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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Strauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strauss comes to the cage accompanied by Immigrant song-Led Zeppelin. Mcgee has chosen McGee as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
210 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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187 cm
24
215 lbs
5 - 4 - 1 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Logan Strauss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timothy Mcgee!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgee feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Strauss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcgee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcgee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strauss is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcgee drops back looking for a leg! Strauss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strauss manages to kick Mcgee off! Mcgee jumps back into Strauss's guard.
Strauss utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mcgee wants to control from the top but Strauss keeps moving.
Strauss is trying to keep Mcgee in close.
Strauss is really struggling to control Mcgee but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mcgee drops back looking for a leg! Strauss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strauss manages to kick Mcgee off! Mcgee jumps back into Strauss's guard.
Mcgee trying to control the position from guard on top but Strauss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee throwing strikes but missing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Strauss shoots and misses
and Mcgee counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mcgee is trying to control the action in half guard but Strauss is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Strauss wants to control but Mcgee is keeping busy.
Mcgee throwing shots but Strauss is blocking nicely.
Strauss wants to improve his position but Mcgee is controlling well.
Mcgee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strauss does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mcgee wants to stand up but Strauss is controlling the position.
Strauss actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mcgee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mcgee has his takedown stuffed
and Strauss counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Strauss.
Strauss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcgee is keeping the position for now.
Mcgee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcgee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strauss trying to control but Mcgee is working from the bottom.
Strauss passes Mcgee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mcgee defends it well.
Mcgee wants to improve his position but Strauss is controlling well.
Strauss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgee keeps working.
Mcgee trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strauss is looking to take a break and control but Mcgee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcgee wants to get back to full guard.
That's four 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.
Mcgee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Strauss is working away from the top position though.
Strauss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mcgee feints and as Strauss raises his hands in defense, Mcgee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Strauss keeping moving, preventing Mcgee from controlling successfully.
Mcgee wants to stand but Strauss is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Strauss is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strauss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Logan Strauss will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Strauss has his takedown stuffed
and Mcgee counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Strauss!
Mcgee working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mcgee wants to take Strauss's back here but Strauss is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Strauss taking shots to the head.
Mcgee pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mcgee stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Strauss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcgee.
Mcgee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mcgee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strauss, who protects the arm well.
Mcgee is breathing heavily.
Strauss is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss is pressing down on Mcgee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mcgee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Strauss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strauss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcgee manages to get himself to full guard.
Strauss has gone for a leg lock! Mcgee slips out almost immediately though and dives into Strauss's guard.
Strauss keeping moving, preventing Mcgee from controlling successfully.
Mcgee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Strauss keeping moving, preventing Mcgee from controlling successfully.
Mcgee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee trying to control but Strauss is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcgee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcgee wants to stand and escape but instead Strauss has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Strauss loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mcgee scores a takedown into full mount!
Mcgee working for a submission but Strauss is keeping him at bay.
Strauss is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss is looking to improve his position but Mcgee isn't that keen on the idea.
Mcgee wants to control the pace but Strauss is squirming around nicely.
Strauss tries to hold on but Mcgee pushes him away.
Strauss sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mcgee slips a nice elbow through Strauss's hands, connecting with Strauss's forehead.
Strauss is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgee pulls his head out easily.
Strauss wants to improve his position but Mcgee is controlling well.
Strauss regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mcgee stands up and waves to Strauss to follow him.
Strauss tries for a takedown but Mcgee circles away easily
and Mcgee counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Strauss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mcgee raining down shots from the mount!
Strauss is in a horrible position here. Mcgee smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mcgee looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Strauss wants to hold on but Mcgee pushes him away.
Strauss working to try and regain half guard.
Strauss is squirming around, avoiding Mcgee's attempts to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcgee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Strauss kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Strauss is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Mcgee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mcgee gets the takedown into side control.
Strauss is trying to improve his position.
Mcgee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Strauss knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Strauss is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Strauss wants to get back to full guard.
Mcgee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mcgee trying to control from half guard but Strauss is working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcgee is working for a submission of some sort.
Mcgee trying to control the action but Strauss is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss regains full guard. Nicely done.
Strauss has his foot on Mcgee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcgee works his way back into a safe position though.
Mcgee trying to control but Strauss is working from the bottom.
Strauss is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcgee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mcgee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strauss has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mcgee has managed to get both his arms back between Strauss's legs - danger averted.
Mcgee trying to control the position from guard on top but Strauss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strauss wants to sweep here but Mcgee controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Strauss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mcgee stands and steps away. Strauss gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Strauss fails with the takedown
and Mcgee counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mcgee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mcgee drops back looking for a leg! Strauss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strauss manages to kick Mcgee off! Mcgee jumps back into Strauss's guard.
Strauss keeping moving, preventing Mcgee from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcgee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcgee trying to control but Strauss is working from the bottom.
Mcgee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mcgee is looking to stand up but Strauss won't let him.
Strauss keeping moving, preventing Mcgee from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Timothy Mcgee.
Strauss misses with a series of wild punches.
Mcgee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strauss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strauss gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mcgee counters with a single leg into guard. Strauss didn't expect that.
Mcgee postures up.
Mcgee wants to control from the top but Strauss keeps moving.
Mcgee drops back looking for a leg! Strauss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strauss manages to kick Mcgee off! Mcgee jumps back into Strauss's guard.
Mcgee 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.
Strauss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timothy Mcgee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mcgee 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timothy Mcgee!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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