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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Hearn (ranked 4032 p4p, 2000 weight class) and PillowHands McGraw (ranked 510 p4p, 298 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that PillowHands McGraw was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Hearn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, PillowHands McGraw!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hearn.
Hearn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hearn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGraw swings for the body but Hearn moves out of range.
McGraw misses with a hook. Hearn ducked under it nicely.
McGraw misses with a hook.
Hearn throws a low kick but McGraw avoids it.
Hearn backing away here, and McGraw unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McGraw throws a body shot but no joy.
McGraw is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hearn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McGraw. That one must have hurt.
Hearn tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGraw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGraw is looking to score with low kicks.
McGraw lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hearn will feel that in the morning.
Hearn scores with a head kick.
Hearn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McGraw's head.
McGraw scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGraw rushes Hearn and presses him up against the cage.
McGraw is trying to break the clinch but Hearn has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Hearn.
Hearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGraw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGraw takes one to the chin there.
McGraw tries to clinch but Hearn is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraw fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hearn throws a head kick that misses.
McGraw takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hearn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hearn misses with a head kick.
Hearn clinches up with McGraw and pushes him back against the cage.
McGraw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hearn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hearn has McGraw pressed against the cage, preventing McGraw from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by McGraw.
It looks like Thomas Hearn has been cut.
McGraw blocks an uppercut.
McGraw with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hearn misses with a body punch.
McGraw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGraw is trying to break the clinch but Hearn has him pressed against the cage.
McGraw lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGraw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hearn backwards.
McGraw tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGraw with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from McGraw.
McGraw lands a right hand.
McGraw breaks from the clinch.
McGraw checks a leg kick nicely.
Hearn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hearn blocks a jab.
McGraw just misses with a punch to the body.
McGraw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hearn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hearn throws a head kick that misses.
McGraw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hearn.
Hearn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGraw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hearn manages to avoid it.
Hearn throws a sloppy head kick and McGraw moves out of range easily.
Hearn takes a swing at McGraw's ribcage but misses.
Hearn moves into the clinch.
McGraw tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hearn avoids it.
Hearn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGraw backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearn works on McGraw's body with a couple of short punches.
McGraw breaks from the clinch.
A jab from McGraw misses.
Jab from McGraw.
Hearn dodges the punch combination from McGraw.
Hearn lands a head kick!
Hearn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hearn slips under a jab.
McGraw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hearn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hearn doesn't manage to clinch there - McGraw circles away.
A head kick misses from Hearn.
McGraw avoids the head kick by Hearn.
Hearn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hearn throws a head kick that misses.
Hearn throws a sloppy head kick and McGraw moves out of range easily.
McGraw with a nice calf kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGraw takes a kick to the side of the head.
McGraw missing with a left hand there. Hearn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hearn wants to clinch.
McGraw keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGraw clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hearn.
Hearn scores with a shot to the side of McGraw's head.
McGraw tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGraw is trying to break free.
Hearn misses with a punch to the body.
McGraw blocking some punches.
Hearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGraw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGraw connects with a knee to the head.
Hearn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hearn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Hearn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Hearn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGraw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hearn.
Thomas Hearn is winning the standup battle so far.
McGraw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hearn.
McGraw throws a jab when Hearn was well out of range.
McGraw looks to throw the jab but Hearn is out of range.
McGraw lands a glancing blow to the side of Hearn's head.
Hearn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hearn misses with a head kick.
McGraw gets a clinch.
Hearn can't find room to land a body shot as McGraw controls the action.
McGraw scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hearn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hearn lands with a right to the head.
McGraw has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hearn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McGraw can turn it around.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McGraw throws a head punch that misses.
Hearn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGraw backwards.
Hearn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGraw connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hearn's face.
McGraw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGraw missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraw connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hearn's face.
McGraw can't break the clinch.
Hearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hearn throws a punch but it's blocked by McGraw.
McGraw misses with a knee strike.
Hearn avoiding damage as McGraw throws knees to the body.
McGraw tries to land knees in the clinch but Hearn avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McGraw fails to land.
Hearn throws a punch but it's blocked by McGraw.
Hearn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGraw struggles to land a body shot inside as Hearn controls his hands.
PillowHands McGraw seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGraw throws a head punch that misses.
McGraw misses with a knee to the head.
Hearn misses with a punch to the body.
Hearn blocks a body shot from McGraw.
McGraw throws a head punch that misses.
McGraw looking to throw knees to the head but Hearn is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hearn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGraw prevents a body shot from Hearn.
McGraw lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hearn.
McGraw misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGraw scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearn throws a punch but it's blocked by McGraw.
Hearn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Hearn.
McGraw missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hearn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGraw lands a right hand.
McGraw scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGraw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGraw lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGraw struggles to land a body shot inside as Hearn controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hearn lands with a right to the head.
McGraw lands an elbow inside that Hearn shrugs off.
Hearn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, McGraw scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGraw prevents a body shot from Hearn.
Hearn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hearn avoids a wild elbow strike from McGraw.
Hearn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGraw with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hearn scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGraw tries a knee to the head but Hearn blocks it.
Hearn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hearn avoids a wild elbow strike from McGraw.
McGraw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hearn tries to work over McGraw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearn lands a body shot.
Hearn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGraw breaks from the clinch.
Hearn misses with a head kick.
Hearn lands a high kick!
McGraw looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hearn looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hearn lands a big head kick that sends McGraw tumbling to the mat! Hearn takes a step backwards and waves McGraw back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McGraw is rocked!
McGraw wants to clinch up but Hearn keeps it at a distance.
McGraw is still on wobbly legs! Can Hearn finish him?
McGraw avoids the head kick by Hearn.
Hearn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hearn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hearn misses with a body punch.
McGraw seems to have recovered his senses.
A short left from Hearn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hearn lands a shoulder strike.
Hearn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGraw's elbow.
Hearn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGraw manages to break the clinch.
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 Thomas Hearn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Hearn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Hearn. Beautiful body shot.
McGraw swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hearn.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGraw. Hearn does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGraw swings for the body but Hearn moves out of range.
McGraw with a nice calf kick.
Hearn misses with a head kick.
Hearn tries a head kick but it misses.
McGraw doesn't manage to clinch there - Hearn circles away.
McGraw throws a hook but Hearn blocks it.
McGraw throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hearn tries to close the distance and clinch but McGraw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hearn blocks a leg kick.
Hearn lands a big head kick that sends McGraw tumbling to the mat! Hearn takes a step backwards and waves McGraw back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hearn misses with a head kick.
Hearn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hearn keeps the fight on the outside.
Hearn slips a straight right by McGraw.
McGraw avoids the head kick by Hearn.
Hearn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraw lands a nice looking body kick.
McGraw throws a body shot but no joy.
McGraw connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hearn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hearn throws a sloppy head kick and McGraw moves out of range easily.
McGraw wants to counter with a clinch but Hearn pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hearn gets tackled into the cage by McGraw. McGraw maintains the clinch.
McGraw looking to throw knees to the head but Hearn is blocking nicely.
Hearn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGraw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hearn is looking to clinch but McGraw is avoiding it.
McGraw is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGraw lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hearn takes a step back to recover.
Hearn just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGraw throws the kick towards the body but Hearn avoids it.
McGraw slips a jab and a cross from Hearn.
McGraw throws an overhand right that lands on Hearn's shoulder, as Hearn tries to avoid the shot.
McGraw misses with a low kick.
Hearn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGraw blocks a head kick by Hearn.
Hearn has managed to clinch.
Hearn digs a right hand into McGraw's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGraw's gas tank.
Hearn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGraw tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hearn scores with a nice hook to the head.
PillowHands McGraw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hearn lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGraw working aggressively here.
McGraw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by McGraw.
Hearn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hearn misses with a head kick.
Hearn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Hearn misses
and McGraw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hearn tries a head kick but it misses.
McGraw misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw tests Hearn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hearn lands a head kick!
McGraw slips a jab and a cross from Hearn.
Hearn lands a nice looking body shot.
McGraw is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A big right from McGraw misses.
McGraw tries to score with a low kick but Hearn moves his leg out of the way.
Thomas Hearn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hearn tries to clinch but McGraw is having none of it.
McGraw takes a swing at Hearn's ribcage but misses.
McGraw looks to score with a jab to the body but Hearn is just out of range.
McGraw scores with a spinning back kick!
McGraw misses the jab.
Hearn with the inside leg kick.
Hearn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGraw pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hearn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGraw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearn lands with a kick to the temple. McGraw shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearn throws a sloppy head kick and McGraw moves out of range easily.
Hearn is looking to wear down McGraw with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hearn moves out of range as McGraw strikes.
Hearn thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hearn with the inside leg kick.
Hearn misses with a head kick.
McGraw throws a low kick, looking for Hearn's leg but Hearn calmly moves out of range.
McGraw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hearn slips a jab from McGraw.
Hearn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGraw.
Hearn moves in looking to clinch but McGraw pushes him off.
McGraw throws a looping overhand right but Hearn ducks down to avoid it.
Hearn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGraw looks for the body kick but Hearn saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGraw throws a chopping leg kick but Hearn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hearn tries to clinch but McGraw moves out of range.
McGraw stuns Hearn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGraw misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thomas Hearn.
Well Hearn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Hearn!
A very excited looking Thomas Hearn rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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