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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terry Mcdermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heath Chappell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcdermott comes to the cage accompanied by Broken Wings. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Terry Mcdermott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Heath Chappell!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chappell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mcdermott tightens his grip and picks Chappell up, before dumping him to the ground. Chappell manages to land in guard.
Mcdermott won't allow Chappell to get back to his feet.
Mcdermott throws a big right hand that misses.
Chappell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcdermott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcdermott with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mcdermott pushing down on Chappell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mcdermott thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chappell scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mcdermott manages to mount him!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mcdermott cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mcdermott won't let Chappell get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
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 dominating with strikes here.
Chappell wants to get back to his feet.
Mcdermott looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chappell's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Chappell somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Mcdermott fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chappell to the ground. Mcdermott is now in Chappell's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdermott thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mcdermott scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mcdermott prevents Chappell from getting back to his feet.
Mcdermott with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mcdermott prevents Chappell from getting back to his feet.
Chappell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mcdermott drops back looking for a leg! Chappell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chappell manages to kick Mcdermott off! Mcdermott jumps back into Chappell's guard.
Mcdermott throwing strikes from guard but Chappell blocks nicely.
Chappell wants to stand up but Mcdermott is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcdermott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mcdermott slips nicely into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Mcdermott's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdermott wants to work for an arm triangle but Chappell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mcdermott is looking for a kimura here.
Mcdermott is looking for a kimura but Chappell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mcdermott to get the leverage.
Mcdermott is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mcdermott is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcdermott throwing strikes here but Chappell is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mcdermott working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mcdermott lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chappell squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Mcdermott goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Chappell turns into him and now he's in Mcdermott's guard.
Mcdermott manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mcdermott with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mcdermott lands a nice shot to the head.
Chappell really wants to buck Mcdermott off and get back to his feet.
Mcdermott is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chappell is surviving well by controlling Mcdermott's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdermott unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcdermott looking to secure an arm triangle but Chappell defends it well.
Mcdermott working Chappell over with strikes here.
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.
You get the feeling that Chappell really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Mcdermott working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mcdermott lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chappell is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Mcdermott unloading with bombs!
Chappell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mcdermott is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Chappell has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Mcdermott dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mcdermott fails to land the takedown.
A head kick misses from Chappell.
Chappell tries to clinch but Mcdermott moves out of range.
Chappell tries to clinch but Mcdermott is having none of it.
Mcdermott avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chappell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Chappell stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcdermott. Mcdermott gets slowly back to his feet.
Chappell doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcdermott circles away.
Mcdermott shoots for a double leg takedown but Chappell sprawls well. He's pushed Mcdermott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Mcdermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcdermott darts in looking for a takedown but Chappell gets double underhooks and turns Mcdermott into the cage.
Chappell breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chappell enables Mcdermott to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chappell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mcdermott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chappell wants to stand up but Mcdermott is controlling him.
Mcdermott drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chappell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mcdermott has Chappell in his guard.
Chappell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chappell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mcdermott is proving hard to escape from.
Mcdermott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chappell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcdermott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chappell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chappell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chappell wants to stand but Mcdermott has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mcdermott looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chappell wants to get up but he can't break Mcdermott's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chappell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mcdermott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chappell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chappell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mcdermott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mcdermott has a closed guard, preventing Chappell from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chappell is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mcdermott has his foot on Chappell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chappell works his way back into a safe position though.
Chappell wants to stand but Mcdermott is controlling his posture from full guard.
Terry Mcdermott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcdermott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mcdermott wants to sweep but no luck.
Mcdermott is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcdermott is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chappell defends well.
Chappell wants to stand but Mcdermott has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdermott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chappell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chappell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mcdermott's guard.
Mcdermott bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chappell's guard.
Chappell is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mcdermott dives into side control.
Mcdermott tries for a kimura but Chappell is defending well.
Mcdermott is putting a hurting on Chappell here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chappell is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mcdermott has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mcdermott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chappell can do to turn this around?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Mcdermott dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mcdermott closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mcdermott is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chappell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mcdermott thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chappell is pushing Mcdermott's head away, looking to escape. Mcdermott manages to hold on to the position though.
Mcdermott working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mcdermott is trying to get an arm triangle but Chappell is defending well.
Chappell wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mcdermott is trying to get an arm triangle but Chappell is defending well.
Mcdermott in side control, throwing shots but Chappell defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdermott prevents Chappell from escaping the position.
Mcdermott lands an elbow.
Mcdermott wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chappell, who protects the arm well.
Mcdermott looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Chappell is avoiding damage well.
Mcdermott is working Chappell over with some ground and pound from side control.
Chappell is trying to get back to his feet.
Mcdermott wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chappell, who protects the arm well.
Chappell is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mcdermott asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdermott tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mcdermott tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mcdermott has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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!
Chappell is looking to get back to his feet here but Mcdermott is keeping cool and he's managed to take Chappell's back.
Mcdermott looking to break Chappell's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Chappell remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mcdermott will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdermott lands a shot to the body.
Chappell has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Chappell defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mcdermott throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Mcdermott working for a choke but Chappell is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcdermott working for a choke but Chappell is defending well.
Heath Chappell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chappell looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdermott is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Chappell won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Mcdermott off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Terry Mcdermott!
An out of breath Terry Mcdermott thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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hype
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FIGHT
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