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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giovanni Chase (ranked 23832 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Second (ranked 5068 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Second will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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214 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Giovanni Chase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr Second!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Second throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chase sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Second fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Second misses with a hook
and Chase counters with a nice double leg into side control. Second won't be happy with that.
Second wants to get back to his feet but Chase drags him back down.
Second wants to get back to his feet but Chase is dominant here and he's now got Second's back!
Second wants to get back to his feet.
Second manages to escape to his feet.
Chase moves out of range as Second strikes.
Chase is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Second.
Chase really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Second tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chase was well out of range. Poor timing from Second.
Chase walks into a jab.
Second rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chase counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Second wants to break free but Chase has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase is trying to pull guard but Second has him pressed against the cage.
Second is looking to break free of the clinch but Chase has double underhooks.
Second tries to break free but Chase pushes him back against the cage.
Second is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chase jumps guard.
Chase looking to hit a scissor sweep but Second is one step ahead there.
Chase pulls Second in close to his closed guard and prevents Second from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chase is working an open guard so Second takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chase moves away from the strike by Second.
Chase is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Second.
Second lands a right hook to the body.
Second is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Second misses with an uppercut. Chase saw that one coming.
Second throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chase counters by clinching up.
Second is trying to push Chase away but Chase has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chase is trying to pull guard but Second turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Second tries to break the clinch but Chase is controlling the position.
Second looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chase pulls Second into guard.
Second stands up from Chase's guard - Second perhaps looking for a knockout.
A shot to the body from Second misses
and Chase holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Second content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chase tries to pull guard but Second holds him up against the cage and eventually Chase drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giovanni Chase. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Second is trying to break the clinch but Chase has him pressed against the cage.
Chase jumps guard and drags Second to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Second stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Chase defending well as Second loads up on a big left hand.
Mr Second seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chase doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Second throws a poor cross that misses
and Chase counters by clinching up.
Chase jumps into guard, dragging Second to the mat.
Second has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chase is proving hard to escape from.
We've been informed that Second has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Second avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Second decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Second lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Second lands a jab to Chase's midsection.
Second swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Second scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Second lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Second. Chase does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Second misses.
Second jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Second just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Second dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Second lands a jab to the head.
Second will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Second connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Giovanni Chase is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Second throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chase clinches with his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chase as Second tries to tie him up.
Second wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chase has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Second regains guard immediately.
Second wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Second sizes up Chase with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Second misses with the combination.
Chase half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Second throws a hook to the side of Chase's head but Chase sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Second throws a body punch but Chase moves out of range.
Second throws a lazy right hand but Chase sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Chase 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Chase.
Second swinging wildly here.
Second rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chase counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Second after a bit of a struggle.
Second working hard to break the clinch.
Second prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chase stalling.
Chase leaning against his opponent.
Chase tries to pull guard but Second forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giovanni Chase. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chase is trying to pull guard but Second has him pressed against the cage.
Chase gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chase is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Second wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Second defending well though.
Chase stops Second from getting back to his feet.
Second tries to kick Chase off in order to stand up. Chase Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Chase postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Second is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chase is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Second tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Chase patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Chase has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Second is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Second is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Chase has his opponent's back but Second is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Chase.
Chase moves forwards but Second connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Second scores with a shot to the body.
Chase takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Second throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Chase gets a clinch.
Chase has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Second is trying to keep an underhook but Chase manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Second is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Second showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Second misses with a double jab.
Chase wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Second thows a left - swing and a miss!
Second fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chase manages to avoid it.
Second throws a body shot but no joy.
Chase doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chase slips under a jab.
Chase blocks a jab.
Second throws a jab when Chase was well out of range.
Mr Second seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chase forces Second back against the cage and clinches.
Chase has Second pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Second manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Second wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chase has Second pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase has Second pressed against the cage, preventing Second from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chase has clasped his hands together around Second's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Second is trying to buck Chase off.
Second sneaks out the side door and pushes Chase away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Chase keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Second swings widly with a right hand
and Chase decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Second's guard.
Second scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Second takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Second misses with a jab, cross combination.
Second lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chase displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Second throws out the jab.
Mr Second is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Second.
Second has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Second lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Second misses its intended target.
A big left from Second misses.
Chase drops down looking for a counter takedown but Second sprawls and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Second. Chase does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chase avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Second smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Second falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chase counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chase.
Chase is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Second to keep the fight standing.
Chase is trying to pull guard but Second has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giovanni Chase. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Second smiles and moves away.
Second sizes up Chase with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Second dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Second throws a looping overhand right but Chase ducks down to avoid it.
Second throws a shot from downtown. Chase moves away and avoids it.
Second lands with a cross.
Second misses with a two punch combination.
As Second tries to get set, Chase tries to push him back and clinch up but Second manages to avoid the attempt.
Second rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chase holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chase changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Second fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Second connects with a jab.
Chase closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Second misses with a wild body shot.
Chase wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Second throws a series of strikes that have Chase backpedaling.
Mr Second is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chase darts in and clinches Second up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Second is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chase pulls guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Second comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Second 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Second!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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