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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter McBain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and I Know Wrestling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McBain comes to the cage accompanied by Harder Than You Think by Public Enemy. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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137 lbs
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130 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Basic striking
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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
23 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Peter McBain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, I Know Wrestling!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBain throws a right and a left that both miss.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wrestling has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McBain misses with a wild body shot.
Wrestling closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wrestling working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McBain is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wrestling has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McBain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wrestling throws a strike aimed at the side of McBain's head but McBain avoids it well.
Wrestling misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wrestling throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and McBain works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Wrestling lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestling is looking to take a break and control but McBain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McBain tries to kick Wrestling off but Wrestling keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestling stalling away here and it's allowed McBain to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McBain has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Wrestling is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Wrestling fails to land.
Wrestling missing with knees to the body.
Wrestling fails to pull guard.
McBain breaks from the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McBain, as that shot connected.
McBain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wrestling.
McBain's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McBain duly obliges.
Wrestling closes the distance and clinches up with McBain, looking for a takedown. Wrestling pushes McBain against the cage but McBain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McBain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
McBain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McBain.
It looks like I Know Wrestling has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBain lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McBain lands with a hook. Wrestling tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McBain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
I Know Wrestling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrestling shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McBain's guard.
McBain has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wrestling has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
McBain breaks from the clinch.
McBain lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wrestling scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McBain throws Wrestling to one side and escapes!
McBain throws a series of punches but Wrestling moves out of range.
McBain is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wrestling takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McBain's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McBain duly obliges.
Wrestling shoots in but McBain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Peter McBain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Know Wrestling.
A combination from Wrestling does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBain gets caught napping as Wrestling dives in and scores a takedown. McBain manages to retain guard.
McBain pushes Wrestling off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
McBain moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McBain scores with a nice right hand.
McBain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wrestling fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McBain lands with a nice combination. Wrestling backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrestling shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McBain defends it nicely.
McBain throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling misses the jab.
Wrestling shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McBain pinned against the cage. McBain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McBain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wrestling.
Peter McBain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McBain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wrestling.
Wrestling swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McBain listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McBain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McBain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wrestling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McBain.
McBain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McBain dips to his left and cracks Wrestling with an uppercut!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McBain lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McBain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Wrestling looks to move away, McBain throws a big counter combo but Wrestling just gets out of the way.
McBain is working the combinations to good effect here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wrestling or perhaps it was just good defense by McBain, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter McBain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on I Know Wrestling's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice body kick there by McBain.
Wrestling takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McBain scores with a nice head shot.
McBain misses with a two punch combination.
Wrestling throws a right hand that McBain ducks under and follows up with a left that McBain also avoids with ease.
McBain's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McBain duly obliges.
McBain swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Wrestling throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McBain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wrestling can do to turn this around?
A momentary lapse in concentration from McBain enables Wrestling to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McBain manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBain wants to stand and escape but Wrestling is having none of it.
Wrestling looking to sit in guard and control but McBain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wrestling wants to stand up but McBain is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBain stands and steps away. Wrestling gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wrestling throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McBain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McBain misses with a wild combination.
Wrestling with the counter takedown but McBain avoids it easily.
McBain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McBain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wrestling's head backwards.
Wrestling throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McBain was covering up waiting for the punch and Wrestling finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McBain manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBain stuffs the takedown.
It looked like McBain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wrestling shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McBain but McBain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wrestling is breathing heavily.
McBain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wrestling showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McBain.
McBain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No luck for Wrestling with that takedown attempt.
Peter McBain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Know Wrestling.
Wrestling has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McBain finds it's way round the side to connect with Wrestling's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBain throws a right hand that Wrestling ducks under and follows up with a left that Wrestling also avoids with ease.
Wrestling tries for a takedown but McBain sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Peter McBain is winning the standup battle so far.
Danga de danga de dang - McBain scores with a four punch combination!
McBain swinging wildly here.
Wrestling with a lazy takedown attempt
and McBain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping body kick lands there for McBain.
McBain misses with a double jab.
Wrestling thows a left - swing and a miss!
McBain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McBain lands with a nice body punch.
McBain with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McBain stalks Wrestling and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wrestling's face. Wrestling staggers backwards, shaken.
Wrestling throws a series of punches but McBain moves out of range.
Wrestling looks to land a right hand but McBain moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - McBain scores with a four punch combination!
Danga de danga de dang - McBain scores with a four punch combination!
McBain connects with a single shot there.
Wrestling has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice leg kick lands there from McBain.
McBain misses with a two punch combination.
Wrestling throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wrestling shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wrestling is trying hard to land a takedown here. McBain sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wrestling shoots and misses
and McBain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McBain lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McBain connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBain lands a head kick. Wrestling smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McBain goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wrestling on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McBain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wrestling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter McBain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on I Know Wrestling's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McBain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Peter McBain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McBain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wrestling stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wrestling tries for a takedown but McBain circles away easily
letting McBain counter with a right hand.
McBain connects with a solid leg kick.
McBain throws a nice head kick!
Wrestling shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McBain pushes Wrestling off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wrestling takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McBain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wrestling circles away quickly and effectively.
Wrestling tries to bum rush McBain with a series of wild strikes but McBain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wrestling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McBain moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McBain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestling dodges the punch combination from McBain.
Wrestling will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McBain seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice sprawl there from McBain as Wrestling shoots in.
Peter McBain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Know Wrestling.
McBain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wrestling takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McBain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McBain stalks Wrestling and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wrestling's face. Wrestling staggers backwards, shaken.
Some wild striking there from McBain.
Wrestling fails with a takedown attempt.
McBain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wrestling.
Wrestling misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling just misses with a punch to the body.
McBain throws a right hand that Wrestling ducks under and follows up with a left that Wrestling also avoids with ease.
Wrestling's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wrestling chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McBain can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Wrestling. Those never looked like landing.
McBain misses with a series of wild punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from McBain.
McBain slips a jab and a cross from Wrestling.
McBain misses with a wild combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wrestling.
Wrestling takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling shoots in for a takedown but McBain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from McBain.
Danga de danga de dang - McBain scores with a four punch combination!
Wrestling throws a nice looking combination but McBain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McBain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McBain lands a nice shot to the body.
Crunch! McBain slams his shin into Wrestling's torso.
McBain cracks Wrestling with an open hand slap.
Wrestling shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McBain pinned against the cage. McBain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
I Know Wrestling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McBain throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McBain scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBain fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Wrestling.
McBain throws a one two combo.
Wrestling dips to his left and cracks McBain with an uppercut!
McBain looks to land a combination but Wrestling avoids it well.
McBain pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wrestling back to the cage. McBain follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wrestling is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBain leaves Wrestling with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've been told by McBain's head coaches at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McBain's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McBain duly obliges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter McBain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McBain, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter McBain!
In his post fight interview, Peter McBain gave a big smile as he said 'Thank all you fans for coming out, Fury for helping me be strong, Sun-Tzu for making me look so good, the gang at Montreal Fighter's Gym, all of my loved ones back home, and Mario Yaj for letting me fight here in Aggressive Damage!! Thank you!!'.
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RATING
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