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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David McFadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McFadden has chosen Sevendust - Enemy as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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198 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
51 - 28 - 2, fighting out of New York, Scott Spade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, David McFadden!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFadden misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spade went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McFadden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McFadden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spade does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McFadden throws a body kick that misses
and Spade counters with a stiff right hand.
Spade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McFadden manages to avoid it.
Spade looks for the body kick but McFadden saw that one coming.
McFadden has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Spade gets tackled into the cage by McFadden. McFadden maintains the clinch.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McFadden obliges.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Spade avoids the damage to the body.
Spade avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFadden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spade.
Spade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McFadden throws a head kick that Spade semi-blocks.
McFadden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spade is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Spade.
McFadden drives through and clinches with Spade against the cage.
Spade wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McFadden has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from McFadden.
Spade managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
Spade breaks from the clinch.
Spade drives through and clinches with McFadden against the cage.
McFadden manages to break the clinch.
McFadden misses with a head kick.
McFadden scores with a spinning back kick!
Spade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McFadden momentarily.
Spade misses with an uppercut.
McFadden closes the distance and clinches.
McFadden working Spade over with knees to the body.
Spade is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McFadden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spade has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McFadden after a bit of a struggle.
Nice body punch from McFadden - that landed with a thud.
McFadden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McFadden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McFadden lands a good knee to the midsection. Spade won't want to take too many of those.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spade.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
McFadden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
Spade drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McFadden gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Spade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFadden lands a nice knee to the body.
McFadden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spade or not.
McFadden landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from McFadden.
A body shot lands from McFadden.
Spade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Spade avoids the damage to the body.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spade.
Spade is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McFadden pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McFadden using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spade.
McFadden is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McFadden scores a nice knee to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McFadden landing knees to the body.
Spade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFadden is working Spade over against the cage.
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spade is defending well for now.
Spade changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McFadden fights it off and pushes away nicely.
David McFadden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFadden has closed the distance and engaged Spade in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFadden landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFadden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Spade's face.
Spade takes a knee to the side of the body.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spade is defending well for now.
McFadden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spade.
McFadden landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spade managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
Knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spade avoids it.
A short body shot lands from McFadden as the two fighters clinch.
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spade is defending well for now.
Spade takes a knee to the side of the body.
McFadden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spade lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McFadden putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spade in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McFadden dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McFadden pushes Spade up against the cage in a clinch.
David McFadden seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McFadden breaks the clinch.
McFadden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McFadden has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spade has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McFadden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Spade tries for a takedown but McFadden manages to get underhooks.
Spade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McFadden moves into range and clinches up with Spade.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
McFadden putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spade in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFadden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McFadden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spade or not.
Spade managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McFadden using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spade managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden crunches a lovely knee into Spade's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spade is defending well for now.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Spade avoids the damage to the body.
McFadden lands a good knee to the midsection. Spade won't want to take too many of those.
McFadden cracks Spade with a nice body shot.
Spade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFadden lands a nice knee to the body.
McFadden landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McFadden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McFadden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McFadden clinches with his opponent.
Spade is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Spade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Spade avoids the damage to the body.
Spade takes a knee to the side of the body.
McFadden is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McFadden working Spade over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFadden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
David McFadden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McFadden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McFadden clinches.
McFadden landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden lands a right hand.
McFadden landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McFadden landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spade avoids it.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
Spade avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
Spade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McFadden lands a nice knee to the body.
Spade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spade avoids it.
Spade wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spade avoids it.
Spade misses with a punch to the body.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
Spade has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McFadden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spade is defending well for now.
Spade misses with a body punch.
McFadden landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for McFadden.
McFadden misses with a knee to the head.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spade.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Spade avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for McFadden.
McFadden landing knees to the body.
Spade managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McFadden.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spade avoids it.
Spade working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade tries to circle away but McFadden has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from McFadden - that landed with a thud.
McFadden putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spade in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spade avoids it.
McFadden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spade gets tackled into the cage by McFadden. McFadden maintains the clinch.
McFadden digs a right hand underneath Spade's ribcage. Spade let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spade takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McFadden.
McFadden landing knees to the body.
Nice body punch from McFadden.
McFadden lands a good knee to the midsection. Spade won't want to take too many of those.
McFadden scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McFadden lands a good knee to the midsection. Spade won't want to take too many of those.
McFadden misses with a knee to the head.
McFadden is leaning against Spade and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McFadden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McFadden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McFadden moves in looking to clinch but Spade pushes him off.
McFadden with a jab.
Spade tries to move into range but McFadden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McFadden lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McFadden misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Spade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spade ducks under a wild hook from McFadden.
Spade gets tackled into the cage by McFadden. McFadden maintains the clinch.
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spade is defending well for now.
Spade has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McFadden after a bit of a struggle.
Spade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McFadden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spade, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade is working for takedown but McFadden is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McFadden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spade's elbow.
McFadden breaks the clinch.
McFadden misses with a head kick.
Spade is looking to counter punch.
McFadden misses with an uppercut. Spade saw that one coming.
McFadden clinches up with Spade and pushes him back against the cage.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spade.
McFadden putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spade in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spade.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Spade avoids the damage to the body.
Spade managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden prevents Spade from breaking the clinch.
Spade blocks a body shot from McFadden.
Spade managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
Spade tries for a takedown but McFadden manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Spade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spade avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFadden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
David McFadden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spade wants to get back to striking at distance but McFadden won't allow it.
Spade is looking for a takedown.
Spade looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spade wants a takedown but no success here.
McFadden presses Spade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden landing knees to the body.
McFadden crunches a lovely knee into Spade's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFadden works on Spade's body with a couple of short punches.
Spade can't get the takedown.
Spade avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
Spade throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Spade managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
Spade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McFadden obliges.
Spade managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFadden digs a right hand underneath Spade's ribcage. Spade let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McFadden working Spade over with knees to the body.
McFadden manages to break the clinch.
McFadden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spade.
Spade has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McFadden.
McFadden moves into range and clinches up with Spade.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spade avoids it.
Spade breaks the clinch.
McFadden pushes Spade up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for McFadden.
McFadden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Spade's face.
Spade avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
Scott Spade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spade misses with a body punch.
Spade avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
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!
Spade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McFadden wants to clinch.
Donk. McFadden catches Spade right on the button with a cross.
Spade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spade keeps the fight on the outside.
Spade uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McFadden has time to react.
Spade swings for the body but McFadden moves out of range.
McFadden tries to counter with a clinch but Spade shakes him off and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
David McFadden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McFadden has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David McFadden!
Our winner, David McFadden, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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