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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darren Willington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John McCarthy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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195 cm
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271 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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190 cm
22
235 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darren Willington! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John McCarthy! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McCarthy cracks Willington with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Willington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt - Willington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. McCarthy misses with a head kick.
Willington throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. McCarthy looks gassed! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Willington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCarthy defends it nicely. McCarthy wants to clinch. Willington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Willington throws a head kick that McCarthy semi-blocks.
McCarthy stuffs the takedown. McCarthy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McCarthy with a lazy takedown attempt and Willington counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McCarthy's guard now. Willington passes easily into side control. Nice work. McCarthy being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McCarthy trying to control but Willington flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McCarthy trying to get back to his feet but Willington is in full control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. McCarthy trying to control the action but Willington just sinks the hooks in. Willington could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. McCarthy trying to get back to his feet but Willington is in full control for now. McCarthy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Willington trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McCarthy doesn't escape. Willington connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for McCarthy to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Willington struggling to land strikes to the head as McCarthy covers up. McCarthy is keeping busy.
McCarthy trying to control the hands but Willington won't let him. McCarthy has hold of Willington's leg, trying to break free but it's let Willington lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! McCarthy is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Willington throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darren Willington!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
57% |
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