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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carson McMurder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macho Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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169 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carson McMurder!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Macho Steiner!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steiner misses with an uppercut.
McMurder misses with an uppercut. Steiner saw that one coming.
McMurder gets the takedown into side control.
McMurder wants to control but Steiner is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Steiner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMurder creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Steiner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McMurder takes a little break here. Steiner wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McMurder is trying to ground and pound but Steiner uses the momentary lack of control by McMurder to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurder is looking to pass Steiner's guard but actually Steiner recovers to full guard.
McMurder postures up in Steiner's guard and throws a big left but Steiner blocks it.
Steiner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McMurder.
McMurder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McMurder is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steiner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steiner has escaped and now he's on top!
McMurder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steiner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steiner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
McMurder is trying to keep Steiner in close.
Steiner wanted to stand there but McMurder had control of the position.
McMurder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McMurder controls Steiner momentarily but Steiner frees himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steiner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McMurder is keeping the position for now.
McMurder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steiner trying to control but McMurder is working from the bottom.
McMurder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McMurder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steiner.
Good shot there by Steiner.
McMurder misses with a wild combination.
Steiner with a poor takedown
and McMurder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steiner thinking.
McMurder lands a slapping body shot.
McMurder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steiner looks gassed!
McMurder throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McMurder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steiner at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMurder fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Steiner sprawls well initially but McMurder persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McMurder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McMurder is looking to advance position but Steiner won't allow it.
McMurder thows a huge punch but Steiner dodges it nicely.
McMurder takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steiner blocking the ground and pound attempt from McMurder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carson McMurder dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McMurder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steiner.
McMurder looks to land a combination but Steiner avoids it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McMurder is defended easily by Steiner.
Steiner misses with an uppercut.
McMurder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steiner throws an overhand right that lands on McMurder's shoulder, as McMurder tries to avoid the shot.
McMurder closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McMurder lands in his opponent's guard.
McMurder tries to free his leg and advance position but Steiner is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurder postures up in Steiner's guard and throws a big left but Steiner blocks it.
McMurder is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steiner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steiner has escaped and now he's on top!
Steiner throws a strike but McMurder rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McMurder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
McMurder lands a couple of elbows.
Steiner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McMurder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steiner wants to stand but McMurder is controlling the position.
McMurder trying to control but Steiner is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steiner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steiner keeping moving, preventing McMurder from controlling successfully.
McMurder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McMurder drops back, looking for a kneebar! Steiner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Steiner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Steiner!
Steiner sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McMurder is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
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.
McMurder tries to improve position but can't.
McMurder is working hard here to advance position.
Steiner tries to advance to mount but can't.
McMurder regains half guard.
McMurder is concentrating on defense, preventing Steiner from advancing position.
McMurder regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steiner postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McMurder is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Steiner, into his guard.
Steiner is breathing heavily.
McMurder is pushing down on Steiner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steiner is fighting to maintain full guard but McMurder has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carson McMurder dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Steiner misses with a kick to the body.
Steiner throws a jab when McMurder was well out of range.
A shot to de liver by McMurder. Beautiful body shot.
McMurder misses with a body shot.
Steiner misses with an uppercut.
Steiner with a lazy takedown attempt
and McMurder counters with a takedown into side control.
McMurder is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McMurder goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Steiner rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McMurder's guard! Nice work there by Steiner!
Steiner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner throwing strikes but missing.
McMurder keeping moving, preventing Steiner from controlling successfully.
McMurder trying to keep a closed guard but Steiner is proving a slippery customer.
McMurder has his hands on Steiner's head, controlling the position.
McMurder is trying to keep Steiner in close.
McMurder 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.
That's two 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.
Steiner drops back, looking for a kneebar! McMurder looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McMurder looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McMurder!
McMurder is working to tighten is grip on Steiner's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Steiner has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but McMurder is really squeezing tight and eventually Steiner passes out! McMurder breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Carson McMurder!
Carson McMurder retains his welterweight title!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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