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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chipps McFish (ranked 3881 p4p, 4385 weight class) and Justin Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chipps McFish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Cook!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFish gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McFish scores a nice knee to the body.
Cook drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McFish connects with a knee to the head.
McFish utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cook takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cook is trying to push McFish away but McFish has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McFish takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cook lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McFish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook is trying to break free.
Cook is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McFish to keep the fight standing.
McFish holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McFish looking to stall.
McFish throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cook blocks it with crossed arms.
McFish tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McFish using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cook has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McFish throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cook blocks it with crossed arms.
Cook being controlled against the cage.
Cook is trying to pull guard but McFish has him pressed against the cage.
Chipps McFish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Cook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook tries a body shot but McFish blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McFish obliges.
McFish is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cook looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McFish scores with a knee to the head.
Cook on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFish lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McFish gets underhooks to prevent Cook's takedown attempt.
McFish controlling the action here for a moment.
McFish tries a knee to the head but Cook blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFish tries to land a knee to the head but Cook blocks with his arms.
Cook throws an elbow that misses.
McFish using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cook has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cook has McFish pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cook pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McFish tumbling to the mat - Cook dives into McFish's guard.
Cook works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cook is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McFish is trying to get back to full guard.
McFish is looking to escape.
McFish knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cook on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McFish is just riding it out for now. Cook eventually gives up the hold.
Cook passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McFish!
McFish is trying desperately to improve position.
Cook controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFish working to try and regain half guard.
McFish is just holding on here. Cook manages to take his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chipps McFish dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cook connects with the punch.
Cook circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cook appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Justin Cook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McFish clinches up against the cage.
McFish utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McFish utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cook is trying to pull guard but McFish turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McFish looking to throw knees to the head but Cook is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFish misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cook.
McFish tries to land a knee to the head but Cook blocks with his arms.
McFish has Cook pushed against the cage.
McFish landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFish landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McFish tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cook takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cook is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McFish is defending well for now.
Cook takes a knee right on the jaw!
McFish tries a knee to the head but Cook blocks it.
McFish tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cook goes for a takedown in the clinch but McFish prevents it.
McFish tries to land knees in the clinch but Cook avoids the damage to the body.
Chipps McFish has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McFish prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chipps McFish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Cook.
The referee is keeping an eye on McFish - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook is trying to pull guard but McFish has him pressed against the cage.
Cook is trying to drag McFish to the mat but McFish just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McFish throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cook blocks it with crossed arms.
Cook is trying to break the clinch but McFish is controlling him.
McFish missing with knees to the body.
McFish is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cook can do to turn this around?
Cook tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McFish smiles and moves away.
Cook throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McFish was covering up waiting for the punch and Cook finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook wants to control from the top but McFish keeps moving.
McFish wants to stand and escape but Cook is having none of it.
McFish is looking to stand back up but Cook counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McFish.
McFish trying to control here.
Cook seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McFish wants to get back to full guard.
McFish trying to control but Cook postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cook trying to control the action but McFish is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cook connects with a nice short shot to McFish's temple.
Cook is trying to control. McFish wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cook is nestled in close to McFish, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cook is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFish wants to improve his position but Cook is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFish wants to get back to full guard but Cook has mounted him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chipps McFish dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McFish has closed the distance and engaged Cook in a clinch.
Cook jumps guard but McFish turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cook blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McFish controlling the action here for a moment.
McFish crunches a lovely knee into Cook's ribcage.
McFish scores with a knee to the head.
McFish taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFish slowing the pace effectively.
McFish holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cook has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McFish clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McFish manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Cook misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cook.
Cook feints and as McFish raises his hands in defense, Cook changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McFish wants to get back to his feet but Cook passes into half guard.
McFish trying to control from the bottom.
McFish wants to get back to his feet.
Cook winds up and cracks McFish with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cook scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFish tries to roll over but Cook keeps him under control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cook is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cook working McFish over with strikes.
Cook is keen to just control but McFish is a slippery customer.
McFish has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cook is working away from the top position though.
McFish tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Cook manages to move to mount!
McFish wants to hold on but Cook pushes him away.
Cook manages to capitalize on a mistake by McFish to take his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFish is in bad spot here.
Cook working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
McFish is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Cook. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
McFish is really stuck here.
Cook is riding his opponent, not letting McFish buck him off.
McFish trying to control the position but Cook manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften McFish up.
Cook biding his time, looking for the opening.
Cook gets his hands free as McFish looks to control.
Cook has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Justin Cook has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cook has the hooks in. McFish is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McFish fending off the submission attempt from Cook.
McFish is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Cook comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McFish 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chipps McFish!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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