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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between JB Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamus McMahon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JB Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seamus McMahon!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMahon moves into the clinch successfully.
Stevens goes for a takedown in the clinch but McMahon prevents it.
McMahon is pushing Stevens up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McMahon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stevens changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McMahon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JB Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Stevens or perhaps it was just good defense by McMahon which made him look bad.
Stevens tries for a takedown but McMahon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stevens shoots in for a double leg but McMahon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
JB Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMahon clinches up with Stevens and pushes him back against the cage.
McMahon breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Stevens or perhaps it was just good defense by McMahon which made him look bad.
Nice sprawl there from McMahon as Stevens shoots in.
Stevens fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McMahon sprawls well initially but Stevens persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McMahon is concentrating on defense, preventing Stevens from advancing position.
Stevens is looking for a kimura but McMahon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stevens to get the leverage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McMahon can do anything to dispel that myth.
McMahon is defending against the submission attempts here by Stevens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMahon keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMahon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stevens.
Stevens missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McMahon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stevens.
Stevens throwing shots but McMahon is blocking nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stevens dives in and grabs McMahon's left leg, looking for a takedown. McMahon pushes down on Stevens's head and hops out.
Seamus McMahon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McMahon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMahon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stevens is breathing heavily.
McMahon darts in and clinches Stevens up against the cage.
McMahon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stevens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McMahon is fending him off so far but Stevens persists. Nope, McMahon circles away and we're back to standing.
McMahon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stevens, pushing him back against the cage.
Stevens is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McMahon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McMahon lands a nice knee to the body.
McMahon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McMahon stalling.
McMahon lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, McMahon scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McMahon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McMahon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McMahon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McMahon avoids it really well and circles away.
McMahon rushes Stevens and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMahon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stevens up against the cage.
Stevens has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McMahon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McMahon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for McMahon.
McMahon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stevens can't get the takedown.
McMahon digs a right hand into Stevens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stevens's gas tank.
McMahon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McMahon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McMahon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McMahon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McMahon cracks Stevens with a nice body shot.
Stevens goes for a takedown in the clinch but McMahon prevents it.
McMahon breaks the clinch.
McMahon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stevens, pushing him back against the cage.
McMahon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMahon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McMahon gets a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from McMahon.
Stevens looking for a takedown.
McMahon gets through Stevens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McMahon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevens dives in and grabs McMahon's left leg, looking for a takedown. McMahon pushes down on Stevens's head and hops out.
Stevens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McMahon defends it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevens shoots in for a takedown but McMahon shows good takedown defense.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McMahon rushes Stevens and presses him up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McMahon scores with a knee to the head.
McMahon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stevens drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McMahon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McMahon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus McMahon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stevens needs to keep his hands up - McMahon had a free shot at his head there.
Nice takedown defense from McMahon. No joy for Stevens on that attempt.
Stevens is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McMahon.
McMahon rushes Stevens and presses him up against the cage.
Stevens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McMahon breaks from the clinch.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McMahon as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JB Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McMahon is fending him off so far but Stevens persists. Nope, McMahon circles away and we're back to standing.
McMahon scores with a jab to the body.
Stevens dives in and grabs McMahon's left leg, looking for a takedown. McMahon pushes down on Stevens's head and hops out.
Stevens gets a takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Stevens there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMahon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stevens wants to work for an arm triangle but McMahon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stevens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens prevents McMahon from improving his position.
Stevens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McMahon's head.
Stevens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McMahon connects with a right hand. Stevens shakes it off.
Stevens looks for a takedown but McMahon sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stevens shoots for a takedown but McMahon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stevens misses with a takedown attempt - McMahon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stevens shoots in and drives through. McMahon sprawls well.
McMahon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stevens shoots for a takedown but McMahon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice combination there by McMahon.
McMahon darts in and clinches Stevens up against the cage.
McMahon gets underhooks to prevent Stevens's takedown attempt.
McMahon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McMahon moves into the clinch successfully.
Stevens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McMahon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McMahon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McMahon lands a knee to the head.
McMahon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
McMahon scores with a nice hook to the head.
McMahon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stevens fails to land the takedown.
JB Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McMahon as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMahon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stevens backs up against the cage.
McMahon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stevens, pushing him back against the cage.
McMahon presses Stevens against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from McMahon.
Stevens goes for a takedown attempt but McMahon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McMahon rushes Stevens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stevens letting McMahon take a breather here.
The crowd are getting on McMahon's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Stevens has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McMahon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stevens drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McMahon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A body shot lands from McMahon.
A knee to the head by McMahon.
McMahon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevens fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMahon closes the distance and clinches.
McMahon stalling the fight.
Stevens tries for a takedown. No joy.
McMahon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McMahon stalling in the clinch.
Stevens is working for takedown but McMahon is calmly controlling the position for now.
A bit of stalling here from McMahon.
Stevens takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stevens can't get the takedown.
McMahon lands a knee to the body.
McMahon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McMahon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stevens can't get the takedown.
McMahon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Seamus McMahon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McMahon slowing the pace effectively.
Stevens goes for a takedown in the clinch but McMahon prevents it.
McMahon pressing his opponent against the cage.
McMahon lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus McMahon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Stevens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McMahon swivels and escapes.
McMahon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stevens backs up against the cage.
McMahon tries to clinch up but Stevens circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevens fails with the takedown.
Stevens shoots in for a double leg but McMahon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JB Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McMahon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McMahon wants to clinch.
Stevens looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McMahon!
Stevens throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McMahon because Stevens loaded up on that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevens is stalling here but it's allowed McMahon to get half guard.
Stevens throwing shots but McMahon is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMahon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stevens.
Stevens is trying to work for a kimura but McMahon is defending well.
Stevens is looking to advance position but McMahon won't allow it.
McMahon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stevens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McMahon kicks off Stevens and gets to his feet.
Stevens takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McMahon tries to clinch up.
Seamus McMahon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two 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.
McMahon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McMahon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McMahon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McMahon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McMahon wants it to stay on the feet.
McMahon has Stevens up against the cage in a clinch.
McMahon lands a hook to the side of the head.
McMahon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice combination there by McMahon.
Stevens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stevens tries to score a power double leg takedown but McMahon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stevens somewhat.
McMahon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stevens rather than just go for the knockout.
McMahon closes the distance and clinches.
Stevens drops down looking for an ankle pick but McMahon pulls his leg out and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stevens is defended easily by McMahon.
Stevens shoots in looking for a takedown. McMahon tries to sprawl out of it but Stevens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McMahon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMahon has taken the fight to the clinch.
McMahon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stevens is trying to drag McMahon to the mat but McMahon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Good body shot from McMahon.
Stevens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McMahon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McMahon lands a hook to the side of the head.
McMahon effectively controlling the action here.
A knee to the head by McMahon.
McMahon is stalling here.
Stevens wants a takedown but no success here.
A short left from McMahon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMahon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McMahon stuffs the takedown.
Stevens misses with a takedown attempt - McMahon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McMahon closes the distance and clinches.
Stevens wants a takedown.
McMahon taking a breather.
Stevens is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McMahon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McMahon stops a takedown attempt from Stevens.
McMahon manages to break the clinch.
McMahon forces Stevens back against the cage and clinches.
McMahon manages to break the clinch.
McMahon clinches up with Stevens and pushes him back against the cage.
McMahon stops a takedown attempt from Stevens.
McMahon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McMahon moves into the clinch.
JB Stevens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevens drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McMahon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McMahon manages to break the clinch.
Seamus McMahon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stevens takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus McMahon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McMahon 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus McMahon!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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