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HFC 13: Mason vs Blanche PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Finn Faustins (ranked 5139 p4p, 25169 weight class) and Darko Stosic (ranked 485 p4p, 550 weight class). Darko Stosic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Finn Faustins's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Finn Faustins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darko Stosic!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stosic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Faustins.
Faustins is looking to counter punch.
Faustins misses with a shot to the body
and Stosic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stosic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd cheers as Faustins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stosic doesn't seem phased though.
A bone on bone clash there as Faustins blocks the leg kick.
Faustins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stosic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Faustins.
It looked like Faustins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Faustins takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stosic misses with a body shot.
Faustins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Faustins misses with a jab to the body
and Stosic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stosic throws a lazy right hand but Faustins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Faustins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Faustins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Faustins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stosic wants to land a leg kick but Faustins is out of range.
Faustins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stosic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stosic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Faustins throws a jab when Stosic was well out of range.
Stosic moves away from the strike by Faustins.
As Faustins backs off Stosic throws a huge counter combo but Faustins manages to avoid it all.
Faustins misses with a straight left.
Stosic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stosic looks to land a combination but Faustins avoids it well.
Faustins throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Faustins throws a poor cross that misses
and Stosic counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faustins misses with a double jab
and Stosic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Faustins looks to land a left hand but Stosic moved out of range nicely.
Faustins misses with a left hand
and Faustins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stosic 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.
Faustins cracks Stosic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faustins cracks Stosic on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Stosic falls backwards against the cage. Faustins follows up with more strikes that drop Stosic to his knees. Faustins keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Stosic! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finn Faustins!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Evans (ranked 4788 p4p, 25060 weight class) and Dragon Nguyen (ranked 554 p4p, 658 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dragon Nguyen!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nguyen stalks Evans and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Evans's face. Evans staggers backwards, shaken.
Nguyen misses with a looping right.
Evans half committed to a counter leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nguyen scores with a decent looking hook.
Nguyen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Evans sprawls well initially but Nguyen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nguyen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Evans sees it coming and defends easily.
Nguyen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Evans has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Evans manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Evans controlling Nguyen's posture.
Nguyen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Evans is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nguyen, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen can't keep his opponent in guard - Evans advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nguyen is refusing to be controlled, as Evans sits in half guard.
Nguyen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Evans is keen to just control but Nguyen is a slippery customer.
Evans has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Nguyen defend it? Evans steps over the head and cranks it - Nguyen is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Evans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lee Evans!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amadeo Thevenet (ranked 4209 p4p, 5190 weight class) and Guy Lusignan (ranked 496 p4p, 548 weight class). Guy Lusignan looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amadeo Thevenet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Guy Lusignan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lusignan tries to clinch there but Thevenet circles away.
Thevenet closes the distance and clinches.
Thevenet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lusignan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thevenet avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lusignan prevents a body shot from Thevenet.
Thevenet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thevenet stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thevenet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thevenet stalling the fight.
Thevenet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lusignan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lusignan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thevenet smiles and moves away.
Thevenet looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thevenet takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lusignan is trying to maintain the position but Thevenet is very close to passing his half guard.
Thevenet drops an elbow to the side of Lusignan's head.
Well, if Thevenet 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.
Lusignan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thevenet. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thevenet's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thevenet takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lusignan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thevenet performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thevenet takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Thevenet 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Thevenet seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lusignan for as long as he can get away with.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thevenet lands a nice short elbow.
Thevenet working the head and body with strikes.
Thevenet looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thevenet working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thevenet is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thevenet is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lusignan looks winded!
Thevenet controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Thevenet there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thevenet perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thevenet scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thevenet is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thevenet is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thevenet slips a nice elbow through Lusignan's hands, connecting with Lusignan's forehead.
Thevenet lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amadeo Thevenet dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lusignan avoids the body shot from Thevenet.
Lusignan moves in looking to clinch but Thevenet pushes him off.
Thevenet is looking to score with low kicks.
Thevenet misses with an uppercut. Lusignan saw that one coming.
Lusignan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thevenet sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lusignan somewhat.
Lusignan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thevenet.
Thevenet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thevenet is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lusignan's half guard.
Thevenet scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lusignan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thevenet scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thevenet sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Amadeo Thevenet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lusignan is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thevenet lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thevenet has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thevenet looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thevenet connects with a nice short shot to Lusignan's temple.
That's two 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thevenet connects with a nice short shot to Lusignan's temple.
Lusignan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thevenet working the head and body with strikes.
Thevenet seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thevenet drops an elbow to the side of Lusignan's head.
Thevenet is nestled in close to Lusignan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thevenet working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thevenet is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thevenet landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lusignan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thevenet scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Thevenet.
Thevenet looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thevenet trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Thevenet.
Thevenet working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lusignan taking some punishment here, with Thevenet in his half guard.
Thevenet working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thevenet lands with a punch from half guard.
 Lusignan is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thevenet seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lusignan is still in real trouble! Can Thevenet finish him?
Nice strikes from Thevenet there.
Thevenet seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thevenet lands a big elbow - Lusignan is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Thevenet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amadeo Thevenet!
A less than humble Amadeo Thevenet misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Coach (ranked 4929 p4p, 5005 weight class) and Richard Valdealez (ranked 523 p4p, 529 weight class). Richard Valdealez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vinny Coach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Valdealez!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coach dips to his left and cracks Valdealez with an uppercut!
Valdealez 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdealez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valdealez wants to control from the top but Coach keeps moving.
Valdealez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Valdealez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valdealez throwing strikes from guard but Coach blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdealez wants to pass the guard but Coach is keeping the position.
Valdealez postures up in Coach's guard and throws a big left but Coach blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdealez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Coach is looking to stand up but Valdealez isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vinny Coach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdealez tries for a takedown but Coach circles away easily
and Coach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coach throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valdealez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valdealez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coach keeping full guard, as Valdealez tries to pass.
Valdealez wants to control from the top but Coach keeps moving.
Valdealez postures up in Coach's guard and throws a big left but Coach blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coach preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valdealez with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valdealez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valdealez won't allow Coach to get back to his feet.
Coach manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Valdealez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Coach makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdealez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Coach throws a right hand that Valdealez ducks under and follows up with a left that Valdealez also avoids with ease.
Coach gets caught flat footed, as Valdealez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdealez stands and throws Coach's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Valdealez advances to mount.
Coach avoids a series of strikes thrown by Valdealez.
Valdealez controlling the pace for now.
Valdealez raining down hammerfists from mount.
Valdealez controlling the position easily from mount.
Valdealez looking to finish Coach with some ground and pound. This is bad for Coach!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdealez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coach is looking to escape.
Valdealez raining down shots from the mount!
Coach is trying to stand.
Valdealez wants to control the action but instead Coach gets a body lock and reverses into Valdealez's guard! Nice work!
Valdealez wants to stand and escape but Coach is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Valdealez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Valdealez wants to sweep here but Coach controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richard Valdealez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Coach's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Valdealez is looking to clinch but Coach is avoiding it.
Valdealez ducks right into an uppercut from Coach.
Coach punishes Valdealez's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Coach.
Coach scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valdealez in his tracks.
Valdealez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdealez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Valdealez has managed to clinch.
Coach lands an uppercut.
Coach wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Coach.
Coach misses with a punch to the body.
Valdealez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Coach pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Coach gets underhooks to prevent Valdealez's takedown attempt.
Vinny Coach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Valdealez.
Coach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coach lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valdealez or not.
Coach prevents a takedown attempt there.
Coach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coach lands an uppercut.
Coach wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Coach wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valdealez has him pressed against the cage.
Coach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valdealez can do to turn this around?
Coach struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdealez controls his hands.
Valdealez prevents a body shot from Coach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valdealez's elbow.
Coach controlling the action here for a moment.
Valdealez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Coach gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Valdealez.
Coach wants to stall.
Coach lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coach is pressed up against the cage. Valdealez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Coach down to the mat. Coach avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Valdealez walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Coach.
Coach with a nice cross.
Coach misses the shot to the body.
Coach catches Valdealez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vinny Coach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valdealez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Coach is fending him off so far but Valdealez persists. Nope, Coach circles away and we're back to standing.
Valdealez with a poor takedown
and Coach makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Coach tries to bum rush Valdealez with a series of wild strikes but Valdealez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coach scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valdealez is rocked!
 It looks like Richard Valdealez has been cut.
Coach ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Valdealez's jaw. Valdealez's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Coach does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinny Coach!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vinny Coach waved his t-shirt featuring Bondi MMA 🏝️'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rob Cas (ranked 4089 p4p, 4954 weight class) and Lush Rush (ranked 423 p4p, 472 weight class). Rob Cas had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Cas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lush Rush!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush avoids a kick to the body.
Rush misses with a takedown
enabling Cas to counter with a crisp jab.
Crunch! Cas slams his shin into Rush's torso.
A head kick misses from Cas.
Rush dodges the punch combination from Cas.
Rush shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cas as he jumps to the side.
Rush moves in looking to clinch but Cas pushes him off.
Cas throws a big counter combination but Rush scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush forces Cas back against the cage and clinches.
Cas is looking to break free of the clinch but Rush has double underhooks.
Cas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cas wants to get back to striking at distance but Rush won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cas's efforts to push away.
Rush manages to pull guard.
Cas has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rush 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.
Rush wants to stand up but Cas is controlling him.
That's two 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.
Cas won't allow Rush to sweep him here.
Cas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rush on the ground.
Rush looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rush blocks a head kick by Cas.
Rush tries to clinch up but Cas circles away and keeps his distance.
Cas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rush shoots in but Cas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rob Cas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lush Rush.
Cas keeps Rush at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cas throws a head kick that misses.
Rob Cas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rush tries to clinch up.
Rush fails with the takedown
and Cas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rush tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cas defends well and Rush ends up having to push Cas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rush looks winded!
Cas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cas lands with a nice body kick.
Cas lands a nice looking body kick.
Cas lands a nice looking body kick.
Rush tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cas.
Donk. Cas catches Rush right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rush blocks a head kick by Cas.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rush.
Rush on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rush clinches up with Cas and pushes him back against the cage.
Cas leaning against his opponent.
Rush manages to break the clinch.
Cas scores with a head kick.
Rush fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cas avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Cas dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Rush tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rush somewhat.
Cas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cas throws a head kick that misses.
Cas connects with a leg kick.
Cas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rush backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cas throws a sloppy head kick and Rush moves out of range easily.
Rush gets a clinch.
Rush just leaning against Cas, taking a breather.
Cas wants to get back to striking at distance but Rush won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cas is trying to break the clinch but Rush has him pressed against the cage.
Rush content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rush manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rush looking to control.
Cas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rush can do to turn this around?
Cas wants to stand but Rush is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rush looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cas is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rush looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rush is trying to control the position but Cas postures up.
Rush striking from the bottom.
Rush working for a triangle but Cas defends it easily.
Rush is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cas kicks Rush off and gets back to his feet.
Rush dives in for a single leg takedown but Cas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rush has his takedown stuffed
and Cas counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rob Cas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lush Rush.
Rush is breathing heavily.
Cas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rush tries to clinch up
and Cas counters with a big head kick but Rush shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rush if he has to take too many more of those.
Cas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cas lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Cas.
Rush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rush tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Cas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rush moves to clinch but Cas breaks away
letting Cas counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rush shoots for a double leg takedown but Cas sprawls well. He's pushed Rush's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rob Cas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rush fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Cas dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Cas. No joy for Rush on that attempt.
Rush has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cas.
Rush gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cas wants to get back to striking at distance but Rush won't allow it.
Rush throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cass head.
Rush jumps guard but Cas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rush just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cas is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rush.
Rob Cas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lush Rush.
Rush takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cas prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cas smiles and moves away.
Cas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rush steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cas. That one must have hurt.
Cas scores with a head kick. Rush tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cas scores with a one two! Rush had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Cas.
Cas throws a series of punches but Rush moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rush or perhaps it was just good defense by Cas, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cas defends it nicely.
Rush on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rush momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Cas.
Rob Cas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rush.
Cas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rush tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice takedown defense from Cas. No joy for Rush on that attempt.
Rob Cas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cas scores with a spinning back kick!
Cas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rush forces Cas back against the cage and clinches.
Rush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rush throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Cas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rush tries to clinch but Cas moves out of range.
Rush has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cas.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cas. Rush does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rush crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cas - the referee stops the clock and Rush gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cas. Rush manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
No luck for Rush with that takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Cas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rush.
Rush has a takedown stuffed.
A good leg kick by Cas.
Rob Cas is winning the standup battle so far.
Cas lands a head kick. Rush smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cas connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rush shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cas defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Cas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Cas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Fransisco (ranked 4191 p4p, 4991 weight class) and Ivan Ivan (ranked 517 p4p, 568 weight class). The key to victory for Gabriel Fransisco has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Fransisco !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Ivan!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivan misses with a lunging right hand
and Fransisco counters with a left to the body.
Fransisco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ivan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ivan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fransisco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ivan somewhat.
Fransisco lands a nice shot to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fransisco enables Ivan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fransisco manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fransisco pushes Ivan off and gets back to his feet.
Fransisco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivan.
Fransisco throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ivan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Ivan is predictable there
and Ivan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ivan misses with a hook
enabling Fransisco to counter with a crisp jab.
Ivan has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fransisco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gabriel Fransisco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Ivan.
Fransisco is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fransisco is trying to break the clinch but Ivan has him pressed against the cage.
Ivan prevents Fransisco from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Fransisco 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ivan decides to pull guard.
Fransisco gets to his feet - Ivan follows without any prompting.
Ivan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ivan breaks the clinch.
Ivan misses with a takedown attempt
letting Fransisco counter with a right hand.
Fransisco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fransisco wants it to stay on the feet.
Fransisco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ivan with a poor takedown
and Fransisco counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ivan thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fransisco throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from Ivan misses its intended target.
Ivan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivan is looking for a takedown.
Ivan pulls guard.
Fransisco won't allow Ivan to get back to his feet.
Ivan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fransisco decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ivan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivan closes the distance and clinches.
Fransisco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fransisco prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fransisco has had enough of the clinch but Ivan keeps him there for the moment.
Ivan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fransisco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fransisco prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fransisco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fransisco stops a takedown attempt from Ivan.
Ivan has Fransisco pressed against the cage, preventing Fransisco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fransisco is pressed up against the cage. Ivan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fransisco down to the mat. Fransisco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fransisco smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fransisco fakes the leg kick and cracks Ivan in the body.
Fransisco checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivan shoots for a takedown but Fransisco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Fransisco misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ivan.
Ivan with a poor takedown
and Fransisco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fransisco keeps the fight on the outside.
Ivan moves in looking to clinch but Fransisco pushes him off.
As Ivan looks to move away, Fransisco throws a big counter combo but Ivan just gets out of the way.
Ivan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fransisco scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Ivan Ivan has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fransisco sneaks out the side door and pushes Ivan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fransisco looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivan is just out of range.
Ivan misses with a left hand
and Fransisco counters with a left to the body.
Ivan ducks right into an uppercut from Fransisco .
Ivan slips a jab and a cross from Fransisco .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Fransisco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Ivan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ivan with a poor takedown
and Fransisco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fransisco throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ivan.
Fransisco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ivan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fransisco gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ivan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fransisco pushes Ivan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fransisco moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fransisco slaps away a takedown attempt from Ivan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ivan misses with a takedown attempt - Fransisco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gabriel Fransisco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Ivan.
Ivan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fransisco as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fransisco changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gabriel Fransisco is winning the standup battle so far.
Fransisco throws a right hand that Ivan ducks under and follows up with a left that Ivan also avoids with ease.
Ivan misses with a takedown
and Fransisco counters with a two punch combo.
Ivan tries for a takedown but Fransisco circles away easily
and Fransisco counters with a one-two to the body.
Fransisco cracks a nice hook into Ivan's ribs.
Ivan blocks a head kick by Fransisco .
Ivan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Ivan scores with punches from side control.
Ivan working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fransisco throws Ivan to one side and escapes!
Fransisco ducks under a wild hook from Ivan.
Ivan moves into the clinch.
Ivan breaks the clinch.
Gabriel Fransisco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ivan is looking to clinch but Fransisco is avoiding it.
Fransisco throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fransisco is looking to slow Ivan down with leg kicks.
Ivan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fransisco has one foot on Ivan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fransisco throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivan swings for the body but Fransisco moves out of range.
Ivan closes the distance and pushes Fransisco back into the cage.
Ivan is trying to trip Fransisco . He has hold of a leg but Fransisco is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ivan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ivan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fransisco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fransisco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fransisco pushes Ivan off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ivan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ivan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fransisco to the mat! Fransisco manages to get full guard.
Ivan working some strikes from top position.
Fransisco kicks Ivan off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivan instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivan prevents Fransisco from breaking the clinch.
Fransisco wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Ivan.
Fransisco is pressed up against the cage. Ivan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fransisco down to the mat. Fransisco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fransisco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fransisco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivan has Fransisco up against the cage in a clinch.
Fransisco is trying to break the clinch but Ivan has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fransisco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ivan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fransisco walks away with a smile on his face. Ivan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Fransisco dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Ivan's cut.
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!
Ivan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fransisco pinned against the cage. Fransisco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ivan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fransisco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fransisco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ivan moves into the clinch.
Ivan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fransisco prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fransisco is defending well.
Gabriel Fransisco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Ivan.
Ivan looking for a takedown.
Ivan can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fransisco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fransisco 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ivan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Donk. Fransisco catches Ivan right on the button with a cross.
Ivan tries for a takedown but Fransisco circles away easily
and Ivan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ivan dodges the punch combination from Fransisco .
Fransisco throws a series of punches but Ivan moves out of range.
Ivan tries for a takedown but Fransisco circles away easily
and Fransisco finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ivan closes the distance and pushes Fransisco back into the cage.
Fransisco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ivan Ivan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fransisco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ivan can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivan tries a body shot but Fransisco blocks it.
Ivan wants the takedown. Fransisco is fighting it off but Ivan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fransisco 's guard against the cage.
Ivan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fransisco has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ivan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gabriel Fransisco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fransisco jabs Ivan right on the nose. Ivan blinks but takes it well.
Ivan fails with the takedown
and Fransisco counters with a two punch combo.
Fransisco moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fransisco throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ivan is rocked!
That has opened up Ivan Ivan's cut even more.
Ivan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fransisco has one foot on Ivan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Ivan with that takedown attempt.
Ivan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ivan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ivan looks to land a right hand but Fransisco moved out of range.
Ivan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ivan fails with a takedown attempt.
Fransisco appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fransisco fakes the leg kick and cracks Ivan in the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fransisco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ivan.
Ivan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fransisco .
Fransisco shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ivan eats them both and turns towards Fransisco to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fransisco jabs Ivan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ivan Ivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ivan lands with a left to the head.
Fransisco has had enough of the clinch but Ivan keeps him there for the moment.
Ivan jumps into guard, dragging Fransisco to the mat.
Ivan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fransisco uses it to pass to side control.
Fransisco has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gabriel Fransisco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ivan throws a solid leg kick but Fransisco takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ivan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Fransisco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fransisco , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Fransisco !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil McCracken (ranked 4818 p4p, 4023 weight class) and Frank Nomak (ranked 532 p4p, 484 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil McCracken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Nomak!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCracken misses the shot to the body.
Nomak is looking to clinch.
A combination from Nomak does no damage.
Nomak misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like McCracken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCracken misses with a wild body shot.
Nomak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oooooh!!! Nomak has knocked McCracken down with a huge combo! Nomak steps away and waves a wobbly McCracken back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 McCracken is rocked!
 It looks like Phil McCracken has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nomak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nomak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McCracken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Frank Nomak has been cut.
McCracken lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCracken has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from McCracken.
McCracken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nomak misses with a body punch.
McCracken dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nomak can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomak is trying to push McCracken away but McCracken has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McCracken is struggling to control the position.
A left hand lands to the body for McCracken.
Nomak can't find room to land a body shot as McCracken controls the action.
Nomak misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Nomak's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nomak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCracken lands with a right to the head.
McCracken lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from McCracken.
The referee calls for McCracken to work.
McCracken stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McCracken softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McCracken scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nomak wants to get back to striking at distance but McCracken won't allow it.
Nomak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCracken breaks from the clinch.
Nomak thuds a left hand into McCracken's body.
Nomak falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCracken counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nomak tries for a takedown but McCracken sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nomak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nomak looks winded!
Nomak walks into a stiff left hand from McCracken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCracken tests Nomak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCracken misses with a body shot.
McCracken lands with an uppercut that bounces Nomak off the cage and back into range.
McCracken walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCracken lands an overhand right.
Phil McCracken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCracken lands with a right hand.
Nomak is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nomak scores with a nice strike.
Nomak throws a series of punches but McCracken avoids them all with ease.
Nomak wants to clinch
and McCracken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nomak is still on wobbly legs! Can McCracken finish him?
Nomak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCracken appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nomak seems to have recovered his senses.
McCracken is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nomak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCracken manages to avoid it.
McCracken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from McCracken.
McCracken could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McCracken digs a good hook to Nomak's body.
Nomak misses with a lunging right hand
and McCracken counters with a straight right hand.
That has opened up Frank Nomak's cut even more.
McCracken is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Frank Nomak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by McCracken there.
Nomak misses with a wild body shot.
Nomak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nomak lands with a nice combination. McCracken backs away looking to recover.
McCracken clinches up against the cage.
A hook to the body from McCracken.
McCracken scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCracken works on Nomak's body with a couple of short punches.
McCracken digs a right hand into Nomak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nomak's gas tank.
McCracken taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nomak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCracken works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from McCracken.
A bit of stalling here from McCracken.
McCracken gets through Nomak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from McCracken.
A short body shot lands from McCracken as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from McCracken.
Nice body punch from McCracken - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for McCracken.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil McCracken dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nomak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nomak misses with a lunging right hand
and McCracken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCracken keeps the fight on the outside.
McCracken throws a big counter combination but Nomak scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nomak wants to clinch up but McCracken keeps it at a distance.
It looked like McCracken was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nomak.
Crack! McCracken connects with the perfect overhand right and Nomak falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for McCracken!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil McCracken!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gwennyth Hyper (ranked 4253 p4p, 4757 weight class) and Bengt Engdahl (ranked 513 p4p, 550 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gwennyth Hyper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bengt Engdahl!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyper takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Engdahl misses with a shot to the body
and Hyper counters with a nice uppercut.
Engdahl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hyper was well out of range. Poor timing from Engdahl.
Engdahl throws a hook to the side of Hyper's head but Hyper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hyper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Engdahl paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hyper slips under a jab.
Hyper is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Engdahl.
Engdahl misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hyper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Hyper's head coaches at Next Level MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hyper moves in looking to clinch but Engdahl pushes him off.
Engdahl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hyper.
Hyper is looking to counter the offense by Engdahl and move into the clinch.
Engdahl misses with a body punch
letting Hyper counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Engdahl misses the target.
Engdahl thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Engdahl.
Hyper fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Engdahl finds it's way through Hyper's defenses.
Hyper slips under a jab.
It looked like Hyper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Engdahl walks into a left hand.
Hyper scores with a nice right hand.
Engdahl throws a hook to the side of Hyper's head but Hyper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hyper tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Engdahl manages to circle out of the way.
A big left from Engdahl misses.
Engdahl throws a jab but it's blocked by Hyper.
Hyper tries to counter by clinching up but Engdahl breaks away and moves out of range.
Hyper dodges the punch combination from Engdahl.
Engdahl throws a hook but Hyper blocks it.
Hyper tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Engdahl manages to circle out of the way.
Engdahl takes a swing at Hyper's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engdahl scores with a jab. Hyper acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Engdahl connects with a nice looking jab.
Engdahl throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hyper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Engdahl. Hyper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hyper wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Engdahl swinging wildly here.
Hyper wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Engdahl is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hyper.
An attempted straight right counter from Hyper misses the target.
A left and a right from Engdahl both land. Nice combination.
Engdahl thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hyper darts in and clinches Engdahl up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hyper.
Hyper is stalling here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hyper as Engdahl tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hyper.
It looks like Bengt Engdahl has been cut.
Engdahl tries to throw a body punch but Hyper avoids it by throwing Engdahl back against the cage.
Hyper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hyper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Engdahl's elbow.
A hook to the body from Hyper.
Hyper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Engdahl working hard to break the clinch.
Hyper pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hyper slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Engdahl fails to land.
Engdahl wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hyper.
Good body shot from Hyper.
Engdahl looks winded!
Hyper stalling against the cage.
Hyper is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hyper seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hyper is leaning against Engdahl and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hyper avoiding damage.
Engdahl tries to circle away but Hyper has him pinned against the cage.
Hyper scores with a hook to the body.
Hyper scores with a shot to the side of Engdahl's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hyper.
We've been informed that Engdahl has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hyper lands a body shot.
Hyper digs a right hand into Engdahl's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Engdahl's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Hyper.
Hyper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hyper is leaning against Engdahl and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hyper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Engdahl backwards.
Hyper digs a right hand underneath Engdahl's ribcage. Engdahl let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hyper lands a body shot.
Hyper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hyper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gwennyth Hyper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bengt Engdahl's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hyper tries to clinch up but Engdahl circles away and keeps his distance.
Engdahl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hyper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Engdahl can do to turn this around?
Hyper closes the distance but Engdahl moves to the side
and Engdahl makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Engdahl misses with a double jab
and Hyper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hyper.
Hyper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Engdahl takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hyper.
Come on Hyper - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hyper lands a shot to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Hyper.
Engdahl is looking to control Hyper's arms but Hyper gets an underhook and turns him. Now Engdahl has his back to the cage.
Hyper pressing his opponent against the cage.
Engdahl is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyper stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gwennyth Hyper.
Hyper moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hyper moves into the clinch.
Hyper taking a breather.
Engdahl trying to control the position but instead, Hyper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Engdahl into the cage.
Hyper misses with a punch to the body.
Hyper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hyper pushes Engdahl back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hyper.
Hyper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hyper is pushing Engdahl up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Hyper.
Hyper scores with a shot to the side of Engdahl's head.
That has opened up Bengt Engdahl's cut even more.
Hyper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hyper is working Engdahl over against the cage.
Hyper scores with a shot to the side of Engdahl's head.
Engdahl is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyper dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Engdahl is still on wobbly legs! Can Hyper finish him?
Hyper leaning his opponent against the cage.
Engdahl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hyper lands a body shot.
Engdahl seems to have recovered his senses.
Hyper stalling against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hyper is leaning against Engdahl and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hyper cracks Engdahl with a nice body shot.
Hyper lands a shot to the body.
Hyper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Engdahl or not.
A right hand to the body from Hyper.
Hyper lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Hyper - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Hyper.
Hyper scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Hyper.
Hyper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hyper has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hyper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hyper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Engdahl or not.
Hyper misses with a body punch.
Hyper works on Engdahl's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Hyper as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hyper.
Hyper manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hyper scores with a hook to the body.
Hyper is struggling to control the position.
The referee calls for Hyper to work.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hyper for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Hyper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Engdahl's elbow.
Nice body punch from Hyper.
Hyper lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyper misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Hyper.
Hyper lands a body shot.
Hyper stalling in the clinch.
Good body shot from Hyper.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hyper.
Gwennyth Hyper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hyper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Hyper.
Hyper stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A hook to the body from Hyper.
The referee calls for Hyper to work.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hyper.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gwennyth Hyper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bengt Engdahl's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hyper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Engdahl.
Engdahl just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Hyper misses the target.
Engdahl throws the left hand but Hyper avoids the punch easily.
Hyper instigates a clinch.
Hyper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Engdahl's elbow.
Hyper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hyper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hyper can't find room to land a body shot as Engdahl controls the action.
Engdahl wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyper tries to work over Engdahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hyper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Engdahl misses with some punches.
Hyper lands a nice shot to the body.
Engdahl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Engdahl prevents a body shot from Hyper.
Hyper lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyper stalling the fight.
Hyper pushes Engdahl back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hyper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The cut above Bengt Engdahl's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice body punch from Hyper - that landed with a thud.
Hyper works on Engdahl's body with a couple of short punches.
Engdahl throws a punch but it's blocked by Hyper.
Hyper scores with a hook to the body.
Hyper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hyper throws a big uppercut that drops Engdahl! More strikes from Hyper and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Engdahl lies dazed against the cage as Hyper celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gwennyth Hyper!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takedown Mcgee Jr (ranked 3265 p4p, 3355 weight class) and Taron Caceres (ranked 388 p4p, 401 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takedown Mcgee Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taron Caceres!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Caceres misses
and Mcgee Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mcgee Jr.
Mcgee Jr trying to land knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mcgee Jr.
It looks like Taron Caceres has been cut.
Caceres tries to pull guard but Mcgee Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Mcgee Jr.
Caceres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mcgee Jr lands an elbow inside that Caceres shrugs off.
Caceres takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgee Jr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mcgee Jr stalling in the clinch.
Mcgee Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Mcgee Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caceres can't break the clinch.
Mcgee Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Caceres has had enough of the clinch but Mcgee Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Mcgee Jr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Caceres takes a knee to the side of the body.
Caceres looks winded!
Caceres takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Taron Caceres's cut even more.
Mcgee Jr lands an elbow inside.
A hook to the body from Mcgee Jr.
Mcgee Jr lands an elbow inside that Caceres shrugs off.
Mcgee Jr working Caceres over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee Jr landing knees to the body.
Caceres takes a knee to the side of the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
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!
Mcgee Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Caceres controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Mcgee Jr.
Caceres is trying to stall.
A body shot lands from Mcgee Jr.
Mcgee Jr leaning against his opponent.
The referee calls for Mcgee Jr to work.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Mcgee Jr for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Mcgee Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The cut above Taron Caceres's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mcgee Jr slowing the pace effectively.
Caceres is trying to break free.
Mcgee Jr taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Takedown Mcgee Jr.
Mcgee Jr has closed the distance and engaged Caceres in a clinch.
Mcgee Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Caceres avoids it.
Mcgee Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Caceres avoids it.
Caceres being controlled against the cage.
Mcgee Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee Jr'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.
Mcgee Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Caceres wants to break the clinch but can't.
A knee to the head by Mcgee Jr.
Taron Caceres's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Caceres on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Caceres is trying to break free.
Come on Mcgee Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mcgee Jr misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takedown Mcgee Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taron Caceres's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Caceres slips a jab and a cross from Mcgee Jr.
Taron Caceres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caceres moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Caceres drives through and clinches with Mcgee Jr against the cage.
Mcgee Jr misses with a knee strike.
Mcgee Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgee Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mcgee Jr.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Taron Caceres's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Takedown Mcgee Jr!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mason Featheringham (ranked 2826 p4p, 2927 weight class) and Kai Blanche (ranked 302 p4p, 311 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kai Blanche enters the cage!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Featheringham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kai Blanche!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanche fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blanche tries to bum rush Featheringham with a series of wild strikes but Featheringham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Featheringham gets caught napping as Blanche dives in and scores a takedown. Featheringham manages to retain guard.
Featheringham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Featheringham tries to get out of the position.
Featheringham 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.
Featheringham lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Blanche bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Featheringham's guard.
Featheringham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blanche is one step ahead there.
Blanche trying to control but Featheringham is working from the bottom.
Blanche lands a couple of elbows.
Featheringham looking for a sweep. Not yet Featheringham, not yet.
Featheringham is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanche connects with a couple of short punches.
Featheringham lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Featheringham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blanche on the ground.
Featheringham postures up.
Blanche wants to get back to his feet but Featheringham is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Featheringham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Featheringham pushes down on Blanche's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Featheringham moves into full mount! Blanche won't be happy about that!
Featheringham throws some wild stikes that Blanche manages to avoid easily.
Featheringham with the ground and pound from mount.
Featheringham with the ground and pound from mount.
Blanche manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanche manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Featheringham postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Featheringham throws a big elbow that misses.
Blanche trying to control the position.
Featheringham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blanche is keeping the position for now.
Featheringham looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Blanche is trying to keep Featheringham in close.
Blanche lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Featheringham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Featheringham keeping moving, preventing Blanche from controlling successfully.
Blanche stands up over Featheringham, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Featheringham looking for a sweep. Not yet Featheringham, not yet.
Featheringham looking for a guillotine here but Blanche defends easily.
Blanche stopping the sweep attempt from Featheringham.
Featheringham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blanche manages to get himself to full guard.
Blanche is looking to stand up but Featheringham isn't so interested in that idea.
Blanche bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Featheringham's guard.
Featheringham has his foot on Blanche's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blanche works his way back into a safe position though.
Featheringham 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.
Blanche working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanche slips nicely into half guard.
Featheringham gets back to full guard.
Blanche chips away with some ground and pound.
Blanche scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blanche passes into half guard.
Blanche controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Blanche.
Blanche frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Blanche scoring with strikes but Featheringham is staying in there.
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!
Blanche with shots to the head and body - Featheringham looks very uncomfortable down there.
Blanche working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Blanche has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Featheringham working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kai Blanche will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Featheringham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blanche as he avoids it easily.
Blanche shoots in and drives through. Featheringham sprawls well.
Featheringham feinted with a counter takedown.
Mason Featheringham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Featheringham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blanche pinned against the cage. Blanche gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blanche instigates a clinch.
We've been informed that Blanche has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Blanche has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Featheringham is trying to keep an underhook but Blanche manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Blanche is trying to control. Featheringham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Featheringham taking some punishment here, with Blanche in his half guard.
Featheringham is looking for a sweep. Blanche is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanche lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Featheringham tries to roll over but Blanche keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Featheringham manages to get to full guard.
Blanche has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blanche keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Featheringham's head.
Featheringham keeping moving, preventing Blanche from controlling successfully.
Featheringham lands a decent punch to the body there.
Blanche trying to control the position from guard on top but Featheringham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Featheringham is on top in guard.
Blanche is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Featheringham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blanche manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Featheringham manages to get himself to full guard.
Featheringham wants to sweep but no luck.
Featheringham is looking to sweep but instead, Blanche has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Featheringham is trying to get back to full guard.
Blanche controlling the action here.
Featheringham tries to get to full guard but Blanche has control of the leg.
Featheringham slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blanche throws a big elbow that misses.
Featheringham keeping moving, preventing Blanche from controlling successfully.
Featheringham wants to sweep but no luck.
Blanche works over Featheringham with some ground and pound from guard.
Blanche lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blanche stopping the sweep attempt from Featheringham.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Featheringham is looking to sweep but instead, Blanche has passed into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blanche lands a nice short elbow.
Blanche working over Featheringham with some ground and pound. Featheringham looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Blanche.
Featheringham wants to get back to full guard.
Blanche winds up and cracks Featheringham with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Blanche decides to stand up.
Blanche gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Featheringham trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Blanche manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Featheringham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blanche doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blanche manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blanche lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanche pushing down on Featheringham's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Featheringham wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Featheringham manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blanche is pushing down on Featheringham's leg trying to pass to half guard. Featheringham is fighting to maintain full guard but Blanche has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blanche in particular looking to stall.
Featheringham is not content to let Blanche control the position.
Featheringham is looking to improve his position.
Blanche lands strikes from half guard.
Well, if Blanche 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.
Blanche is trying to control. Featheringham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Blanche showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Blanche tries to score a power double leg takedown but Featheringham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blanche somewhat.
Featheringham tries to counter with a takedown but Blanche is quick to defend against it.
Featheringham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blanche swivels and escapes.
Blanche closes the distance and clinches.
Blanche stops a takedown attempt from Featheringham.
Blanche breaks the clinch.
Blanche throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Featheringham darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Featheringham wants to pass to mount but Blanche is defending the position.
Blanche trying to control but Featheringham postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Featheringham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Featheringham working over Blanche with some ground and pound. Blanche looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Featheringham wants to pass the guard but Blanche is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Featheringham scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Featheringham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Featheringham trying to mount his opponent but Blanche defends it.
Featheringham working over Blanche with some ground and pound. Blanche looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blanche makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blanche.
Featheringham won't allow Blanche to sweep him here.
Blanche is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blanche connects with a nice short shot to Featheringham's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blanche lands a nice short elbow.
Featheringham slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Featheringham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blanche's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Featheringham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Featheringham advances to half guard.
Featheringham with the ground and pound but Blanche uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Blanche wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick there by Blanche.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Featheringham darts in looking for a takedown but Blanche gets double underhooks and turns Featheringham into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Featheringham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blanche is looking to take this one to the mat.
Featheringham can't get the takedown.
Blanche manages to break the clinch.
Featheringham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blanche sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blanche darts in looking for a takedown but Featheringham gets double underhooks and turns Blanche into the cage.
Featheringham gets caught napping as Blanche dives in and scores a takedown. Featheringham manages to retain guard.
Featheringham will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Featheringham looking for a sweep. Not yet Featheringham, not yet.
Blanche advances position into side control!
Blanche lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanche is putting a hurting on Featheringham here, landing some big shots from side control.
Blanche is working Featheringham over with some ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Blanche's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Featheringham tries to bench press Blanche off him but Blanche keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Blanche stalls from top position.
Featheringham regains half guard.
Featheringham wants to get back to full guard.
Blanche looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Blanche prevents Featheringham from improving his position.
Blanche looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Featheringham with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kai Blanche has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Featheringham is trying to get back to full guard.
Featheringham is staying active underneath Blanche, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blanche prevents Featheringham from improving his position.
Blanche scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blanche scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blanche is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Blanche is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Featheringham gets back to full guard.
Blanche won't allow Featheringham to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Blanche comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blanche 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Blanche!
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