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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Laurence Mcfadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angelous India (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Laurence Mcfadden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Angelous India!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcfadden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mcfadden darts in looking for a takedown but India gets double underhooks and turns Mcfadden into the cage.
Mcfadden slaps away a takedown attempt from India, before circling back to the center of the mat.
India closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mcfadden did well to prevent India getting side control.
Mcfadden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcfadden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
India scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfadden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. India is working away from the top position though.
Mcfadden actively working from the bottom here.
Mcfadden is not content to let India control the position.
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.
India not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
India decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcfadden.
Mcfadden has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laurence Mcfadden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
India scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
India tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mcfadden defends well and India ends up having to push Mcfadden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
India looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcfadden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. India is working away from the top position though.
India decides to stand and escape the position.
Nice sprawl there from Mcfadden as India shoots in.
India tries to keep at a distance but Mcfadden has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mcfadden working hard to break the clinch.
India jumps guard and drags Mcfadden to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mcfadden content to stall in guard here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcfadden drops back, looking for a kneebar! India looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. India looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from India!
Mcfadden is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
India just content to control the position.
Mcfadden is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, India asserts his dominance and retains side control.
India cracks Mcfadden with a big right hand but Mcfadden just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mcfadden taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
India is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mcfadden knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
India is putting a hurting on Mcfadden here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mcfadden is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on India's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mcfadden wants to improve his position but India is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcfadden keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
India trying to control the action but Mcfadden is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelous India dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
India is looking to chop away at Mcfadden's legs.
India tries to land a front kick but Mcfadden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mcfadden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mcfadden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with India, pushing him back against the cage.
Mcfadden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
India tries to clinch up.
Mcfadden gets a clinch.
India's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
India shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcfadden as he avoids it easily.
India with a poor takedown
letting Mcfadden counter with a right hand.
India is breathing heavily.
Mcfadden moves into range and clinches up with India.
Mcfadden jumps guard but India turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfadden is trying to break the clinch but India is controlling him.
India breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcfadden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice takedown defense from Mcfadden. No joy for India on that attempt.
Laurence Mcfadden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angelous India.
Mcfadden is looking to clinch but India is avoiding it.
India tries to clinch there but Mcfadden circles away.
Mcfadden half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Angelous India seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - India looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
India gets caught napping as Mcfadden dives in and scores a takedown. India manages to retain guard.
Mcfadden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
India wants to stand and escape but Mcfadden is having none of it.
Mcfadden slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
India throws a front kick aimed at Mcfadden's knee but Mcfadden avoids it well.
Mcfadden attempts a counter takedown but India avoids it well and moves away.
Mcfadden lands a high kick!
India shoots in and drives through. Mcfadden sprawls well.
Mcfadden is trying hard to land a takedown here. India sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfadden drives through with a takedown into guard.
India tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcfadden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
India trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mcfadden drops back looking for a leg! India is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and India manages to kick Mcfadden off! Mcfadden jumps back into India's guard.
Mcfadden is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laurence Mcfadden dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
India has a takedown stuffed.
Mcfadden feinted with a counter takedown.
India fails to land the takedown.
India throws an overhand right that lands on Mcfadden's shoulder, as Mcfadden tries to avoid the shot.
India throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mcfadden's waist but Mcfadden gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing India off to one side.
Laurence Mcfadden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angelous India.
Mcfadden throws a sloppy head kick
and India counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfadden is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in India's half guard.
Mcfadden content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mcfadden is pressing down on India's thigh, looking to free his foot. India is holding on for now.
India takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfadden seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
India tries to roll over but Mcfadden keeps him under control.
Mcfadden perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angelous India has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
India fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mcfadden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts India as he jumps to the side.
Mcfadden shoots in for a double leg but India sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mcfadden darts in and clinches India up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfadden is looking to break free of the clinch but India has double underhooks.
Mcfadden tries to pull guard but India holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcfadden drops back down to his feet.
India drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
India has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mcfadden is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mcfadden can't break the clinch.
Mcfadden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mcfadden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with India, pushing him back against the cage.
Mcfadden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfadden pushes India up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcfadden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcfadden gets a clinch.
India pressing his opponent against the cage.
India is trying to stall.
Mcfadden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
India fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laurence Mcfadden showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mcfadden 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laurence Mcfadden!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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