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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Willy Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ipod Apple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willy Cannon has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willy Cannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ipod Apple!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apple rushes Cannon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cannon misses with an elbow strike.
Cannon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Apple backwards.
Cannon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Apple up against the cage.
Apple should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cannon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apple escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Apple takes the fight into the clinch.
Cannon misses with an elbow over the top.
Cannon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Apple is leaning against Cannon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cannon is looking to control Apple's arms but Apple gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cannon has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cannon.
Apple tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple misses with a punch to the body.
Cannon taking a breather.
Apple blocks the elbow strike.
Apple struggles to land a body shot inside as Cannon controls his hands.
Cannon throws an elbow but it misses.
Cannon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple tries to throw a body punch but Cannon avoids it by throwing Apple back against the cage.
Cannon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Apple misses with a punch to the body.
Cannon misses with an elbow over the top.
Apple blocks an uppercut.
Apple prevents a body shot from Cannon.
Cannon misses with an elbow strike.
Cannon misses with a punch to the body.
Cannon can't find room to land a body shot as Apple controls the action.
Cannon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apple tries to throw a body punch but Cannon avoids it by throwing Apple back against the cage.
Cannon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apple's elbow.
Apple lands a body punch in the clinch.
Apple is trying to force a seperation but Cannon has the dominant position.
Cannon wants to stall.
Apple tries to break free but Cannon pushes him back against the cage.
Apple is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cannon is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apple is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cannon is defending well for now.
Cannon looking to stall.
Apple struggles to land a body shot inside as Cannon controls his hands.
Apple pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cannon rushes Apple and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cannon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Apple's brow.
Cannon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Apple.
Apple blocks an elbow strike.
Cannon lands a nice elbow.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Apple has eaten all the pies!
Cannon lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Ipod Apple has been cut.
Apple misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Apple's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Apple lands a hook that snaps the head of Cannon backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cannon is trying to maintain a safe position but Apple gets an underhook and turns Cannon into the cage.
Apple breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannon throws a jab but it's blocked by Apple.
Apple moves into range and clinches up with Cannon.
Cannon swings wildly with an uppercut but Apple uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Apple.
Cannon scores with a hook to the body.
Apple blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cannon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cannon can't find room to land a body shot as Apple controls the action.
Cannon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Apple tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cannon's elbow.
Cannon prevents the takedown attempt.
Willy Cannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipod Apple.
Apple works on Cannon's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Apple.
A head punch on the inside from Cannon fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Apple.
Cannon prevents a body shot from Apple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apple throws a head punch that misses.
Apple blocks an elbow strike.
Apple blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cannon misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Apple.
Apple lands a left hand.
Apple lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Apple as Cannon tries to tie him up.
Cannon prevents a body shot from Apple.
Apple drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cannon wants to stall.
Apple is looking to break free of the clinch but Cannon has double underhooks.
Apple tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apple blocks a body shot from Cannon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Willy Cannon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ipod Apple's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Apple closes the distance and clinches.
Apple misses with a punch to the body.
Apple stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Apple lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cannon backwards.
Cannon is looking to control Apple's arms but Apple gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cannon has his back to the cage.
Apple pushes Cannon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cannon stalling in the clinch but Apple improves position.
Cannon tries to throw a body punch but Apple avoids it by throwing Cannon back against the cage.
Cannon prevents Apple from breaking the clinch.
Apple blocks an elbow strike from Cannon.
Apple avoids a wild elbow strike from Cannon.
Apple misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apple on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannon stops a takedown attempt from Apple.
Cannon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Still in the clinch, Cannon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cannon misses with an elbow over the top.
Apple misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple lands an elbow inside that Cannon shrugs off.
Apple goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cannon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Apple avoids the elbow strike from Cannon, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cannon throws an elbow but misses.
Apple is trying to break the clinch but Cannon is controlling him.
Cannon misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cannon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Apple's brow.
Cannon gets through Apple's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Willy Cannon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Apple doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Apple tries to work over Cannon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apple misses with a body punch.
Apple misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cannon.
Apple misses with a hook to the ribs.
Apple tries to throw a body punch but Cannon avoids it by throwing Apple back against the cage.
Apple misses with a punch to the body.
Cannon blocks a body shot from Apple.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Apple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apple misses with a punch to the body.
Apple is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cannon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Apple can't find room to land a body shot as Cannon controls the action.
Apple lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cannon backwards.
Cannon blocks a body shot from Apple.
Cannon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Apple struggles to land a body shot inside as Cannon controls his hands.
Cannon throws a punch but it's blocked by Apple.
Cannon tries a body shot but Apple blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apple using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cannon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Apple tries to throw a body punch but Cannon avoids it by throwing Apple back against the cage.
Apple tries a body shot but Cannon blocks it.
Apple drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Willy Cannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipod Apple.
Apple on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Apple lands with a light punch inside.
Cannon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Apple backwards.
Apple misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannon has a couple of punches blocked by Apple.
A short body shot lands from Cannon as the two fighters clinch.
Cannon has Apple pushed against the cage.
Apple misses with a hook to the ribs.
Apple can't find room to land a body shot as Cannon controls the action.
Cannon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Apple looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Apple tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cannon's elbow.
Apple can't find room to land a body shot as Cannon controls the action.
Cannon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cannon tries to work over Apple's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apple lands a takedown into guard.
Apple stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cannon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cannon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cannon tries to get out of the position.
Apple trying to control but Cannon is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cannon is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Apple lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cannon backwards.
Cannon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Apple is keeping busy.
Apple misses with a punch to the body.
Apple can't find room to land a body shot as Cannon controls the action.
Apple has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cannon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Apple struggles to land a body shot inside as Cannon controls his hands.
Apple prevents a body shot from Cannon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stalling in the clinch from Cannon.
Apple tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apple has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cannon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cannon lands with a light punch inside.
Apple lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Willy Cannon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ipod Apple's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Apple has taken the fight to the clinch.
Apple can't break the clinch.
Cannon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Apple throws a head punch that misses.
Cannon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Apple's efforts to push away.
Stalling in the clinch from Cannon.
Cannon misses with a body punch.
Apple goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Apple.
Cannon has a couple of punches blocked by Apple.
Apple tries to throw a body punch but Cannon avoids it by throwing Apple back against the cage.
Cannon misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cannon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cannon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cannon blocks a body shot from Apple.
Cannon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Apple.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Apple tries to work over Cannon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cannon is trying to stall.
Apple is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cannon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cannon working aggressively here.
Apple struggles to land a body shot inside as Cannon controls his hands.
Cannon has Apple pressed against the cage, preventing Apple from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cannon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Apple lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cannon prevents a body shot from Apple.
Apple tries for a takedown but Cannon manages to get underhooks.
Cannon prevents a body shot from Apple.
Cannon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Apple's efforts to push away.
Cannon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Willy Cannon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannon misses with an elbow over the top.
Apple jumps guard but Cannon stands there with Apple around his waist. Apple gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Willy Cannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipod Apple.
Cannon blocking some punches.
Cannon blocking some punches.
Apple lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cannon.
Apple tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cannon's elbow.
Cannon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cannon prevents a body shot from Apple.
Apple lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Apple misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apple lands a body punch.
Apple can't find room to land a body shot as Cannon controls the action.
Apple dodges an elbow strike from Cannon.
Cannon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Apple's efforts to push away.
Apple digs a right hand into Cannon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cannon's gas tank.
Apple is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cannon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Apple has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cannon after a bit of a struggle.
Apple wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Apple's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Apple tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cannon's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cannon tries a body shot but Apple blocks it.
Cannon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cannon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apple is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cannon is defending well for now.
Apple can't find room to land a body shot as Cannon controls the action.
Apple misses with a hook to the ribs.
Apple lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cannon misses with an elbow strike.
Ipod Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Apple misses with a punch to the body.
Apple tries a body shot but Cannon blocks it.
Apple misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ipod Apple comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cannon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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