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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Lesage (ranked 5059 p4p, 3184 weight class) and Cameron McNab (ranked 493 p4p, 368 weight class). Robbie Lesage has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robbie Lesage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cameron McNab!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesage tries to close the distance and clinch up but McNab swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McNab drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McNab lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McNab is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McNab with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McNab accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lesage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lesage working for a triangle but McNab defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNab works over Lesage with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesage wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lesage is looking for a triangle but McNab pushes his legs off easily.
McNab slips nicely into half guard.
Lesage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McNab is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lesage taking some punishment here, with McNab in his half guard.
McNab seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McNab landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McNab scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McNab looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McNab is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McNab winds up and cracks Lesage with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McNab is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McNab winds up and cracks Lesage with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McNab lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McNab landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McNab perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McNab is thwarting Lesage's attempts to control the position.
McNab thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lesage's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesage is trying to get back to full guard.
Lesage has hold of McNab's hands but McNab slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McNab stalling.
Lesage is refusing to be controlled, as McNab sits in half guard.
McNab seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McNab is trying to control. Lesage wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McNab lands a nice short elbow.
McNab is trying to control. Lesage wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McNab lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from McNab.
McNab wants to control but Lesage is keeping him busy.
McNab with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McNab trying to control from Lesage's half guard. Lesage has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lesage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron McNab dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lesage tries to clinch but McNab moves out of range.
McNab gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lesage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McNab throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lesage pivots, looking for a leg kick but McNab is out of range and Lesage settles back down.
Cameron McNab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNab throws a jab but it's blocked by Lesage.
McNab lands with a shot to the body.
McNab has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McNab avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lesage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donk. McNab catches Lesage right on the button with a cross.
McNab connects with a body shot that sends Lesage's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesage moves in looking to clinch but McNab pushes him off.
McNab throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lesage doesn't manage to clinch there - McNab circles away.
McNab changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McNab scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesage closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McNab backwards.
Lesage struggles to land a body shot inside as McNab controls his hands.
Lesage throws a knee to the head but misses.
McNab gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lesage regains guard.
McNab passes Lesage's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNab wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lesage keeps working.
Cameron McNab has got the better of the ground game so far.
McNab takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McNab trying to control from half guard but Lesage is working away.
Lesage is looking to control McNab's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lesage avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McNab connects with a nice short shot to Lesage's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNab controlling the pace.
McNab trying to control from half guard but Lesage is working away.
McNab throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lesage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McNab.
Lesage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McNab pulls his head out easily.
McNab trying to control the action but Lesage is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, McNab seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesage actively working from the bottom here.
McNab drops an elbow to the side of Lesage's head.
Lesage trying to control from the bottom.
McNab performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lesage trying to control from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McNab working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lesage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lesage on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McNab lands a nice short elbow.
McNab landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McNab working over Lesage with some ground and pound. Lesage looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McNab is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McNab is continuing to stall.
McNab looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron McNab showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McNab misses with a hook. Lesage ducked under it nicely.
Lesage is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Robbie Lesage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McNab lands with a shot to the body.
McNab swats away the attempt to clinch by Lesage.
McNab tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lesage doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lesage gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McNab to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNab works over Lesage with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNab lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McNab makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McNab trying to control but Lesage is working from the bottom.
McNab passes Lesage's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesage trying to control but McNab postures up.
McNab trying to control the action but Lesage is working from the bottom.
Lesage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McNab.
McNab is looking to stall here but Lesage recovers full guard.
Lesage 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.
McNab looking to pass the guard.
That's two 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.
McNab got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lesage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McNab has managed to get both his arms back between Lesage's legs - danger averted.
McNab chips away with some ground and pound.
Lesage keeping moving, preventing McNab from controlling successfully.
McNab tries to free his leg and advance position but Lesage is retaining full guard.
Lesage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McNab doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McNab manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McNab working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lesage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McNab doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McNab manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McNab landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesage working for a triangle but McNab defends it easily.
McNab is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McNab with a nice head shot there.
McNab wants to pass the guard but Lesage is keeping the position.
Lesage working for a triangle but McNab defends it easily.
Lesage keeping moving, preventing McNab from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesage working for a triangle but McNab defends it easily.
McNab working some strikes from top position.
McNab landing some decent shots from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lesage can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McNab controls the pace.
Lesage will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron McNab comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McNab 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron McNab!
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RATING
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