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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rob Deanaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Jones (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
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Rob Deanaro!
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, Blake Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries for a takedown but Deanaro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Deanaro shows good takedown defense.
Deanaro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Deanaro counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Deanaro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rob Deanaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Jones.
Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jones is putting a hurting on Deanaro here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones looks gassed!
Deanaro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Deanaro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones trying to control the position but Deanaro is working away.
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Deanaro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones tries to score with some ground and pound. Deanaro controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Deanaro sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Deanaro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Deanaro is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Deanaro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Deanaro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Deanaro is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deanaro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Deanaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Deanaro.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Deanaro is retaining full guard.
Deanaro is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones postures up in Deanaro's guard and throws a big left but Deanaro blocks it.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Deanaro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A combination from Deanaro does no damage.
Jones misses with a combination
and Deanaro counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deanaro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Deanaro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deanaro misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Deanaro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Deanaro throws out a powerful jab.
Nice takedown defense from Deanaro. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Deanaro, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Deanaro against the cage but Deanaro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Deanaro slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rob Deanaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deanaro throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deanaro lands an overhand right.
Deanaro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Blake Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deanaro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Rob Deanaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deanaro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Deanaro.
Deanaro throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Deanaro lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Deanaro counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Nice sprawl there from Deanaro as Jones shoots in.
Deanaro misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Deanaro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rob Deanaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deanaro throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Deanaro throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Deanaro.
Deanaro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Deanaro sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Deanaro looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Danga de danga de dang - Deanaro scores with a four punch combination!
Deanaro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Deanaro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Some wild striking there from Deanaro.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Deanaro's waist but Deanaro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Deanaro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Deanaro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Deanaro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deanaro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deanaro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Deanaro throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deanaro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Rob Deanaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Jones.
Jones dives in and grabs Deanaro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Deanaro pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Deanaro misses with a two punch combination.
Deanaro throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Deanaro, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Deanaro against the cage but Deanaro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Deanaro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Deanaro which made him look bad.
Deanaro is working the combinations to good effect here.
A combination from Deanaro does no damage.
Deanaro throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Deanaro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Deanaro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Deanaro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Deanaro is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jones throws an elbow but Deanaro slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jones working the strikes but Deanaro uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Deanaro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Deanaro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Deanaro has escaped and now he's on top!
Deanaro stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Blake Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Deanaro is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jones Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Deanaro's back instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deanaro just trying to survive but Jones is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones throws strikes from the back but Deanaro rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Deanaro.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Deanaro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Deanaro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Deanaro!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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