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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mary Quitecontrary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin McCallister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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116 lbs
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147 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Good wrestler
Great elbows
Enjoys gardening |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mary Quitecontrary! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevin McCallister! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McCallister looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Quitecontrary is controlling McCallister's posture. McCallister really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quitecontrary. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Quitecontrary is striking off his back. McCallister thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. McCallister is taking a breather. Quitecontrary says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Quitecontrary wants to control but McCallister is keeping busy.
McCallister thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Quitecontrary makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Quitecontrary.
That's one minute gone in the round. Quitecontrary wants to sweep but no luck. Quitecontrary looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCallister trying to control the position from guard on top but Quitecontrary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Quitecontrary tries to land a sweep but no joy. McCallister wants to get up but he can't break Quitecontrary's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Quitecontrary looking for a guillotine here but McCallister defends easily.
Quitecontrary has a closed guard, preventing McCallister from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Quitecontrary looking to control.
McCallister must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. McCallister is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Quitecontrary is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Quitecontrary looking for a guillotine here but McCallister defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McCallister stopping the sweep attempt from Quitecontrary. Quitecontrary working for a triangle but McCallister defends it easily.
Quitecontrary is breathing heavily. McCallister wants to stand but Quitecontrary has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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. Quitecontrary wants to sweep here but McCallister controlling him for the moment. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. McCallister wants to get up but he can't break Quitecontrary's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mary Quitecontrary will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Quitecontrary swats away the attempt to clinch by McCallister. McCallister closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. McCallister is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Quitecontrary has managed to free his arm - good work. Quitecontrary is looking to control McCallister's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Quitecontrary avoid being mounted? McCallister takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McCallister prevents Quitecontrary from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. McCallister controlling the action here. McCallister passes to full mount! McCallister wants to control the pace but Quitecontrary is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Quitecontrary working to try and regain half guard.
McCallister goes for an armbar but Quitecontrary turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Quitecontrary. McCallister utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Quitecontrary throws a big right hand that misses. Quitecontrary might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. McCallister tries to land a sweep but no joy. Quitecontrary looking to pass the guard. Quitecontrary wants to control from the top but McCallister keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Quitecontrary postures up in McCallister's guard and throws a big left but McCallister blocks it. Quitecontrary is in close to McCallister's body, working some short punches and elbows. McCallister keeping moving, preventing Quitecontrary from controlling successfully. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. McCallister looking for a takedown here - he's got it. McCallister throwing strikes but missing. McCallister looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Quitecontrary tries to land a sweep but no joy. Quitecontrary is looking to sweep but instead, McCallister has passed into half guard.
McCallister not landing any meaningful shots this time. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Quitecontrary wants to improve his position but McCallister is controlling well.
McCallister content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McCallister showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Quitecontrary thows a left - swing and a miss! Quitecontrary just misses with a punch to the body.
Quitecontrary shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCallister napping and manages to drive through into side control! McCallister gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! McCallister tries to lock up and control but Quitecontrary gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. McCallister blocking the ground and pound. McCallister is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Quitecontrary cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Quitecontrary wants to control the pace but McCallister is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Quitecontrary scoring with strikes but McCallister is staying in there. Quitecontrary lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Quitecontrary prevents McCallister from getting the reversal. McCallister takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. McCallister slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. McCallister wants to get back to his feet. Quitecontrary moves nicely into side control. Quitecontrary postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Quitecontrary in side control, throwing shots but McCallister defends. McCallister is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McCallister dodges the ground and pound from Quitecontrary. McCallister tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Quitecontrary wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Quitecontrary working the body and head with strikes. McCallister wants to control but Quitecontrary postures up. McCallister dodges the ground and pound from Quitecontrary.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. McCallister drives through with a takedown into guard. McCallister is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. McCallister tries to free his leg and advance position but Quitecontrary is retaining full guard. McCallister has gone for a leg lock! Quitecontrary slips out almost immediately though and dives into McCallister's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Quitecontrary tries to free his leg and advance position but McCallister is retaining full guard. McCallister wants to stand up but Quitecontrary is controlling him. Quitecontrary keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McCallister's head. McCallister looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Quitecontrary passes into half guard.
Quitecontrary has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Quitecontrary not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Kevin McCallister has got the better of the ground game so far. McCallister won't allow Quitecontrary to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. McCallister is looking to control Quitecontrary's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCallister avoid being mounted? Quitecontrary not landing any meaningful shots this time. Quitecontrary blocks the strikes from McCallister.
McCallister is trying to stand up here but Quitecontrary is controlling him well. Quitecontrary throwing shots but McCallister is blocking nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. McCallister shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Quitecontrary is trying to defend but McCallister finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. McCallister wants to stand but Quitecontrary has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mary Quitecontrary. I think Quitecontrary has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mary Quitecontrary!
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energy
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hype
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