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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jules York (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Macahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macahan has chosen T.N.T. as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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188 cm
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218 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut |
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jules York!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucas Macahan!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
York gets tackled into the cage by Macahan. Macahan maintains the clinch.
Macahan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables York to keep the fight standing.
York is trying to push Macahan away but Macahan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Macahan breaks the clinch.
Macahan clinches up against the cage.
York breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Macahan or perhaps it was just good defense by York, which made it look bad.
Macahan stuffs the takedown attempt from York. York gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Macahan.
Macahan drives through and clinches with York against the cage.
Macahan pressing his opponent against the cage.
York is trying to break the clinch but Macahan is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macahan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Macahan shoots in looking for a takedown. York tries to sprawl out of it but Macahan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. York manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
York is looking to counter the offense by Macahan and move into the clinch.
Jules York has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Macahan.
Macahan shoots in for a takedown but York shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Macahan rushes York and presses him up against the cage.
Macahan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Macahan throws a body kick that misses
and York counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Macahan.
York moves into range and clinches up with Macahan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macahan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
York is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Macahan's half guard.
Macahan tries to get to full guard but York has control of the leg.
Macahan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
York stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
York keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
York dives in for a single leg takedown but Macahan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
York scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Macahan sneaks out the side door and pushes York away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Macahan looks winded!
Macahan stuffs the takedown attempt from York. York gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Macahan.
York displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Macahan.
It looked like York was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Macahan.
Macahan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with York, pushing him back against the cage.
Macahan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Macahan moves into the clinch.
A short left from Macahan.
Macahan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
York tries for a takedown but Macahan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
York fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Macahan darts in and clinches York up against the cage.
Macahan manages to break the clinch.
Macahan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Jules York has been cut.
Macahan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like York was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Macahan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macahan shoots in looking for a takedown but York manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Macahan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Macahan misses with a head kick.
York drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
York landing some decent shots from guard.
York showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Macahan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jules York's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
York fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Macahan dives in and grabs York's left leg, looking for a takedown. York pushes down on Macahan's head and hops out.
A good leg kick by Macahan.
Macahan instigates a clinch.
York misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Macahan.
York really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Macahan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
York stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and York wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Macahan - that will leave a mark!
Macahan has closed the distance and engaged York in a clinch.
Macahan breaks the clinch.
Lucas Macahan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macahan lands a big head kick that sends York tumbling to the mat! Macahan takes a step backwards and waves York back to his feet - he wants the finish!
York is rocked!
Lucas Macahan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macahan is breathing heavily.
Macahan clinches up with York and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh York is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Macahan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
York fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Macahan avoids it really well and circles away.
Jules York is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Macahan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Macahan dives in for a single leg takedown but York sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
York is looking to counter the offense by Macahan and move into the clinch.
Jules York has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Macahan.
Macahan moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macahan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Macahan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning York up against the cage.
York breaks the clinch.
Macahan dives in and grabs York's left leg, looking for a takedown. York pushes down on Macahan's head and hops out.
Macahan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from York.
York gets tackled into the cage by Macahan. Macahan maintains the clinch.
York seems to have got his legs back now.
York is trying to break free.
York tries for a takedown. No joy.
Macahan drops down looking for an ankle pick but York pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macahan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Macahan wants it to stay on the feet.
Macahan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with York but York pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Macahan tries to clinch up.
Macahan clinches.
Macahan manages to break the clinch.
Macahan shoots in and drives through. York sprawls well.
Macahan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and York counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Macahan as York shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macahan shoots in but York avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from York.
Macahan dives in and grabs York's left leg, looking for a takedown. York pushes down on Macahan's head and hops out.
Macahan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
York shoots in looking for a takedown but Macahan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing York's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
York sets himself, and Macahan steps forward looking for the clinch! York avoids it this time.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Macahan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
York drops his hands momentarily and Macahan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
York keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macahan looks for a takedown but York sprawls well.
York wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from York. No joy for Macahan on that attempt.
York throwing a counter right hand but Macahan manages to avoid it.
Macahan leaves York with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Macahan pushes York up against the cage in a clinch.
Macahan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Macahan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
York is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Macahan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jules York's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Macahan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? York is fending him off so far but Macahan persists. Nope, York circles away and we're back to standing.
Macahan moves into the clinch.
Macahan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning York up against the cage.
Macahan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Macahan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and York counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by York.
Macahan manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
York with a poor takedown
and Macahan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Macahan dives in and grabs York's left leg, looking for a takedown. York pushes down on Macahan's head and hops out.
Macahan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
York shoots in and drives through. Macahan sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macahan closes the distance and pushes York back into the cage.
Macahan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Macahan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
York moves into the clinch successfully.
Macahan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Macahan drives through and clinches with York against the cage.
Macahan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Macahan tried to score with a low kick but York checks it.
Macahan tries to clinch up
and York counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macahan with a lazy takedown attempt
and York counters with a right hand to the body.
Jules York has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Macahan.
York goes for a double leg but Macahan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Macahan continues to drive forward.
Macahan misses with a right hand
letting York counter with a right hand.
Macahan throws out a leg kick but York moves out of range and Macahan only half commits.
Macahan throws a wild body kick that York sees coming a mile off.
York wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from York.
York keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
York will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Macahan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
York tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Macahan manages to circle out of the way.
Macahan throws a lazy head kick
letting York counter with a right hand.
Macahan tries to clinch but York moves away
and York counters with a left and a right that stings Macahan.
Macahan closes the distance and clinches.
York keeps control of Macahan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Macahan is trying to break the clinch but York has him pressed against the cage.
York tries to break the clinch but Macahan is controlling the position.
Macahan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
York rushes Macahan and presses him up against the cage.
Lucas Macahan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
York tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Macahan smiles and moves away.
Macahan instigates a clinch.
Macahan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. York gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Macahan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
York circles away from the clinch attempt.
Macahan stuffs the takedown.
Jules York has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucas Macahan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Macahan throws a head kick that misses
and York counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lucas Macahan.
Well Macahan 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Macahan!
Lucas Macahan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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