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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butch McBane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Chiasson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Butch McBane!
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, Matt Chiasson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBane digs a good body shot into Chiasson's ribs.
McBane misses with a body shot.
McBane scores with a jab.
Chiasson gets a takedown into half guard.
McBane wants to get back to full guard.
Chiasson is thwarting McBane's attempts to control the position.
Chiasson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McBane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McBane wants to control but Chiasson passes into side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiasson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McBane, who protects the arm well.
Chiasson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McBane rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chiasson's guard! Nice work there by McBane!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiasson controlling the position.
McBane controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chiasson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chiasson is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two 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.
Chiasson keeping moving, preventing McBane from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chiasson is on top in guard.
McBane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chiasson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chiasson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McBane manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chiasson has McBane in his guard.
McBane would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson is adopting a defensive guard.
McBane trying to control but Chiasson is working from the bottom.
Chiasson has McBane pulled in close to control his posture.
Chiasson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chiasson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McBane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McBane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chiasson looking to hit a scissor sweep but McBane is one step ahead there.
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.
Chiasson managing to control the position.
McBane stopping the sweep attempt from Chiasson.
McBane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chiasson seems keen to control McBane's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBane trying to control but Chiasson is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chiasson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McBane's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Chiasson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chiasson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chiasson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McBane sprawls well initially but Chiasson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McBane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chiasson is working away from the top position though.
Chiasson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chiasson seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chiasson wants to take a breather but McBane is having none of it.
Chiasson misses with a head shot. McBane uses the momentum to regain guard.
McBane keeping full guard, as Chiasson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiasson wants to control from the top but McBane keeps moving.
Chiasson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chiasson is one step ahead there.
Chiasson 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.
Chiasson wants to control from the top but McBane keeps moving.
McBane looking to control.
McBane being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chiasson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McBane counters with a big head kick but Chiasson shrugs it off.
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.
Donk. McBane catches Chiasson right on the button with a cross.
Chiasson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chiasson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chiasson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chiasson postures up.
Chiasson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Matt Chiasson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chiasson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Chiasson being controlled here momentarily.
McBane being controlled here, momentarily.
McBane working a defensive guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson passes into half guard.
McBane trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Chiasson manages to pass to mount!
Chiasson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Chiasson avoids the attempt from McBane to control.
McBane is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McBane is surviving well by controlling Chiasson's body position as best he can.
Chiasson tries to control but McBane wriggling away.
Chiasson looking for a guillotine from mount but McBane is having none of it.
Chiasson looking for a guillotine from mount but McBane is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBane is looking to improve his position but Chiasson isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Chiasson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Chiasson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chiasson wants to work for an arm triangle but McBane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Chiasson seems content to control.
Chiasson tries to pass the half guard into mount. McBane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chiasson trying to control the action but McBane is working from the bottom.
Chiasson seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiasson is looking to stall here but McBane recovers full guard.
McBane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiasson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chiasson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chiasson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McBane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chiasson on the ground.
Chiasson is pushing down on McBane's leg trying to pass to half guard. McBane is fighting to maintain full guard but Chiasson has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chiasson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McBane regains full guard. Nicely done.
McBane keeping moving, preventing Chiasson from controlling successfully.
Chiasson stands and throws McBane's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chiasson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McBane rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chiasson's guard! Nice work there by McBane!
Chiasson keeping full guard, as McBane tries to pass.
McBane won't allow Chiasson to sweep him here.
Well,McBane is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
McBane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chiasson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chiasson has McBane pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson looking to hit a scissor sweep but McBane is one step ahead there.
Chiasson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McBane's guard.
Chiasson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chiasson drops back looking for a leg! McBane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McBane manages to kick Chiasson off! Chiasson jumps back into McBane's guard.
Chiasson stopping the sweep attempt from McBane.
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.
Chiasson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McBane is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chiasson, into his guard.
Chiasson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Matt Chiasson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McBane being controlled here momentarily.
McBane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Chiasson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Chiasson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chiasson 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 George Francis scores the fight for Matt Chiasson!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Matt Chiasson!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Matt Chiasson!
Matt Chiasson wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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