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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ BALLSACK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Josh Bradshaw has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Bradshaw!
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, BJ BALLSACK!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradshaw tries a head kick but it misses.
BALLSACK scores a takedown into full mount!
BALLSACK thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
BALLSACK throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
BALLSACK punishing his opponent with strikes.
BALLSACK misses with a head shot.
BALLSACK thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BALLSACK has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bradshaw's face.
BALLSACK throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bradshaw because BALLSACK loaded up on that one.
BALLSACK throwing strikes here but Bradshaw is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bradshaw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for BALLSACK on the ground.
BALLSACK throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bradshaw is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
BALLSACK is working for a guillotine from mount but Bradshaw frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BALLSACK throws some wild stikes that Bradshaw manages to avoid easily.
BALLSACK dominating with strikes here.
BALLSACK looking to secure an arm triangle but Bradshaw defends it well.
BALLSACK looks gassed!
BALLSACK punching from mount but Bradshaw doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Poor strikes thrown by BALLSACK there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bradshaw might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bradshaw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
BALLSACK sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
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.
Bradshaw wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by BALLSACK.
Bradshaw tries to lock up and control but BALLSACK gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BALLSACK misses with a head shot.
BALLSACK thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bradshaw avoids a series of strikes thrown by BALLSACK.
BALLSACK sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bradshaw is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bradshaw regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from BALLSACK.
Bradshaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from BALLSACK.
BALLSACK is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bradshaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from BALLSACK.
BALLSACK is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bradshaw tries to kick BALLSACK off but BALLSACK keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bradshaw moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
BALLSACK throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
BALLSACK fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bradshaw clinches with his opponent.
Bradshaw has had enough of the clinch but BALLSACK keeps him there for the moment.
BALLSACK goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bradshaw prevents it.
Bradshaw breaks from the clinch.
Bradshaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bradshaw looks to land a combination but BALLSACK avoids it well.
Bradshaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BALLSACK looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
BALLSACK postures up and lands a big shot to Bradshaw's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ BALLSACK dominated that round.
That's time! Bradshaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
BALLSACK blocks a head kick by Bradshaw.
BALLSACK blocks a head kick by Bradshaw.
A combination from Bradshaw does no damage.
BALLSACK avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
BALLSACK slips a jab and a cross from Bradshaw.
Josh Bradshaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
BALLSACK drives through with a takedown into guard.
BALLSACK postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
BALLSACK is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bradshaw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
BALLSACK is looking to work some ground and pound but Bradshaw has wrist control.
Bradshaw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BALLSACK throwing strikes but missing.
BALLSACK working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
BALLSACK throws a strike but Bradshaw rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
BALLSACK strikes from his own guard.
BALLSACK had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bradshaw is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. BALLSACK Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bradshaw's back instead.
BALLSACK struggling to land strikes to the head as Bradshaw covers up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
BALLSACK misses with an elbow to the head.
Bradshaw is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
BALLSACK is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bradshaw has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Bradshaw is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BALLSACK struggling to land strikes to the head as Bradshaw covers up.
Bradshaw covers up after that shot from BALLSACK.
BALLSACK has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BALLSACK is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Even with his hooks in, BALLSACK manages to miss with strikes from the back.
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.
BALLSACK misses with punches from the back.
Bradshaw has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from BALLSACK.
BALLSACK throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Even with his hooks in, BALLSACK manages to miss with strikes from the back.
BALLSACK has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Bradshaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
BALLSACK throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Bradshaw covering up well under a barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ BALLSACK showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bradshaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bradshaw throws a right and a left that BALLSACK avoids nicely.
Bradshaw throws a right and a left that BALLSACK avoids nicely.
Bradshaw throws a right hand that BALLSACK ducks under and follows up with a left that BALLSACK also avoids with ease.
Bradshaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
BALLSACK closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
BALLSACK scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bradshaw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but BALLSACK scores with a couple of nice shots.
BALLSACK winds up and cracks Bradshaw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
BALLSACK lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
BALLSACK thows a huge punch but Bradshaw dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BALLSACK not landing any meaningful shots this time.
BALLSACK missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bradshaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
BALLSACK sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bradshaw defending well though.
BALLSACK sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bradshaw defending well though.
BALLSACK not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
BALLSACK showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bradshaw.
A combination from Bradshaw does no damage.
BJ BALLSACK is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
BALLSACK uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bradshaw throws a series of punches but BALLSACK moves out of range.
BALLSACK will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bradshaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but BALLSACK moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
BALLSACK closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bradshaw to the mat! Bradshaw manages to get full guard.
Bradshaw throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
BALLSACK trying to control but Bradshaw is working from the bottom.
BALLSACK slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw keeping moving, preventing BALLSACK from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Despite being in the dominant position, BJ BALLSACK just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
BALLSACK tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bradshaw swivels and escapes.
Bradshaw plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bradshaw misses with a double jab.
Bradshaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bradshaw misses with a wild combination.
BALLSACK fails to land the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
BJ BALLSACK comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got BALLSACK winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ BALLSACK!
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hype
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RATING
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