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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Denver Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gianpaolo Volpicelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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17 - 13 - 0 |
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197 lbs
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denver Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gianpaolo Volpicelli!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Washington wants to control but Volpicelli is keeping him busy.
Volpicelli struggling a bit here.
Washington is looking to take a break and control but Volpicelli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Washington looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Volpicelli is not content to let Washington control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volpicelli trying his best to control but Washington has mounted him.
Volpicelli is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Washington.
We've been hearing that Washington has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington landing strikes from the mount.
Washington lands a heavy elbow.
Volpicelli is in all sorts of trouble here.
Washington has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Washington wants to finish this one by submission but Volpicelli is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Washington.
Washington is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Volpicelli can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Volpicelli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Washington working for a submission but Volpicelli is keeping him at bay.
Washington tries to control but Volpicelli wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volpicelli can't escape the position.
Washington is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Volpicelli can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Volpicelli is wriggling around trying to escape.
Volpicelli regains half guard.
Washington is thwarting Volpicelli's attempts to control the position.
Washington wants to free his trapped foot but Volpicelli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Volpicelli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Washington.
Volpicelli is looking to control Washington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Volpicelli avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Volpicelli is trying to control but can't.
Washington is trying to work for a kimura but Volpicelli is defending well.
Washington missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Volpicelli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Volpicelli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Washington manages to get himself to full guard.
Washington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Washington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington is looking for a triangle but Volpicelli pushes his legs off easily.
Washington wants to sweep but no luck.
Washington thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Volpicelli advances to half guard.
Washington is looking for a sweep. Volpicelli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Volpicelli is looking to advance position but Washington won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington wants to get back to full guard.
Volpicelli is just content to waste time from the top position. Washington takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denver Washington dominated that round.
That's time! Washington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Volpicelli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.
Volpicelli feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Washington's calf.
Volpicelli gets caught flat footed, as Washington shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volpicelli can do to turn this around?
Washington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volpicelli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Washington trying to control but Volpicelli is working from the bottom.
Volpicelli pulls Washington in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Volpicelli is on top in guard.
Volpicelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volpicelli is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Washington trying to control the position.
Volpicelli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volpicelli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Washington is keeping the position for now.
Washington striking from the bottom here.
Washington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volpicelli is one step ahead there.
Washington looking to control.
Volpicelli is looking to pass into half guard but Washington pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Washington is in guard.
Washington being controlled here momentarily.
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.
Volpicelli looking to control.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Volpicelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volpicelli looking to control.
Washington wants to pass the guard but Volpicelli is keeping the position.
Denver Washington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Volpicelli pulls Washington in close to prevent any damage.
Washington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Volpicelli keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Washington trying to control but Volpicelli is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Volpicelli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volpicelli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Volpicelli throws a hook but Washington blocks it.
Washington throws a combination. Volpicelli tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Washington has closed the distance and engaged Volpicelli in a clinch.
Washington successfully pulls guard.
Washington trying to keep a closed guard but Volpicelli is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington wants to hit a switch here but Volpicelli passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Washington there!
Volpicelli unloading with bombs!
Volpicelli looking to secure an arm triangle but Washington defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volpicelli avoids the attempt from Washington to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volpicelli works his way to his opponent's back.
Volpicelli lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Volpicelli is riding his opponent, not letting Washington buck him off.
Volpicelli is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Washington has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gianpaolo Volpicelli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Washington fails with a takedown attempt.
Volpicelli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Volpicelli avoids the head kick by Washington.
Volpicelli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Washington tries to clinch but Volpicelli is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Volpicelli misses the target.
Volpicelli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volpicelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volpicelli fails with the takedown.
Washington throws a push kick but Volpicelli slaps the foot to one side.
Volpicelli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volpicelli! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volpicelli scores with a takedown into Washington's guard.
Volpicelli wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Washington has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Volpicelli has passed into side control.
Washington manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
It looks like Washington is going to stand back up.
Washington is working for a submission of some sort.
Washington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volpicelli is concentrating on defense, preventing Washington from advancing position.
Volpicelli wants to improve his position but Washington is controlling well.
Washington keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Volpicelli gets full guard.
Washington wants to control from the top but Volpicelli keeps moving.
Washington cracks Volpicelli with a solid left hand.
Washington sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volpicelli keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass.
Volpicelli controls Washington momentarily but Washington frees himself.
Washington postures up in Volpicelli's guard and throws a big left but Volpicelli blocks it.
Volpicelli looking for a sweep. Not yet Volpicelli, not yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Washington or perhaps it was just good defense by Volpicelli, which made it look bad.
Washington is looking to clinch but Volpicelli is avoiding it.
Volpicelli throws a front kick that sends Washington stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Washington.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denver Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volpicelli lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Washington backs up against the cage.
It looks like Denver Washington has been cut.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volpicelli slaps away a takedown attempt from Washington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Volpicelli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Denver Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volpicelli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Washington swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volpicelli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Volpicelli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Volpicelli wants it to stay on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gianpaolo Volpicelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Volpicelli has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gianpaolo Volpicelli!
After winning the bout, Gianpaolo Volpicelli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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