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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Rafferty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian McBride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian McBride is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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134 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Rafferty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian McBride!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBride blocks a head kick by Rafferty.
McBride looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Rafferty shoots in and drives through. McBride sprawls well.
Rafferty doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McBride counters with a shoot takedown. Rafferty fights it but they end up in guard.
McBride stopping the sweep attempt from Rafferty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McBride wanted to stand there but Rafferty had control of the position.
Rafferty has his feet on McBride's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rafferty shoots in for a takedown but McBride shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Rafferty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBride stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafferty fails with a takedown attempt.
McBride tries to clinch up but Rafferty circles away and keeps his distance.
McBride fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rafferty, pushing him back against the cage.
Rafferty is trying to pull guard but McBride has him pressed against the cage.
Rafferty is looking to take this one to the mat.
Come on McBride - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McBride wants a takedown but no success here.
Rafferty is looking to take this one to the mat.
McBride lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafferty drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McBride gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McBride can't break the clinch.
McBride tries to circle away but Rafferty has him pinned against the cage.
Rafferty drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rafferty avoiding damage as McBride throws knees to the body.
McBride with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McBride is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rafferty is defending well for now.
Rafferty ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rafferty no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafferty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McBride gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McBride won't allow Rafferty to sweep him here.
Rafferty is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McBride throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rafferty throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBride pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rafferty is keeping the position for now.
Rafferty will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McBride drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rafferty manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McBride has Rafferty in his guard.
Rafferty throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rafferty decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian McBride will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rafferty shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McBride defends it nicely.
McBride shoots for a double leg takedown but Rafferty sprawls well. He's pushed McBride's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McBride fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rafferty shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McBride as he avoids it easily.
Rafferty misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rafferty shoots in for a double leg but McBride sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Rafferty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBride shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rafferty pinned against the cage. Rafferty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chris Rafferty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rafferty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rafferty takes the fight into the clinch.
Rafferty tries to pull guard but McBride won't allow it.
McBride goes for a takedown attempt but Rafferty pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McBride tries to clinch up
and Rafferty moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafferty is trying to stall.
McBride tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McBride is trying to push Rafferty away but Rafferty has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rafferty jumps into guard, dragging McBride to the mat.
Rafferty working a defensive guard here.
McBride is looking to work some ground and pound but Rafferty has wrist control.
McBride decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rafferty, up you get!
Rafferty fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafferty has his takedown stuffed
and McBride counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rafferty!
Rafferty is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rafferty wants to hold on but McBride pushes him away.
Rafferty working to try and regain half guard.
McBride moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rafferty has worked his arm free - good work by Rafferty!
McBride thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBride trying to control the action but Rafferty is working from the bottom.
McBride working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McBride is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rafferty has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rafferty throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian McBride will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rafferty tries to close the distance and clinch but McBride swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rafferty tries to clinch up but McBride circles away and keeps his distance.
Rafferty lets loose with a powerful body kick. McBride will feel that in the morning.
A head kick from Rafferty lands but McBride takes it in his stride.
Nice takedown defense from McBride. No joy for Rafferty on that attempt.
McBride shoots for a takedown but Rafferty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A left and a right from Rafferty both land. Nice combination.
Rafferty fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rafferty stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBride shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rafferty throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rafferty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McBride is working away from the top position though.
Rafferty wants to improve his position but McBride is controlling well.
Brian McBride has got the better of the ground game so far.
McBride is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rafferty is just riding it out for now. McBride eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafferty trying to control from the bottom.
McBride wants to take a breather but Rafferty is having none of it.
McBride is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McBride is looking for a kimura but Rafferty is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McBride to get the leverage.
McBride is looking to take a break and control but Rafferty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rafferty is looking for a sweep. McBride is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBride wants to work for an arm triangle but Rafferty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rafferty is trying to stand back up but McBride is controlling him
McBride wants to work for an arm triangle but Rafferty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McBride seems to be working for a kimura but Rafferty defends the submission attempt.
Rafferty is looking to improve his position.
McBride wants to work for an arm triangle but Rafferty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBride 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.
Rafferty tries to get to full guard but McBride has control of the leg.
Rafferty looking for submissions off his back.
Chris Rafferty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brian McBride is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rafferty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brian McBride.
I've got McBride 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brian McBride!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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