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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tagnarach Kamara (ranked 71 p4p, 419 weight class) and Cormac McCarthy (ranked 10 p4p, 58 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kamara might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to BLIND SPOTS. Cormac McCarthy has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tagnarach Kamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cormac McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Kamara.
And McCarthy tries to counter it with a takedown but Kamara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCarthy works over Kamara's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Tagnarach Kamara has been cut.
Kamara is looking to slow McCarthy down with leg kicks.
McCarthy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
McCarthy throws a looping overhand right but Kamara ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara throws a body kick that misses
and McCarthy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kamara's guard.
McCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Kamara keeps moving.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamara is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCarthy throws a big elbow that misses.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCarthy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McCarthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
McCarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kamara being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kamara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCarthy on the ground.
Kamara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCarthy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McCarthy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kamara throws a right hand that misses
and McCarthy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kamara won't be happy with that.
Sloppy strikes there by McCarthy.
McCarthy controls the position.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Kamara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamara on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kamara tries to get out of the position.
McCarthy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kamara trying to remain calm as McCarthy controls from the top position.
McCarthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamara keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy happy to just control the position for now.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Kamara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Kamara is working from the bottom.
Kamara is trying to get back to half guard.
McCarthy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ground and pound from McCarthy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Kamara is working from the bottom.
Kamara is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kamara can't do much from the bottom here.
Kamara parries the strikes from McCarthy easily there. McCarthy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kamara to escape.
McCarthy throws an elbow but Kamara slips to the side and avoids it well.
McCarthy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McCarthy tries to score with some ground and pound. Kamara controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McCarthy taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamara regains half guard there - taking advantage of McCarthy's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Kamara is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tagnarach Kamara's cut.
That's time! Kamara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kamara. That's going to slow McCarthy down.
McCarthy lands a nice hook to Kamara's body. Kamara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kamara misses with a wild body shot.
And McCarthy tries to counter it with a takedown but Kamara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kamara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamara tries to land a body kick
so McCarthy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamara is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy postures up in Kamara's guard and throws a big left but Kamara blocks it.
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kamara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
Kamara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamara is retaining full guard.
McCarthy keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCarthy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Kamara.
McCarthy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut. Kamara saw that one coming.
McCarthy slips a jab from Kamara.
McCarthy connects with a body shot that sends Kamara's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy shoots in but no luck this time.
Kamara throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
Tagnarach Kamara is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamara misses with a right hand
so McCarthy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kamara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCarthy throwing strikes from guard but Kamara blocks nicely.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Kamara keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy postures up in Kamara's guard and throws a big left but Kamara blocks it.
McCarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kamara is adopting a defensive guard.
McCarthy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kamara looks for the body kick but McCarthy saw that one coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamara misses with a right hand
and McCarthy counters with a shoot takedown. Kamara fights it but they end up in guard.
Kamara looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tagnarach Kamara's cut.
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. This is the final round!
McCarthy avoids the head kick by Kamara.
Tagnarach Kamara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamara scores with a nice body kick.
McCarthy works Kamara's body with a nice hook.
Kamara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but Kamara shows good takedown defense.
Kamara thows a leg kick but McCarthy checks it
and McCarthy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara pulls McCarthy in close to prevent any damage.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Kamara keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy throwing strikes but missing.
Kamara keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass.
McCarthy is still trying to improve position.
Kamara pulls McCarthy in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McCarthy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCarthy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamara throws out the jab.
McCarthy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kamara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kamara looks to land a right hand but McCarthy moved out of range.
A slow jab from McCarthy misses its intended target.
Kamara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCarthy throwing strikes but missing.
McCarthy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McCarthy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCarthy shoots in but no luck this time.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamara misses the target.
McCarthy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McCarthy misses with a few strikes there.
McCarthy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamara slips under a jab.
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kamara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCarthy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCarthy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac McCarthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCarthy 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
An out of breath Cormac McCarthy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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hype
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