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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Justin Case (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner State (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). State has chosen Blaze Of Glory by Bon Jovi as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
8 - 6 - 1 |
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Justin Case!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gunner State!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Case pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Case darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
State works his way to full guard. Good work.
State wants to stand and escape but Case is having none of it.
Case is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! State is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! State has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Case is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
State throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Case works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case is looking for a triangle but State pushes his legs off easily.
State sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Case's guard.
Case looking for submissions off his back.
State thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Case looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
State is trying to control the action in half guard but Case is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Case is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but State pulls his head out easily.
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.
State sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Case pushes State off and gets back to his feet.
A jab from State does it's job there.
Case shoots in but State avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Case. State does a little dance to reset his feet.
Case throws a series of punches but State avoids them all with ease.
Case fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. State looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case looks to score with a jab to the body but State is just out of range.
State moves in looking to clinch but Case pushes him off.
Case looks to land a combination but State avoids it well.
Case fails with the takedown.
Case misses with a wild body shot.
Case throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Gunner State has been cut.
State avoids the head kick by Case.
Case throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Case shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
State cracks Case with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
State fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Case manages to avoid it.
State uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Case.
Justin Case seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Case misses with a body shot
and State counters with a right hand to the body.
Case throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Case takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Case swings and misses with a shot to the body
and State counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
State dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Case breaks from the clinch.
Case listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Case throws a sloppy body shot
and State counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
State keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Case.
Case with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling State to score with a decent uppercut.
State drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gunner State will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunner State's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Case throws a head kick that misses
letting State counter with a right hand.
Case lands a right hook to the body.
State throws a shot to the body.
Case is looking to wear down State with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
State tries to clinch but Case is having none of it.
Jab by Case.
Case lands with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Case misses
and State counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Case!
Case is trying to escape the mount.
You get the feeling that Case really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Case is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
State with shots to the head and body - Case looks very uncomfortable down there.
State working away from the top, dropping strikes.
State lands a nice shot to the head.
Case is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Case that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Case keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Case manages to regain half guard. Good work.
State winds up and cracks Case with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case tries to get to full guard but State has control of the leg.
State lands with a punch from half guard.
Case looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
State winds up and cracks Case with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Case is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but State pulls his head out easily.
Case pushes State off looking to stand but State dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
State is keen to just control but Case is a slippery customer.
Case is trying to escape back to his feet but State uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Case is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Case takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
State works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
State is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Case is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Case is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Case is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on State's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Case moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Case can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as State controls the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Case keeping full guard, as State tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner State showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gunner State's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
State swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Case.
Case misses with a takedown attempt
and State counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Case!
State blocks Case's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
State looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Case really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
State looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Case is wriggling around trying to escape.
Case slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Case manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Case scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case shoots in looking for a takedown. State tries to sprawl out of it but Case keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. State manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
State lands a nice hook to Case's body. Case takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
State steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Case.
Case works the jab nicely.
Justin Case is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Case misses with a shot to the body
and State counters with a nice uppercut.
Case looks to score with a jab to the body but State is just out of range.
Case rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but State moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
State looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Case!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
State is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Case is in a horrible position here. State smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
State wants to control the pace but Case is squirming around nicely.
Case really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
State trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Case slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case looking for submissions off his back.
State passes the guard and advances to mount!
State looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Case tries to reverse the position but State maintains control.
State scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Case?
Case keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
State lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Case hang on?
State postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Case looks a forlorn figure.
State connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Case is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
State with shots to the head and body - Case looks very uncomfortable down there.
State landing strikes from the mount and Case is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner State really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunner State's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Case throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Case misses with an uppercut. State saw that one coming.
Case misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Case scores with a hook to the body. State takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Case throws a nice head kick!
Case has his takedown stuffed
and State counters with a single leg into guard. Case didn't expect that.
State pushing down on Case's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Case looking for a kimura from the bottom but State passes into side control!
Case is looking to regain half guard here but State keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case taking a bit of punishment here - State scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Case tries to buck State off but State is having none of it.
State trying to control the action but Case is working from the bottom.
Case tries to bench press State off him but State keeps the position.
State lands an elbow.
Case managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by State.
State landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
State cracks Case with a big right hand but Case just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on State's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Case actively working from the bottom here.
Case tries to kick State off but State keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Case wants to improve his position but State is controlling well.
Case is trying to defend against the ground and pound but State scores with a couple of nice shots.
State trying to advance position but Case counters by regaining guard.
State throwing strikes from guard but Case blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
State trying to control the position from guard on top but Case is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Case is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and State defends well.
Case throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! State escapes and throws Case's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Case is looking to regain half guard here but State keeps moving and retains side control.
Case dodges the ground and pound from State.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Case is trying to get back to half guard.
Case misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Case tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Case is not content to let State control the position.
State happy to just control the position for now.
Case manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner State dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Gunner State's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Case misses with a wild body shot.
Case connects with a high kick.
A head kick by Case misses
and State counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
State wants to control but Case is keeping him busy.
Case actively working from the bottom here.
Case has hold of State's hands but State slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Case is pressing down on State's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Case throws his legs up looking for a submission but State uses it to pass to side control.
State wants to lay and pray for a moment but Case keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
State lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
State working the head and body with strikes.
Case misses with a strike from the bottom.
Case is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on State's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
State tries to pass to full mount but Case defends it.
Case gets back to full guard.
State trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Case working for a triangle but State defends it easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Case is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and State defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case keeping moving, preventing State from controlling successfully.
State stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Case swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells State's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Case throws his legs up looking for a submission but State uses it to pass to side control.
Case throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Case is not content to let State control the position.
Gunner State is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four 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.
Case is looking for a sweep.
Case gets back to half guard.
Case manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Justin Case has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Case misses with a combination
and State counters with a two punch combo.
Case misses with a hook. State ducked under it nicely.
State avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gunner State.
I've got State winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunner State!
Gunner State is the new featherweight champion!
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