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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phenis Bagina (ranked 6146 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Gladney (ranked 5900 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phenis Bagina!
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, Christopher Gladney!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagina gets tackled into the cage by Gladney. Gladney maintains the clinch.
Bagina tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gladney smiles and moves away.
Gladney pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bagina is out of range and Gladney settles back down.
Bagina avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gladney gets a double leg takedown into Bagina's guard.
Gladney must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bagina is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bagina trying to control from half guard but Gladney is working away.
Bagina thows a huge punch but Gladney dodges it nicely.
Bagina is looking to advance position but Gladney won't allow it.
Gladney wants to control but Bagina is keeping busy.
Gladney keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagina is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gladney is just riding it out for now. Bagina eventually gives up the hold.
Bagina is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gladney has his hands clasped together around Bagina's back. He's all about the action.
Gladney looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bagina trying to control the action but Gladney is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bagina seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gladney kicks off Bagina and gets to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bagina or perhaps it was just good defense by Gladney, which made it look bad.
Gladney throws a leg kick that misses.
Bagina gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bagina tries to pull guard but Gladney forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phenis Bagina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gladney is trying to break the clinch but Bagina has him pressed against the cage.
Gladney lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagina is working for takedown but Gladney is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bagina decides to pull guard.
Gladney wants to control from the top but Bagina keeps moving.
Bagina keeping full guard, as Gladney tries to pass.
Bagina throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gladney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bagina. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gladney trying to control but Bagina is working from the bottom.
Bagina tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bagina is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gladney won't allow Bagina to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gladney wants to pass the guard but Bagina is keeping the position.
Gladney would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bagina looking to control.
Gladney seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bagina is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gladney defends well.
Gladney controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gladney throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bagina works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gladney throws a big right hand that misses.
Bagina working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gladney.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Christopher Gladney will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gladney lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bagina avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bagina shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bagina was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gladney bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bagina looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Gladney's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bagina throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gladney's waist but Gladney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bagina off to one side.
Phenis Bagina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gladney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bagina manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gladney pushes Bagina up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Bagina tries to pull guard but Gladney won't allow it.
Bagina blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bagina pulls guard effortlessly.
Gladney wants to control from the top but Bagina keeps moving.
Gladney tries to free his leg and advance position but Bagina is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagina working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gladney has passed into half guard!
Gladney gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Gladney gets a double leg takedown into Bagina's guard.
Bagina bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gladney's guard.
Gladney striking off his back but it's not causing Bagina any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagina wants to control from the top but Gladney keeps moving.
Gladney wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gladney working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bagina doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bagina manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gladney keeping moving, preventing Bagina from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagina is really struggling to control Gladney but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bagina won't allow Gladney to sweep him here.
Bagina pushing down on Gladney's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gladney is refusing to be controlled, as Bagina sits in half guard.
Bagina looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bagina is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gladney has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gladney keeps working.
Bagina is pressing down on Gladney's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gladney is holding on for now.
Gladney is trying to maintain the position but Bagina is very close to passing his half guard.
Gladney tries to roll over but Bagina keeps him under control.
Gladney is refusing to be controlled, as Bagina sits in half guard.
That's four 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gladney has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bagina is on him like a limpet, forcing Gladney back against the cage.
Bagina prevents Gladney from breaking the clinch.
Bagina jumps guard but Gladney stands there with Bagina around his waist. Bagina gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phenis Bagina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bagina ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bagina no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gladney slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gladney is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Gladney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bagina blocks the body kick.
Bagina avoids a kick to the body.
Bagina gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bagina tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gladney just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bagina is trying to pull guard but Gladney turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bagina looking to stall.
Bagina gets control of Gladney's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bagina will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bagina has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gladney can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gladney sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagina utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gladney stands up and waves to Bagina to follow him.
Bagina darts in and clinches Gladney up against the cage.
Bagina goes for a takedown attempt but Gladney pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phenis Bagina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bagina instigates a clinch.
Gladney has clasped his hands together around Bagina's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gladney is looking to take a break and control but Bagina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gladney working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagina tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bagina is not content to let Gladney control the position.
Gladney tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gladney has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bagina is trying to control Gladney's posture but Gladney avoids it.
Bagina sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gladney is trying to control. Bagina wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bagina trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagina blocking the ground and pound.
Gladney trying to control but Bagina is having none of it.
Bagina tries to hold on but Gladney pushes him away.
Gladney controlling from the full mount.
Bagina is just holding on here. Gladney manages to take his back.
Gladney wants to control the position but Bagina frees himself and scrambles - Gladney manages to regain control in side control.
Bagina is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagina seems a little lost for a moment, as Gladney dominates the positioning.
Gladney wants to control but Bagina is keeping him busy.
Gladney working away.
Bagina tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Gladney easily slips into full mount!
Bagina is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gladney unloads with some shots from mount but Bagina bucks and avoids them well.
Poor strikes thrown by Gladney there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Phenis Bagina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christopher Gladney is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bagina keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Gladney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gladney 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Gladney!
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