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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raleigh Britt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden McGready (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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214 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raleigh Britt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aiden McGready!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by McGready.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McGready thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Britt wants to control but McGready postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGready tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McGready trying to control the position but Britt is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGready goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Britt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McGready's guard! Nice work there by Britt!
McGready working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Britt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Britt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Britt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McGready bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Britt's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGready throwing strikes from guard but Britt blocks nicely.
McGready is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McGready trying to control but Britt is working from the bottom.
Britt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McGready looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGready won't allow Britt to get back to his feet.
McGready in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Britt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGready gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Britt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Britt keeping moving, preventing McGready from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGready is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Britt keeping full guard, as McGready tries to pass.
McGready trying to control the position from guard on top but Britt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Aiden McGready hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McGready closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Britt to the mat! Britt manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden McGready dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McGready shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Britt trying to control here.
Britt is staying active underneath McGready, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if McGready 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Aiden McGready hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McGready turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGready feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McGready trying to control the position from guard on top but Britt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGready passes Britt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McGready trying to mount his opponent but Britt defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGready is trying to control. Britt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGready escapes and gets back to his feet.
McGready scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGready controlling the action here.
McGready trying to control the action but Britt is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McGready stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aiden McGready.
McGready gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Britt misses with the head strike.
McGready's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGready is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Britt's half guard.
McGready wants to control but Britt is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGready not doing much here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McGready is trying to work for a kimura but Britt is defending well.
Aiden McGready has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGready is breathing heavily.
Britt wants to control but McGready is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden McGready showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McGready shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Britt is trying to defend but McGready finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McGready trying to pass the guard but Britt defending well.
McGready wants to control but Britt is keeping him busy.
Britt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGready.
McGready thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Britt's head.
McGready is pressing down on Britt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Britt is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if McGready 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Aiden McGready wasn't active enough on the ground.
Britt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGready.
McGready shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Britt pushes McGready off looking to stand but McGready dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGready wants to take a breather but Britt is having none of it.
McGready tries to stand but can't do so whilst Britt controls his leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Aiden McGready wasn't active enough on the ground.
Britt blocks a head kick by McGready.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGready. Britt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Britt shoots in for a double leg but McGready sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGready closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Britt quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGready not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Britt pushes McGready off looking to stand but McGready dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if McGready 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.
McGready trying to control the action but Britt is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Aiden McGready hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McGready.
Britt gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
McGready thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGready looking to finish with strikes here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Aiden McGready comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGready 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 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aiden McGready!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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