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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terry Mcdermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dev Vasilios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcdermott comes to the cage accompanied by Broken Wings. Vasilios has chosen Cant be touched! as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Dev Vasilios acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Terry Mcdermott!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dev Vasilios!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasilios misses with an uppercut. Mcdermott saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Mcdermott blocks the low kick.
Vasilios misses with a left hand
and Mcdermott counters by clinching up.
Mcdermott wants the takedown. Vasilios is fighting it off but Mcdermott persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vasilios's guard against the cage.
Vasilios looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vasilios has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcdermott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mcdermott postures up in Vasilios's guard and throws a big left but Vasilios blocks it.
Vasilios keeping full guard, as Mcdermott tries to pass.
Vasilios pulls Mcdermott in close to his closed guard and prevents Mcdermott from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vasilios escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcdermott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilios keeping full guard, as Mcdermott tries to pass.
Mcdermott throws a big elbow that misses.
Mcdermott has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vasilios is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mcdermott is looking for a sweep. Vasilios is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcdermott is staying active underneath Vasilios, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mcdermott tries to get to full guard but Vasilios has control of the leg.
Mcdermott looking for submissions off his back.
Vasilios is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mcdermott is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vasilios pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vasilios missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mcdermott trying to get back to full guard but Vasilios takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Vasilios putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Vasilios unloading with bombs!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasilios scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mcdermott?
Mcdermott is looking to improve his position but Vasilios isn't that keen on the idea.
Vasilios looking to control but Mcdermott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasilios is looking to work his way around to Mcdermott's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios wants to control the pace but Mcdermott is squirming around nicely.
Vasilios fails to take his opponent's back.
Vasilios in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Vasilios has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mcdermott's face.
Mcdermott working to try and regain half guard.
Vasilios postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mcdermott looks a forlorn figure.
Mcdermott is rocked!
Mcdermott is trying to escape the mount.
Vasilios controlling the position easily from mount.
Mcdermott is trying desperately to improve position.
Vasilios trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdermott is desperately trying to improve his position but Vasilios has a good base and remains in mount.
Vasilios looking for a guillotine from mount but Mcdermott is having none of it.
Mcdermott working to try and regain half guard.
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!
Mcdermott regains half guard.
Mcdermott is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vasilios pulls his head out easily.
Mcdermott is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vasilios pulls his head out easily.
Vasilios moves into full mount! Mcdermott won't be happy about that!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasilios punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mcdermott is trying to escape the mount.
Vasilios is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mcdermott can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dev Vasilios dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vasilios scores with a takedown into Mcdermott's guard.
Vasilios looking to pass the guard.
Mcdermott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vasilios gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcdermott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vasilios throwing strikes but missing.
Vasilios trying to control but Mcdermott is working from the bottom.
Mcdermott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vasilios trying to control but Mcdermott is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vasilios accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vasilios trying to control but Mcdermott is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilios preventing the sweep.
Vasilios trying to control but Mcdermott is working from the bottom.
Vasilios controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dev Vasilios.
Mcdermott ducks under a wild hook from Vasilios.
Mcdermott throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vasilios was covering up waiting for the punch and Mcdermott finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dev Vasilios has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcdermott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vasilios is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mcdermott is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios working a defensive guard here.
Vasilios is adopting a defensive guard.
Mcdermott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vasilios swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vasilios is pulling down on Mcdermott's head to control his posture.
Mcdermott sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vasilios's guard.
Vasilios avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mcdermott.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasilios keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mcdermott tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vasilios knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vasilios keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdermott slips a nice elbow through Vasilios's hands, connecting with Vasilios's forehead.
Vasilios wants to get back to full guard.
Vasilios is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mcdermott's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mcdermott's back!
Vasilios lands shots from the back.
Mcdermott is in bad spot here.
Vasilios patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Vasilios working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mcdermott rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
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!
Mcdermott actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdermott wants to improve his position but Vasilios is controlling well.
Mcdermott keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mcdermott tries to roll over but Vasilios keeps him under control.
Vasilios moves nicely into side control.
Vasilios wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mcdermott, who protects the arm well.
Mcdermott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vasilios wants to control but Mcdermott is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcdermott seems a little lost for a moment, as Vasilios dominates the positioning.
Vasilios is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mcdermott knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dev Vasilios showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Vasilios is looking to chop away at Mcdermott's legs.
Mcdermott dives in and scores a takedown into Vasilios's guard.
Mcdermott postures up.
Vasilios working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcdermott.
Vasilios working a defensive guard but Mcdermott passes into half guard.
Mcdermott is trying to work for a kimura but Vasilios is defending well.
Mcdermott is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vasilios defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilios wants to improve his position but Mcdermott is controlling well.
Mcdermott is working for a submission of some sort.
Vasilios gets full guard.
Vasilios is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mcdermott got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vasilios has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mcdermott has managed to get both his arms back between Vasilios's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdermott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vasilios working a defensive guard here.
Mcdermott postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vasilios has his hands on Mcdermott's head, controlling the position.
Mcdermott tries to free his leg and advance position but Vasilios is retaining full guard.
Mcdermott won't allow Vasilios to sweep him here.
Vasilios avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mcdermott throwing strikes from guard but Vasilios blocks nicely.
Mcdermott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios looking for a guillotine here but Mcdermott defends easily.
Mcdermott lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mcdermott with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vasilios has control of Mcdermott's left arm, preventing Mcdermott from doing any damage.
Vasilios trying to keep a closed guard but Mcdermott is proving a slippery customer.
Vasilios wants to sweep here but Mcdermott controlling him for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vasilios keeping full guard, as Mcdermott tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcdermott stands up over Vasilios, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mcdermott is looking to work some ground and pound but Vasilios has wrist control.
Vasilios trying to control the position here.
Mcdermott is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vasilios is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vasilios has escaped and now he's on top!
Mcdermott throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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 crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasilios stopping the sweep attempt from Mcdermott.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Terry Mcdermott did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Vasilios misses with a body kick.
Mcdermott throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vasilios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mcdermott throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vasilios was covering up waiting for the punch and Mcdermott finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vasilios trying to control the position.
Mcdermott wants to pass the guard but Vasilios is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilios is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcdermott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcdermott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mcdermott avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mcdermott drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vasilios looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vasilios looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vasilios!
Mcdermott is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mcdermott manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vasilios's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdermott looking for submissions off his back.
Vasilios trying to control the action but Mcdermott is working from the bottom.
Vasilios trying to pass the guard but Mcdermott defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vasilios is looking for a kimura but Mcdermott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vasilios to get the leverage.
Vasilios is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mcdermott!
Mcdermott is in a horrible position here. Vasilios smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Vasilios jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mcdermott manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Vasilios is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasilios works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mcdermott tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vasilios wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mcdermott is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vasilios tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vasilios has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mcdermott is trying to get back to half guard.
Mcdermott is working hard here to advance position.
Mcdermott sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mcdermott is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vasilios pulls his head out easily.
Vasilios is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mcdermott looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vasilios scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vasilios seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mcdermott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcdermott wants to improve his position but Vasilios is controlling well.
Vasilios is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mcdermott doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vasilios.
Vasilios moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Dev Vasilios will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vasilios tries to sprawl but Mcdermott drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mcdermott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vasilios defending well though.
Vasilios is looking for a sweep. Mcdermott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcdermott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mcdermott is working for a submission of some sort.
Mcdermott seems to be looking for submissions.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Vasilios slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vasilios controls Mcdermott momentarily but Mcdermott frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdermott drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Mcdermott seems to have locked his on tight now - Vasilios screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Mcdermott, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Terry Mcdermott!
Terry Mcdermott retains his bantamweight title!
Terry Mcdermott gave a mention to Fight Night Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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