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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin McDudley (ranked 24434 p4p, 24127 weight class) and Roidany Figgins (ranked 0 p4p, 714 weight class). McDudley comes to the cage accompanied by Devil's Dance Floor. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colin McDudley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roidany Figgins!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDudley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Figgins has McDudley up against the cage in a clinch.
McDudley breaks the clinch.
Figgins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Figgins wants to clinch but McDudley slips to the side
and McDudley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Figgins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDudley but McDudley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McDudley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Figgins shoots for a double leg takedown but McDudley sprawls well. He's pushed Figgins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McDudley misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDudley lands with a right hand.
Figgins fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from McDudley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Colin McDudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roidany Figgins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figgins rushes McDudley and presses him up against the cage.
Figgins goes for a takedown in the clinch but McDudley prevents it.
Figgins trying to stall but McDudley improves his position.
McDudley breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from McDudley misses the target.
McDudley jabs at Figgins's body.
McDudley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Figgins throws a right hand that McDudley ducks under and follows up with a left that McDudley also avoids with ease.
McDudley misses the shot to the body.
McDudley cracks Figgins with an open hand slap.
McDudley misses with a right hand
and Figgins counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figgins tries to clinch up but McDudley circles away and keeps his distance.
McDudley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Figgins fails with the takedown
and Figgins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDudley stuffs the takedown.
McDudley throws a looping overhand right but Figgins ducks down to avoid it.
Figgins throws a counter combo.
McDudley misses with an uppercut. Figgins saw that one coming.
As McDudley backs off Figgins throws a huge counter combo but McDudley manages to avoid it all.
Figgins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDudley.
McDudley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Figgins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Colin McDudley has been cut.
McDudley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Figgins walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figgins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Figgins fails with the takedown
and McDudley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDudley throws a hook to the side of Figgins's head but Figgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Figgins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Colin McDudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDudley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDudley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Figgins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McDudley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McDudley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Figgins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Figgins fails with a takedown attempt.
McDudley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDudley misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figgins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Figgins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDudley.
McDudley scores with a nice right hand.
McDudley misses with a hook.
McDudley misses with a shot to the body
and Figgins counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figgins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDudley.
Figgins misses the jab.
It looked like McDudley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDudley throws the left hand but Figgins avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Figgins misses.
Figgins shoots in and drives through. McDudley sprawls well.
McDudley throws a shot from downtown. Figgins moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colin McDudley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colin McDudley's cut.
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.
Figgins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDudley finds it's way round the side to connect with Figgins's head.
McDudley lands a right hook to the body.
McDudley misses with a hook. Figgins ducked under it nicely.
McDudley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Figgins.
Figgins wants to counter with a clinch but McDudley pushes him away.
McDudley jabs at Figgins's body.
McDudley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Figgins manages to avoid it.
Figgins ducks right into an uppercut from McDudley.
Figgins pushes McDudley up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDudley breaks from the clinch.
Roidany Figgins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDudley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Figgins is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Figgins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McDudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figgins throws a lazy uppercut
and McDudley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Figgins shoots for a takedown but McDudley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Figgins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Figgins darts in and clinches McDudley up against the cage.
Figgins breaks the clinch.
Figgins moves away from the strike by McDudley.
Figgins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Figgins can't get the takedown.
Colin McDudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roidany Figgins.
McDudley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Colin McDudley is winning the standup battle so far.
McDudley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Figgins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDudley misses with a head kick.
McDudley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McDudley takes a swing at Figgins's ribcage but misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Figgins drops down looking for an ankle pick but McDudley pulls his leg out and moves away.
McDudley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Figgins.
Figgins fails to land the takedown.
Figgins ducks under a wild hook from McDudley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDudley throws a lazy uppercut
and Figgins counters with a three punch combo that has McDudley backing up. McDudley nods at Figgins to acknowledge the strikes.
McDudley loads up on a big right hand but Figgins slips the punch.
McDudley throws out a loose jab but Figgins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Figgins tries to counter by closing the distance.
Figgins tries for a takedown but McDudley circles away easily
and McDudley counters with a straight right hand.
Figgins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A left lands for McDudley.
McDudley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDudley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McDudley misses with a looping left.
Good shot there by McDudley.
Figgins fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figgins tries to clinch
and McDudley counters with a stiff right hand.
Figgins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like McDudley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Figgins.
Figgins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McDudley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Figgins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDudley.
Figgins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McDudley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Figgins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colin McDudley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Colin McDudley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McDudley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from McDudley does it's job there.
McDudley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Figgins shoots and misses
letting McDudley counter with a right hand.
Figgins throws a jab when McDudley was well out of range.
McDudley scores with a body shot.
McDudley misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from McDudley.
Figgins takes a swing at McDudley's ribcage but misses.
It looked like McDudley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Figgins.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDudley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Figgins shoots for a double leg takedown but McDudley sprawls well. He's pushed Figgins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDudley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Figgins darts in looking for a takedown but McDudley gets double underhooks and turns Figgins into the cage.
Colin McDudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roidany Figgins.
McDudley lands with an uppercut that bounces Figgins off the cage and back into range.
McDudley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDudley lands a nice hook to Figgins's body. Figgins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Figgins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDudley misses the jab.
Figgins misses with a jab to the body
and McDudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDudley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Figgins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Figgins ducks under a wild hook from McDudley.
Good shot there by McDudley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDudley lands a body shot.
Figgins tries for a takedown but McDudley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McDudley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDudley jabs Figgins right on the nose. Figgins blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Figgins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Figgins misses with a takedown attempt
and McDudley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McDudley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Figgins with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Figgins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Figgins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Figgins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figgins misses with a takedown attempt
and McDudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDudley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDudley punishes Figgins's body with a nice straight punch.
McDudley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McDudley throws a body shot but no joy.
McDudley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Figgins.
McDudley scores with a jab. Figgins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Figgins with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDudley counters with a stiff right hand.
McDudley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDudley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDudley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Figgins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDudley blocks a jab.
Figgins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDudley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Figgins.
Figgins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDudley lands with an uppercut that bounces Figgins off the cage and back into range.
Figgins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDudley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDudley misses the shot to the body.
Roidany Figgins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDudley throws an overhand right that lands on Figgins's shoulder, as Figgins tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colin McDudley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDudley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin McDudley!
An out of breath Colin McDudley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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