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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Harry McQuirre (ranked 400 p4p, 631 weight class) and White Blood Cell (ranked 50 p4p, 82 weight class). Blood Cell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. For Heavy Metal we will die! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry McQuirre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, White Blood Cell!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blood Cell jabs McQuirre right on the nose. McQuirre blinks but takes it well.
Blood Cell throws a head kick but McQuirre moves out of range.
McQuirre throws a big shot that misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Blood Cell scores with a four punch combination!
McQuirre blocks a jab.
McQuirre lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Blood Cell misses with a wild body shot.
Blood Cell wants to slow McQuirre down by chopping away at his legs.
Blood Cell doesn't manage to clinch there - McQuirre circles away.
Blood Cell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blood Cell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McQuirre has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McQuirre and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Blood Cell throws a hook but McQuirre avoids it easily.
McQuirre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Some wild striking there from Blood Cell.
A low kick from Blood Cell is predictable there
and McQuirre counters with a three punch combo that has Blood Cell backing up. Blood Cell nods at McQuirre to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blood Cell throws a leg kick but McQuirre sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blood Cell throws a head kick but McQuirre moves out of range.
White Blood Cell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Blood Cell. That snapped McQuirre's head back.
McQuirre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood Cell throws a jab when McQuirre was well out of range.
Blood Cell fails with an attempt to clinch.
McQuirre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blood Cell throws an overhand right that lands on McQuirre's shoulder, as McQuirre tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick by Blood Cell misses
and McQuirre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McQuirre has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blood Cell.
I was talking to McQuirre's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McQuirre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blood Cell backwards.
McQuirre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McQuirre throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from McQuirre.
McQuirre lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blood Cell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McQuirre has a couple of punches blocked by Blood Cell.
McQuirre throws a head punch that misses.
Blood Cell blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blood Cell lands a left hand that snaps the head of McQuirre backwards.
McQuirre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blood Cell scores with a shot to the side of McQuirre's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood Cell presses McQuirre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McQuirre lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McQuirre.
Blood Cell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from McQuirre.
Blood Cell throws a head punch that misses.
Blood Cell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McQuirre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McQuirre lands a hook that snaps the head of Blood Cell backwards.
Blood Cell blocks an uppercut.
Blood Cell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McQuirre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blood Cell digs a right hand underneath McQuirre's ribcage. McQuirre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Blood Cell.
A right handed body shot lands from Blood Cell.
Blood Cell lands a hook that snaps the head of McQuirre backwards.
McQuirre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blood Cell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McQuirre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood Cell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McQuirre throws a knee to the head but misses.
McQuirre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McQuirre.
Blood Cell lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, McQuirre scores with a nice short uppercut.
McQuirre lands a left hand.
McQuirre lands with a short shot to the head.
Blood Cell is working McQuirre over against the cage.
McQuirre swings wildly with an uppercut but Blood Cell uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McQuirre.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blood Cell.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McQuirre.
McQuirre pushes Blood Cell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McQuirre swings wildly with an uppercut but Blood Cell uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQuirre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McQuirre misses with a knee strike.
McQuirre misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre blocking some punches.
Blood Cell working aggressively here.
Blood Cell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McQuirre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McQuirre misses with a knee to the head.
Blood Cell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McQuirre lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blood Cell throws a head punch that misses.
McQuirre tries a body shot but Blood Cell blocks it.
McQuirre scores with a nice hook to the head.
McQuirre blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blood Cell.
Blood Cell misses with some punches.
Blood Cell has a couple of punches blocked by McQuirre.
Blood Cell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McQuirre tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McQuirre working aggressively here.
McQuirre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McQuirre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry McQuirre dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McQuirre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blood Cell.
Blood Cell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blood Cell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blood Cell!
McQuirre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blood Cell.
McQuirre has managed to clinch.
McQuirre tries to work over Blood Cell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McQuirre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McQuirre blocking some punches.
Blood Cell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McQuirre's elbow.
Blood Cell breaks the clinch.
A jab from Blood Cell finds it's way through McQuirre's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blood Cell throws a shot from downtown. McQuirre moves away and avoids it.
McQuirre tries to clinch there but Blood Cell circles away.
A low kick lands for McQuirre.
McQuirre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blood Cell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McQuirre counters with a series of strikes. Blood Cell will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood Cell misses with a series of wild punches.
McQuirre moves away from the strike by Blood Cell.
Blood Cell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McQuirre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick by Blood Cell misses
and McQuirre counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for McQuirre.
McQuirre tries a low kick but Blood Cell avoids it.
Blood Cell appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McQuirre checks a leg kick nicely.
Blood Cell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McQuirre throws a body shot but no joy.
Blood Cell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McQuirre.
McQuirre staying out of range there.
Blood Cell misses with a low kick as McQuirre jumps back.
Blood Cell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blood Cell throws out a counter right but McQuirre avoids it with no problem.
McQuirre misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre throws a body shot but no joy.
Blood Cell misses with a few strikes there.
Blood Cell throws a leg kick that misses.
McQuirre on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blood Cell throws a jab but it's blocked by McQuirre.
Good standup being displayed there by McQuirre as he connects with a hook.
McQuirre is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from McQuirre.
Blood Cell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blood Cell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blood Cell misses with a straight left.
Blood Cell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Blood Cell backs away, McQuirre returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McQuirre connects with a high kick.
Blood Cell looks to land a left hand but McQuirre moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by McQuirre.
McQuirre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blood Cell misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood Cell connects with a solid leg kick.
McQuirre instigates a clinch.
McQuirre tries to land a knee to the head but Blood Cell blocks with his arms.
McQuirre scores with a nice hook to the head.
McQuirre misses with the head strike.
McQuirre throws a punch but it's blocked by Blood Cell.
McQuirre digs a right hand underneath Blood Cell's ribcage. Blood Cell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McQuirre misses with a short punch on the inside.
McQuirre can't find room to land a body shot as Blood Cell controls the action.
Blood Cell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McQuirre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McQuirre.
McQuirre throws a punch but it's blocked by Blood Cell.
Blood Cell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blood Cell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blood Cell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blood Cell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blood Cell.
Blood Cell throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from McQuirre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blood Cell moves into the clinch.
McQuirre can't find room to land a body shot as Blood Cell controls the action.
McQuirre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McQuirre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McQuirre.
Blood Cell misses with some punches.
McQuirre misses with a punch to the body.
McQuirre lands with a left to the head.
Blood Cell struggles to land a body shot inside as McQuirre controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Blood Cell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blood Cell misses with the head strike.
McQuirre lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McQuirre lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Blood Cell fails to land.
Blood Cell misses with some punches.
Blood Cell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McQuirre working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Harry McQuirre will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A lazy left from Blood Cell finds it's target.
Blood Cell throws a nice inside leg kick.
McQuirre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blood Cell under the eye.
Blood Cell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blood Cell misses with a double jab
and McQuirre counters with a nice leg kick.
Blood Cell just misses with a punch to the body.
McQuirre thinks about countering with a head kick.
Blood Cell loads up on a big right hand but McQuirre slips the punch.
McQuirre lands a jab to the head.
Blood Cell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by McQuirre.
A nice leg kick lands there from McQuirre.
McQuirre works Blood Cell's body with a nice hook.
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!
Blood Cell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McQuirre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blood Cell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
White Blood Cell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick from McQuirre, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuirre moves in looking to clinch but Blood Cell pushes him off.
Despite the aggression on Blood Cell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McQuirre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blood Cell prevents a body shot from McQuirre.
McQuirre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blood Cell.
McQuirre swings wildly with an uppercut but Blood Cell uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQuirre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by McQuirre.
McQuirre misses with some punches.
Blood Cell misses with a punch to the body.
McQuirre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Blood Cell.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McQuirre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blood Cell misses with a body punch.
Blood Cell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McQuirres head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McQuirre.
McQuirre lands with a left to the head.
White Blood Cell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blood Cell struggles to land a body shot inside as McQuirre controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blood Cell.
Blood Cell swings wildly with an uppercut but McQuirre uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from McQuirre fails to land.
Blood Cell misses with a punch on the inside.
Blood Cell prevents a body shot from McQuirre.
Blood Cell swings wildly with an uppercut but McQuirre uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQuirre scores with a shot to the side of Blood Cell's head.
Blood Cell prevents a body shot from McQuirre.
A short body shot lands from McQuirre as the two fighters clinch.
McQuirre misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from McQuirre fails to land.
Blood Cell misses with a hook from the clinch.
McQuirre misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from McQuirre.
Blood Cell has a couple of punches blocked by McQuirre.
McQuirre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from McQuirre.
Blood Cell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Blood Cell blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, McQuirre scores with a nice short uppercut.
McQuirre is leaning against Blood Cell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blood Cell working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blood Cell.
McQuirre throws a head punch that misses.
McQuirre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blood Cell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McQuirre.
McQuirre misses with a body punch.
McQuirre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McQuirre throws a head punch that misses.
McQuirre misses with the head strike.
Blood Cell misses with the head strike.
Blood Cell misses with the head strike.
Blood Cell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harry McQuirre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blood Cell working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre lands a left hand.
McQuirre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blood Cell.
Blood Cell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blood Cell tries to work over McQuirre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blood Cell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blood Cell working aggressively here.
McQuirre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from McQuirre.
Blood Cell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blood Cell throws a poor cross that misses
and McQuirre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McQuirre tries to clinch there but Blood Cell circles away.
Blood Cell throws a leg kick but McQuirre sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blood Cell misses with a leg kick.
Blood Cell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by McQuirre.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry McQuirre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McQuirre, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry McQuirre!
Harry McQuirre was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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