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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cormac McCarthy (ranked 7 p4p, 50 weight class) and Oliver Robson (ranked 2 p4p, 7 weight class). Cormac McCarthy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cormac McCarthy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Robson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy checks a low kick from Robson.
McCarthy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCarthy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCarthy checks a low kick from Robson.
Robson swings for the body but McCarthy moves out of range.
Robson tries to score with a low kick but McCarthy moves his leg out of the way.
Robson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCarthy has time to react.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robson.
Robson throws a looping overhand right but McCarthy ducks down to avoid it.
McCarthy checks a low kick from Robson.
McCarthy throws a jab but it's blocked by Robson.
Robson lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Robson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Robson throws a looping overhand right but McCarthy ducks down to avoid it.
McCarthy misses with a straight right.
Robson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCarthy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy throws out a loose jab but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCarthy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robson throws out the jab.
Robson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
Robson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCarthy.
Robson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Robson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McCarthy regains full guard. Nicely done.
McCarthy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCarthy trying to keep a closed guard but Robson is proving a slippery customer.
McCarthy throws a couple of heel strikes.
Robson throwing strikes from guard but McCarthy blocks nicely.
Robson wants to stand but McCarthy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCarthy is working hard here to advance position.
Robson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCarthy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robson is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
McCarthy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robson is one step ahead there.
Robson wants to pass the guard but McCarthy is keeping the position.
McCarthy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Robson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Robson preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is trying to control the position but Robson postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robson wants it to stay on the feet.
McCarthy scores with a nice strike.
McCarthy throws a nice looking combination but Robson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCarthy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCarthy.
Robson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCarthy momentarily.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Robson lands with a nice combination. McCarthy backs away looking to recover.
Robson jabs at McCarthy's body.
Good shot there by Robson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robson moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oliver Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to counter with a takedown but Robson is quick to defend against it.
Robson takes one to the chin there.
Robson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Robson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCarthy but McCarthy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McCarthy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Robson tries to move into range but McCarthy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Robson thuds his right hand into McCarthy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCarthy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Robson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCarthy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
Robson walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Robson dominated that round.
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.
A punch combination from McCarthy misses.
Robson slips under a jab from McCarthy.
Robson digs a good hook to McCarthy's body.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robson as he jumps to the side.
McCarthy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Robson is fending him off so far but McCarthy persists. Nope, Robson circles away and we're back to standing.
Robson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCarthy's head backwards.
Robson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCarthy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Robson moves out of range as McCarthy strikes.
Robson missing with a left hand there. McCarthy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson throws a low kick but McCarthy moves out of range easily.
Robson wants to land a leg kick but McCarthy is out of range.
McCarthy lands a nice hook to Robson's body. Robson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Robson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCarthys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCarthy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robson can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson moves away from the strike by McCarthy.
Robson misses with a series of wild punches.
Robson looks to throw the jab but McCarthy is out of range.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Robson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy takes a swing at Robson's ribcage but misses.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robson scores with a shot to the body.
McCarthy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Robson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robson misses with a looping left.
McCarthy throws a shot to the body.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Robson.
Robson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCarthy.
McCarthy needs to keep his hands up - Robson had a free shot at his head there.
McCarthy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robson loads up on a big right hand but McCarthy slips the punch.
McCarthy attempts a counter takedown but Robson avoids it well and moves away.
Oliver Robson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robson thows a leg kick but McCarthy checks it
and McCarthy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Robson's guard.
Robson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robson, not yet.
McCarthy throwing strikes from guard but Robson blocks nicely.
Robson wants to sweep but no luck.
McCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robson is keeping the position for now.
McCarthy stopping the sweep attempt from Robson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Robson trying to control the position.
McCarthy throwing strikes from guard but Robson blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robson is on top in guard.
McCarthy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McCarthy landing with the ground and pound.
Robson keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
Robson has McCarthy pulled in close to control his posture.
McCarthy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McCarthy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robson is on top in guard.
McCarthy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCarthy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Robson pushes down on McCarthy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Robson controlling the action here.
McCarthy tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Robson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McCarthy is not content to let Robson control the position.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Robson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
Robson scores with a nice right hand.
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Robson.
Nice defenses there by Robson.
McCarthy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robson.
Robson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCarthy.
McCarthy tries for a takedown but Robson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Robson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson lands with a good body shot.
Robson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCarthy throws a looping overhand right but Robson ducks down to avoid it.
Robson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Robson misses.
Robson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robson throws a body shot but no joy.
McCarthy looks to throw the jab but Robson is out of range.
Robson throws a jab but it's blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Robson sprawls and moves away.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
McCarthy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Robson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McCarthy is in Robson's guard.
McCarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Robson controlling McCarthy's posture.
Robson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCarthy's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCarthy, not yet.
McCarthy trying to control the position.
Robson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McCarthy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Robson wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
McCarthy is trying to control the position but Robson postures up.
Robson throwing strikes from guard but McCarthy blocks nicely.
Robson won't allow McCarthy to sweep him here.
Robson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McCarthy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robson is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
Robson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McCarthy managing to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Robson tries to pass.
Cormac McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Robson from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Robson moves out of range.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
McCarthy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
McCarthy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Robson throws a leg kick which misses McCarthy's front leg but catches the back leg as McCarthy tries to avoid it.
Robson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robson misses with a right hand
and McCarthy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Robson!
Robson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCarthy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McCarthy working away.
Robson taking a bit of punishment here - McCarthy scoring with strikes.
Robson is trying to control McCarthy's posture but McCarthy avoids it.
Robson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McCarthy.
Robson trying to control but McCarthy flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
McCarthy is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. McCarthy gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. McCarthy gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. McCarthy apologises and we restart here on the feet.
McCarthy misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Robson really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Robson misses with a hook.
McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robson.
Robson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Robson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCarthy drops his hands momentarily and Robson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Robson misses with a leg kick.
McCarthy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Robson dips to his left and cracks McCarthy with an uppercut!
Robson misses with a hook.
McCarthy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Robson takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCarthy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Robson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCarthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robson looks to land a combination. McCarthy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Robson connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Robson.
McCarthy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robson's waist but Robson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCarthy off to one side.
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Robson.
McCarthy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McCarthy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jab, jab by Robson - just one landing.
A low kick lands for Robson.
Robson throws a leg kick but McCarthy checks it.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robson.
McCarthy misses with a shot to the body
and Robson counters with an inside leg kick.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by McCarthy.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarthy. Robson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson scores with a leg kick.
McCarthy feints a jab promting Robson to slip. McCarthy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Robson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Robson.
Oliver Robson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Robson throws a right and a left that McCarthy avoids nicely.
Robson throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCarthy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robson.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
McCarthy tries to counter with a takedown but Robson is quick to defend against it.
McCarthy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Robson throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCarthy lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy scores with a nice strike.
A left lands for Robson.
Robson throws a leg kick which misses McCarthy's front leg but catches the back leg as McCarthy tries to avoid it.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
Robson throws a jab but it's blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Robson sprawls and moves away.
Robson feints and then cracks McCarthy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCarthy down.
Robson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCarthy's hands.
McCarthy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Robson throws a jab when McCarthy was well out of range.
McCarthy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Robson sprawls and moves away.
McCarthy tests Robson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCarthy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robson throws out the jab.
Robson scores with a hook to the body. McCarthy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCarthy with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from McCarthy misses the target.
Robson scores with a jab to the head.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
Robson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCarthy's hands.
McCarthy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Robson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCarthy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McCarthy.
McCarthy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Robson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robson wants to sweep but no luck.
Robson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Robson dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Robson throws a jab but it's blocked by McCarthy.
As Robson looks to move away, McCarthy throws a big counter combo but Robson just gets out of the way.
Cormac McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good exchange - Robson coming out on top.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
McCarthy shoots for a double leg takedown but Robson sprawls well. He's pushed McCarthy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McCarthy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Robson's guard.
Robson is trying is best to control the position here.
Robson trying to control but McCarthy postures up.
McCarthy tries to pass to full mount but Robson defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Robson.
McCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy stands up over Robson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Robson looking to control.
Robson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McCarthy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Robson is retaining full guard.
Robson looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCarthy is one step ahead there.
McCarthy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Robson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Robson has momentary wrist control but McCarthy slips an elbow through the middle.
Robson has control of McCarthy's left arm, preventing McCarthy from doing any damage.
McCarthy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Robson keeps moving.
Robson seems keen to control McCarthy's posture.
McCarthy connects with a couple of short punches.
McCarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robson, not yet.
McCarthy postures up.
McCarthy lands a couple of digs.
Robson trying to control the position here.
Robson looking to control.
Robson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Robson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robson keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass.
Robson pulls McCarthy in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Robson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
Robson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Robson misses with a right hand
and McCarthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Robson misses with a body shot.
McCarthy shoots in but no luck this time.
Robson scores with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Robson coming out on top.
McCarthy swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A good leg kick by Robson.
McCarthy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Robson ducks under a wild hook from McCarthy.
Oliver Robson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Robson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
McCarthy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
Robson digs a good hook to McCarthy's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy staying out of range there.
McCarthy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Robson sprawls and moves away.
McCarthy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Robson cracks McCarthy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCarthy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oliver Robson.
I've got Robson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Oliver Robson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Cormac McCarthy stepped up to the mic, saying 'There is no God and we are his prophets.'.
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