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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Willian Jr (ranked 2195 p4p, 272 weight class) and Taz McKane (ranked 988 p4p, 135 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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177 lbs
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163 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesus Willian Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taz McKane!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Willian Jr moves away.
Willian Jr fails with the takedown
and McKane counters with a nice body shot.
McKane misses with an uppercut.
McKane with a nice cross.
Jesus Willian Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Willian Jr goes for a double leg but McKane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McKane continues to drive forward.
Willian Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but McKane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Willian Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Willian Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from McKane finds it's target.
Willian Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McKane throws a big shot that misses.
Jab by McKane.
McKane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McKane throws a big shot that misses.
McKane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Willian Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Willian Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McKane sprawls well initially but Willian Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McKane manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Willian Jr keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
McKane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Willian Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McKane is trying to stand back up but Willian Jr is controlling him
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.
Willian Jr trying to mount his opponent but McKane defends it.
McKane looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKane is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
McKane makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Willian Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKane.
Willian Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McKane sprawls well. McKane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Willian Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
McKane misses with an uppercut.
McKane lands a jab.
Willian Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McKane as he jumps to the side.
Willian Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but McKane sprawls well. He's pushed Willian Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Willian Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Willian Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McKane swivels and escapes.
Willian Jr misses with a takedown attempt - McKane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McKane appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McKane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Jesus Willian Jr has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Willian Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McKane pinned against the cage. McKane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McKane just misses with a punch to the body.
McKane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McKane scores with a jab to the jaw.
Willian Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for McKane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willian Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McKane sprawls well initially but Willian Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McKane looks like he's trying to stand up.
Willian Jr tries to pass to full mount but McKane defends it.
Willian Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McKane is trying to stand back up but Willian Jr is controlling him
Willian Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McKane is trying to stand back up but Willian Jr is controlling him
Willian Jr trying to control the action but McKane is working from the bottom.
McKane wants to get back to his feet.
Willian Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
Willian Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McKane defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKane looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Willian Jr feints and as McKane raises his hands in defense, Willian Jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Willian Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McKane wants to stand and escape but Willian Jr is having none of it.
McKane told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
McKane being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McKane wants to get back to his feet but Willian Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McKane is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Willian Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McKane smiles and moves away.
McKane tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz McKane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Willian Jr's cut.
That's time! Willian Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McKane feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Willian Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Willian Jr with a poor takedown
enabling McKane to counter with a crisp jab.
Willian Jr darts in looking for a takedown but McKane gets double underhooks and turns Willian Jr into the cage.
Nice jab there from McKane.
Willian Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and McKane counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Willian Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Willian Jr shoots for a takedown but McKane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McKane. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A cross from McKane lands.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Willian Jr.
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!
McKane tries to escape but Willian Jr is in control.
McKane explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Willian Jr tries for a takedown but McKane circles away easily
and McKane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Willian Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McKane gets caught napping as Willian Jr dives in and scores a takedown. McKane manages to retain guard.
McKane wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willian Jr has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McKane! But no joy.
Willian Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McKane tries to avoid it but Willian Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McKane to the ground. McKane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McKane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McKane connects with a looping right hand.
McKane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Willian Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Willian Jr darts in looking for a takedown but McKane gets double underhooks and turns Willian Jr into the cage.
Willian Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from McKane finds it's way through Willian Jr's defenses.
McKane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Willian Jr. Willian Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Willian Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKane misses with a hook.
Willian Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice takedown defense from McKane. No joy for Willian Jr on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from McKane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Willian Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKane.
Willian Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but McKane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Willian Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willian Jr slips under a jab from McKane.
Willian Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but McKane sprawls well. He's pushed Willian Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Willian Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McKane clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from McKane.
McKane is working Willian Jr over against the cage.
McKane breaks from the clinch.
McKane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKane connects with a body shot.
No luck for Willian Jr with that takedown attempt.
McKane connects with a crisp jab.
Willian Jr fails to land the takedown.
A left lands for McKane.
Willian Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McKane avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willian Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McKane finds it's way round the side to connect with Willian Jr's head.
Willian Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Willian Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Willian Jr drops his hands momentarily and McKane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Willian Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Willian Jr slips a jab from McKane.
Willian Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McKane avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKane drives through and clinches with Willian Jr against the cage.
A body shot lands from McKane.
Willian Jr wants a takedown.
A short right from McKane on the inside.
McKane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McKane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Willian Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McKane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McKane lands a really nice looking cross but Willian Jr seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by McKane there.
Willian Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Willian Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Willian Jr is rocked!
McKane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz McKane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesus Willian Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McKane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Willian Jr.
The fighters circling - McKane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Willian Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. McKane tries to sprawl out of it but Willian Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McKane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Willian Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by McKane, which made it look bad.
McKane stuns Willian Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McKane stuns Willian Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Willian Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willian Jr shoots and misses
and McKane counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Willian Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKane cracks Willian Jr with a good jab.
Oh Willian Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Willian Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McKane cracks Willian Jr with a hook to the temple - Willian Jr is on wobbly legs here! McKane swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Willian Jr falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! McKane wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Taz McKane! Taz McKane retains his welterweight title!
Taz McKane spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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