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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micah George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien OQuinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damien OQuinn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Micah George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien OQuinn!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George wants to clinch up but OQuinn keeps it at a distance.
OQuinn tries to counter by closing the distance.
OQuinn takes the fight into the clinch.
OQuinn looking to throw knees to the head but George is blocking nicely.
George on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OQuinn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
OQuinn wants a takedown.
OQuinn working George over with knees to the body.
OQuinn tries to score a body lock takedown but George shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Micah George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien OQuinn.
OQuinn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
George's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
OQuinn has George pressed against the cage, preventing George from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OQuinn wants a takedown.
OQuinn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from George.
OQuinn has George pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OQuinn unloads a knee to the mid-section. George lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
George drops down looking for an ankle pick but OQuinn pulls his leg out and moves away.
OQuinn clinches.
George gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from OQuinn.
George working hard to break the clinch.
George pulls guard.
George working a defensive guard here.
OQuinn stops George from standing up.
OQuinn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OQuinn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
George working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because OQuinn has passed into half guard!
OQuinn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
OQuinn is looking for a kimura here.
OQuinn trying to control the pace.
OQuinn is looking to take a break and control but George is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OQuinn trying to mount his opponent but George defends it.
George manages to get to full guard.
George is looking for a triangle but OQuinn pushes his legs off easily.
George keeping full guard, as OQuinn tries to pass.
OQuinn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! George is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! George has escaped and now he's on top!
OQuinn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OQuinn keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully.
George postures up in OQuinn's guard and throws a big left but OQuinn blocks it.
OQuinn keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
George controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien OQuinn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
OQuinn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from George.
George misses with a few strikes there.
OQuinn tries to close the distance and clinch but George swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Damien OQuinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OQuinn has managed to clinch.
George avoiding damage as OQuinn throws knees to the body.
OQuinn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and George avoids it.
OQuinn tries to score a body lock takedown but George shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
George tries to score a body lock takedown but OQuinn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
George is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The referee calls for George to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George wants to break free but OQuinn has control.
OQuinn unloads a knee to the mid-section. George lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
OQuinn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OQuinn connects with a nasty looking knee right to George's face.
It looks like Micah George has been cut.
OQuinn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. George gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OQuinn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. George is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Micah George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien OQuinn.
OQuinn looking for a takedown.
George wants a takedown.
OQuinn misses with a knee to the head.
OQuinn is breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from OQuinn.
George tries to pull guard but OQuinn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
OQuinn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
OQuinn unloads a knee to the mid-section. George lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
George prevents a takedown attempt there.
OQuinn leaning his opponent against the cage.
OQuinn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. OQuinn obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by OQuinn.
George jumps guard but OQuinn stands there with George around his waist. George gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
OQuinn displaying some good clinch control by pressing George up against the cage.
OQuinn goes for a takedown attempt but George pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
George has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from George there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some wild striking there from George.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
George misses with a takedown attempt - OQuinn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OQuinn has George up against the cage in a clinch.
OQuinn gets underhooks to prevent George's takedown attempt.
OQuinn with a knee to the head.
OQuinn drags the fight down to the ground.
OQuinn keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully.
OQuinn looking for a guillotine here but George defends easily.
OQuinn looking to hit a scissor sweep but George is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
George wants to control from the top but OQuinn keeps moving.
OQuinn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
George trying to control but OQuinn is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien OQuinn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Micah George's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
OQuinn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with George, pushing him back against the cage.
OQuinn tries a knee to the head but George blocks it.
George tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. OQuinn just stands there and leans against the cage.
George gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from OQuinn.
George really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
George gets underhooks to prevent OQuinn's takedown attempt.
George is trying to break the clinch but OQuinn is controlling him.
OQuinn connects with a knee to the head.
OQuinn lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OQuinn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but George pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Micah George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien OQuinn.
OQuinn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OQuinn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. George avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
OQuinn wants to stall.
OQuinn wants to take the fight to the mat but George manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OQuinn trying to stall but George improves his position.
OQuinn drops down looking for an ankle pick but George pulls his leg out and moves away.
George lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
George tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OQuinn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
George fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
George scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
OQuinn tries to clinch there but George circles away.
George throws a head kick that misses.
OQuinn unleashes a big counter combination but George bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
OQuinn throws a left and a right that both miss
and George counters with a one-two to the body.
George takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
George has OQuinn up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OQuinn tries to score a body lock takedown but George shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by George as OQuinn tries to tie him up.
George gets through OQuinn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
OQuinn gets underhooks to prevent George's takedown attempt.
George prevents the takedown attempt.
George is looking to take this one to the mat.
OQuinn tries for a takedown but George manages to get underhooks.
OQuinn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from George.
George is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
OQuinn looking to stall.
George fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OQuinn is working for takedown but George is calmly controlling the position for now.
Damien OQuinn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
OQuinn is working for takedown but George is calmly controlling the position for now.
George is looking for a takedown up against the cage. OQuinn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
OQuinn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
George tries to circle away but OQuinn has him pinned against the cage.
OQuinn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. George fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Micah George is winning the standup battle so far.
OQuinn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but George paws at him with a jab and circles away.
George tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - OQuinn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
George fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
George slips a jab and a cross from OQuinn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
George pushes OQuinn up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
OQuinn landing knees to the body.
George wants to break the clinch but can't.
OQuinn is trying to drag George to the mat but George just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
OQuinn has George pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. George manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OQuinn prevents George from breaking the clinch.
Micah George has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OQuinn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
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 Micah George.
I think OQuinn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien OQuinn!
Damien OQuinn tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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RATING
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