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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jraig Cones (ranked 4488 p4p, 4599 weight class) and Torrez Dvalishfinney (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
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jraig Cones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Torrez Dvalishfinney!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dvalishfinney slaps away a takedown attempt from Cones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dvalishfinney looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dvalishfinney perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cones is trying to get back to full guard.
Cones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dvalishfinney pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishfinney not doing much here.
Cones looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dvalishfinney is controlling the pace.
Cones actively working from the bottom here.
Dvalishfinney is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dvalishfinney is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cones defends it well.
Dvalishfinney perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dvalishfinney trying to control the pace.
That's two 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.
Cones tries to kick Dvalishfinney off but Dvalishfinney keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dvalishfinney with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dvalishfinney wants to pass to mount but Cones is defending the position.
Dvalishfinney landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dvalishfinney pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Dvalishfinney is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Dvalishfinney wants to free his trapped foot but Cones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishfinney scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Dvalishfinney.
Cones is pressing down on Dvalishfinney's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dvalishfinney passes Cones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dvalishfinney moves into full mount! Cones won't be happy about that!
Dvalishfinney takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Dvalishfinney has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dvalishfinney content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dvalishfinney lands a nice short elbow.
Dvalishfinney perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dvalishfinney lands strikes from half guard.
Dvalishfinney slows the pace down in half guard.
Dvalishfinney is trying to control. Cones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cones is looking to escape.
Cones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dvalishfinney looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cones trying to get back to full guard but Dvalishfinney takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Cones is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torrez Dvalishfinney dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dvalishfinney looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cones scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Dvalishfinney manages to mount him!
Cones is working to get back to half guard.
Cones gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Dvalishfinney seems content to control.
Cones wants to improve his position but Dvalishfinney is controlling well.
Dvalishfinney controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishfinney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cones missing with punches from the bottom.
Cones strikes from the bottom but Dvalishfinney uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Cones is looking for a sweep.
Dvalishfinney tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cones's legs.
Dvalishfinney cracks Cones with a big elbow.
Dvalishfinney cracks Cones with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Dvalishfinney politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dvalishfinney prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cones wants to get back to full guard.
Dvalishfinney trying to pass the guard but Cones defending well.
Dvalishfinney works his way into full mount!
Dvalishfinney sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cones is trying to reverse the position but instead Dvalishfinney has taken his back - oops!
Dvalishfinney lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Dvalishfinney.
Dvalishfinney scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Cones is looking for a way out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cones is taking damage to the body and head.
Cones is in bad spot here.
Dvalishfinney controlling from the back.
Cones is trying to stand back up.
Dvalishfinney scores with punches to the body.
Cones rolls, trying to escape but Dvalishfinney keeps control of the position.
Dvalishfinney lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Dvalishfinney.
Cones covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Cones defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dvalishfinney's arms.
Cones wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishfinney 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, Cones has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Cones is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Cones 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 Dvalishfinney gets his way!
Cones trying to get back to his feet but Dvalishfinney is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torrez Dvalishfinney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cones dives in and grabs Dvalishfinney's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dvalishfinney pushes down on Cones's head and hops out.
Dvalishfinney shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dvalishfinney seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cones wants to improve his position but Dvalishfinney is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cones gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dvalishfinney is one step ahead there.
Cones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dvalishfinney escapes and throws Cones's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dvalishfinney wants to stand but Cones is controlling his arm.
Dvalishfinney is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dvalishfinney wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cones, who protects the arm well.
Dvalishfinney staying calm.
Dvalishfinney looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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.
Dvalishfinney tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dvalishfinney has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dvalishfinney landing strikes.
Cones being controlled for a moment.
Cones wants to get back to his feet but Dvalishfinney drags him back down.
Cones seems a little lost for a moment, as Dvalishfinney dominates the positioning.
Cones tries to escape but Dvalishfinney is in control.
Cones tries to buck Dvalishfinney off but Dvalishfinney is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishfinney is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cones manages to get back to half guard.
Dvalishfinney is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cones missing with punches from the bottom.
Cones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cones gets back to full guard.
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.
Dvalishfinney postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cones has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dvalishfinney is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cones.
Cones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dvalishfinney is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dvalishfinney thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dvalishfinney moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jraig Cones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torrez Dvalishfinney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cones throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torrez Dvalishfinney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dvalishfinney has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Torrez Dvalishfinney!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Torrez Dvalishfinney!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Torrez Dvalishfinney!
Torrez Dvalishfinney wins by unanimous decision!
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