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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rich Mcmillan (ranked 25380 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Brown (ranked 3437 p4p, 0 weight class). Rich Mcmillan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rich Mcmillan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Brown!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mcmillan quickly recovers to half guard.
Mcmillan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Brown is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mcmillan's half guard.
Mcmillan is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcmillan avoid being mounted?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown is pressing down on Mcmillan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcmillan is holding on for now.
Mcmillan tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mcmillan is controlling Brown's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mcmillan tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Mcmillan is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcmillan is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Mcmillan has one foot on Brown's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brown.
Mcmillan wants to control but Brown postures up.
Mcmillan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mcmillan is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Mcmillan is looking for a sweep.
Mcmillan holding on.
Mcmillan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brown off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Brown right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcmillan is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Brown. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Mcmillan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Brown's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown wants to control his opponent's hands but Mcmillan gets his hands free.
Mcmillan controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position but Mcmillan manages to sink in the hooks.
Mcmillan has good solid back control here.
Brown just trying to survive but Mcmillan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mcmillan biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Brown right now.
Brown looks winded!
Mcmillan punishes Brown with strikes from the back mount.
Mcmillan lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Mcmillan.
Mcmillan controls the action.
Mcmillan cracks Brown with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Brown from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Can Brown hold on?! Mcmillan is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Mcmillan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mcmillan's guard.
Mcmillan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcmillan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mcmillan enables Brown to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mcmillan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mcmillan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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!
Mcmillan misses with a takedown attempt - Brown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brown appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mcmillan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Brown keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown pulls guard effortlessly.
Mcmillan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brown wants to sweep here but Mcmillan controlling him for the moment.
Mcmillan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brown has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mcmillan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Brown.
Rich Mcmillan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcmillan stands up.
Brown throws a series of punches but Mcmillan avoids them all with ease.
Brown throws a right hand that Mcmillan ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcmillan also avoids with ease.
It appears Mcmillan was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mcmillan tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mcmillan sets himself, and Brown steps forward looking for the clinch! Mcmillan avoids it this time.
Mcmillan clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcmillan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Mcmillan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mcmillan obliges.
Mcmillan breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcmillan.
A right-left combo lands from Brown.
Mcmillan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mcmillan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brown after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mcmillan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown feints and as Mcmillan raises his hands in defense, Brown changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mcmillan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mcmillan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rich Mcmillan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mcmillan clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
Brown works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mcmillan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Brown has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Brown wants to break free but Mcmillan has control.
Mcmillan looking to throw knees to the head but Brown is blocking nicely.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.
Brown turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown wants to control but Mcmillan is keeping him busy.
Mcmillan is looking for a sweep.
Who's going to make the next move?
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to stand but Mcmillan is controlling his head.
Mcmillan manages to get back to half guard.
Mcmillan controlling the position for now.
Mcmillan tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Mcmillan trying to control but Brown postures up.
Mcmillan keeping hold of Brown's head, controlling as best he can.
Mcmillan trying to get back to full guard but Brown takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Brown is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mcmillan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcmillan looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Mcmillan working to try and regain half guard.
Brown wants to control the pace but Mcmillan is squirming around nicely.
Brown misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Brown is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mcmillan is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea.
Brown wants to control the pace but Mcmillan is squirming around nicely.
Brown is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcmillan gets back to half guard.
Mcmillan controlling the position well.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Mcmillan is defending well.
Mcmillan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mcmillan is looking to improve his position.
Mcmillan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Brown trying to control the action but Mcmillan is working from the bottom.
Mcmillan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Brown is on him like a limpet, forcing Mcmillan back against the cage.
Brown manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mcmillan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Matt Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rich Mcmillan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mcmillan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brown for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matt Brown.
I think Mcmillan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Mcmillan!
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energy
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hype
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