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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wilmer Meyers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conrad McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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193 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilmer Meyers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Conrad McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Meyers misses its intended target.
Meyers throws a body shot but no joy.
McCoy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McCoy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meyers pinned against the cage. Meyers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Meyers closes the distance and pushes McCoy back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyers has McCoy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Meyers pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McCoy tumbling to the mat - Meyers dives into McCoy's guard.
McCoy pushes Meyers off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Meyers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Meyers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCoy.
Wilmer Meyers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conrad McCoy.
McCoy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCoy pulls guard.
Meyers is looking to stand up but McCoy won't let him.
Meyers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Meyers stands up over McCoy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McCoy has his foot on Meyers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Meyers works his way back into a safe position though.
McCoy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meyers is one step ahead there.
Meyers throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyers wants to stand and escape but instead McCoy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Meyers is wriggling around but McCoy manages to pass to half guard.
Meyers blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCoy.
McCoy trying to control from half guard but Meyers is working away.
Meyers pushes McCoy off looking to stand but McCoy dives back in and keeps control.
McCoy controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Meyers trying to control here.
McCoy decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
McCoy cracks a nice hook into Meyers's ribs.
Meyers moves out of range of the body kick.
McCoy clinches up with Meyers and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy keeps control of Meyers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Meyers tries to pull guard but McCoy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Meyers drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCoy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Meyers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCoy.
Meyers tries to counter with a takedown but McCoy is quick to defend against it.
McCoy gets tackled into the cage by Meyers. Meyers maintains the clinch.
McCoy stops a takedown attempt from Meyers.
McCoy is stalling here.
Come on McCoy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meyers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McCoy jumps guard and drags Meyers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conrad McCoy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McCoy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Meyers if he has to take too many more of those.
McCoy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCoy has Meyers pressed against the cage.
Meyers tries to pull guard but McCoy won't allow it.
Meyers is trying to pull guard but McCoy has him pressed against the cage.
McCoy wants to take the fight to the mat but Meyers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McCoy wants a takedown but no success here.
McCoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCoy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wilmer Meyers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conrad McCoy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Meyers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCoy somewhat.
A quick step to the side and Meyers tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCoy is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy looks for a takedown but Meyers sprawls well.
McCoy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCoy closes the distance and clinches.
McCoy breaks from the clinch.
McCoy shoots in but Meyers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Meyers misses its target.
McCoy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meyers, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyers works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Meyers trying to control but McCoy is working from the bottom.
McCoy is looking for a triangle but Meyers pushes his legs off easily.
Meyers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Meyers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Meyers drops back looking for a leg! McCoy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCoy manages to kick Meyers off! Meyers jumps back into McCoy's guard.
McCoy looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meyers stands and steps away. McCoy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McCoy darts in and clinches Meyers up against the cage.
Meyers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCoy has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Meyers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Meyers sprawls well. Meyers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McCoy gets slowly back to his feet.
Meyers tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McCoy manages to circle out of the way.
McCoy clinches up against the cage.
Meyers drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCoy pulls his leg out and moves away.
McCoy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Meyers's waist but Meyers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCoy off to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Meyers misses its target.
McCoy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCoy. Meyers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conrad McCoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meyers stuffs the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Meyers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Meyers tries to clinch there but McCoy circles away.
Meyers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meyers moves into the clinch.
Meyers tries to pull guard but McCoy won't allow it.
Meyers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McCoy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Meyers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meyers scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Conrad McCoy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McCoy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCoy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCoy scores with a kick to the body.
Meyers doesn't manage to clinch there - McCoy circles away.
McCoy lands a two punch combo.
McCoy digs a good hook to Meyers's body.
McCoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCoy goes for a double leg but Meyers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Meyers continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy throws out a leg kick but Meyers moves out of range and McCoy only half commits.
McCoy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Meyers moves into the clinch successfully.
Meyers can't get the takedown.
Meyers tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyers gets underhooks to prevent McCoy's takedown attempt.
Wilmer Meyers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conrad McCoy.
Meyers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McCoy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCoy forces Meyers back against the cage and clinches.
Meyers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meyers shoots in but no luck this time.
McCoy clinches.
Meyers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCoy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Meyers looking for a takedown.
Meyers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCoy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Meyers's face.
It looks like Wilmer Meyers has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy gets control of Meyers's arms and successfully pulls guard. McCoy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McCoy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meyers is one step ahead there.
McCoy is trying to control the position but Meyers postures up.
McCoy wants to sweep here but Meyers controlling him for the moment.
Meyers is looking to stand up but McCoy won't let him.
Meyers throwing strikes from guard but McCoy blocks nicely.
Meyers trying to stand up but can't free himself from McCoy's guard.
Meyers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Meyers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McCoy is trying to control the position but Meyers postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Meyers as McCoy shoots in.
A quick step to the side and Meyers tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCoy closes the distance and clinches up with Meyers, looking for a takedown. McCoy pushes Meyers against the cage but Meyers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Meyers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Meyers tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCoy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meyers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Meyers as he avoids it easily.
Meyers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Meyers gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meyers.
Meyers is looking to break free of the clinch but McCoy has double underhooks.
Meyers tries to pull guard but McCoy won't allow it.
Meyers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCoy smiles and moves away.
McCoy clinches up with Meyers and pushes him back against the cage.
McCoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meyers moves to clinch but McCoy breaks away
and McCoy counters with a three punch combo that has Meyers backing up. Meyers nods at McCoy to acknowledge the strikes.
Wilmer Meyers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conrad McCoy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCoy lands a head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Conrad McCoy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCoy 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conrad McCoy!
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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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