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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jock McCann (ranked 4507 p4p, 24900 weight class) and Brendan Rowen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jock McCann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brendan Rowen!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rowen wants it to stay on the feet.
Rowen with a poor takedown
and McCann counters by clinching up.
A knee to the head by McCann.
It looks like Brendan Rowen has been cut.
McCann creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rowen's defenses.
McCann taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McCann stalling in the clinch.
Rowen fails to pull guard.
McCann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rowen throws a leg kick but McCann sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McCann attempts a counter takedown but Rowen avoids it well and moves away.
Rowen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jock McCann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Rowen.
Rowen looks winded!
McCann moves into range and clinches up with Rowen.
Rowen tries to break free but McCann pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowen is trying to break the clinch but McCann has him pressed against the cage.
McCann has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rowen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McCann stalling against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCann obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCann is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McCann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rowen gets tackled into the cage by McCann. McCann maintains the clinch.
McCann pulls guard successfully.
McCann looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rowen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCann manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCann avoids the head kick by Rowen.
McCann forces Rowen back against the cage and clinches.
McCann jumps into guard, dragging Rowen to the mat.
Rowen won't allow McCann to sweep him here.
McCann is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCann is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rowen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCann showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCann gets to his feet - Rowen follows without any prompting.
McCann slaps away a takedown attempt from Rowen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rowen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rowen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rowen, pushing him back against the cage.
McCann breaks from the clinch.
McCann goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McCann moves into the clinch.
Rowen is pressed up against the cage. McCann has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rowen down to the mat. Rowen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McCann clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCann tries to pull guard but Rowen won't allow it.
McCann managing to block the knees to the body from Rowen.
McCann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from McCann. Those never looked like landing.
Rowen needs to keep his hands up - McCann had a free shot at his head there.
That has opened up Brendan Rowen's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCann's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McCann duly obliges.
Rowen is looking to clinch.
McCann throws a combination. Rowen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McCann tries a head kick but it misses.
McCann slaps away a takedown attempt from Rowen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rowen tries to keep at a distance but McCann has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rowen is trying to force a seperation but McCann has the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jock McCann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brendan Rowen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McCann has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCann looking for a takedown.
Rowen tries to throw a body punch but McCann avoids it by throwing Rowen back against the cage.
Rowen is trying to break the clinch but McCann has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, McCann scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCann prevents the takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from McCann.
A right hook to the body lands for McCann.
McCann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rowen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCann has Rowen up against the cage in a clinch.
McCann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rowen can do to turn this around?
McCann is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McCann content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowen is trying to pull guard but McCann has him pressed against the cage.
Rowen is breathing heavily.
McCann gets control of Rowen's arms and successfully pulls guard. McCann will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rowen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCann pushes Rowen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rowen fails with a takedown attempt.
McCann is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rowen.
Jock McCann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Rowen.
Rowen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McCann closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rowen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCann just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rowen wants a takedown but no success here.
McCann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCann clinches up with Rowen and pushes him back against the cage.
Jock McCann has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McCann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCann gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCann can't get the takedown.
Rowen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCann avoids it.
McCann is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rowen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCann fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rowen tries to close the distance and clinch but McCann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rowen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCann defends well and Rowen ends up having to push McCann into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McCann shoots in for a takedown but Rowen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rowen unleashes a big counter combination but McCann bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McCann has closed the distance and engaged Rowen in a clinch.
McCann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCann has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've been informed that Rowen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McCann lands an elbow just above Rowen 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCann lands a good knee to the midsection. Rowen won't want to take too many of those.
The referee is keeping an eye on McCann - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McCann lands a damaging elbow.
McCann changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rowen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rowen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brendan Rowen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rowen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCann somewhat.
McCann doesn't manage to clinch there - Rowen circles away.
McCann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rowen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCann somewhat.
McCann avoids the head kick by Rowen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCann swivels and escapes.
McCann pushes Rowen up against the cage in a clinch.
McCann manages to pull guard.
Rowen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McCann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rowen is one step ahead there.
McCann controlling Rowen's posture.
McCann wants to stand but Rowen is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jock McCann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brendan Rowen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rowen looks for a takedown but McCann sprawls well.
McCann clinches.
Rowen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rowen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCann.
Jock McCann is winning the standup battle so far.
McCann closes the distance and clinches.
McCann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Come on McCann - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCann ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McCann no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McCann has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rowen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCann tries to clinch but Rowen is having none of it.
Rowen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCann moves into the clinch successfully.
McCann effectively controlling the action here.
McCann just leaning against Rowen, taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rowen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McCann content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McCann jumps into guard, dragging Rowen to the mat.
Rowen trying to control but McCann is working from the bottom.
McCann is adopting a defensive guard.
Rowen wants to control from the top but McCann keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCann lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rowen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCann.
McCann decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from McCann.
Rowen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rowen wants to clinch up but McCann keeps it at a distance.
McCann has closed the distance and engaged Rowen in a clinch.
McCann manages to pull guard.
McCann has his feet on Rowen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
McCann misses with a few strikes there.
McCann throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McCann gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCann makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCann changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rowen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rowen with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCann holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McCann putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rowen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McCann slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCann gets underhooks to prevent Rowen's takedown attempt.
Jock McCann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Rowen.
McCann is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rowen is trying to break the clinch but McCann has him pressed against the cage.
Rowen tries to pull guard but McCann forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McCann manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rowen.
McCann gets a clinch.
Rowen takes an elbow to the temple.
Rowen tries to pull guard but McCann holds him up against the cage and eventually Rowen drops back down to his feet.
McCann effectively controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jock McCann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCann has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jock McCann!
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