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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Decudir Achell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benton MacKaye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Decudir Achell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Benton MacKaye!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacKaye fails with an attempt to clinch.
Achell throws a big counter combination but MacKaye scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
MacKaye looks to score with a jab to the body but Achell is just out of range.
Achell gets caught flat footed, as MacKaye shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Achell has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Achell trying to keep a closed guard but MacKaye is proving a slippery customer.
MacKaye trying to control the position from guard on top but Achell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacKaye keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Achell's head.
Achell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
MacKaye got a little sloppy there for a moment and Achell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacKaye has managed to get both his arms back between Achell's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacKaye drops back, looking for a kneebar! Achell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Achell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Achell!
Achell wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacKaye keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacKaye is looking for a sweep.
MacKaye keeps trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on MacKaye's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacKaye is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
MacKaye missing with punches from the bottom.
MacKaye is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Achell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacKaye doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Achell.
MacKaye missing with punches from the bottom.
MacKaye is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Achell pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacKaye is refusing to be controlled, as Achell sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacKaye gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacKaye wants to sweep but no luck.
Achell wants to control from the top but MacKaye keeps moving.
MacKaye pulls Achell in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A lazy left from Achell finds it's target.
Achell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacKaye shoots in for a takedown but Achell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Achell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacKaye looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Achell lands a nice shot that snaps MacKaye's head back.
MacKaye throws a body punch but Achell moves out of range.
Jab from Achell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Achell connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Achell lands with a cross.
MacKaye closes the distance and clinches.
Achell looking to stall.
Achell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Achell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows MacKaye to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Achell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacKaye is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Decudir Achell 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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Achell!
Achell lands a jab-cross combination.
Achell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MacKaye darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Achell blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacKaye.
MacKaye is looking for a kimura here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacKaye trying to mount his opponent but Achell defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacKaye is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Achell to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
MacKaye controlling from the top position.
MacKaye missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Achell can't keep his opponent in guard - MacKaye advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
MacKaye missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
MacKaye seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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.
MacKaye is working for a submission of some sort.
Achell is trying to control but MacKaye passes into side control!
MacKaye has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MacKaye tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacKaye has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
MacKaye tries to move to mount but Achell blocks the move with his legs.
The strikes coming from MacKaye are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Achell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacKaye tries to move to mount but Achell blocks the move with his legs.
Achell struggling a bit here.
MacKaye throwing shots but missing, from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
MacKaye wants to lay and pray for a moment but Achell keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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.
MacKaye tries to move to mount but Achell blocks the move with his legs.
MacKaye grinds an elbow into Achell's temple.
MacKaye working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
MacKaye throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
MacKaye working the ground and pound but Achell is defending the strikes.
MacKaye looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacKaye throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benton MacKaye showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Achell misses with a few strikes there.
Achell throws a series of punches but MacKaye avoids them all with ease.
MacKaye's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Achell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MacKaye scrambles back to his feet.
Decudir Achell is winning the standup battle so far.
MacKaye slips a jab and a cross from Achell.
Achell stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacKaye is defended easily by Achell.
Achell cracks MacKaye with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Achell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
No luck for MacKaye with that takedown attempt.
Decudir Achell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benton MacKaye.
An inside leg kick lands from MacKaye.
MacKaye is looking to clinch but Achell is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacKaye closes the distance and clinches up with Achell, looking for a takedown. MacKaye pushes Achell against the cage but Achell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Achell keeps the fight on the outside.
MacKaye tries to land a leg kick but Achell saw it coming and moves away.
Achell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Achell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
MacKaye gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Achell.
No luck for MacKaye with that takedown attempt.
Achell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Decudir Achell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Achell scores with a jab. MacKaye acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
MacKaye gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Achell.
Decudir Achell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking cross lands there for Achell.
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!
Achell scores with the left hand. MacKaye knows he should have avoided that one.
MacKaye takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Achell connects with a right hand. MacKaye shakes it off.
Achell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacKaye tries to close the distance and clinch but Achell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Achell lands with a shot to the body.
MacKaye tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Achell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Achell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Achell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacKaye can do to turn this around?
MacKaye throws a series of punches but Achell avoids them all with ease.
Achell throws a combination. MacKaye tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
MacKaye is rocked!
MacKaye has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
MacKaye walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Achell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Achell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
MacKaye takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
MacKaye is still on wobbly legs! Can Achell finish him?
Achell lands with an uppercut that bounces MacKaye off the cage and back into range.
MacKaye moves into the clinch.
Achell is looking to control MacKaye's arms but MacKaye gets an underhook and turns him. Now Achell has his back to the cage.
MacKaye seems to have recovered his senses.
MacKaye is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Achell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
MacKaye has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Achell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MacKaye lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
MacKaye takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Achell looking for submissions off his back.
Achell is refusing to be controlled, as MacKaye sits in half guard.
MacKaye working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Achell's thigh. Achell counters though and makes it back to full guard.
MacKaye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Achell is keeping the position for now.
Achell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacKaye is aware though and is defending well.
That's four 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.
MacKaye scoring with some ground and pound.
Achell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacKaye can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacKaye is pushing down on Achell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Achell is fighting to maintain full guard but MacKaye has managed to sneak the leg through.
Achell is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute MacKaye jumps into side control!
MacKaye wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Achell, who protects the arm well.
MacKaye goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Achell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for MacKaye but great work by Achell.
Achell throws an elbow but MacKaye slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Decudir Achell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Achell 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Decudir Achell!
A very excited looking Decudir Achell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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