo blocks it.
Gutz wants to control from the top but DeVanzo keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo connects with a looping right hand.
Gutz misses the jab.
DeVanzo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gutz. That did some damage!
A thudding body kick lands there by DeVanzo!
Gutz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gutz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gutz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gutz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gutz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on DeVanzo. That did some damage!
A nice inside leg kick there by DeVanzo. That's going to slow Gutz down.
A combination from DeVanzo does no damage.
A lazy left from DeVanzo finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gutz throws a low kick but DeVanzo moves out of range easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gutz scores with a shot to the body.
Gutz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good work by Gutz as he checks the leg kick.
DeVanzo connects with an inside leg kick.
DeVanzo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
DeVanzo throws a wild body kick that Gutz sees coming a mile off.
Gutz misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from DeVanzo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DeVanzo loads up on a big right hand but Gutz slips the punch.
Gutz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by DeVanzo.
Gutz swings away with a body shot that misses
and DeVanzo counters with a nice uppercut.
DeVanzo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gutz checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big right from DeVanzo misses.
Gutz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gutz takes one on the button.
DeVanzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gutz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
DeVanzo blocks a head kick by Gutz.
DeVanzo throws a head kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Gutz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gutz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and DeVanzo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from DeVanzo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
DeVanzo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gutz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gutz misses with a wild body shot.
DeVanzo shoots and misses
and Gutz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
DeVanzo is rocked!
DeVanzo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oh DeVanzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeVanzo throws a chopping leg kick but Gutz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
DeVanzo seems to have got his legs back now.
DeVanzo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
DeVanzo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gutz. Gutz obviously looking to wear him down.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo moves forwards but Gutz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
DeVanzo checks a low kick from Gutz.
DeVanzo throws a wild body kick that Gutz sees coming a mile off.
Gutz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DeVanzo throws a series of strikes that have Gutz backpedaling.
Gutz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gutz swinging wildly here.
Gutz avoids a kick to the body.
DeVanzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gutz.
DeVanzo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gutz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeVanzo blocks a jab.
DeVanzo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
DeVanzo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
DeVanzo with a hook.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gutz blocks a jab.
Gutz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gutz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gutz checks a leg kick nicely.
Gutz moves out of range of the body kick.
DeVanzo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gutz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gutz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeVanzo can pounce on him.
DeVanzo misses with a leg kick
and Gutz counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheers as DeVanzo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gutz doesn't seem phased though.
DeVanzo throws a lazy right hand but Gutz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeVanzo walks into a straight right hand from Gutz.
DeVanzo tries to land a body kick
and Gutz counters with a thumping low kick.
DeVanzo shoots in but no luck this time.
And Gutz tries to counter it with a takedown but DeVanzo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Artie DeVanzo.
I think DeVanzo 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 10:10
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 10:10
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 10:10
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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