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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Julian McGavin (ranked 2953 p4p, 4274 weight class) and The Islander (ranked 194 p4p, 0 weight class). McGavin comes to the cage accompanied by Jersey Shore intro song. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Julian McGavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, The Islander!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Islander has managed to clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Islander is stalling here.
Islander misses with some punches.
A short right from McGavin.
McGavin taking a breather.
McGavin working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from McGavin.
Islander lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGavin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Islander lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGavin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Islander throws a punch but it's blocked by McGavin.
McGavin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Islander.
McGavin scores with a shoulder strike.
McGavin wants to break free but Islander has control.
Islander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGavin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Islander scores with a shot to the side of McGavin's head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McGavin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Islander's brow.
McGavin has a couple of punches blocked by Islander.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Islander has McGavin pushed against the cage.
Islander stalling against the cage.
Islander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGavin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Islander pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGavin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Islander's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Islander is staying active underneath McGavin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Islander desperately trying to maintain half guard.
McGavin prevents Islander from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGavin trying to control the action but Islander is working from the bottom.
Islander is trying is best to control the position here.
McGavin wants to work for an arm triangle but Islander is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Islander is trying to control but can't.
McGavin decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
The Islander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Islander rushes McGavin and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Islander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGavin's elbow.
Islander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Islander blocks an uppercut.
Islander struggles to land a body shot inside as McGavin controls his hands.
Islander lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Islander lands a hook that snaps the head of McGavin backwards.
McGavin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Islander misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGavin looking to slow down the pace here.
McGavin misses with an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The Islander will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Islander drives through and clinches with McGavin against the cage.
McGavin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Islander.
Islander digs a right hand into McGavin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGavin's gas tank.
Islander lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGavin backwards.
Islander avoids a wild elbow strike from McGavin.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Islander avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islander throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGavins head.
McGavin misses with a punch to the body.
Islander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGavin misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Islander fails to land.
Islander throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Islander.
McGavin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Islander.
Islander lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGavin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Islander avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Islander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Islander cracks McGavin with a nice body shot.
Islander gets through McGavin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Islander blocks an elbow strike from McGavin.
McGavin trying to control the position but instead, Islander has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGavin into the cage.
Islander can't find room to land a body shot as McGavin controls the action.
Islander just leaning against McGavin, taking a breather.
Islander blocking some punches.
Islander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Islander lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGavin misses with a punch on the inside.
McGavin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Islander has him pressed against the cage.
McGavin blocks a body shot from Islander.
Islander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGavin's elbow.
Islander cracks McGavin with a nice body shot.
The Islander seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGavin blocks an uppercut.
Islander lands with a left to the head.
McGavin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Islander.
Islander throws a punch but it's blocked by McGavin.
McGavin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGavin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Islander avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Islander controlling the action here for a moment.
Islander lands a left hand.
McGavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGavin being controlled against the cage.
McGavin is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian McGavin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGavin throws a punch but it's blocked by Islander.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Islander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McGavin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Islander but Islander pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Islander pushes McGavin up against the cage in a clinch.
McGavin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Islander gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Islander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Islander gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGavin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian McGavin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Islander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islander working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Islander is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Islander cracks McGavin with a nice body shot.
McGavin looking for a takedown.
Islander lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Islander misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Islander.
McGavin misses with a punch on the inside.
McGavin misses with the head strike.
McGavin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Islander.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGavin prevents a body shot from Islander.
Islander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Islander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Islander is struggling to control the position.
Islander stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Islander lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGavin.
Islander blocks an uppercut.
Islander lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Islander.
Islander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Islander lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Islander.
Islander blocking some punches.
Islander lands with a left to the head.
McGavin is looking to control Islander's arms but Islander gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGavin has his back to the cage.
Islander slows down the pace here.
McGavin swings wildly with an uppercut but Islander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Islander displaying some good clinch control by pressing McGavin up against the cage.
McGavin takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Islander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Islander works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Islander tries a body shot but McGavin blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Islander.
Islander throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGavins head.
McGavin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGavin being controlled against the cage.
Islander scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Islander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Islander winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Islander!
In defeat, Julian McGavin stepped up to the mic, saying 'Not fair boy I was just getting started'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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