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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Case Kearney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Totoy Bayag (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Case Kearney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Totoy Bayag!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bayag moves out of range of the leg kick from Kearney.
Kearney darts in and clinches Bayag up against the cage.
Bayag jumps guard and drags Kearney to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kearney content to stall in guard here.
Bayag looking to control.
Kearney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bayag on the ground.
Kearney controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Case Kearney wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bayag tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kearney swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bayag looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kearney is fending him off so far but Bayag persists. Nope, Kearney circles away and we're back to standing.
Bayag uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kearney.
Bayag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kearney.
Bayag shoots in and drives through. Kearney sprawls well.
Case Kearney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Totoy Bayag.
Kearney throws a push kick but Bayag slaps the foot to one side.
Kearney stuffs the takedown.
An inside leg kick from Bayag misses.
Bayag throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bayag shoots in looking for a takedown but Kearney manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bayag's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kearney's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kearney duly obliges.
It looks like Totoy Bayag has been cut.
Bayag closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kearney circles away.
Kearney pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bayag back to the cage. Kearney follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kearney slaps away a takedown attempt from Bayag, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bayag shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kearney as he avoids it easily.
Kearney throws a sloppy head kick and Bayag moves out of range easily.
Kearney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice sprawl there from Kearney as Bayag shoots in.
Kearney displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bayag.
Bayag is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kearney sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayag shoots in for a takedown but Kearney shows good takedown defense.
Kearney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bayag.
Bayag shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kearney as he avoids it easily.
Bayag throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kearney's waist but Kearney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bayag off to one side.
Bayag looks winded!
Bayag darts in trying to clinch
and Kearney counters with a two punch combo.
Bayag throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kearney's waist but Kearney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bayag off to one side.
Kearney darts in and clinches Bayag up against the cage.
Bayag prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bayag is looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bayag misses with a body punch.
Bayag is trying to stall.
Kearney breaks the clinch.
Bayag changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kearney tries to avoid it but Bayag manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kearney to the ground. Kearney escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bayag fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bayag.
Bayag checks a low kick from Kearney.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Case Kearney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Totoy Bayag's cut.
That's time! Kearney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bayag stuffs the takedown.
Kearney rushes Bayag and presses him up against the cage.
Bayag wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kearney has him pressed against the cage.
Bayag tries to stall but Kearney uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bayag tries to pull guard but Kearney forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bayag pushes off an throws an elbow but Kearney leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bayag is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kearney is defending well.
Kearney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bayag wants to clinch but Kearney slips to the side
and Kearney counters with a nice uppercut.
Kearney keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Case Kearney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Totoy Bayag.
Kearney fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bayag throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kearney scores with the left hand. Bayag knows he should have avoided that one.
Bayag shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kearney but Kearney pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Case Kearney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bayag slips a jab and a cross from Kearney.
Kearney slaps away a takedown attempt from Bayag, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kearney throws the left hand but Bayag avoids the punch easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kearney.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bayag shoots in for a takedown but Kearney shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bayag closes the distance but Kearney moves to the side
and Kearney counters with a nice uppercut.
Bayag goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kearney keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bayag darts in trying to clinch
and Kearney counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kearney stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayag tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kearney sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bayag somewhat.
Bayag on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bayag shoots in but Kearney avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kearney circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Bayag with that takedown attempt.
Kearney throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kearney looks to land a right hand but Bayag moved out of range.
Bayag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Case Kearney is winning the standup battle so far.
Kearney slaps away a takedown attempt from Bayag, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Bayag as Kearney shoots in.
Kearney avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kearney gets a clinch.
Kearney goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bayag prevents it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bayag trying to stall but Kearney improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Case Kearney dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Totoy Bayag's cut.
That's time! Kearney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bayag defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kearney.
Kearney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bayag thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kearney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bayag.
Bayag looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kearney is fending him off so far but Bayag persists. Nope, Kearney circles away and we're back to standing.
Kearney shoots in but Bayag avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bayag tries to clinch up but Kearney circles away and keeps his distance.
Kearney defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bayag.
Bayag lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bayag shoots in looking for a takedown. Kearney tries to sprawl out of it but Bayag keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kearney manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Case Kearney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Totoy Bayag.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bayag is defended easily by Kearney.
Kearney lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bayag tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kearney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bayag throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bayag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kearney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bayag tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bayag tries a head kick but it misses.
Bayag shoots for a double leg takedown but Kearney sprawls well. He's pushed Bayag's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kearney is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bayag takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bayag misses with a double jab.
Kearney misses with a few strikes there.
Bayag shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kearney as he jumps to the side.
Bayag shoots for a double leg takedown but Kearney sprawls well. He's pushed Bayag's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kearney has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kearney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kearney has a takedown stuffed.
Kearney closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bayag looking for a takedown.
Totoy Bayag has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bayag wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bayag tries to pull guard but Kearney won't allow it.
Kearney drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bayag pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bayag tries for a takedown but Kearney sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bayag stuffs the takedown attempt from Kearney. Kearney gets slowly back to his feet.
Bayag shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kearney as he jumps to the side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bayag lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kearney has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kearney and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bayag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kearney has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bayag is pressed up against the cage. Kearney has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bayag down to the mat. Bayag avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Case Kearney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bayag shoots in for a takedown but Kearney shows good takedown defense.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Totoy Bayag.
Well Kearney has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Case Kearney!
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