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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat McDermot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Torturo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torturo has chosen Mogwai - Katrien as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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217 lbs
28 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pat McDermot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Marko Torturo!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDermot misses with a body shot.
McDermot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Torturo.
McDermot thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Torturo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Torturo cracks McDermot with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Torturo throws a big shot that misses.
McDermot just misses with a punch to the body.
Torturo lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDermot thows a body shot but no joy.
Torturo tries to land a leg kick but McDermot saw it coming and moves away.
Torturo gets a clinch.
Torturo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Torturo slows down the pace here.
Torturo avoiding damage as McDermot throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermot blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Torturo blocks an elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Torturo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDermot backwards.
McDermot takes an elbow to the temple.
McDermot lands a body shot.
McDermot lands a body punch.
McDermot working hard to break the clinch.
McDermot lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McDermot throws a head punch that misses.
Torturo blocks a body shot from McDermot.
McDermot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torturo blocking some punches.
Torturo has a couple of punches blocked by McDermot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torturo effectively controlling the action here.
Torturo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDermot backwards.
Torturo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice body punch from Torturo - that landed with a thud.
McDermot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDermot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Torturo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torturo struggles to land a body shot inside as McDermot controls his hands.
A short right from McDermot.
McDermot misses with some punches.
Torturo lands a left hand.
Torturo just leaning against McDermot, taking a breather.
McDermot lands with a light punch inside.
McDermot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Torturo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Torturo as McDermot tries to tie him up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McDermot just misses with a elbow thrown towards Torturo's brow.
McDermot blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from McDermot fails to land.
McDermot misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDermot lands a body shot.
Come on Torturo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McDermot misses with a punch to the body.
Torturo misses with an elbow strike.
Torturo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good body shot from McDermot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Torturo.
Still in the clinch, McDermot scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDermot tries a body shot but Torturo blocks it.
McDermot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Torturo backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermot throws an elbow but it misses.
McDermot looking to slow down the pace here.
Torturo lands with a left to the head.
Torturo blocks an uppercut.
McDermot looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McDermot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Torturo backwards.
Torturo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDermot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDermot blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDermot.
Torturo has a couple of punches blocked by McDermot.
Torturo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDermot lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat McDermot dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Horrible takedown by McDermot or perhaps it was just good defense by Torturo which made him look bad.
McDermot moves out of range as Torturo strikes.
Torturo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McDermot takes a swing at Torturo's ribcage but misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Torturo!
McDermot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Torturo.
Torturo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Torturo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Torturo defending well as McDermot loads up on a big left hand.
McDermot checks a low kick from Torturo.
Torturo lands with a nice combination. McDermot backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torturo. McDermot does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDermot tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDermot connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Torturo blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermot throws a one two combo.
McDermot lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDermot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Torturo.
Torturo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Torturo throws a big shot that misses.
McDermot throws a low kick but it's checked well by Torturo.
Torturo blocks a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Torturo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDermot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDermot lands with an overhand left.
Torturo checks the leg kick.
McDermot just misses with a punch to the body.
McDermot avoids a kick to the body.
McDermot goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torturo moves into range and clinches up with McDermot.
McDermot missing with knees to the body.
Torturo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDermot blocks an uppercut.
Torturo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Torturo tries to land knees in the clinch but McDermot avoids the damage to the body.
McDermot trying to land knees to the body.
Torturo is trying to stall.
McDermot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Torturo backwards.
McDermot blocks an elbow strike.
Torturo blocking some punches.
McDermot blocking some punches.
McDermot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDermot leaning against his opponent.
McDermot can't find room to land a body shot as Torturo controls the action.
Torturo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McDermot is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermot creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Torturo misses with a punch to the body.
McDermot missing with knees to the body.
McDermot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torturo struggles to land a body shot inside as McDermot controls his hands.
Torturo lands a good knee to the midsection. McDermot won't want to take too many of those.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McDermot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Torturo backwards.
McDermot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Torturo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McDermot has clasped his hands together around Torturo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Torturo wants to control but McDermot postures up.
Torturo dodges the ground and pound from McDermot.
Torturo is not content to let McDermot control the position.
Torturo dodges the ground and pound from McDermot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat McDermot dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McDermot connects with a crisp jab.
McDermot moves out of range of the body kick.
Torturo is looking to clinch but McDermot is avoiding it.
McDermot ducks under a wild hook from Torturo.
Torturo connects with a nice looking jab.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McDermot here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
McDermot throws a leg kick but Torturo moved away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Torturo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McDermot - the referee stops the clock and Torturo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McDermot. Torturo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McDermot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torturo's sensitive parts.
A jab from McDermot misses.
McDermot shoots in looking for a takedown. Torturo tries to sprawl out of it but McDermot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Torturo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McDermot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torturo was well out of range. Poor timing from McDermot.
McDermot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Torturo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torturo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Torturo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermot lands with a straight right. Torturo didn't see that one coming.
McDermot feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Torturo's calf.
A big left from Torturo misses.
McDermot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McDermot gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McDermot throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McDermot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torturo moves away.
Torturo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McDermot throws a leg kick that misses.
Pat McDermot is winning the standup battle so far.
Good work by Torturo as he checks the leg kick.
Nice shot by Torturo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDermot throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torturo blocks a low kick nicely.
McDermot misses with a straight right.
Torturo lands a nice looking kick to the body. McDermot takes a step back to recover.
Torturo misses with a leg kick.
McDermot throws the left hand but Torturo avoids the punch easily.
McDermot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDermot avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Torturo lands with a nice body kick.
Torturo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDermot.
Torturo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McDermot is able to avoid easily.
Torturo has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Torturo.
McDermot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Torturos head.
A hook to the body from Torturo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torturo blocks an uppercut.
Torturo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Torturo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDermot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from McDermot.
Torturo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Torturo misses with the head strike.
Torturo avoids the elbow strike from McDermot, against the cage.
Torturo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A left hand lands to the body for McDermot.
McDermot digs a right hand underneath Torturo's ribcage. Torturo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McDermot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDermot misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDermot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Torturo or not.
Torturo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDermot lands with a left to the head.
McDermot misses with an elbow strike.
McDermot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Torturo backwards.
Torturo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torturo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McDermot gets through Torturo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pat McDermot has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McDermot as Torturo tries to tie him up.
McDermot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Torturo fails to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDermot lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDermot.
McDermot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Torturo backwards.
Torturo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDermot backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat McDermot clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Torturo throws a leg kick that misses.
Torturo takes a swing at McDermot's ribcage but misses.
Torturo throws a leg kick that misses.
Torturo scoring well with a low kick there.
McDermot scores with a nice head shot.
McDermot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Torturo tries to land a leg kick but McDermot saw it coming and moves away.
Torturo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Torturo throws a solid leg kick but McDermot takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Torturo.
McDermot thows a body shot but no joy.
McDermot throws a sloppy head kick
and Torturo counters with a good low kick that McDermot was not able to check.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Torturo.
Torturo throws a series of punches but McDermot moves out of range.
McDermot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Torturo swivels and escapes.
McDermot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Torturo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torturo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Torturo tries to score with a low kick but McDermot moves his leg out of the way.
Torturo swings for the body but McDermot moves out of range.
Torturo moves away from the strike by McDermot.
Torturo throws a low kick but McDermot moves out of range easily.
McDermot lands with a good body shot.
Torturo throws a low kick, looking for McDermot's leg but McDermot calmly moves out of range.
McDermot checks a low kick from Torturo.
McDermot throws a jab but it's blocked by Torturo.
Torturo lands a jab to the head.
McDermot missing with a left hand there. Torturo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDermot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Torturo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDermot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Torturo. That's going to slow McDermot down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDermot, right into the meat.
Torturo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Torturo throws a leg kick but McDermot sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Torturo walks into a stiff left hand from McDermot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Torturo.
A jab from Torturo misses.
Donk. McDermot catches Torturo right on the button with a cross.
McDermot misses with a low kick.
Torturo tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by McDermot. Beautiful body shot.
McDermot throws a solid leg kick but Torturo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDermot.
McDermot tries to land a front kick but Torturo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Torturo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Torturo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torturo throws a looping overhand right but McDermot ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Torturo blocks the low kick.
Good shot there by McDermot.
Torturo slips under a jab.
McDermot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Torturo. Those never looked like landing.
McDermot just misses with a punch to the body.
Torturo misses with a head kick.
McDermot lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McDermot.
McDermot misses with an uppercut. Torturo saw that one coming.
Torturo scores with a punch to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDermot.
Torturo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McDermot checks it well.
A solid body kick from Torturo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDermot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Torturo throws a jab when McDermot was well out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Torturo.
Torturo scores with a decent looking hook.
A cross from Torturo lands.
McDermot fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Torturo checks it well.
Torturo tries to land a front kick but McDermot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Torturo tries a head kick but it misses.
McDermot tries to work over Torturo's front leg with a kick but Torturo checks it.
Torturo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torturo avoids the body shot from McDermot.
That kick from Torturo tenderised McDermot's leg. McDermot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Torturo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pat McDermot will probably get the nod.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Torturo misses with a looping left.
Torturo cracks McDermot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Torturo with a jab.
McDermot throws a right hand that misses
and Torturo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McDermot misses with a looping left.
McDermot tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Torturo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torturo ducks under a wild hook from McDermot.
McDermot will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Torturo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDermot moves away.
McDermot lands with an uppercut that bounces Torturo off the cage and back into range.
Torturo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDermot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDermot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Torturo is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Torturo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermot slips under a jab from Torturo.
McDermot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDermot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Torturo connects with an inside leg kick.
McDermot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Torturo.
Jab by Torturo.
McDermot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDermot tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Torturo takes a swing at McDermot's ribcage but misses.
McDermot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Torturo.
McDermot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torturo.
The fighters circling - McDermot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torturo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDermot slips under a jab from Torturo.
Torturo misses with a hook. McDermot ducked under it nicely.
McDermot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torturo moves away.
McDermot takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDermot misses with a leg kick.
Torturo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McDermot is out of range.
McDermot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Torturo checks a low kick from McDermot.
Torturo lands a leg kick that knocks McDermot off balance momentarily.
Torturo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McDermot throws a good cross that connects.
McDermot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torturo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torturo missing with a left hand there. McDermot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torturo throws out a leg kick but McDermot moves out of range and Torturo only half commits.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McDermot.
McDermot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torturo.
Good work by McDermot as he checks the leg kick.
Torturo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Torturo.
McDermot misses with an attempted mid kick.
McDermot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torturo moves away.
McDermot thows a body shot but no joy.
McDermot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDermot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torturo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDermot avoids the body shot from Torturo.
Pat McDermot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermot lands with a shot to the body.
Torturo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Torturo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marko Torturo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from McDermot misses.
McDermot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McDermot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torturo.
McDermot scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDermot misses the jab.
Torturo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDermot just misses with a punch to the body.
McDermot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torturo misses with a body kick.
Torturo misses with a looping right.
McDermot cracks the inside of Torturo's front leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marko Torturo.
Well McDermot has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat McDermot!
Pat McDermot made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I love smashing Finns for Chuck! '.
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