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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bitea Cata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bitea Cata!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant shoots in for a takedown but Cata shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cata throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grant feints and as Cata raises his hands in defense, Grant changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grant passes Cata's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Grant seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grant 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.
Grant working the head and body with strikes.
Grant 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.
Grant looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cata with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Grant stops Cata from getting back to his feet.
Grant lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cata is looking to escape.
Grant is trying to control the action in half guard but Cata is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grant 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.
Grant slips a nice elbow through Cata's hands, connecting with Cata's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cata taking some punishment here, with Grant in his half guard.
Grant is trying to control the action in half guard but Cata is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grant working over Cata with some ground and pound. Cata looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cata wants to get back to his feet.
Grant is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cata has hold of Grant's hands but Grant slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cata keeps working.
Cata really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cata is looking to escape.
Cata looks gassed!
Grant is trying to control the action in half guard but Cata is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grant drops an elbow to the side of Cata's head.
Grant is keen to just control but Cata is a slippery customer.
Grant 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cata on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grant lands strikes from half guard.
Grant is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grant slows the pace down in half guard.
Grant lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cata is trying to stand back up but Grant is controlling him
Cata taking some punishment here, with Grant in his half guard.
Cata taking some punishment here, with Grant in his half guard.
Grant trying to control the action but Cata is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cata is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grant scores with a couple of nice shots.
Grant takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grant lands strikes from half guard.
Grant working the head and body with strikes.
Grant 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.
Grant is nestled in close to Cata, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Grant scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Grant controlling the action here.
Cata taking some punishment here, with Grant in his half guard.
Grant keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Grant lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cata has hold of Grant's hands but Grant slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grant takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grant is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grant scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Grant is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cata taking some punishment here, with Grant in his half guard.
Grant seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Grant.
Grant drops an elbow to the side of Cata's head.
Grant is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Grant dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grant.
Cata throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grant on the side of the head.
It looks like Jesse Grant has been cut.
Cata lands with a straight right. Grant didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grant is defended easily by Cata.
Grant fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cata throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grant.
Cata throws a front kick that sends Grant stumbling back into the cage.
A left and a right from Cata both land. Nice combination.
Cata connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grant momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cata clinches.
Grant tries for a takedown but Cata manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grant takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cata has Grant up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cata gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grant.
Cata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grant looks for a takedown but Cata sprawls well.
Cata lands a jab.
Grant takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cata explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bitea Cata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cata is fending him off so far but Grant persists. Nope, Cata circles away and we're back to standing.
Grant tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cata sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grant somewhat.
Cata looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cata leaves Grant with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jesse Grant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cata avoids it really well and circles away.
Cata instigates a clinch.
Cata gets underhooks to prevent Grant's takedown attempt.
Cata breaks from the clinch.
Grant swats away the attempt to clinch by Cata.
Grant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cata lands a nice shot that snaps Grant's head back.
Grant changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cata tries to avoid it but Grant manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cata to the ground. Cata escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grant drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Grant stands up over Cata, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grant slips nicely into half guard.
Cata on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant working the head and body with strikes.
Grant not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cata has hold of Grant's hands but Grant slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Grant.
Grant thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grant is nestled in close to Cata, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jesse Grant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grant lands strikes from half guard.
Cata is not content to let Grant control the position.
Cata is trying to stand back up but Grant is controlling him
Grant drops an elbow to the side of Cata's head.
Grant working over Cata with some ground and pound. Cata looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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.
Grant winds up and cracks Cata with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cata blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grant.
Grant thows a huge punch but Cata dodges it nicely.
Grant looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Grant looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cata with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cata pushes Grant off looking to stand but Grant dives back in and keeps control.
Cata on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Grant is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cata is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bitea Cata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesse Grant's cut.
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!
Grant looks for a takedown but Cata sprawls well.
Grant swats away the attempt to clinch by Cata.
Grant shoots in for a takedown but Cata shows good takedown defense.
Cata closes the distance and clinches.
Cata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grant avoids the head kick by Cata.
Nice takedown defense from Cata. No joy for Grant on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cata scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cata lands a head kick!
Grant takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cata throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Grant shoots in for a double leg but Cata sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cata scores with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grant is defended easily by Cata.
Cata scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant fails to land the takedown.
A punch combination from Cata misses.
Grant shoots in and drives through. Cata sprawls well.
Cata is looking to clinch but Grant is avoiding it.
Grant changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cata tries to avoid it but Grant manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cata to the ground. Cata escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cata is fending him off so far but Grant persists. Nope, Cata circles away and we're back to standing.
Grant takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cata gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cata is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grant is controlling him.
Grant passes into half guard.
Cata is staying active underneath Grant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cata on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Grant scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Grant wants to take a breather but Cata is having none of it.
Cata tries to kick Grant off but Grant keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Grant lands with a punch from half guard.
Grant scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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. Grant connects with a nice short shot to Cata's temple.
Cata is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grant scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cata taking some punishment here, with Grant in his half guard.
Grant not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grant is trying to control the action in half guard but Cata is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grant slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant working over Cata with some ground and pound. Cata looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cata is trying to stand.
Grant is controlling the pace.
Grant looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Grant stops Cata from getting back to his feet.
Grant looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Grant lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Grant 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.
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.
Grant winds up and cracks Cata with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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. Grant connects with a nice short shot to Cata's temple.
Grant seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cata does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grant missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grant lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Grant is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grant lands a nice short elbow.
Grant wants to take a breather but Cata is having none of it.
Cata looks like he's trying to stand up.
Grant missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bitea Cata.
I think Cata 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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