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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arnoldo Mcbride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todor Todorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Todor Todorov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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151 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arnoldo Mcbride!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Todor Todorov!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todorov darts in and clinches Mcbride up against the cage.
Todorov can't break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Todorov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Todorov.
Todorov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Todorov manages to pull guard.
Todorov is pulling down on Mcbride's head to control his posture.
Mcbride postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Todorov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Todorov working for submissions but it's allowed Mcbride to get to half guard.
Todorov is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todorov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Todorov is controlling Mcbride's trapped leg to prevent Mcbride from advancing to side control.
Todorov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mcbride is working away from the top position though.
Mcbride missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcbride throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Todorov is trying to control but can't.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Todor Todorov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Todorov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Todorov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mcbride drops down looking for an ankle pick but Todorov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mcbride wants to clinch.
Todorov clinches up with Mcbride and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todorov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Todorov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mcbride misses with an elbow over the top.
Mcbride keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Todorov's efforts to push away.
Todorov wants to get back to striking at distance but Mcbride won't allow it.
Todorov tries to pull guard but Mcbride holds him up against the cage and eventually Todorov drops back down to his feet.
Todorov jumps guard but Mcbride turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Todorov is working for takedown but Mcbride is calmly controlling the position for now.
Arnoldo Mcbride has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todor Todorov.
Todorov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mcbride tries to pull guard but Todorov holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcbride drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Todorov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Todorov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mcbride fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mcbride pulls guard effortlessly.
Mcbride might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mcbride wants to sweep but no luck.
Todorov is looking to stand up but Mcbride won't let him.
Todorov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Todorov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcbride trying to keep a closed guard but Todorov is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todor Todorov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Todorov moves into the clinch.
Todorov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mcbride has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Todorov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Todorov rolls, trying to escape but Mcbride keeps control of the position.
Mcbride throwing sloppy strikes.
Todorov tries to roll but Mcbride sticks to his back.
Mcbride is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Todorov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mcbride could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Todorov tries to roll but Mcbride sticks to his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todorov is still trying to improve position.
Todorov just trying to survive but Mcbride is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Todorov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mcbride sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Todorov defending well though.
Todorov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mcbride.
Mcbride wants to work for an arm triangle but Todorov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Todorov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mcbride's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mcbride's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcbride tries to escape the position.
Todorov punches the canvas rather than the man.
Todorov tries to keep control of the position but Mcbride is staying busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcbride tries to escape the position.
Mcbride just trying to survive but Todorov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Todorov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Even with his hooks in, Todorov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy Mcbride right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcbride trying to control the position but Todorov manages to sink in the hooks.
Arnoldo Mcbride overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcbride is really stuck here.
Todorov not allowing Mcbride to control his hands.
Todorov missing with punches from the back.
Todorov struggling to land strikes to the head as Mcbride covers up.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Todorov is not going to allow Mcbride to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcbride is in bad spot here.
Todorov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Mcbride tries to break free.
Good control from Todorov.
Todorov is looking for the choke from the back position but Mcbride is controlling his hands well.
Todorov keeps control of the position as Mcbride tries to break free.
Mcbride trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mcbride 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Todorov is looking to take a break and control but Mcbride is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Todorov is pressing down on Mcbride's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcbride is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Todor Todorov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Todorov darts in and clinches Mcbride up against the cage.
Todorov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mcbride walks away with a smile on his face. Todorov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick by Todorov misses
and Mcbride counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mcbride prevents Todorov from breaking the clinch.
Todorov can't break the clinch.
Mcbride fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Todorov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mcbride is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Todorov to keep the fight standing.
Todorov pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcbride passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Mcbride takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Todorov is trying to maintain the position but Mcbride is very close to passing his half guard.
Todorov keeping control of the position.
Todorov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todorov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Todorov tries to roll but Mcbride sticks to his back.
Mcbride patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mcbride tries to get the hooks in deep but Todorov pushed the leg off.
Todorov fending off the submission attempt from Mcbride.
Todorov trying to get back to his feet but Mcbride is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcbride is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Todorov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Todorov for a finish.
Todorov is really stuck here.
Mcbride looking for the choke from the back.
Mcbride looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todorov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Todorov tries to escape but Mcbride has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Todorov controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Arnoldo Mcbride has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Todor Todorov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mcbride doesn't have the hooks in and Todorov manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arnoldo Mcbride.
I think Todorov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todor Todorov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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