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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathanial Mcconnell (ranked 23942 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Modean (ranked 4778 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathanial Mcconnell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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193 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathanial Mcconnell!
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, Brandon Modean!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcconnell gets tackled into the cage by Modean. Modean maintains the clinch.
Mcconnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcconnell misses with an elbow over the top.
Mcconnell really is a fat lump.
Mcconnell misses with a knee strike.
Modean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcconnell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Modean.
Mcconnell is trying to maintain a safe position but Modean gets an underhook and turns Mcconnell into the cage.
Modean tries to pull guard but Mcconnell won't allow it.
Mcconnell throws an elbow that misses.
Mcconnell is trying to maintain a safe position but Modean gets an underhook and turns Mcconnell into the cage.
Modean is working for takedown but Mcconnell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nathanial Mcconnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Modean.
Modean manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modean looking to control but Mcconnell passes into half guard.
Modean is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Modean wants to get back to full guard.
Modean keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mcconnell trying to control the pace.
Mcconnell stops Modean from getting back to his feet.
Mcconnell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Modean tries to get to full guard but Mcconnell has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Modean trying to control but Mcconnell postures up.
Modean wants to get back to full guard.
Modean looking for submissions off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Modean moves out of range as Mcconnell throws a body kick.
Modean fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcconnell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mcconnell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcconnell blocks a head kick by Modean.
Mcconnell shoots in looking for a takedown. Modean tries to sprawl out of it but Mcconnell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Modean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Modean closes the distance and clinches.
Modean is trying to pull guard but Mcconnell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Modean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Modean closes the distance and clinches up with Mcconnell, looking for a takedown. Modean pushes Mcconnell against the cage but Mcconnell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Modean shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcconnell sprawls well. Mcconnell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Modean gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Modean blocks a head kick by Mcconnell.
Modean fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcconnell, pushing him back against the cage.
Modean tries to pull guard but Mcconnell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mcconnell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Modean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Modean throws a body kick that misses.
Mcconnell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Modean has managed to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcconnell tries to stall but Modean uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mcconnell stalling in the clinch but Modean improves position.
Mcconnell scores with a shot to the side of Modean's head.
Modean blocks an elbow strike from Mcconnell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brandon Modean will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Modean. No joy for Mcconnell on that attempt.
Mcconnell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Modean as he jumps to the side.
Modean drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mcconnell defends it well.
Modean connects with a solid leg kick.
Modean lands a front kick.
Modean shoots in but no luck this time.
Modean clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcconnell misses with a head kick.
Mcconnell slaps away a takedown attempt from Modean, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Modean shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcconnell as he avoids it easily.
As Modean tries to get set, Mcconnell tries to push him back and clinch up but Modean manages to avoid the attempt.
Nathanial Mcconnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Modean.
Modean dives in for a single leg takedown but Mcconnell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Modean shoots in but no luck this time.
As Modean tries to get set, Mcconnell tries to push him back and clinch up but Modean manages to avoid the attempt.
Modean is breathing heavily.
Modean drives through and clinches with Mcconnell against the cage.
Mcconnell is trying to break free.
Mcconnell is trying to break the clinch but Modean has him pressed against the cage.
Mcconnell tries to circle away but Modean has him pinned against the cage.
Modean decides to pull guard.
Mcconnell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcconnell postures up in Modean's guard and throws a big left but Modean blocks it.
Modean is trying to keep Mcconnell in close.
Modean kicks Mcconnell off and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Modean looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Modean shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcconnell tries to sprawl out of it but Modean keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcconnell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcconnell scores with a head kick.
Mcconnell fails with a takedown attempt.
Modean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Modean drives through and clinches with Mcconnell against the cage.
Mcconnell leaning against his opponent.
Mcconnell is pressed up against the cage. Modean has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mcconnell down to the mat. Mcconnell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Modean keeps the fight on the outside.
Modean dives in for a single leg takedown but Mcconnell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Modean tries to get set, Mcconnell tries to push him back and clinch up but Modean manages to avoid the attempt.
Modean throws a right and a left that Mcconnell avoids nicely.
Modean clinches up against the cage.
Brandon Modean seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Modean blocks the elbow strike.
Mcconnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Modean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Modean blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Modean goes for a double leg but Mcconnell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mcconnell continues to drive forward.
Modean shoots in and drives through. Mcconnell sprawls well.
Modean gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mcconnell.
Mcconnell gets underhooks to prevent Modean's takedown attempt.
Mcconnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Modean.
Modean tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mcconnell smiles and moves away.
Nathanial Mcconnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcconnell misses with a wild combination.
Brandon Modean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcconnell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Modean.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcconnell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Modean defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Modean 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mcconnell throws a body kick that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Modean.
It looks like Nathanial Mcconnell has been cut.
Modean closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mcconnell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Modean leaning his opponent against the cage.
Modean manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Modean has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mcconnell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Modean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modean is trying to control Mcconnell's posture but Mcconnell avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Modean defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A control attempt from Modean but he's now mounted!
Modean is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Modean tries to lock up and control but Mcconnell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Modean is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mcconnell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Modean tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Modean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Modean tries to hold on but Mcconnell postures up.
Modean is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mcconnell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mcconnell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Mcconnell.
Mcconnell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcconnell avoids the attempt from Modean to control.
Modean manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Modean wants to control but Mcconnell is keeping busy.
Modean has a hand on Mcconnell's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mcconnell takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Mcconnell scoring with strikes but Modean is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Modean wants to hold on but Mcconnell pushes him away.
Mcconnell lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Modean is trying to escape the mount.
Mcconnell lands with some strikes.
Nathanial Mcconnell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcconnell is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Modean has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Modean!
Mcconnell keeping moving, preventing Modean from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathanial Mcconnell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Modean has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brandon Modean!
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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