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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Allensworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Sagastegui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allensworth comes into the arena with Like A Pimp blaring out of the sound system. Charles Allensworth has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Allensworth!
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, Eduardo Sagastegui!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allensworth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sagastegui throws the kick towards the body but Allensworth avoids it.
Allensworth fails to land the takedown.
Allensworth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Allensworth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Horrible takedown by Allensworth or perhaps it was just good defense by Sagastegui which made him look bad.
Sagastegui moves into the clinch successfully.
Allensworth can't break the clinch.
Sagastegui dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Allensworth manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Allensworth.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Allensworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allensworth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sagastegui as he jumps to the side.
Sagastegui lands a head kick. Allensworth smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sagastegui. Allensworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allensworth shoots in for a takedown but Sagastegui shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Charles Allensworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allensworth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Allensworth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sagastegui scores with a jab. Allensworth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sagastegui lands a leg kick that knocks Allensworth off balance momentarily.
Sagastegui moves into the clinch.
Sagastegui holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Allensworth is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sagastegui is keeping busy.
Sagastegui stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allensworth is looking for a takedown.
Allensworth breaks from the clinch.
Sagastegui lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Sagastegui lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sagastegui lands with a kick to the temple. Allensworth shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Allensworth is rocked!
Allensworth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Allensworth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sagastegui sprawls well. Sagastegui wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Allensworth gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Allensworth or perhaps it was just good defense by Sagastegui which made him look bad.
Allensworth is breathing heavily.
Allensworth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sagastegui defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagastegui lands a slapping body shot.
Allensworth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sagastegui lands a head kick. Allensworth smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Allensworth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sagastegui. Sagastegui obviously looking to wear him down.
Allensworth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oh Allensworth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sagastegui moves into the clinch.
Sagastegui looking to stall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sagastegui is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Allensworth seems to have got his legs back now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagastegui has Allensworth pressed against the cage.
Allensworth is struggling to control the position.
Sagastegui just leaning against Allensworth, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eduardo Sagastegui.
Allensworth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sagastegui as he jumps to the side.
Sagastegui takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sagastegui digs a good hook to Allensworth's body.
Sagastegui fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Allensworth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sagastegui misses with a hook. Allensworth ducked under it nicely.
Sagastegui with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Allensworth looks for a takedown but Sagastegui sprawls well.
Allensworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Sagastegui dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Sagastegui.
Sagastegui misses with a kick to the body.
Sagastegui lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sagastegui scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sagastegui. Allensworth shrugs it off though.
Sagastegui pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Allensworth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sagastegui pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sagastegui receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagastegui is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sagastegui's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eduardo Sagastegui.
Sagastegui digs a good body shot into Allensworth's ribs.
Allensworth shoots in looking for a takedown but Sagastegui manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Allensworth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Allensworth shoots in for a takedown but Sagastegui shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sagastegui scores with a head kick.
It looks like Charles Allensworth has been cut.
Sagastegui throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sagastegui lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sagastegui lands a front kick.
Sagastegui lands a jab to the head.
Sagastegui has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sagastegui jabs Allensworth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sagastegui lands with a shot to the body.
Sagastegui is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Allensworth rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagastegui lands a nice leg kick that just misses Allensworth's sensitive parts.
Eduardo Sagastegui is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sagastegui moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sagastegui keeps Allensworth at a distance using the push kick.
Charles Allensworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sagastegui.
Sagastegui lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Allensworth. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Crunch! Sagastegui slams his shin into Allensworth's torso.
Sagastegui throws a nice head kick!
Allensworth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sagastegui.
Sagastegui lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Allensworth ducks right into an uppercut from Sagastegui.
Sagastegui scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Allensworth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sagastegui lands with a good body shot.
Sagastegui scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagastegui buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sagastegui instigates a clinch.
Sagastegui's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sagastegui is trying to maintain a safe position but Allensworth gets an underhook and turns Sagastegui into the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A frustrated look appears on Allensworth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sagastegui just leaning against Allensworth, taking a breather.
Allensworth is looking to break free of the clinch but Sagastegui has double underhooks.
Allensworth stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagastegui stops a takedown attempt from Allensworth.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Allensworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sagastegui pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sagastegui looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eduardo Sagastegui.
Sagastegui plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Allensworth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sagastegui swivels and escapes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Allensworth 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.
Sagastegui lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sagastegui throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Sagastegui showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charles Allensworth's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sagastegui with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sagastegui lands a nice leg kick that just misses Allensworth's sensitive parts.
Allensworth 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.
Eduardo Sagastegui seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Allensworth needs to keep his hands up - Sagastegui had a free shot at his head there.
Sagastegui lands a big head kick that sends Allensworth tumbling to the mat! Sagastegui takes a step backwards and waves Allensworth back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sagastegui clinches.
Sagastegui looking to stall.
Allensworth has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sagastegui is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Allensworth is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Allensworth pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sagastegui taking a breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagastegui has Allensworth pressed against the cage.
Allensworth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sagastegui looking to stall.
Allensworth working hard to break the clinch.
Allensworth wants a takedown.
Sagastegui trying to stall but Allensworth improves his position.
Allensworth taking a breather.
Allensworth jumps guard but Sagastegui stands there with Allensworth around his waist. Allensworth gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Allensworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagastegui's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eduardo Sagastegui.
Jab, jab by Sagastegui - just one landing.
Allensworth shoots in for a takedown but Sagastegui shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Allensworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allensworth will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Allensworth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sagastegui looks to score with a jab to the body but Allensworth is just out of range.
Sagastegui moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sagastegui connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allensworth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Allensworth walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sagastegui.
Sagastegui slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Eduardo Sagastegui is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sagastegui.
A punch lands to the side of Allensworth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sagastegui works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Allensworth crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sagastegui - the referee stops the clock and Allensworth gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sagastegui. Allensworth manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sagastegui gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sagastegui prevents a body shot from Allensworth.
The referee calls for Sagastegui to work.
Sagastegui continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Allensworth looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allensworth is trying to break the clinch but Sagastegui has him pressed against the cage.
Sagastegui is trying to maintain a safe position but Allensworth gets an underhook and turns Sagastegui into the cage.
Allensworth tries to land a knee to the head but Sagastegui blocks with his arms.
Charles Allensworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Allensworth has Sagastegui pushed against the cage.
Allensworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Allensworth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allensworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Allensworth wants to take the fight to the mat but Sagastegui manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Sagastegui comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sagastegui has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Sagastegui!
Eduardo Sagastegui decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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