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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jefferson Underwood (ranked 2010 p4p, 5727 weight class) and James Mcdowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jefferson Underwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Mcdowell!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Underwood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcdowell, pushing him back against the cage.
Mcdowell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcdowell lands a shoulder strike.
Mcdowell pushes Underwood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Underwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcdowell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcdowell lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mcdowell fails to land.
Underwood prevents a body shot from Mcdowell.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Underwood.
Mcdowell swings wildly with an uppercut but Underwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcdowell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mcdowell lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Mcdowell.
Mcdowell lands a right hand.
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!
Mcdowell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Underwood's elbow.
Mcdowell manages to pull guard.
Mcdowell being controlled here, momentarily.
Mcdowell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Underwood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdowell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mcdowell is looking for a triangle but Underwood pushes his legs off easily.
Underwood content to stall in guard here.
Underwood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcdowell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Underwood has managed to get both his arms back between Mcdowell's legs - danger averted.
Mcdowell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Underwood is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Underwood wants to pass the guard but Mcdowell is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Underwood is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Underwood continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdowell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Underwood passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcdowell being controlled for a moment.
Underwood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mcdowell is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Underwood happy to just control the position for now.
Mcdowell is trying to get back to half guard.
Mcdowell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Underwood is staying active underneath Mcdowell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Underwood desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Underwood gets full guard.
Underwood on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Underwood tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcdowell looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Mcdowell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mcdowell throws a right hand that Underwood ducks under and follows up with a left that Underwood also avoids with ease.
Jefferson Underwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Underwood wants to clinch
and Mcdowell counters with a straight right hand.
Jefferson Underwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Underwood slips a jab from Mcdowell.
Underwood wants to clinch
and Mcdowell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Underwood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Underwood closes the distance but Mcdowell moves to the side
and Mcdowell counters with a shoot takedown. Underwood fights it but they end up in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Underwood is on top in guard.
Underwood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
James Mcdowell has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdowell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Underwood escapes and throws Mcdowell's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mcdowell tries to improve position but can't.
Underwood controls the position.
Underwood wants to stand but Mcdowell has his arm trapped.
Underwood controlling the position.
Mcdowell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Underwood wants to stand but Mcdowell is controlling his arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Underwood trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mcdowell tries to buck Underwood off but Underwood is having none of it.
Mcdowell regains half guard.
Mcdowell actively working from the bottom here.
Underwood trying to control the pace.
Underwood wants to get back to his feet.
Mcdowell looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Underwood pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdowell tries to reverse the position but Underwood maintains control.
Underwood takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Underwood moves to back control.
Underwood biding his time, controlling Mcdowell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mcdowell tries to break free.
Underwood controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcdowell is in bad spot here.
Underwood really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mcdowell.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jefferson Underwood dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Underwood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Underwood gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Underwood.
Mcdowell misses with a body punch.
Mcdowell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mcdowell lands a hook that snaps the head of Underwood backwards.
Underwood blocks an uppercut.
Mcdowell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Underwood's elbow.
Mcdowell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Underwoods head.
Mcdowell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcdowell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mcdowell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Underwoods head.
Underwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdowell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mcdowell swings wildly with an uppercut but Underwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
James Mcdowell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mcdowell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Underwood fails to land.
Mcdowell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Underwood backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdowell misses with some punches.
Underwood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mcdowell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Underwood walks away with a smile on his face. Mcdowell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Underwood has closed the distance and engaged Mcdowell in a clinch.
Underwood misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Underwood fails to land.
Underwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mcdowell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Underwood struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcdowell controls his hands.
Underwood blocks an uppercut.
Mcdowell is leaning against Underwood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Underwood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mcdowell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Underwood backwards.
Mcdowell is trying to pull guard but Underwood has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Underwood fails to land.
Mcdowell is trying to pull guard but Underwood turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jefferson Underwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Mcdowell.
Underwood misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcdowell.
Underwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underwood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcdowell has a couple of punches blocked by Underwood.
Mcdowell misses with some punches.
Mcdowell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mcdowell misses with a punch to the body.
Mcdowell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Underwood uses from the top position.
Underwood controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Underwood looking to pass the guard.
Mcdowell has a closed guard, preventing Underwood from standing up.
Underwood content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underwood wanted to stand there but Mcdowell had control of the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Underwood wants to clinch but Mcdowell slips to the side
letting Mcdowell counter with a right hand.
Underwood tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mcdowell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mcdowell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Underwood.
A telegraphed right hand from Mcdowell misses the target.
Underwood is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mcdowell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdowell misses with a series of wild punches.
Underwood wants to clinch but Mcdowell slips to the side
and Mcdowell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jefferson Underwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Underwood misses with a double jab
and Mcdowell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcdowell looks to land a right hand but Underwood moved out of range.
As Mcdowell tries to get set, Underwood tries to push him back and clinch up but Mcdowell manages to avoid the attempt.
Underwood tries to clinch but Mcdowell moves away
and Mcdowell counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcdowell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Underwood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcdowell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Mcdowell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mcdowell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Mcdowell!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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