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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quentin Infantino (ranked 1949 p4p, 2945 weight class) and Cameron McNab (ranked 268 p4p, 369 weight class). Quentin Infantino has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quentin Infantino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cameron McNab!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Infantino.
McNab misses the body punch
and Infantino counters with a leg kick.
McNab with a poor takedown
and Infantino counters with a left and a right that stings McNab.
McNab has his takedown stuffed
and Infantino counters with a nice body shot.
Good exchange - McNab coming out on top.
McNab fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Infantino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McNab tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Infantino defends well and McNab ends up having to push Infantino into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Quentin Infantino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron McNab.
McNab slips a jab from Infantino.
McNab connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McNab avoids the body shot from Infantino.
McNab misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Infantino.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNab fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McNab misses with a body shot.
McNab misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Infantino.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Infantino enables McNab to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Infantino manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNab trying to control but Infantino is working from the bottom.
McNab engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Infantino is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McNab pushes down on Infantino's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Infantino is not content to let McNab control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
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.
McNab is thwarting Infantino's attempts to control the position.
McNab trying to control from Infantino's half guard. Infantino has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Infantino is pulling down on McNab's head. It's preventing any offense from McNab, at least for the moment.
McNab showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Infantino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McNab.
Infantino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Infantino tries to get out of the position.
McNab throws a strike but Infantino rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McNab looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Infantino got a little sloppy there for a moment and McNab has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Infantino has managed to get both his arms back between McNab's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNab is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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 Infantino's temple.
McNab sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Infantino defending well though.
McNab content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McNab lands with a punch from half guard.
McNab is looking to take a break and control but Infantino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McNab has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McNab drops an elbow to the side of Infantino's head.
Infantino is holding on to half guard well.
McNab missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Infantino trying to hold on to McNab's head to control him but McNab postures up.
McNab wants to lay and pray for a moment but Infantino keeps working.
McNab thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Infantino is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNab is nestled in close to Infantino, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Infantino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McNab on the ground.
Infantino wants to get back to full guard.
McNab performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Infantino is staying active underneath McNab, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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!
McNab shoots in and gets a takedown into Infantino's guard.
McNab is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McNab wants to control from the top but Infantino keeps moving.
Infantino seems keen to control McNab's posture.
Infantino looking for a guillotine here but McNab defends easily.
Infantino looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNab controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cameron McNab has got the better of the ground game so far.
Infantino has control of McNab's left arm, preventing McNab from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNab looking to pass the guard.
Infantino controlling the position.
McNab trying to control the position from guard on top but Infantino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McNab throws out a loose jab but Infantino uses good head movement to avoid it.
McNab closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Infantino quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Infantino manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McNab looking to sit in guard and control but Infantino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNab looking to hit a scissor sweep but Infantino is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNab is trying to keep Infantino in close.
Infantino preventing the sweep.
McNab controlling Infantino's posture.
Infantino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McNab swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McNab is working an open guard so Infantino takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McNab tries to score a power double leg takedown but Infantino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McNab somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNab misses with a takedown attempt - Infantino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McNab swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Infantino counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McNab showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Infantino.
Infantino throws a lazy right hand but McNab sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McNab.
Quentin Infantino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron McNab.
McNab lands with a hook. Infantino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McNab shoots in for a takedown but Infantino shows good takedown defense.
McNab takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Quentin Infantino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNab has his takedown stuffed
and McNab takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McNab closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Infantino to the mat! Infantino manages to get full guard.
McNab looking to sit in guard and control but Infantino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Infantino wants to control from the top but McNab keeps moving.
McNab is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McNab thows a huge punch but Infantino dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Infantino wants to control but McNab is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Infantino tries to roll over but McNab keeps him under control.
McNab wants to control but Infantino is keeping him busy.
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 Quentin Infantino will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McNab tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Infantino was well out of range. Poor timing from McNab.
Infantino seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McNab misses with a hook
and Infantino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McNab shoots in but Infantino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McNab shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Infantino pinned against the cage. Infantino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Infantino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McNab changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Infantino looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNab tries to advance to mount but Infantino denies him.
McNab in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Infantino is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNab working the ground and pound.
Infantino is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but McNab is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
McNab lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Infantino is trying desperately to improve position.
Infantino tries to lock up and control but McNab gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Infantino is in a horrible position here. McNab smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McNab in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Infantino is squirming around, avoiding McNab's attempts to control the action.
Oooooh, big shot lands for McNab! Infantino is hurt baaadly! McNab is firing away with more strikes - Infantino is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cameron McNab!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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