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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Burbank Bulldog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy McLarnin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bulldog comes to the cage accompanied by British Bulldog. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
22 - 26 - 0 |
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183 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
22 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Burbank Bulldog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy McLarnin!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulldog pushes McLarnin up against the cage in a clinch.
Bulldog has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McLarnin is trying to keep an underhook but Bulldog manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McLarnin is trying to get back to full guard.
Bulldog thows a huge punch but McLarnin dodges it nicely.
Bulldog seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McLarnin actively working from the bottom here.
Bulldog seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McLarnin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McLarnin actively working from the bottom here.
Bulldog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulldog is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McLarnin is looking to control Bulldog's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McLarnin avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulldog is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McLarnin defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. McLarnin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bulldog works over McLarnin with some ground and pound from guard.
Bulldog's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bulldog is looking to work some ground and pound but McLarnin has wrist control.
McLarnin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bulldog is aware though and is defending well.
McLarnin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bulldog trying to control but McLarnin is working from the bottom.
McLarnin trying to keep a closed guard but Bulldog is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulldog wants to control from the top but McLarnin keeps moving.
Bulldog gets to his feet. McLarnin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bulldog instigates a clinch.
Bulldog is trying to break the clinch but McLarnin is controlling him.
Bulldog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bulldog with a lazy takedown attempt
and McLarnin counters with a stiff right hand.
Bulldog shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bulldog gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bulldog tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McLarnin keeps control of Bulldog as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulldog goes for a takedown attempt but McLarnin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burbank Bulldog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bulldog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bulldog tries to clinch there but McLarnin circles away.
Bulldog ducks under a wild hook from McLarnin.
Bulldog misses with a takedown attempt
and McLarnin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bulldog doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling McLarnin to counter with a crisp jab.
Bulldog is breathing heavily.
McLarnin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bulldog was covering up waiting for the punch and McLarnin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bulldog has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McLarnin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bulldog tries to clinch up
and McLarnin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bulldog tries to sprawl but McLarnin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bulldog is looking to improve his position.
McLarnin controlling the action here.
Bulldog tries to push off, looking to stand up, but McLarnin manages to move to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy McLarnin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bulldog gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bulldog tries to break free but McLarnin pushes him back against the cage.
McLarnin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McLarnin can't break the clinch.
McLarnin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McLarnin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McLarnin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bulldog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting McLarnin counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulldog throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bulldog has his takedown stuffed
and McLarnin counters with a straight right hand.
McLarnin circles away from the clinch attempt
and McLarnin counters with a big uppercut that knocks Bulldog off his feet! McLarnin dives into side control looking to finish!
Bulldog is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulldog is pushing McLarnin's head away, looking to escape. McLarnin manages to hold on to the position though.
McLarnin happy to just control the position for now.
McLarnin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McLarnin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burbank Bulldog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McLarnin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bulldog knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bulldog trying to control but McLarnin flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
McLarnin is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulldog is trying to get back to his feet but McLarnin has full control of the position and if anything, Bulldog has just worked his way into a worse spot.
McLarnin lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
McLarnin biding his time, controlling Bulldog.
McLarnin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin controlling the position well here. Bulldog rolled but McLarnin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bulldog trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McLarnin biding his time, controlling Bulldog.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy McLarnin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bulldog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bulldog.
McLarnin works over Bulldog's head and body with a nice combination.
Bulldog lands a two punch combo.
McLarnin misses with a double jab.
McLarnin drops Bulldog with a left right combo! McLarnin follows him down to the ground into side control.
Oh Bulldog is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Bulldog's face as McLarnin controls the position.
McLarnin throws an elbow but Bulldog slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bulldog seems to have got his legs back now.
McLarnin is looking to take a break and control but Bulldog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McLarnin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bulldog!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLarnin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bulldog because McLarnin loaded up on that one.
McLarnin controlling from the full mount.
McLarnin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bulldog because McLarnin loaded up on that one.
That's two 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.
McLarnin controlling the position easily from mount.
Bulldog is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
McLarnin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bulldog has worked his arm free - good work by Bulldog!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin is chipping away with strikes.
McLarnin controlling the position.
Bulldog is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McLarnin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
A lull in the action here as McLarnin stalls from top position.
McLarnin working the head and body with strikes.
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.
McLarnin advances to full mount.
Bulldog is trying to stand up.
McLarnin controlling the position easily from mount.
Burbank Bulldog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy McLarnin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bulldog in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy McLarnin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McLarnin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy McLarnin!
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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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