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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gene Alejandro Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raven Thorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180 lbs
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167 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gene Alejandro Mac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raven Thorian!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorian misses with a double jab.
Alejandro Mac looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alejandro Mac gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Raven Thorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alejandro Mac shoots in but no luck this time.
Thorian scores with a decent looking hook.
Alejandro Mac shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thorian's guard.
Alejandro Mac passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alejandro Mac working away.
Thorian tries to improve position but can't.
Alejandro Mac is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thorian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thorian is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Thorian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alejandro Mac. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thorian stops Alejandro Mac from passing to mount.
Thorian is trying to control Alejandro Mac's posture but Alejandro Mac avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alejandro Mac prevents Thorian from escaping the position.
Alejandro Mac working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alejandro Mac prevents Thorian from escaping the position.
Alejandro Mac is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thorian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thorian is trying to buck Alejandro Mac off.
Alejandro Mac tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alejandro Mac has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Alejandro Mac is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thorian is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Alejandro Mac is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thorian is looking for a sweep.
Thorian throws Alejandro Mac to one side and escapes!
Thorian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alejandro Mac's waist but Alejandro Mac gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thorian off to one side.
Alejandro Mac shoots in for a takedown but Thorian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Alejandro Mac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alejandro Mac shoots for a double leg takedown but Thorian sprawls well. He's pushed Alejandro Mac's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thorian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alejandro Mac's head.
Thorian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thorian moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thorian lands a body shot.
Thorian lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thorian slaps away a takedown attempt from Alejandro Mac, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thorian tries to bum rush Alejandro Mac with a series of wild strikes but Alejandro Mac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab from Thorian.
Thorian shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Alejandro Mac is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thorian with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro Mac has his foot on Thorian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thorian works his way back into a safe position though.
Alejandro Mac keeping moving, preventing Thorian from controlling successfully.
Thorian is looking to stand up but Alejandro Mac won't let him.
Thorian with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alejandro Mac throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thorian landing some decent shots from guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thorian goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thorian closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thorian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thorian lands a really nice looking cross but Alejandro Mac seems unphased.
Alejandro Mac takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorian misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alejandro Mac shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thorian defends it nicely.
Thorian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thorian cracks a nice hook into Alejandro Mac's ribs.
Thorian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alejandro Mac tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thorian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alejandro Mac somewhat.
Thorian feints and as Alejandro Mac raises his hands in defense, Thorian changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thorian wants to pass the guard but Alejandro Mac is keeping the position.
Thorian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thorian gets to his feet - Alejandro Mac follows without any prompting.
Alejandro Mac shoots in for a takedown but Thorian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alejandro Mac gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thorian cracks Alejandro Mac with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raven Thorian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thorian lands a really nice looking cross but Alejandro Mac seems unphased.
Alejandro Mac shoots in for a takedown but Thorian shows good takedown defense.
Thorian lands a glancing blow to the side of Alejandro Mac's head.
Thorian tries to bum rush Alejandro Mac with a series of wild strikes but Alejandro Mac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alejandro Mac shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thorian as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Alejandro Mac with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Alejandro Mac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorian misses with a kick to the body.
Thorian closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Alejandro Mac moves out of range as Thorian throws a body kick.
Thorian throws a leg kick but Alejandro Mac sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thorian catches Alejandro Mac with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thorian cracks Alejandro Mac with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thorian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alejandro Mac at a distance.
Thorian scores with a jab to the head.
Thorian cracks Alejandro Mac with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thorian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alejandro Mac sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thorian somewhat.
Thorian throws a body kick that misses.
Alejandro Mac moves out of range as Thorian throws a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Thorian.
Thorian cracks Alejandro Mac with an open hand slap.
Alejandro Mac takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thorian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alejandro Mac is rocked!
Alejandro Mac on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oh Alejandro Mac is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alejandro Mac tries for a takedown but Thorian circles away easily
and Thorian counters with a crisp one two that drops Alejandro Mac! Thorian thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Alejandro Mac to his feet! Alejandro Mac is in big trouble!
Thorian moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Alejandro Mac takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice shot lands for Thorian.
Alejandro Mac doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thorian throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gene Alejandro Mac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorian lands an overhand right.
A left lands for Thorian.
Thorian stalks Alejandro Mac and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alejandro Mac's face. Alejandro Mac staggers backwards, shaken.
Alejandro Mac has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thorian connects with a looping right hand.
Thorian scores with a sloppy right hand. Alejandro Mac should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by Thorian.
Thorian closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro Mac is looking for a sweep. Thorian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thorian wants to get back to his feet.
Alejandro Mac works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alejandro Mac seems to have got his legs back now.
Alejandro Mac looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thorian wants to control from the top but Alejandro Mac keeps moving.
Alejandro Mac looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thorian wants to stand but Alejandro Mac has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thorian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alejandro Mac takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorian jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Raven Thorian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alejandro Mac throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thorian's waist but Thorian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alejandro Mac off to one side.
Thorian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alejandro Mac on the side of the head.
Thorian connects with a looping right hand.
Alejandro Mac moves out of range as Thorian throws a body kick.
Thorian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alejandro Mac takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thorian scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Alejandro Mac is looking to improve his position.
Thorian wants to pass the guard but Alejandro Mac is defending well.
Thorian tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Alejandro Mac is looking for a sweep. Thorian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thorian stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Alejandro Mac to get to his feet.
Alejandro Mac closes the distance and clinches up with Thorian, looking for a takedown. Alejandro Mac pushes Thorian against the ropes but Thorian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorian misses with a body kick.
Alejandro Mac takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A lazy left from Thorian finds it's target.
Thorian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alejandro Mac on the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thorian.
Thorian lands a glancing blow to the side of Alejandro Mac's head.
Thorian with a nice cross.
A right-left combo lands from Thorian.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorian connects with a nice looking jab.
Alejandro Mac doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alejandro Mac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorian lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thorian.
Alejandro Mac ducks right into an uppercut from Thorian.
Nice sprawl there from Alejandro Mac as Thorian shoots in.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thorian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thorian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alejandro Mac shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thorian pinned against the cage. Thorian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thorian throws a sloppy head kick and Alejandro Mac moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raven Thorian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Thorian connects with a jab.
Alejandro Mac shoots and misses
and Alejandro Mac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab by Thorian.
Thorian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thorian lunges at Alejandro Mac with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alejandro Mac's hand.
Alejandro Mac closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alejandro Mac lands in his opponent's guard.
Alejandro Mac won't allow Thorian to sweep him here.
Alejandro Mac is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Alejandro Mac prevents Thorian from getting back to his feet.
Alejandro Mac stands and throws Thorian's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Thorian is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alejandro Mac tries for a kimura but Thorian is defending well.
Thorian explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Alejandro Mac gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thorian throws a nice looking combination but Alejandro Mac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thorian stuffs the takedown attempt from Alejandro Mac. Alejandro Mac gets slowly back to his feet.
Alejandro Mac on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alejandro Mac with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thorian to score with a decent uppercut.
Thorian clinches up with Alejandro Mac and pushes him back against the ropes.
Thorian is trying to trip Alejandro Mac. He has hold of a leg but Alejandro Mac is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Thorian persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Alejandro Mac had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Thorian is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Alejandro Mac Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Thorian's back instead.
Thorian manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorian connects with a single shot there.
Thorian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thorian shoots for a takedown but Alejandro Mac saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alejandro Mac tries for a takedown but Thorian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Alejandro Mac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alejandro Mac has a takedown stuffed.
Thorian clinches up against the ropes.
Thorian is trying to force a seperation but Alejandro Mac has the dominant position.
Alejandro Mac gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thorian.
Thorian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thorian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alejandro Mac fails with the takedown.
Thorian fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alejandro Mac sprawls well initially but Thorian persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorian tries to stand but can't do so whilst Alejandro Mac controls his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro Mac gets full guard.
Alejandro Mac throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Thorian escapes and throws Alejandro Mac's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Thorian stands up.
Alejandro Mac misses with a takedown attempt - Thorian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thorian lands a two punch combo.
Alejandro Mac ducks right into an uppercut from Thorian.
Alejandro Mac dives in and grabs Thorian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thorian pushes down on Alejandro Mac's head and hops out.
Thorian clinches up against the ropes.
Thorian has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Alejandro Mac regains guard immediately.
Alejandro Mac looking for a guillotine here but Thorian defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro Mac looking for a sweep. Not yet Alejandro Mac, not yet.
Thorian has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alejandro Mac is proving hard to escape from.
Alejandro Mac looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alejandro Mac has a closed guard, preventing Thorian from standing up.
Alejandro Mac has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thorian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alejandro Mac wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raven Thorian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thorian 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raven Thorian!
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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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