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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny McBraddish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geoff Deal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McBraddish comes to the cage accompanied by Stricken. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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130 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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168 cm
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136 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny McBraddish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Geoff Deal!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBraddish lands with a hook. Deal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Deal moves in looking to clinch but McBraddish pushes him off.
The fighters circle momentarily. McBraddish darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McBraddish looks to clinch
and Deal counters with a body kick that stops McBraddish in his tracks momentarily.
McBraddish misses with a wild combination.
McBraddish tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Deal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deal clinches with his opponent.
McBraddish tries to break the clinch but Deal is controlling the position.
McBraddish is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McBraddish wants to break free but Deal has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBraddish gets underhooks to prevent Deal's takedown attempt.
Deal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deal throws a head kick but McBraddish moves out of range.
Deal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McBraddish throws a left and a right that both miss
and Deal holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McBraddish wants to get back to striking at distance but Deal won't allow it.
McBraddish wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Deal has him pressed against the cage.
Deal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McBraddish smiles and moves away.
Deal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deal misses with a left hand
and McBraddish counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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.
Deal tries to clinch up
and McBraddish counters with a one-two to the body.
Deal throws a combination that misses
letting McBraddish counter with a right hand.
McBraddish throws a shot to the body.
Deal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McBraddish paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Deal moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Deal. No joy for McBraddish on that attempt.
Deal shoots for a takedown but McBraddish saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnny McBraddish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geoff Deal.
Deal tries to clinch up.
Deal throws a right and a left that McBraddish avoids nicely.
McBraddish throws a nice looking combination but Deal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the body from Deal misses
and McBraddish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McBraddish misses with a series of wild punches.
McBraddish avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Deal thuds his right hand into McBraddish's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Deal shoots in but no luck this time.
Deal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Deal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McBraddish as he avoids it easily.
Deal closes the distance looking to clinch
and McBraddish counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Geoff Deal will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Deal throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McBraddish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deal shoots and misses
and McBraddish counters with a series of strikes. Deal will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deal lands a nice looking body kick.
Deal takes one on the button.
McBraddish is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McBraddish scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Deal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McBraddish counters with a left and a right that stings Deal.
Deal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McBraddish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McBraddish tries to avoid it but Deal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McBraddish to the ground. McBraddish escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnny McBraddish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geoff Deal.
McBraddish misses with a double jab
and Deal counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Deal throws an off balance right hand
and McBraddish counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McBraddish lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Geoff Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deal tries to close the distance and clinch but McBraddish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deal lands a nice leg kick that just misses McBraddish's sensitive parts.
Deal tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McBraddish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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.
Jab by McBraddish.
McBraddish swats away the attempt to clinch by Deal.
Deal walks into a jab.
McBraddish throws a right hand that Deal ducks under and follows up with a left that Deal also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Deal throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McBraddish counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Deal tries to clinch there but McBraddish circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deal fails in his attempt to clinch.
McBraddish lands a right hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from McBraddish.
Deal tries to close the distance and clinch up but McBraddish swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Deal tries to land a front kick but McBraddish steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Deal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McBraddish paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McBraddish scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four 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.
Nice takedown defense from McBraddish. No joy for Deal on that attempt.
Deal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McBraddish cracks Deal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McBraddish keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Deal is breathing heavily.
McBraddish tries to bum rush Deal with a series of wild strikes but Deal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McBraddish paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny McBraddish dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McBraddish tries to clinch up but Deal circles away and keeps his distance.
McBraddish circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deal moves in looking to clinch but McBraddish pushes him off.
Deal lands with a right hand.
McBraddish lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Deal backs up against the cage.
McBraddish throws a series of punches but Deal avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBraddish will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McBraddish tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBraddish scores with a decent looking hook.
McBraddish moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Deal throws a right hand that misses
and McBraddish counters with a left and a right that stings Deal.
Deal misses with a head kick.
Deal fails with a takedown attempt.
McBraddish connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Deal closes this distance looking for a takedown but McBraddish circles away.
No joy there for McBraddish, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McBraddish throws a left and a right that both miss
and Deal counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Deal as McBraddish shoots in.
McBraddish throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deal.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McBraddish checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBraddish swinging wilding here.
Deal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnny McBraddish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geoff Deal.
Deal looks for the body kick but McBraddish saw that one coming.
Deal fails in his attempt to clinch.
McBraddish lands a head shot.
Deal shoots and misses
and McBraddish counters with a stiff right hand.
Deal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice leg kick lands there from Deal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McBraddish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deal with a poor takedown
letting McBraddish counter with a right hand.
Deal throws a nice inside leg kick.
Deal with a lazy takedown attempt
and McBraddish counters with a straight right hand.
McBraddish lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Deal backs up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBraddish connects with a good right hand that stumbles Deal. Deal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McBraddish lands with a nice combination. Deal backs away looking to recover.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny McBraddish showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McBraddish has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny McBraddish!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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