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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cameron McNab (ranked 3514 p4p, 3622 weight class) and Oenomaus Doctore (ranked 395 p4p, 407 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Dangerous knees
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cameron McNab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oenomaus Doctore !
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNab looks to score with a jab to the body but Doctore is just out of range.
McNab looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cameron McNab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNab misses with a body shot.
McNab misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doctore .
Doctore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McNab.
McNab scores with a shot to the body.
McNab shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McNab showed some decent athleticism there.
McNab passes the guard and advances to mount!
McNab looking to ground and pound but Doctore is blocking nicely.
McNab thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNab sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McNab 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.
McNab is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Doctore can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McNab throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
McNab wants to control but instead Doctore manages to regain half guard.
McNab lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McNab is trying to control the action in half guard but Doctore is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McNab wants to pass to mount but Doctore is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNab wants to take a breather but Doctore is having none of it.
McNab throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McNab thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Doctore is staying active underneath McNab, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McNab scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNab trying to control from half guard but Doctore is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doctore walks into a stiff left hand from McNab.
Doctore misses with a body shot.
Doctore 's corner calls for a 1-2. Doctore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McNab looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Doctore is fending him off so far but McNab persists. Nope, Doctore circles away and we're back to standing.
McNab misses with a takedown
and Doctore counters with a stiff right hand.
McNab uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doctore .
Doctore misses with a body shot.
McNab drives through with a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Doctore can do anything to dispel that myth.
Doctore keeping full guard, as McNab tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNab stops Doctore from standing up.
McNab looking to sit in guard and control but Doctore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McNab tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doctore has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McNab is proving hard to escape from.
McNab is trying to keep Doctore in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNab 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron McNab dominated that round.
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.
Doctore walks into a straight right hand from McNab.
McNab thuds his right hand into Doctore 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Doctore looks to throw the jab but McNab is out of range.
McNab shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Doctore pushes McNab off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
McNab shoots in for a takedown but Doctore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McNab throws a body punch but Doctore moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McNab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNab wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doctore keeps working.
Doctore pushes McNab away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McNab gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
McNab misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNab wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doctore keeps working.
McNab throws an elbow but Doctore slips to the side and avoids it well.
McNab in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McNab throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McNab misses with the ground and pound.
McNab wants to control for a moment but Doctore uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
McNab throwing shots but Doctore is blocking nicely.
Doctore is not content to let McNab control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNab throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Doctore to regain full guard.
Doctore is looking to stand up but McNab isn't so interested in that idea.
Doctore keeping moving, preventing McNab from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Doctore .
McNab tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McNab throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Doctore tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McNab is in Doctore 's guard.
McNab passes Doctore 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McNab is pressing down on Doctore 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Doctore is holding on for now.
McNab not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McNab not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Doctore is not content to let McNab control the position.
McNab not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNab sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Doctore defending well though.
McNab looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McNab stops Doctore from getting back to his feet.
McNab wants to free his trapped foot but Doctore is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McNab is keen to just control but Doctore is a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McNab closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Doctore quickly recovers to half guard.
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!
Doctore looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cameron McNab will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
McNab throws a lazy right hand but Doctore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doctore is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McNab with a body shot.
McNab misses with a wild body shot.
Doctore misses with a wild body shot.
Doctore misses with a double jab
and McNab decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Doctore 's guard.
McNab is looking to work some ground and pound but Doctore has wrist control.
McNab lands a couple of digs.
McNab with a flurry of punches that miss.
McNab throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNab trying to control but Doctore is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNab slips nicely into half guard.
Doctore looks like he's trying to stand up.
McNab trying to control the action but Doctore is working from the bottom.
McNab thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McNab is trying to control. Doctore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McNab is really struggling to control Doctore but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
McNab shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McNab throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doctore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Doctore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Doctore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McNab.
McNab takes a swing at Doctore 's ribcage but misses.
Doctore throws a jab when McNab was well out of range.
McNab with a lazy takedown attempt
and Doctore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McNab thinking.
Doctore misses the shot to the body.
Oenomaus Doctore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doctore looks to land a right hand but McNab moved out of range.
Oenomaus Doctore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doctore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McNab.
Doctore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McNab.
Doctore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McNab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron McNab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNab takes a swing at Doctore 's ribcage but misses.
Doctore leaves McNab with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oenomaus Doctore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNab cracks Doctore with a right hand to the side of the head.
McNab looking to score a takedown here. Doctore is defending well but McNab drives through and ends up in Doctore 's guard.
McNab trying to control the position from guard on top but Doctore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doctore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McNab gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Doctore looking for a guillotine here but McNab defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNab trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doctore keeping moving, preventing McNab from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McNab trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Doctore manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McNab working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cameron McNab.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McNab, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron McNab!
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