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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Mendes (ranked 1089 p4p, 1531 weight class) and Willy McCoy (ranked 146 p4p, 202 weight class). Mendes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Future - Last Breath. McCoy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. You Don't Mess Around With Jim kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Willy McCoy!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes throws a looping overhand right but McCoy ducks down to avoid it.
Mendes with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCoy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Paulo Mendes has been cut.
Mendes throws out a loose jab but McCoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCoy with the counter takedown but Mendes avoids it easily.
McCoy throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCoy.
McCoy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendes.
Mendes shoots in but no luck this time.
McCoy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mendes.
McCoy takes one on the button.
We've been hearing reports that Mendes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCoy. McCoy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sloppy strikes from Mendes. Those never looked like landing.
McCoy throws a hook but Mendes blocks it.
Mendes misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes works over McCoy's head and body with a nice combination.
McCoy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mendes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCoy.
McCoy slips a jab and a cross from Mendes.
Mendes has a takedown stuffed.
Mendes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCoy loads up on a big right hand but Mendes slips the punch.
Mendes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCoy.
Nice takedown defense from Mendes. No joy for McCoy on that attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Mendes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCoy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mendes trying to hold on to McCoy's head to control him but McCoy postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCoy in particular looking to stall.
Mendes is looking for a sweep. McCoy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendes is working hard here to advance position.
Mendes trying to control but McCoy postures up.
Mendes is not content to let McCoy control the position.
McCoy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCoy working the head and body with strikes.
Mendes tries to get to full guard but McCoy has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McCoy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mendes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCoy.
Mendes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCoy pulls his head out easily.
McCoy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McCoy passes to full mount!
McCoy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McCoy landing punches.
Mendes tries to hold on but McCoy pushes him away.
McCoy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy looking to finish Mendes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mendes!
Mendes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McCoy lands a big shot there that rocks Mendes but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee warns Mendes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McCoy working the ground and pound effectively.
Mendes is looking to improve his position but McCoy isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mendes is looking to escape.
Mendes regains half guard.
McCoy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willy McCoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Mendes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McCoy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mendes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mendes misses with a two punch combination.
Nice straight punches there by Mendes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mendes.
Jab, jab by Mendes - just one landing.
Mendes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCoy.
McCoy throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Mendes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCoy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCoy looks to land a left hand but Mendes moved out of range nicely.
Mendes dips to his left and cracks McCoy with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes misses with a takedown attempt - McCoy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paulo Mendes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCoy throws out the jab.
Mendes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCoy's hands.
McCoy throws a jab but it's blocked by Mendes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendes fails with a takedown attempt.
McCoy ducks under a wild hook from Mendes.
McCoy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCoy fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from McCoy.
Mendes lands a lovely overhand right.
McCoy lands a nice shot that snaps Mendes's head back.
Mendes throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mendes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCoy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mendes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCoy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown but McCoy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as McCoy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mendes doesn't seem phased though.
Paulo Mendes's cut is getting worse.
Mendes shoots in and drives through. McCoy sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Mendes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Mendes misses.
McCoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendes moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendes.
McCoy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCoy connects with a body shot.
McCoy just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCoy circles away quickly and effectively.
Mendes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCoy throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Mendes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And McCoy tries to counter it with a takedown but Mendes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mendes has a takedown stuffed.
McCoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy jabs Mendes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCoy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mendess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mendes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Paulo Mendes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mendes or perhaps it was just good defense by McCoy, which made it look bad.
A big right from Mendes misses.
Mendes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McCoy trying to keep a closed guard but Mendes is proving a slippery customer.
McCoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCoy trying to control the position here.
McCoy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendes is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy working a defensive guard here.
Mendes throws a big elbow that misses.
McCoy looking for a guillotine here but Mendes defends easily.
Willy McCoy has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCoy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mendes connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Willy McCoy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Paulo Mendes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Some wild striking there from Mendes.
Mendes misses with a series of wild punches.
McCoy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mendes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mendes walks into a left hand.
Mendes has his takedown stuffed
and McCoy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McCoy misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCoy tries for a takedown but Mendes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mendes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mendes moves away from the strike by McCoy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy thuds a left hand into Mendes's body.
Paulo Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCoy scores with a sloppy right hand. Mendes should have avoided that one.
Jeez, Paulo Mendes's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
McCoy dips to his left and cracks Mendes with an uppercut!
Mendes is rocked!
Mendes misses with a takedown
and McCoy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Mendes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCoy tries to avoid it but Mendes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCoy to the ground. McCoy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mendes looks up at the clock. Bad move! McCoy lands a right hand from hell, dropping Mendes. McCoy pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willy McCoy!
Our winner, Willy McCoy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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