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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Justin Case (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Fallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Case!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Fallon!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Case throws a head kick that misses.
Case tries for a takedown but Fallon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Case moves forwards but Fallon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Case tries a head kick but it misses.
Fallon blocks a head kick by Case.
Case pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fallon tries for a takedown but Case circles away easily
and Case counters with a left and a right that stings Fallon.
Fallon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Case tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Fallon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fallon throws a lazy right hand but Case sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fallon scores with a nice head shot.
Case loads up on a big right hand but Fallon slips the punch.
Case walks into a jab.
Fallon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Case throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fallon tries for a takedown but Case circles away easily
and Case counters with a single leg into guard. Fallon didn't expect that.
Fallon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Case got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fallon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Case has managed to get both his arms back between Fallon's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case advances to half guard.
Case is looking to advance position but Fallon won't allow it.
Fallon is looking for a sweep. Case is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fallon wants to sweep but Case has passed to side control!
Case is trying to get an arm triangle but Fallon is defending well.
Case working away.
Fallon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Case.
Fallon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fallon is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Case is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Case prevents Fallon from improving his position.
Case wants to work for an arm triangle but Fallon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fallon is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Case throws a head kick that misses.
Ben Fallon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fallon checks a leg kick nicely.
Fallon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Case fails with a takedown attempt.
Fallon lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fallon connects with the punch.
Fallon throws out a loose jab but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fallon throws a hook but Case avoids it easily.
Case moves away from the strike by Fallon.
Fallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Case.
Fallon throws a jab when Case was well out of range.
Fallon scores with a jab.
Case throws a head kick that misses.
Fallon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Case had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Case tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Case throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Case tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fallon was well out of range. Poor timing from Case.
Fallon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fallon lands the left hand.
Fallon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Case momentarily.
Case throws a sloppy head kick and Fallon moves out of range easily.
Fallon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fallon cracks a nice hook into Case's ribs.
Case throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Case.
Case tries a head kick but it misses.
Case is breathing heavily.
Case throws a head kick that misses.
Fallon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fallon jabs at Case's body.
Case throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Case will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Case. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fallon throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Fallon finds it's way through Case's defenses.
Fallon connects with a body shot.
Case throws a right hand that Fallon ducks under and follows up with a left that Fallon also avoids with ease.
Case gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Case takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fallon scores with a sloppy right hand. Case should have avoided that one.
Fallon scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fallon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fallon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Case at a distance.
Fallon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Case takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Case with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fallon to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Fallon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Case fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fallon manages to avoid it.
Fallon scores with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Fallon misses.
Fallon scores with a decent looking hook.
Justin Case is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Case throws a sloppy head kick and Fallon moves out of range easily.
Case misses with a body kick.
Case misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Case 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fallon lands a body shot.
Fallon connects with the punch.
Case throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fallon counters with a nice uppercut.
Fallon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Case defending well as Fallon loads up on a big left hand.
Fallon throws a shot from downtown. Case moves away and avoids it.
Fallon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fallon fails with the takedown.
Fallon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab by Fallon.
Fallon misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fallon lands a jab to the head.
Fallon scores with a jab.
Fallon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Case stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A lazy left from Fallon finds it's target.
Case shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Case was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fallon can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fallon gets back to half guard.
Case works his foot free and advances to mount.
Case punching from mount but Fallon doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fallon working to try and regain half guard.
Fallon gets back to half guard.
Case throws a strike but Fallon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fallon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fallon is pressing down on Case's thigh, looking to free his foot. Case is holding on for now.
Case is trying to control but can't.
Case keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fallon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Case keeps working.
Fallon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Case is just riding it out for now. Fallon eventually gives up the hold.
Fallon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case looking for submissions off his back.
Case trying to hold on to Fallon's head to control him but Fallon postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Case doesn't manage to clinch there - Fallon circles away.
Fallon throws a jab when Case was well out of range.
Fallon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Case lands with a cross.
Fallon throws a series of strikes that have Case backpedaling.
Fallon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Case looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Case shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Case was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fallon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Case is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fallon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fallon!
Fallon won't allow Case to sweep him here.
Case looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fallon passes into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fallon staying calm.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Case prevents Fallon from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Fallon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fallon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fallon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Case takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fallon scores with a jab. Case acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Case tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fallon misses with a double jab.
Case moves away from the strike by Fallon.
Fallon looks to land a right hand but Case moved out of range.
Case shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Case throws a series of punches but Fallon avoids them all with ease.
Fallon lands a really nice looking cross but Case seems unphased.
Case wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fallon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fallon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fallon tests Case's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fallon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fallon scores with a three punch combo!
Case scores with a takedown into Fallon's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Case accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Justin Case overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Case drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Case jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fallon working for a triangle but Case defends it easily.
Fallon keeping moving, preventing Case from controlling successfully.
Fallon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Case is one step ahead there.
Case throws a strike but Fallon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fallon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Case's head.
Fallon trying to control but Case is working from the bottom.
Case looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Case looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fallon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Case is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fallon, into his guard.
Case postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fallon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Case doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Case manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Case trying to control but Fallon is working from the bottom.
Fallon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Case wants to control but Fallon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Case manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Case is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fallon defends well.
Fallon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Case looking to control.
Justin Case has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fallon wants to pass the guard but Case is keeping the position.
Case has his foot on Fallon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fallon works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Justin Case.
I think Fallon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Fallon!
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