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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyres Widforss (ranked 3918 p4p, 3334 weight class) and Donte McKenna (ranked 380 p4p, 337 weight class). McKenna has chosen Santeria- Sublime as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyres Widforss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donte McKenna!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Skip Squint and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenna slips under a jab.
McKenna staying out of range there.
Widforss thows a left - swing and a miss!
McKenna looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Widforss is fending him off so far but McKenna persists. Nope, Widforss circles away and we're back to standing.
McKenna closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Widforss to the mat! Widforss manages to get full guard.
McKenna pushes down on Widforss's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Widforss won't allow McKenna to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKenna passes the guard and advances to mount!
Widforss is squirming around, avoiding McKenna's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McKenna tries to control but Widforss wriggling away.
Widforss is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Widforss manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Widforss is looking to regain half guard here but McKenna keeps moving and retains side control.
McKenna is looking to take a break and control but Widforss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Widforss tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McKenna wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McKenna tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McKenna has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McKenna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Widforss keeps working.
Widforss's coaches at Crapollas Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McKenna tries to move to mount but Widforss blocks the move with his legs.
Widforss holds on to McKenna's head and controls the position momentarily.
McKenna has knee on belly momentarily but Widforss bucks him off and regains half guard.
McKenna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Widforss keeps working.
Widforss controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McKenna is trying to control. Widforss wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widforss is looking for a sweep. McKenna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Widforss is trying to maintain the position but McKenna is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Widforss misses with an uppercut.
McKenna fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Widforss looks to land a right hand but McKenna moved out of range.
McKenna shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Widforss counters with a nice body shot.
Tyres Widforss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donte McKenna.
Widforss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for McKenna with that takedown attempt.
McKenna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Widforss.
Donte McKenna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenna misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McKenna moves away from the strike by Widforss.
Widforss throws a body punch but McKenna moves out of range.
McKenna looks for a takedown but Widforss sprawls well.
Widforss stuffs the takedown attempt from McKenna. McKenna gets slowly back to his feet.
McKenna shoots for a takedown but Widforss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McKenna tries for a takedown but Widforss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McKenna shoots for a takedown but Widforss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McKenna looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Widforss is fending him off so far but McKenna persists. Nope, Widforss circles away and we're back to standing.
McKenna looks winded!
Widforss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKenna tries for a takedown but Widforss circles away easily
letting Widforss counter with a right hand.
Widforss cracks McKenna with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKenna tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Widforss swivels and escapes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyres Widforss dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McKenna misses with a takedown attempt - Widforss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Widforss misses with a hook. McKenna ducked under it nicely.
Widforss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McKenna.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McKenna.
Tyres Widforss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donte McKenna.
McKenna has his takedown stuffed
and Widforss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Widforss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKenna.
Widforss connects with a jab.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Widforss as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Widforss was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McKenna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna takes a jab right on the kisser.
Widforss throws a body punch but McKenna moves out of range.
McKenna goes for a double leg but Widforss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Widforss continues to drive forward.
McKenna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McKenna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Widforss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widforss looks to throw the jab but McKenna is out of range.
McKenna feints the counter takedown.
McKenna has his takedown stuffed
and McKenna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Widforss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Widforss wants it to stay on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Widforss tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Widforss stuffs the takedown attempt from McKenna. McKenna gets slowly back to his feet.
McKenna is breathing heavily.
McKenna with a lazy takedown attempt
and Widforss counters with a stiff right hand.
Widforss throws an overhand right that lands on McKenna's shoulder, as McKenna tries to avoid the shot.
McKenna changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McKenna tries for a takedown but Widforss circles away easily
and Widforss counters with a nice uppercut.
Widforss looks to score with a jab to the body but McKenna is just out of range.
No luck for McKenna with that takedown attempt.
McKenna takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McKenna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by McKenna or perhaps it was just good defense by Widforss, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenna shoots in looking for a takedown. Widforss tries to sprawl out of it but McKenna keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Widforss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McKenna misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McKenna fails to land the takedown.
Widforss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKenna can do to turn this around?
Widforss scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKenna takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McKenna shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Widforss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Widforss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKenna moves away.
McKenna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Widforss tries to avoid it but McKenna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Widforss to the ground. Widforss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Widforss throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown but Widforss shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Widforss misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenna fails with a takedown attempt.
McKenna gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Widforss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Widforss scores with a decent looking hook.
Widforss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKenna manages to avoid it.
McKenna drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Widforss defends it well.
McKenna slips under a jab.
McKenna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Widforss.
McKenna tries to score a power double leg takedown but Widforss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McKenna somewhat.
The fighters circling - Widforss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McKenna misses with a takedown attempt
and Widforss counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McKenna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Widforss swings for the body but McKenna moves out of range.
And McKenna tries to counter it with a takedown but Widforss pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Widforss missing with a left hand there. McKenna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widforss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Widforss.
McKenna fails with a takedown attempt.
McKenna looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Widforss is fending him off so far but McKenna persists. Nope, Widforss circles away and we're back to standing.
Widforss swings for the body but McKenna moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Widforss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKenna.
Widforss swings for the body but McKenna moves out of range.
McKenna fails to land the takedown.
McKenna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKenna throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Widforss's waist but Widforss gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McKenna off to one side.
McKenna with a poor takedown
letting Widforss counter with a right hand.
Widforss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKenna.
Widforss just misses with a punch to the body.
Widforss misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyres Widforss dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McKenna looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Widforss is fending him off so far but McKenna persists. Nope, Widforss circles away and we're back to standing.
McKenna dives in for a single leg takedown but Widforss sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A quick step to the side and Widforss tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Widforss throws a jab when McKenna was well out of range.
McKenna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Widforss.
McKenna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Widforss throws a big shot that misses.
McKenna defending well as Widforss loads up on a big left hand.
Widforss stuffs the takedown.
Tyres Widforss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donte McKenna.
Widforss throws a hook but McKenna avoids it easily.
McKenna tries for a takedown but Widforss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Widforss was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McKenna.
McKenna shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Widforss counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss throws a body punch but McKenna moves out of range.
McKenna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McKenna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Widforss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Widforss just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna closes the distance and clinches up with Widforss, looking for a takedown. McKenna pushes Widforss against the cage but Widforss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tyres Widforss is winning the standup battle so far.
Widforss misses the jab.
McKenna fails with a takedown attempt.
McKenna shoots in but no luck this time.
Good shot there by Widforss.
Widforss scores with a hook to the body. McKenna takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice takedown defense from Widforss. No joy for McKenna on that attempt.
Widforss lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McKenna with a lazy takedown attempt
and Widforss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Widforss looks to score with a jab to the body but McKenna is just out of range.
A slow jab from Widforss misses its intended target.
Widforss throws a shot from downtown. McKenna moves away and avoids it.
Widforss tests McKenna's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McKenna fails with the takedown
and Widforss counters with a left to the body.
Donte McKenna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyres Widforss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widforss lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKenna tries for a takedown but Widforss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Widforss was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Widforss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McKenna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Widforss.
McKenna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from McKenna misses.
McKenna takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McKenna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Widforss.
Widforss misses with a straight left.
McKenna tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown but Widforss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McKenna avoids the body shot from Widforss.
McKenna slips under a jab from Widforss.
McKenna feints the counter takedown.
McKenna misses with an uppercut
and Widforss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyres Widforss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKenna on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Widforss slaps away a takedown attempt from McKenna, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenna with a lazy takedown attempt
and Widforss counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab, jab by Widforss - just one landing.
McKenna has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McKenna misses with a takedown attempt
and Widforss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Widforss does it's job there.
Widforss punishes McKenna's body with a nice straight punch.
McKenna tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Widforss defends well and McKenna ends up having to push Widforss into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McKenna throws a leg kick
and Widforss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Widforss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKenna was well out of range. Poor timing from Widforss.
Widforss lands a body shot.
Widforss is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Widforss looks to land a left hand but McKenna moved out of range nicely.
Widforss comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKenna shoots in but Widforss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McKenna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Widforss.
Widforss swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McKenna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Widforss tries to avoid it but McKenna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Widforss to the ground. Widforss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widforss misses with a body shot.
McKenna walks into a jab.
McKenna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Widforss.
Widforss lands a slapping body shot.
McKenna takes one to the chin there.
McKenna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Widforss.
McKenna dives in for a single leg takedown but Widforss sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McKenna.
McKenna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Widforss.
A left lands for Widforss.
Widforss takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McKenna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Widforss tries to avoid it but McKenna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Widforss to the ground. Widforss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Widforss sizes up McKenna with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Widforss throws a body punch but McKenna moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyres Widforss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Widforss, 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:25
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyres Widforss!
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