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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shooter McGavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shall Wall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shooter McGavin!
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, Shall Wall!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGavin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGavin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGavin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGavin postures up.
McGavin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wall's guard.
Wall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wall is pulling down on McGavin's head to control his posture.
McGavin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGavin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wall's guard.
Wall pushes McGavin off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGavin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGavin is looking for a triangle but Wall pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGavin can't keep his opponent in guard - Wall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wall wants to free his trapped foot but McGavin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wall tries to stand but his hand is stuck under McGavin.
Wall looks gassed!
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.
Wall wants to take a breather but McGavin is having none of it.
It looks like Wall is going to stand back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGavin feints and as Wall raises his hands in defense, McGavin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGavin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGavin is looking to work some ground and pound but Wall has wrist control.
Wall working a defensive guard but McGavin passes into half guard.
Wall trying to control from the bottom.
McGavin prevents Wall from standing back up.
Wall wants to control but McGavin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wall is refusing to be controlled, as McGavin sits in half guard.
Wall punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGavin counters by moving into the clinch.
Wall can't get the takedown.
Shooter McGavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shall Wall.
Wall cracks McGavin with a nice body shot.
Wall tries to pull guard but McGavin won't allow it.
Wall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGavin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wall shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wall showed some decent athleticism there.
Wall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wall decides to return to a standing position.
Wall misses with a takedown attempt - McGavin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGavin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGavin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
McGavin lands with some strikes.
Wall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wall working to try and regain half guard.
McGavin dominating with strikes here.
McGavin controlling from the full mount.
McGavin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wall is trying to escape the mount.
McGavin tries to control but Wall wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shooter McGavin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGavin shoots in and bounces Wall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McGavin stands up from Wall's guard - McGavin perhaps looking for a knockout.
McGavin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wall, pushing him back against the cage.
McGavin tries to pull guard but Wall won't allow it.
McGavin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wall blocks it with crossed arms.
Wall drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGavin pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGavin looks to land a combination. Wall sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wall tries to clinch up
and McGavin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wall is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGavin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wall is trying to maintain the position but McGavin is very close to passing his half guard.
McGavin stands up out of the half guard.
McGavin throws a jab when Wall was well out of range.
McGavin shoots in and drives through. Wall sprawls well.
Wall drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McGavin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Shooter McGavin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wall avoids the attempt from McGavin to control.
Wall with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGavin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGavin wants to hold on but Wall pushes him away.
McGavin is working to get back to half guard.
McGavin gets back to half guard.
McGavin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wall won't allow McGavin to sweep him here.
McGavin pulls Wall in to control the position.
McGavin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wall is one step ahead there.
McGavin is working hard here to advance position.
McGavin pulls Wall in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGavin pushes Wall off and gets back to his feet.
McGavin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wall is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGavin.
Wall tries to clinch up but McGavin circles away and keeps his distance.
Wall keeps the fight on the outside.
Wall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGavin counters with a shoot takedown. Wall fights it but they end up in guard.
McGavin trying to control but Wall is working from the bottom.
Wall trying to keep a closed guard but McGavin is proving a slippery customer.
Wall looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGavin is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wall trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McGavin wants to control from the top but Wall keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wall pushes McGavin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Shooter McGavin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wall misses with a takedown attempt
and McGavin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wall won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shooter McGavin dominated that second round.
That's time! McGavin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wall fails to land the takedown.
McGavin darts in and clinches Wall up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Wall.
McGavin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGavin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wall prevents it.
Wall manages to break the clinch.
Wall shoots in looking for a takedown. McGavin tries to sprawl out of it but Wall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGavin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGavin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGavin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shooter McGavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shall Wall.
McGavin fails to pull guard.
Wall pulls guard.
McGavin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wall tries to strike from the bottom.
Wall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGavin controlling from the top position.
Wall looking to control but McGavin passes into half guard.
McGavin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McGavin is looking to take a break and control but Wall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGavin is really struggling to control Wall but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McGavin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wall actively working from the bottom here.
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.
McGavin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Wall. No joy for McGavin on that attempt.
McGavin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wall.
McGavin has a takedown stuffed.
Wall drives through and clinches with McGavin against the cage.
McGavin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wall darts in and clinches McGavin up against the cage.
Wall has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGavin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McGavin can't break the clinch.
Wall landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wall has McGavin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGavin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGavin tries to stall but Wall uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wall blocks an elbow strike from McGavin.
Wall fails to pull guard.
McGavin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wall looking to slow down the pace here.
McGavin wants to break free but Wall has control.
McGavin drags the fight down to the ground.
Wall trying to control but McGavin is working from the bottom.
Wall slips nicely into half guard.
McGavin wants to control but Wall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wall is looking to advance position but McGavin won't allow it.
McGavin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wall.
McGavin tries to get to full guard but Wall has control of the leg.
McGavin wants to get back to his feet.
That's four 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.
Wall is trying to control the action in half guard but McGavin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wall tries for a takedown but McGavin circles away easily
and McGavin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wall's guard.
Wall is looking to stand up but McGavin isn't so interested in that idea.
Wall looking to control.
Wall keeping moving, preventing McGavin from controlling successfully.
Wall is looking for a triangle but McGavin pushes his legs off easily.
Wall has control of McGavin's left arm, preventing McGavin from doing any damage.
McGavin postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shooter McGavin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGavin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shooter McGavin!
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