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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George McClintock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George McClintock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricardo Torres!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres looks for a takedown but McClintock sprawls well.
McClintock tries to clinch up.
McClintock lands with a straight right. Torres didn't see that one coming.
McClintock misses with a double jab.
A combination from McClintock does no damage.
Torres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McClintock.
McClintock swinging wildly here.
McClintock swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from McClintock misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClintock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Torres checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Torres will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
George McClintock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from McClintock does no damage.
A head kick misses from McClintock.
McClintock misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres shoots in and bounces McClintock off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McClintock on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McClintock tries to get out of the position.
Torres is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Torres drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McClintock manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Torres has McClintock in his guard.
McClintock is pushing down on Torres's leg trying to pass to half guard. Torres is fighting to maintain full guard but McClintock has managed to sneak the leg through.
Torres manages to get to full guard.
Torres manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McClintock manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Torres drops back, looking for a kneebar! McClintock looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McClintock looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McClintock!
Torres is trying to get back to half guard.
McClintock working the head and body with strikes.
Torres is looking to reverse the position.
McClintock wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McClintock throwing shots but Torres is blocking nicely.
Torres is looking for a sweep. McClintock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Torres moves into full guard.
McClintock wants to get up but he can't break Torres's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McClintock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Torres looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Torres looks gassed!
McClintock wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Torres is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres won't allow McClintock to sweep him here.
Torres postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McClintock is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Torres, into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Torres is on top in guard.
Torres is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McClintock is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McClintock has escaped and now he's on top!
McClintock pushes down on Torres's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricardo Torres will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McClintock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McClintock tried to score with a low kick but Torres checks it.
Torres shoots in but McClintock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McClintock tries to land a front kick but Torres steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Torres gets a takedown into half guard.
McClintock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Torres on the ground.
Torres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Torres is breathing heavily.
McClintock gets back to full guard.
McClintock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McClintock wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.
McClintock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Torres postures up.
Torres preventing the sweep.
McClintock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Torres dives in and grabs McClintock's left leg, looking for a takedown. McClintock pushes down on Torres's head and hops out.
Torres changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McClintock tries to avoid it but Torres manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McClintock to the ground. McClintock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
George McClintock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Torres.
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.
Horrible takedown by Torres or perhaps it was just good defense by McClintock which made him look bad.
Torres fails to land the takedown.
Torres slips a jab and a cross from McClintock.
McClintock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Torres fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McClintock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McClintock misses with a two punch combination.
Torres fails with a takedown attempt.
Torres shoots in and drives through. McClintock sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McClintock.
Torres blocks the body kick.
McClintock closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McClintock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Torres shoots in for a double leg but McClintock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McClintock tries to bum rush Torres with a series of wild strikes but Torres uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Torres fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McClintock avoids it really well and circles away.
McClintock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McClintock thuds a left hand into Torres's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClintock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torres moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McClintock throws a head kick that misses.
Torres slips a jab and a cross from McClintock.
McClintock misses with a series of wild punches.
McClintock throws a head kick that misses.
McClintock misses with a two punch combination.
McClintock's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and McClintock duly obliges.
Torres shoots in but McClintock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A combination from McClintock does no damage.
McClintock throws a right and a left that Torres avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George McClintock dominated that second round.
That's time! McClintock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Torres closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Torres is trying to work for a kimura but McClintock is defending well.
Torres is working for a kimura but McClintock is defending it quite comfortably.
Torres is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McClintock wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well.
McClintock is defending against the submission attempts here by Torres.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres seems to be working for a kimura but McClintock defends the submission attempt.
McClintock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Torres moves out of range of the body kick from McClintock.
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.
Torres shoots in and drives through. McClintock sprawls well.
George McClintock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McClintock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torres circles away quickly and effectively.
Torres changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McClintock tries to avoid it but Torres manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McClintock to the ground. McClintock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McClintock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for McClintock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McClintock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from McClintock misses.
Torres dives in and grabs McClintock's left leg, looking for a takedown. McClintock pushes down on Torres's head and hops out.
George McClintock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Torres.
A head kick misses from McClintock.
Torres shoots in and drives through. McClintock sprawls well.
Torres blocks a head kick by McClintock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McClintock as he jumps to the side.
McClintock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Torres is out of range and McClintock settles back down.
Torres takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Torres tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McClintock swivels and escapes.
McClintock scores with a nice right hand.
McClintock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Torres has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McClintock finds it's way round the side to connect with Torres's head.
Torres changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McClintock tries to avoid it but Torres manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McClintock to the ground. McClintock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McClintock swinging wildly here.
McClintock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torres circles away quickly and effectively.
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.
McClintock tries to bum rush Torres with a series of wild strikes but Torres uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McClintock scores with a hook.
Torres tries for a takedown but McClintock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from McClintock misses.
McClintock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torres circles away quickly and effectively.
McClintock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McClintock fails to land with a series of punches.
Torres shoots for a double leg takedown but McClintock sprawls well. He's pushed Torres's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McClintock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice takedown defense from McClintock. No joy for Torres on that attempt.
McClintock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McClintock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
George McClintock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McClintock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George McClintock!
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