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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cory McDonnell (ranked 291 p4p, 590 weight class) and Settakian Fett (ranked 48 p4p, 91 weight class). McDonnell kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jorge Quintero - 300 Violin Orchestra. Settakian Fett has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cory McDonnell's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 43 - 25 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cory McDonnell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Settakian Fett!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonnell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.
McDonnell misses the shot to the body.
McDonnell seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McDonnell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDonnell misses with a lunging right hand
and Fett counters with a three punch combo that has McDonnell backing up. McDonnell nods at Fett to acknowledge the strikes.
McDonnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fett unleashes a big counter combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDonnell lunges at Fett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fett's hand.
Fett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonnell misses with a body punch
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
McDonnell throws a hook to the side of Fett's head but Fett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from McDonnell. Those never looked like landing.
Fett throws a counter combo.
Fett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonnell. McDonnell obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell swings for the body but Fett moves out of range.
Fett throws a counter combo.
McDonnell misses with a body shot.
Fett throws a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Fett.
A jab from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fett throws a counter combo.
McDonnell tries to work over Fett's front leg with a kick but Fett checks it.
McDonnell looks to throw the jab but Fett is out of range.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.
McDonnell tries to clinch but Fett moves out of range.
As McDonnell backs off Fett throws a huge counter combo but McDonnell manages to avoid it all.
McDonnell throws a shot to the body.
Fett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Fett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell connects with a crisp jab.
McDonnell throws a lazy head kick
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fett has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fett moves away.
Fett throws a counter combo.
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fett throws a counter combo.
McDonnell is looking to slow Fett down with leg kicks.
McDonnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fett.
Fett unleashes a big counter combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDonnell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell closes the distance but Fett moves to the side
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.
McDonnell throws a jab when Fett was well out of range.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.
Fett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fett unleashes a big counter combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fett checks the leg kick nicely there.
McDonnell rushes Fett and presses him up against the cage.
Fett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fett backwards.
McDonnell blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a head punch that misses.
McDonnell breaks the clinch.
McDonnell throws a looping overhand right but Fett ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fett's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheers as McDonnell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fett doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
Fett lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McDonnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Fett circles away.
As McDonnell backs off Fett throws a huge counter combo but McDonnell manages to avoid it all.
McDonnell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fett counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fett was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonnell.
McDonnell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDonnell throws a looping overhand right but Fett ducks down to avoid it.
Fett lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cory McDonnell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fett blocks the body kick.
A jab from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonnell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fett's sensitive parts.
McDonnell throws a lazy right hand but Fett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonnell misses with a head kick.
Fett throws a counter combo.
Cory McDonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonnell scores with a hook to the body. Fett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell cracks Fett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McDonnell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fighters circling - McDonnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Fett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As McDonnell backs off Fett throws a huge counter combo but McDonnell manages to avoid it all.
Settakian Fett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by McDonnell.
McDonnell looks to throw the jab but Fett is out of range.
Fett blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd cheers as McDonnell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fett doesn't seem phased though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fett checks a leg kick.
Fett defending well as McDonnell loads up on a big left hand.
Fett unleashes a big counter combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDonnell scores with a shot to the body.
Fett takes one on the button.
McDonnell throws a hook but Fett blocks it.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fett. Fett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonnell.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDonnell.
Fett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDonnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McDonnell is looking to clinch but Fett is avoiding it.
Cory McDonnell is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell stuns Fett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.
McDonnell throws a sloppy head kick
and Fett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett slips under a jab from McDonnell.
McDonnell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.
A low kick from McDonnell misses
and Fett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McDonnell fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDonnell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Fett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fett moves out of range of the strikes.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fett moves out of range of the body kick.
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Fett is just out of range.
Fett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDonnell drives through and clinches with Fett against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McDonnell has closed the distance and engaged Fett in a clinch.
A short left from Fett.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Fett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDonnell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fett has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a hook but Fett avoids it easily.
A jab from McDonnell misses.
Fett throws a counter combo.
McDonnell cracks Fett with an open hand slap.
McDonnell scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cory McDonnell dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
McDonnell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fett throws a counter combo.
McDonnell tried to score with a low kick but Fett checks it.
Fett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McDonnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from McDonnell.
McDonnell misses the shot to the body.
As McDonnell backs off Fett throws a huge counter combo but McDonnell manages to avoid it all.
McDonnell throws a body punch but Fett moves out of range.
McDonnell just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell thuds his right hand into Fett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McDonnell throws an overhand right that lands on Fett's shoulder, as Fett tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Fett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McDonnell throws a body kick that misses
and Fett counters with a three punch combo that has McDonnell backing up. McDonnell nods at Fett to acknowledge the strikes.
McDonnell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell with a nice calf kick.
McDonnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fett can do to turn this around?
McDonnell misses with a hook. Fett ducked under it nicely.
Jab from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws out a loose jab but Fett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from McDonnell does it's job there.
McDonnell throws a body punch but Fett moves out of range.
Fett throws a counter combo.
McDonnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for McDonnell.
McDonnell misses the shot to the body.
McDonnell throws a poor cross that misses
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fett throws a counter combo.
Fett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDonnell finds it's way round the side to connect with Fett's head.
Fett checks a leg kick.
McDonnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Fett.
Fett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonnell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fett. Fett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McDonnell throws a right and a left that Fett avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonnell lands with a nice body punch.
Fett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As McDonnell backs off Fett throws a huge counter combo but McDonnell manages to avoid it all.
A big right from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell throws a big shot that misses.
Fett lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McDonnell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonnell moves in looking to clinch but Fett pushes him off.
McDonnell scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell throws a shot from downtown. Fett moves away and avoids it.
McDonnell connects with a body shot that sends Fett's belly button to the back.
McDonnell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Fett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McDonnell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDonnell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonnell misses the body punch
and Fett counters with a series of strikes. McDonnell will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a body punch but Fett moves out of range.
McDonnell throws the kick towards the body but Fett avoids it.
Fett needs to keep his hands up - McDonnell had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cory McDonnell clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fett moves away from the strike by McDonnell.
As McDonnell backs off Fett throws a huge counter combo but McDonnell manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonnell misses the target.
McDonnell throws a sloppy head kick and Fett moves out of range easily.
McDonnell misses the shot to the body.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses.
Fett lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McDonnell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McDonnell throws a head kick but Fett moves out of range.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell tries a head kick but it misses.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McDonnell takes a swing at Fett's ribcage but misses.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McDonnell looks to land a left hand but Fett moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell throws a low kick but Fett avoids it.
McDonnell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
Fett ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
Despite the aggression on Fett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McDonnell scores with a nice right hand.
McDonnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell lands a slapping body shot.
McDonnell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McDonnell breaks from the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Fett blocks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Fett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McDonnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fett throws a counter combo.
McDonnell misses with a looping left.
As McDonnell backs off Fett throws a huge counter combo but McDonnell manages to avoid it all.
The fighters circling - McDonnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonnell throws a leg kick but Fett checks it.
Fett throws a counter combo.
McDonnell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fett, pushing him back against the cage.
McDonnell lands a shot to the body.
McDonnell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Fett throws an elbow but misses.
McDonnell lands a left hand.
Fett misses with a punch to the body.
Fett misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from McDonnell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Fett controls his hands.
McDonnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonnell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDonnell scores with a hook to the body.
Fett prevents McDonnell from breaking the clinch.
McDonnell tries to land a knee to the head but Fett blocks with his arms.
Fett decides to pull guard.
Fett throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McDonnell escapes and throws Fett's legs to the side, diving into side control!
McDonnell working the ground and pound from side control.
Fett is not content to let McDonnell control the position.
Fett gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett actively working from the bottom here.
Fett is not content to let McDonnell control the position.
Fett is looking to control McDonnell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fett avoid being mounted?
Fett is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fett is staying active underneath McDonnell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cory McDonnell had his way with Settakian Fett in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDonnell misses with an attempted mid kick.
As McDonnell backs off Fett throws a huge counter combo but McDonnell manages to avoid it all.
Fett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Fett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McDonnell tries to clinch up but Fett circles away and keeps his distance.
Fett lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fett avoids the head kick by McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a looping overhand right but Fett ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett tries to move into range but McDonnell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McDonnell wants to clinch up but Fett keeps it at a distance.
McDonnell throws a head kick but Fett moves out of range.
Fett unleashes a big counter combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonnell.
Fett throws a counter combo.
McDonnell misses with a hook. Fett ducked under it nicely.
McDonnell rushes Fett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fett breaks the clinch.
McDonnell throws the left hand but Fett avoids the punch easily.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McDonnell lands a jab to Fett's midsection.
McDonnell throws a push kick but Fett slaps the foot to one side.
McDonnell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McDonnell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick from McDonnell is predictable there
and Fett counters with a one-two to the body.
Settakian Fett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonnell. Fett does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonnell misses with a low kick.
McDonnell throws a front kick that sends Fett stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from McDonnell misses.
As McDonnell backs off Fett throws a huge counter combo but McDonnell manages to avoid it all.
McDonnell tests Fett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonnell scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonnell.
Fett unleashes a big counter combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDonnell scores with a sloppy right hand. Fett should have avoided that one.
Cory McDonnell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDonnell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDonnell.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.
Fett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDonnell to score with a decent uppercut.
McDonnell lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell forces Fett back against the cage and clinches.
Good body shot from Fett.
Cory McDonnell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fett manages to pull guard.
Fett looking to control.
Fett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fett looking for a triangle here. McDonnell is fighting it but it looks tight! Fett pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, McDonnell is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Settakian Fett!
Settakian Fett is the new welterweight champion!
Post fight, Settakian Fett stared into the camera and said 'The bitch met a real fighter tonight'.
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