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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig (ranked 5416 p4p, 6491 weight class) and Lyle Gill (ranked 175 p4p, 200 weight class). Mac Giolla Phadraig's entrance music is Genie In a Bottle. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyle Gill!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac Giolla Phadraig throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gill tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mac Giolla Phadraig is in Gill's guard.
Gill should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gill is looking to stand up but Mac Giolla Phadraig isn't so interested in that idea.
Mac Giolla Phadraig postures up and lands a big shot to Gill's brow.
Mac Giolla Phadraig works over Gill with some ground and pound from guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gill has eaten all the pies!
Mac Giolla Phadraig trying to control but Gill is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mac Giolla Phadraig distracts Gill with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mac Giolla Phadraig manages to get himself to full guard.
Mac Giolla Phadraig keeping moving, preventing Gill from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Giolla Phadraig managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gill trying to control but Mac Giolla Phadraig is working from the bottom.
Gill looking to pass the guard.
Mac Giolla Phadraig is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gill is looking to stand up but Mac Giolla Phadraig won't let him.
Gill missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mac Giolla Phadraig on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mac Giolla Phadraig tries to get out of the position.
Mac Giolla Phadraig can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gill controls the pace.
Gill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mac Giolla Phadraig is pulling down on Gill's head. It's preventing any offense from Gill, at least for the moment.
I've been told that Gill has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mac Giolla Phadraig changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gill looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gill struggling a bit here.
Gill manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Well, if Mac Giolla Phadraig is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mac Giolla Phadraig working over Gill with some ground and pound. Gill looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mac Giolla Phadraig looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gill gets back to full guard.
Gill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mac Giolla Phadraig manages to get himself to full guard.
Mac Giolla Phadraig seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mac Giolla Phadraig trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mac Giolla Phadraig will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mac Giolla Phadraig pulls Gill in close to his closed guard and prevents Gill from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mac Giolla Phadraig has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac Giolla Phadraig keeping moving, preventing Gill from controlling successfully.
Gill works over Mac Giolla Phadraig with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gill accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mac Giolla Phadraig wants to hit a sweep here but Gill passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mac Giolla Phadraig there!
Gill tries to control but Mac Giolla Phadraig wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lyle Gill 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.
Gill shoots in for a takedown but Mac Giolla Phadraig shows good takedown defense.
Gill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mac Giolla Phadraig pinned against the cage. Mac Giolla Phadraig gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lyle Gill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac Giolla Phadraig closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mac Giolla Phadraig lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Giolla Phadraig lands a couple of elbows.
Gill is trying to control the position but Mac Giolla Phadraig postures up.
Mac Giolla Phadraig scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mac Giolla Phadraig works over Gill with some ground and pound from guard.
It looks like Lyle Gill has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gill working for a triangle but Mac Giolla Phadraig defends it easily.
Gill wants to stand but Mac Giolla Phadraig is controlling the position.
Mac Giolla Phadraig lands a couple of digs.
Mac Giolla Phadraig chips away with some ground and pound.
Mac Giolla Phadraig is working Gill over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mac Giolla Phadraig has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mac Giolla Phadraig lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mac Giolla Phadraig postures up and lands a big shot to Gill's brow.
Gill is breathing heavily.
Gill has momentary wrist control but Mac Giolla Phadraig slips an elbow through the middle.
Gill wants to sweep here but Mac Giolla Phadraig controlling him for the moment.
Mac Giolla Phadraig with a nice head shot there.
Gill working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Giolla Phadraig is in close to Gill's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mac Giolla Phadraig is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mac Giolla Phadraig working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gill's head.
Mac Giolla Phadraig working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mac Giolla Phadraig is one step ahead there.
Mac Giolla Phadraig lands a couple of elbows.
Mac Giolla Phadraig scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mac Giolla Phadraig is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mac Giolla Phadraig lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Giolla Phadraig works over Gill with some ground and pound from guard.
Mac Giolla Phadraig postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gill is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mac Giolla Phadraig, into his guard.
Mac Giolla Phadraig is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gill defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gill trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac Giolla Phadraig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mac Giolla Phadraig trying to control the position here.
Mac Giolla Phadraig has his foot on Gill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gill works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gill seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mac Giolla Phadraig has Gill pulled in close to control his posture.
Gill trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac Giolla Phadraig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mac Giolla Phadraig seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mac Giolla Phadraig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gill can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gill working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lyle Gill's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gill fails with a takedown attempt.
Mac Giolla Phadraig blocks a head kick by Gill.
Gill has his takedown stuffed
and Mac Giolla Phadraig counters with a series of strikes. Gill will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mac Giolla Phadraig fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gill sprawls well initially but Mac Giolla Phadraig persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mac Giolla Phadraig lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gill is looking for a sweep. Mac Giolla Phadraig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mac Giolla Phadraig lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mac Giolla Phadraig working Gill over with strikes.
Gill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Giolla Phadraig moves into full mount! Gill won't be happy about that!
Mac Giolla Phadraig working Gill over with strikes here.
Mac Giolla Phadraig fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mac Giolla Phadraig punishing his opponent with strikes.
That has opened up Lyle Gill's cut even more.
Gill takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The cut above Lyle Gill's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lyle Gill's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig!
Post fight, Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig took to the microphone: 'This is quite the W.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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