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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Bass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Broland McEnroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Broland McEnroe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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149 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Teddy Bass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Broland McEnroe!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bass lands with a nice combination. McEnroe backs away looking to recover.
McEnroe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McEnroe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bass throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bass closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McEnroe to the mat! McEnroe manages to get full guard.
Bass tries to stand but McEnroe is controlling from the bottom.
Bass drops back looking for a leg! McEnroe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McEnroe manages to kick Bass off! Bass jumps back into McEnroe's guard.
McEnroe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bass. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McEnroe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bass decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McEnroe, up you get!
McEnroe with a poor takedown
and McEnroe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McEnroe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McEnroe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bass is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McEnroe asserts his dominance and retains side control.
McEnroe tries to move to mount but Bass blocks the move with his legs.
McEnroe taking a breather here.
Bass is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bass struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bass wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
McEnroe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bass keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McEnroe tries to clinch up
and Bass counters with a takedown into side control.
Bass decides to stand back up. Bass steps back and let's McEnroe get back to his feet.
McEnroe tries for a takedown but Bass circles away easily
and Bass counters with a nice uppercut.
Teddy Bass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Broland McEnroe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McEnroe tries for a takedown but Bass circles away easily
and Bass counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McEnroe thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bass is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bass lands a jab.
McEnroe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bass looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bass is not content to let McEnroe control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bass is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McEnroe trying to control the action but Bass is working from the bottom.
McEnroe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bass kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McEnroe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bass is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McEnroe asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McEnroe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bass is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McEnroe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bass moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bass, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Bass dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McEnroe misses with a takedown
and Bass counters with a body kick.
Bass bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McEnroe's head backwards.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bass.
McEnroe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McEnroe tries to clinch up
and Bass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bass lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McEnroe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bass counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Broland McEnroe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McEnroe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bass counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Teddy Bass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Broland McEnroe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bass catches McEnroe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McEnroe is breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McEnroe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bass - the referee stops the clock and McEnroe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bass. McEnroe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Teddy Bass is winning the standup battle so far.
McEnroe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bass counters with a nice uppercut.
Bass tries to land a front kick but McEnroe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McEnroe has his takedown stuffed
and Bass counters with a series of strikes. McEnroe will be more careful next time no doubt.
McEnroe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bass lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bass fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McEnroe sprawls well initially but Bass persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bass tries to stand but his hand is stuck under McEnroe.
Bass gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McEnroe misses with a takedown attempt
and Bass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bass lands with an overhand left.
Bass scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McEnroe tries for a takedown but Bass circles away easily
and Bass counters with a left to the body.
McEnroe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bass cracks McEnroe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bass throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McEnroe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McEnroe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bass moves out of range as McEnroe strikes.
A jab from Bass does it's job there.
Bass tests McEnroe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McEnroe wants to slow Bass down by chopping away at his legs.
McEnroe tries for a takedown but Bass circles away easily
and Bass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McEnroe moves out of range of the body kick.
Bass moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bass rushes McEnroe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bass lands with a left to the head.
McEnroe being controlled against the cage.
McEnroe misses with a punch to the body.
McEnroe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bass wants to stall.
Bass lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McEnroe backwards.
McEnroe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McEnroe jumps guard but Bass stands there with McEnroe around his waist. McEnroe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bass looking for a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bass fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Bass dominated that second round.
That's time! Bass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McEnroe misses with a takedown attempt
and Bass counters with a stiff right hand.
McEnroe wants to clinch.
McEnroe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bass counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McEnroe thinking.
McEnroe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Teddy Bass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Broland McEnroe.
Bass ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bass connects with a single shot there.
McEnroe has his takedown stuffed
and McEnroe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McEnroe has his takedown stuffed
and Bass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McEnroe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bass pushes McEnroe up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bass scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bass holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bass throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McEnroes head.
Bass lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Bass as the two fighters clinch.
Bass is trying to stall.
Bass is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right handed body shot lands from Bass.
McEnroe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bass avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Bass.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bass.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McEnroe jumps guard but Bass stands there with McEnroe around his waist. McEnroe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bass softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McEnroe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bass just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bass.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bass.
Bass stalling in the clinch but McEnroe improves position.
Bass lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bass.
Bass lands an uppercut.
Bass wants a takedown but no success here.
Bass lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McEnroe as Bass tries to tie him up.
Bass gets through McEnroe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McEnroe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bass walks away with a smile on his face. McEnroe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bass connects with a jab.
McEnroe with a poor takedown
and McEnroe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McEnroe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bass moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McEnroe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McEnroe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bass connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McEnroe misses with a takedown attempt
and Bass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bass closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McEnroe can do anything to dispel that myth.
McEnroe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bass pulls his head out easily.
Bass is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McEnroe has managed to free his arm - good work.
McEnroe is controlling Bass's trapped leg to prevent Bass from advancing to side control.
Broland McEnroe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bass decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teddy Bass showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bass has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teddy Bass!
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