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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Del Soto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel McCartney (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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211 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Del Soto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nigel McCartney!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCartney throws a head kick but Del Soto moves out of range.
McCartney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCartney tries a head kick but it misses.
McCartney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCartney throws a sloppy head kick and Del Soto moves out of range easily.
McCartney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCartney tries a head kick but it misses.
McCartney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nigel McCartney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Soto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Del Soto stalls from top position.
Del Soto decides to stand up, so the ref orders McCartney to his feet.
Del Soto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McCartney is trying to defend but Del Soto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Del Soto controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Soto slips a nice elbow through McCartney's hands, connecting with McCartney's forehead.
McCartney wants to get back to his feet.
Del Soto is working for a submission of some sort.
Del Soto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCartney defending well though.
McCartney is trying to stand back up but Del Soto is controlling him
Del Soto 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.
McCartney is trying to escape back to his feet but Del Soto uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's two 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.
McCartney tries to escape but Del Soto is in control.
Del Soto is staying tight to McCartney's torso, preventing him from escaping.
McCartney taking a bit of punishment here - Del Soto scoring with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
McCartney is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Del Soto is controlling him well.
McCartney looks gassed!
Del Soto tries for a kimura but McCartney is defending well.
McCartney is trying to get back to his feet.
Del Soto decides to stand up, so the ref orders McCartney to his feet.
Del Soto avoids the head kick by McCartney.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Soto avoids the head kick by McCartney.
Del Soto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Del Soto lands in his opponent's guard.
McCartney is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Del Soto decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Del Soto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McCartney's guard.
Del Soto stands up and waves to McCartney to follow him.
Del Soto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Del Soto stops McCartney from standing up.
Del Soto sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Soto tries to stand but McCartney is controlling from the bottom.
Del Soto is looking to work some ground and pound but McCartney has wrist control.
McCartney wants to stand up but Del Soto is controlling him.
McCartney is working an open guard so Del Soto takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Soto misses with a wild body shot.
McCartney gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Del Soto trying to control but McCartney is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Del Soto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick from McCartney lands but Del Soto takes it in his stride.
Del Soto avoids the head kick by McCartney.
McCartney throws a sloppy head kick and Del Soto moves out of range easily.
McCartney gets caught flat footed, as Del Soto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Del Soto connects with a couple of short punches.
Del Soto stops McCartney from standing up.
Del Soto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Del Soto seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McCartney for as long as he can get away with.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Soto stops McCartney from standing up.
Del Soto controlling from the top position.
Del Soto lands a couple of digs.
Del Soto content to stall in guard here.
Del Soto won't allow McCartney to get back to his feet.
Del Soto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Miguel Del Soto just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Del Soto takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from McCartney.
Del Soto connects with a nice looking jab.
McCartney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Del Soto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCartney gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Del Soto gets to his feet. McCartney looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Del Soto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Del Soto is chipping away with strikes.
McCartney is not content to let Del Soto control the position.
McCartney takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Miguel Del Soto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCartney pushes Del Soto away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Del Soto gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Soto decides to stand up, so the ref orders McCartney to his feet.
A head kick misses from McCartney.
McCartney gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Del Soto trying to control the position from guard on top but McCartney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCartney wants to stand and escape but Del Soto is having none of it.
Del Soto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Del Soto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Del Soto trying to control the position from guard on top but McCartney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCartney wants to get back to his feet but Del Soto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McCartney is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Del Soto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McCartney's guard.
Del Soto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Del Soto stands up from McCartney's guard - Del Soto perhaps looking for a knockout.
McCartney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Soto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McCartney is trying to buck Del Soto off.
Del Soto controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Del Soto dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
McCartney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Del Soto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Del Soto drops back looking for a leg! McCartney is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCartney manages to kick Del Soto off! Del Soto jumps back into McCartney's guard.
Del Soto trying to control but McCartney is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Soto won't allow McCartney to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Soto gets to his feet - McCartney follows without any prompting.
Miguel Del Soto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCartney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Del Soto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McCartney manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Del Soto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Soto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Del Soto trying to control but McCartney is working from the bottom.
Del Soto is really struggling to control McCartney but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McCartney wants to stand and escape but Del Soto is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Soto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McCartney misses with a double jab.
McCartney gets caught flat footed, as Del Soto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McCartney wants to get back to his feet but Del Soto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Del Soto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCartney works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Del Soto wants to control from the top but McCartney keeps moving.
McCartney is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Del Soto is controlling him.
Del Soto postures up and lands a big shot to McCartney's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCartney is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
McCartney wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCartney wants to break free but Del Soto has control.
Del Soto tries for a takedown but McCartney manages to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on McCartney's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Del Soto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCartney pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McCartney tries to break free but Del Soto pushes him back against the cage.
Del Soto gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Del Soto gets to his feet. McCartney looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A head kick misses from McCartney.
Del Soto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Del Soto working the ground and pound.
Del Soto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCartney can do to turn this around?
McCartney is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Del Soto cracks McCartney with a big right hand but McCartney just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Del Soto decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Soto blocks a head kick by McCartney.
Nigel McCartney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCartney tries a head kick but it misses.
Del Soto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Soto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McCartney makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
McCartney tries to bum rush Del Soto with a series of wild strikes but Del Soto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCartney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Del Soto feints and as McCartney raises his hands in defense, Del Soto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Del Soto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Del Soto prevents McCartney from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Soto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Del Soto throwing strikes from guard but McCartney blocks nicely.
Nigel McCartney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miguel Del Soto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCartney escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Del Soto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Del Soto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Del Soto, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Del Soto!
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