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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Well Rounded (ranked 5186 p4p, 3907 weight class) and Steve McCool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Well Rounded!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve McCool!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCool has managed to clinch.
McCool is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rounded can't fight it off and eventually McCool manages to take the fight to the floor. Rounded looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McCool wants to control from the top but Rounded keeps moving.
McCool postures up in Rounded's guard and throws a big left but Rounded blocks it.
McCool stays in close to Rounded's body and controls the position.
Rounded is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McCool is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCool trying to control but Rounded is working from the bottom.
Rounded wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and McCool manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCool is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McCool has hold of Rounded's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rounded manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
McCool is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McCool avoids the attempt from Rounded to control.
McCool working Rounded over with strikes here.
McCool with shots to the head and body - Rounded looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rounded's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCool looking for a guillotine from mount but Rounded is having none of it.
McCool can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rounded is looking to escape.
McCool is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rounded wants to hold on but McCool pushes him away.
Rounded working to try and regain half guard.
Rounded is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rounded's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Rounded tries to buck McCool off but McCool takes his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rounded manages to escape to his feet.
McCool scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McCool is keen to just control but Rounded is a slippery customer.
Rounded wants to control but McCool is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McCool is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rounded is positioning himself well to prevent McCool advancing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCool keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McCool is looking to advance position but Rounded won't allow it.
Rounded is trying to stand.
Rounded is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rounded wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCool uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rounded.
Rounded is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCool sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McCool lands with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve McCool dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McCool closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McCool lands in his opponent's guard.
McCool is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rounded keeping moving, preventing McCool from controlling successfully.
Rounded tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rounded wants to get back to his feet but McCool is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rounded wants to sweep here but McCool controlling him for the moment.
McCool has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rounded wants to get back to his feet but McCool is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCool trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCool throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rounded tries to close the distance and clinch but McCool swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rounded tries to clinch but McCool moves out of range.
McCool fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rounded to the ground. McCool is now in Rounded's guard.
Rounded is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and McCool dives into side control.
Rounded is trying to control McCool's posture but McCool avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCool is working Rounded over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rounded is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rounded can't do much from the bottom here.
Rounded wants to get back to his feet.
McCool tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rounded is trying to get back to his feet.
McCool looking to control but instead Rounded has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Rounded is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rounded wants to sweep but McCool has passed to side control!
Rounded is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
McCool throws a strike aimed at the side of Rounded's head but Rounded avoids it well.
Rounded wants to get back to his feet but McCool is dominant here and he's now got Rounded's back!
Rounded tries to escape but McCool has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McCool throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Rounded looking very determined here, making life difficult for McCool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rounded is trying to get back to his feet but McCool has full control of the position and if anything, Rounded has just worked his way into a worse spot.
McCool patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rounded knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCool on the ground.
McCool is throwing shots to the body but Rounded manages to wriggle free. McCool pounces on him again and ends up in Rounded's guard.
McCool showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rounded pulls McCool in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCool trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rounded's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve McCool showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rounded tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCool swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rounded looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rounded.
McCool has managed to clinch.
McCool has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rounded uses from the top position.
McCool is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rounded looking to sit in guard and control but McCool gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rounded wants to control but McCool passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rounded wants to get back to his feet.
McCool looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCool prevents Rounded from standing back up.
McCool is looking to take a break and control but Rounded is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCool is looking to stall here but Rounded recovers full guard.
McCool tries to stand but Rounded is controlling from the bottom.
Rounded is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McCool won't allow Rounded to get back to his feet.
McCool content to stall in guard here.
Rounded wants to stand and escape but McCool is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McCool would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McCool misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCool lands a takedown into guard.
Rounded wants to stand up but McCool is controlling him.
McCool advances to half guard.
Rounded tries to roll over but McCool keeps him under control.
Rounded wants to get back to his feet.
Well Rounded has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rounded trying to control here.
Rounded wants to get back to his feet.
McCool passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rounded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rounded is trying to reverse the position but instead McCool has taken his back - oops!
Rounded wants to get back to his feet.
McCool controlling well, preventing Rounded from escaping the position.
What can Rounded do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McCool not allowing Rounded to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rounded prevents McCool from getting a body triangle.
Steve McCool is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCool controlling well, preventing Rounded from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve McCool comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCool has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve McCool!
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FIGHT
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