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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Chain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Castiglione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castiglione has chosen War Zone - Rob Zombie as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Chain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francis Castiglione!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chain drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chain cracks Castiglione with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Chain in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chain grinds an elbow into Castiglione's temple.
You can see the frustration on Castiglione's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Castiglione gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Castiglione has hold of Chain's hands but Chain slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Castiglione keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chain lands strikes from half guard.
Castiglione keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chain missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chain thows a huge punch but Castiglione dodges it nicely.
Chain throwing shots but Castiglione is blocking nicely.
Chain thows a huge punch but Castiglione dodges it nicely.
Chain blocks the strikes from Castiglione.
Castiglione avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chain.
Chain blocks the strikes from Castiglione.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Castiglione slaps away a takedown attempt from Chain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castiglione throws a right hand that Chain ducks under and follows up with a left that Chain also avoids with ease.
Chain shoots in for a double leg but Castiglione sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castiglione is fending him off so far but Chain persists. Nope, Castiglione circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Chain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Castiglione avoids it really well and circles away.
Chain is breathing heavily.
Castiglione misses with the combination.
Chain slips a jab and a cross from Castiglione.
Chris Chain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chain is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Castiglione.
It looks like Chris Chain has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Castiglione avoids it really well and circles away.
Castiglione uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chain has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castiglione throws a right and a left that Chain avoids nicely.
Chain dives in and grabs Castiglione's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castiglione pushes down on Chain's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Castiglione misses.
Castiglione lands a left and a right that send Chain crashing to the mat, dazed. Castiglione thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Chain is rocked!
Castiglione looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castiglione tries to bum rush Chain with a series of wild strikes but Chain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Castiglione.
Chain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Castiglione circles away.
Castiglione swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Castiglione but Castiglione pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chain fails with a takedown attempt.
Chain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Castiglione circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Castiglione scores with a four punch combination!
Decent striking displayed by Castiglione there.
Chain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castiglione is fending him off so far but Chain persists. Nope, Castiglione circles away and we're back to standing.
Castiglione misses with the combination.
Chain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castiglione as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Castiglione!
Castiglione throws a nice looking combination but Chain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Castiglione misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chain throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Castiglione was covering up waiting for the punch and Chain finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chain stops Castiglione from standing up.
Chain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chain throwing strikes from guard but Castiglione blocks nicely.
Chain looking to pass the guard.
Castiglione is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Castiglione is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castiglione lands with a punch from half guard.
Castiglione has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Castiglione looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Castiglione throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chain trying to control from the bottom.
Castiglione prevents Chain from improving his position.
Chain looking for submissions off his back.
Chain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Castiglione is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Castiglione misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Castiglione looks to land a combination but Chain avoids it well.
Francis Castiglione is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chain is trying hard to land a takedown here. Castiglione sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Castiglione dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Chain's cut.
That's time! Chain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Castiglione scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chain in his tracks.
Castiglione scores with a three punch combo!
Castiglione defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chain.
Castiglione with a nice cross.
Castiglione looks to land a combination but Chain avoids it well.
Chain shoots in looking for a takedown. Castiglione tries to sprawl out of it but Chain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Castiglione manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Castiglione lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Chain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Castiglione, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chain shoots in for a double leg but Castiglione sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Castiglione lands a lovely overhand right.
Chain scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chain working the head with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chain in side control, throwing shots but Castiglione defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chain lands a nice forearm strike.
Chain working the ground and pound but Castiglione is defending the strikes.
Castiglione managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chain.
Sloppy strikes there by Chain.
Castiglione is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chain's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chain thows a huge punch but Castiglione dodges it nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Castiglione throws a right hand that Chain ducks under and follows up with a left that Chain also avoids with ease.
Chain dives in and grabs Castiglione's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castiglione pushes down on Chain's head and hops out.
Chain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Castiglione pinned against the cage. Castiglione gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Castiglione throws a combination. Chain tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chain fails to land the takedown.
Castiglione throws a right hand that Chain ducks under and follows up with a left that Chain also avoids with ease.
Francis Castiglione seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Castiglione circles away.
Castiglione rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Castiglione lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chain circles away quickly and effectively.
Castiglione throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castiglione tries to bum rush Chain with a series of wild strikes but Chain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Castiglione throws a right and a left that Chain avoids nicely.
Chain drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chain wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Castiglione, who protects the arm well.
Chain lands a nice forearm strike.
Chain swings around for an armbar but Castiglione sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chain's guard.
Chain is trying to keep Castiglione in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castiglione landing some decent shots from guard.
Castiglione postures up and lands a big shot to Chain's brow.
Chain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castiglione prevents Chain from getting back to his feet.
Castiglione content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Castiglione working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chain's head.
Castiglione throwing strikes from guard but Chain blocks nicely.
Chain trying to keep a closed guard but Castiglione is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Castiglione working some strikes from top position.
Chain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Castiglione throws a big right hand that misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Castiglione throws a series of punches but Chain avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castiglione jabs Chain right on the nose. Chain blinks but takes it well.
Castiglione lands a two punch combo.
Castiglione lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chain circles away quickly and effectively.
Castiglione throws a right and a left that Chain avoids nicely.
Castiglione scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Castiglione showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Chain'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. This is the final round!
Castiglione throws a one two combo.
Castiglione swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castiglione throws a right and a left that Chain avoids nicely.
Castiglione stuffs the takedown.
Chain shoots for a takedown but Castiglione saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Castiglione misses with a series of wild punches.
Horrible takedown by Chain or perhaps it was just good defense by Castiglione which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Chain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castiglione connects with a nice looking jab.
Chain looks for a takedown but Castiglione sprawls well.
Chain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chain has a takedown stuffed.
A punch combination from Castiglione misses.
Chain gets a takedown into half guard.
Chain lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castiglione landing strikes from the bottom.
Castiglione misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Castiglione taking some punishment here, with Chain in his half guard.
Castiglione landing strikes from the bottom.
Chain slips a nice elbow through Castiglione's hands, connecting with Castiglione's forehead.
Chain is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Castiglione defending well though.
Chris Chain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Castiglione misses with a double jab.
Castiglione displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chain.
Castiglione getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Castiglione throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chris Chain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Castiglione.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A left and a right from Castiglione both land. Nice combination.
Chain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Castiglione but Castiglione pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Castiglione scores with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Castiglione.
Chain looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Castiglione looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chain puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Chain thows a huge punch but Castiglione dodges it nicely.
Castiglione blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chain.
Castiglione landing rabbit punches to the side of Chain's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Chain seems to be working for a kimura but Castiglione defends the submission attempt.
Chain throws a strike but Castiglione avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castiglione manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Chain is looking to improve his position but Castiglione isn't that keen on the idea.
Chain tries to lock up and control but Castiglione gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chris Chain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castiglione breaks from Chain's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Chain is trying desperately to improve position.
Castiglione working Chain over with strikes here.
Chain is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Castiglione has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Chain's face.
Castiglione avoids the attempt from Chain to control.
Castiglione working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chain tries to lock up and control but Castiglione gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chain is trying to escape the mount.
Francis Castiglione is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castiglione blocks Chain's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Castiglione pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The referee warns Chain that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Chain is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francis Castiglione comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Castiglione winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Castiglione!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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