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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cormac McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Monsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCarthy comes to the cage accompanied by Walk With Me In Hell. Monsson has chosen Tenacious D - Master Exploder as his entrance music. Sebastian Monsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Monsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy is looking to clinch.
McCarthy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCarthy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Monsson walks into a left hand.
Monsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCarthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCarthy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCarthy drops his hands momentarily and Monsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCarthy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Monsson.
Monsson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Monsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position.
Monsson trying to control from half guard but McCarthy is working away.
Monsson trying to advance position but McCarthy counters by regaining guard.
McCarthy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monsson is one step ahead there.
Monsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCarthy swivels though and keeps the full 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McCarthy throws a nice looking combination but Monsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCarthy misses with a few strikes there.
Monsson avoids the head kick by McCarthy.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monsson manages to avoid it.
Monsson scores with a nice head shot.
Monsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
McCarthy is looking to clinch but Monsson is avoiding it.
Cormac McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a big shot that misses.
McCarthy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McCarthy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monsson throws out the jab.
McCarthy wants to clinch up but Monsson keeps it at a distance.
McCarthy drops Monsson with a beautiful combination! Monsson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McCarthy is looking for the KO!
It looks like Sebastian Monsson has been cut.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut. Monsson saw that one coming.
McCarthy lands a big right hand that sends Monsson crashing to the mat! McCarthy stays standing though and waves Monsson back to his feet!
Monsson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by McCarthy. That's going to slow Monsson down.
McCarthy cracks the inside of Monsson's front leg.
Monsson dives in and grabs McCarthy's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCarthy pushes down on Monsson's head and hops out.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Monsson.
Monsson looks gassed!
McCarthy misses with a few strikes there.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monsson.
McCarthy moves out of range as Monsson strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCarthy throws a low kick, looking for Monsson's leg but Monsson calmly moves out of range.
McCarthy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab from McCarthy.
A left and a right from Monsson both land. Nice combination.
McCarthy misses with a straight right.
McCarthy misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCarthy doesn't seem bothered though.
McCarthy slips a straight right by Monsson.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Monsson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Monsson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McCarthy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCarthy scores with a shot to the body.
Monsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCarthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monsson shoots in for a takedown but McCarthy shows good takedown defense.
McCarthy thows a body shot but no joy.
McCarthy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCarthy throws the left hand but Monsson avoids the punch easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Monsson can't get the takedown.
McCarthy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Monsson.
McCarthy lands a nice uppercut.
Monsson is breathing heavily.
McCarthy lands a left hand.
McCarthy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy can't find room to land a body shot as Monsson controls the action.
McCarthy presses Monsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Monsson goes for a takedown attempt but McCarthy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Monsson avoids the head kick by McCarthy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCarthy.
Cormac McCarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCarthy looks to land a combination but Monsson avoids it well.
McCarthy looks to land a combination. Monsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Monsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCarthy.
Monsson keeps the fight on the outside.
McCarthy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monsson lunges at McCarthy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCarthy's hand.
McCarthy throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCarthy misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCarthy connects with a solid leg kick.
Monsson blocks a head kick by McCarthy.
Cormac McCarthy is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for McCarthy.
Monsson walks into a stiff left hand from McCarthy.
Monsson waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract McCarthy.
Monsson drops his hands momentarily and McCarthy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Monsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Monsson is still on wobbly legs! Can McCarthy finish him?
McCarthy throws out a powerful jab.
McCarthy tries to clinch there but Monsson circles away.
Monsson seems to have recovered his senses.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monsson can do to turn this around?
McCarthy misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a leg kick but Monsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McCarthy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCarthy scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - McCarthy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCarthy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Monsson scores with a decent looking hook.
McCarthy wants to clinch.
Monsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCarthy.
Monsson dodges the punch combination from McCarthy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCarthy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Monsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monsson moves away.
McCarthy is looking to clinch.
Monsson ducks under a wild hook from McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCarthy fails to land with a series of punches.
Monsson lands a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monsson blocks a head kick by McCarthy.
McCarthy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Monsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Monsson shoots in for a takedown but McCarthy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab from McCarthy.
Monsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCarthy sprawls well. McCarthy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Monsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Monsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCarthy.
McCarthy catches Monsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCarthy slips a jab from Monsson.
A big left from Monsson misses.
McCarthy throws a big shot that misses.
McCarthy misses with a double jab
and Monsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles McCarthy's knee momentarily.
Monsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCarthy as he jumps to the side.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Monsson.
McCarthy lands a big head kick that sends Monsson tumbling to the mat! McCarthy takes a step backwards and waves Monsson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsson blocks a head kick by McCarthy.
A telegraphed right hand from McCarthy misses the target.
Cormac McCarthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monsson blocks a head kick by McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a nice looking combination but Monsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCarthy is able to avoid easily.
McCarthy misses with a looping right.
Nice sprawl there from McCarthy as Monsson shoots in.
McCarthy stuffs the takedown attempt from Monsson. Monsson gets slowly back to his feet.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Monsson moves out of range.
Monsson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCarthy keeps working.
McCarthy won't allow Monsson to pass to mount.
McCarthy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McCarthy trying to control but Monsson postures up.
Monsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCarthy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Monsson.
Monsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCarthy is doing well to control the position and prevent Monsson from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsson blocks the strikes from McCarthy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Monsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCarthy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monsson slips under a jab from McCarthy.
Monsson throws a looping overhand right but McCarthy ducks down to avoid it.
McCarthy wants to clinch
and Monsson counters with a leg kick.
Sebastian Monsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Monsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Monsson.
Monsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monsson looks to throw the jab but McCarthy is out of range.
McCarthy throws a leg kick but Monsson checks it.
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCarthy slips under a jab from Monsson.
McCarthy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A cross from McCarthy lands.
McCarthy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Monsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Monsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Monsson moves out of range.
McCarthy throws a sloppy head kick
and Monsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCarthy, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
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