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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stan Van Gundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braylon Beswicke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beswicke has chosen Kick in the teeth as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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198 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stan Van Gundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Braylon Beswicke!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Beswicke misses the target.
Van Gundy scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Gundy throws a jab when Beswicke was well out of range.
Van Gundy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beswicke connects with a right hand. Van Gundy shakes it off.
Beswicke steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Gundy. That one must have hurt.
Van Gundy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Beswicke defending well as Van Gundy loads up on a big left hand.
Beswicke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Gundy misses with a looping right.
Beswicke looks to land a right hand but Van Gundy moved out of range.
Beswicke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Gundy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Beswicke feints a jab promting Van Gundy to slip. Beswicke then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Van Gundy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Beswicke drops his hands momentarily and Van Gundy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beswicke on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beswicke takes one on the button.
Beswicke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice cross by Van Gundy.
Nice defenses there by Van Gundy.
Van Gundy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Gundy connects with a leg kick. Beswicke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Beswicke scores with a jab to the body.
Van Gundy checks a low kick from Beswicke.
An inside leg kick from Beswicke misses.
Van Gundy cracks Beswicke with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Gundy throws a sloppy head kick and Beswicke moves out of range easily.
Beswicke throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut there from Van Gundy.
Van Gundy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beswicke. Beswicke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Beswicke checks a low kick from Van Gundy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beswicke throws out a powerful jab.
A leg kick checked by Van Gundy.
Van Gundy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Van Gundy blocks a jab.
Van Gundy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beswicke.
Nice jab there from Van Gundy.
Beswicke moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Gundy.
Beswicke ducks right into an uppercut from Van Gundy.
Van Gundy lands a leg kick that knocks Beswicke off balance momentarily.
Van Gundy ducks under a wild hook from Beswicke.
Van Gundy connects with a leg kick. Beswicke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Van Gundy scores with a push kick.
Van Gundy wants to slow Beswicke down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Gundy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beswicke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Gundy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beswicke throws a front kick aimed at Van Gundy's knee but Van Gundy avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy throws a head kick that misses.
Beswicke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Gundy misses with an uppercut.
Beswicke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Beswicke throws a wild body kick that Van Gundy sees coming a mile off.
Beswicke takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Gundy tries to clinch up but Beswicke circles away and keeps his distance.
Beswicke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Gundy.
Beswicke lands with a nice combination. Van Gundy backs away looking to recover.
Van Gundy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Gundy lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Gundy lunges at Beswicke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beswicke's hand.
Van Gundy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Gundy misses with a head kick.
Beswicke avoids the body shot from Van Gundy.
Beswicke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beswicke scores with a leg kick.
Beswicke scores with a kick to the midsection.
Van Gundy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beswicke.
Van Gundy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beswicke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Gundy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Beswicke cracks Van Gundy with an open hand slap.
Van Gundy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Gundy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Gundy missing with a left hand there. Beswicke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Gundy tries to land a leg kick but Beswicke saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Gundy throws a hook but Beswicke avoids it easily.
A big right from Van Gundy misses.
Van Gundy wants to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Beswicke misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Van Gundy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Van Gundy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stan Van Gundy is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Beswicke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Gundy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A leg kick checked by Van Gundy.
Beswicke takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Beswicke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Gundy moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Gundy misses with an elbow strike.
Van Gundy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beswicke avoids it.
Van Gundy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Van Gundy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Beswicke is stalling here.
Beswicke avoids the elbow strike from Van Gundy, against the cage.
Beswicke pushes Van Gundy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beswicke lands a right hand.
Van Gundy cracks Beswicke with a nice body shot.
Beswicke avoids the elbow strike from Van Gundy, against the cage.
Beswicke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Gundy throws a head kick that misses.
Van Gundy throws a sloppy head kick and Beswicke moves out of range easily.
Beswicke takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Van Gundy throws out a leg kick but Beswicke moves out of range and Van Gundy only half commits.
Beswicke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Gundy.
Beswicke tried to score with a low kick but Van Gundy checks it.
Beswicke jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Beswicke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Gundy moves away.
A left lands for Van Gundy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beswicke throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beswicke looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Gundy is just out of range.
Van Gundy throws a looping overhand right but Beswicke ducks down to avoid it.
Beswicke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Gundy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Gundy connects with a single shot there.
A big right from Van Gundy misses.
Beswicke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Gundy's head backwards.
Beswicke 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.
Beswicke throws a leg kick that misses.
Beswicke looks to land a left hand but Van Gundy moved out of range nicely.
Beswicke checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Beswicke.
Beswicke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Gundy throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters circling a little - Beswicke finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Van Gundy throws a combination. Beswicke tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Beswicke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Van Gundy.
Beswicke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Gundy at a distance.
Van Gundy moves away from the strike by Beswicke.
Beswicke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Gundy throws a shot to the body.
Beswicke throws a front kick aimed at Van Gundy's knee but Van Gundy avoids it well.
Beswicke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Gundy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beswicke.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Van Gundy throws a hook but Beswicke blocks it.
Van Gundy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beswicke throws a hook but Van Gundy blocks it.
Van Gundy throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Gundy throws a body punch but Beswicke moves out of range.
Van Gundy throws a push kick but Beswicke slaps the foot to one side.
Beswicke scores with a jab.
Beswicke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Beswicke looks to throw the jab but Van Gundy is out of range.
Beswicke throws a looping overhand right but Van Gundy ducks down to avoid it.
Beswicke throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Van Gundy connects with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Van Gundy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beswicke takes a swing at Van Gundy's ribcage but misses.
Beswicke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Gundy moves away.
Van Gundy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Beswicke counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Stan Van Gundy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Beswicke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Gundy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Beswicke.
Beswicke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Gundy is out of range and Beswicke settles back down.
Beswicke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Gundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Beswicke.
A swing and a miss from Van Gundy.
Van Gundy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beswicke's sensitive parts.
Beswicke checks a leg kick.
Beswicke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Van Gundy as he checks the leg kick.
Van Gundy lands the left hand.
Van Gundy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A good leg kick by Van Gundy.
Beswicke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Gundy throws a lazy head kick
and Van Gundy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beswicke throws a hook but Van Gundy blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beswicke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Gundy is out of range and Beswicke settles back down.
Van Gundy punishes Beswicke's body with a nice straight punch.
Beswicke cracks the inside of Van Gundy's front leg.
Van Gundy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beswicke.
Van Gundy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Gundy tries to clinch but Beswicke is having none of it.
Van Gundy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Gundy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Gundy lands the left hand.
Van Gundy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Van Gundy misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Gundy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beswicke lands a leg kick that knocks Van Gundy off balance momentarily.
Van Gundy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Beswicke!
Beswicke tries a low kick but Van Gundy avoids it.
Braylon Beswicke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Gundy checks a low kick from Beswicke.
Van Gundy misses with a looping left.
Beswicke just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gundy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Gundy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beswicke.
Beswicke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Gundy. Van Gundy obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Gundy moves away from the strike by Beswicke.
Van Gundy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beswicke tries to land a front kick but Van Gundy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Gundy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy scores with a jab to the head.
Beswicke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Gundy tries a low kick but Beswicke avoids it.
Beswicke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beswicke.
Beswicke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Beswicke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Gundy misses with a hook. Beswicke ducked under it nicely.
Beswicke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Gundy lands a jab to the head.
Beswicke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stan Van Gundy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Gundy clobbers Beswicke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beswicke misses with a low kick.
Van Gundy throws a head kick but Beswicke moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Gundy checks a leg kick.
Van Gundy connects with an inside leg kick.
Beswicke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Gundy.
Van Gundy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Van Gundy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beswicke tried to score with a low kick but Van Gundy checks it.
Beswicke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beswicke looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Gundy is just out of range.
Van Gundy wants to clinch up but Beswicke keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Gundy throws a front kick that sends Beswicke stumbling back into the cage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Gundy.
Beswicke tries a head kick but it misses.
Beswicke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stan Van Gundy.
Well Van Gundy 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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