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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamus McMahon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 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!
Davis tries to score a power double leg takedown but McMahon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davis somewhat.
McMahon misses with the combination.
McMahon clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from McMahon.
McMahon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davis slips a jab and a cross from McMahon.
Davis throws a combination that misses
and McMahon moves into the clinch.
Davis tries for a takedown. No joy.
McMahon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Davis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McMahon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Davis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McMahon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from McMahon.
Davis takes a shot to the head.
McMahon lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from McMahon.
McMahon breaks the clinch.
McMahon throws out a loose jab but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMahon drives through and clinches with Davis against the cage.
A short body shot lands from McMahon as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McMahon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McMahon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McMahon has closed the distance and engaged Davis in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McMahon.
Davis tries to break free but McMahon pushes him back against the cage.
McMahon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Davis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McMahon lands a left hand.
McMahon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McMahon is stalling here.
McMahon receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
McMahon lands with a left to the head.
McMahon scores with a shot to the side of Davis's head.
McMahon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMahon breaks from the clinch.
Davis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McMahon is trying to defend but Davis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Davis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Davis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McMahon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Davis.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Davis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMahon tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus McMahon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Davis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McMahon scores with a shot to the body.
Davis misses with a takedown
and McMahon counters with a left and a right that stings Davis.
Davis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McMahon counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McMahon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McMahon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from McMahon.
McMahon rushes Davis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McMahon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Davis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McMahon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
McMahon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davis wants to slow McMahon down by chopping away at his legs.
McMahon tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance.
Donk. McMahon catches Davis right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McMahon but McMahon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McMahon connects with a nice looking jab.
McMahon gets a clinch.
McMahon breaks the clinch.
Marcus Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some bone on bone action there as McMahon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McMahon has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from McMahon on the inside.
McMahon lands a nice knee to the body.
McMahon lands a nice knee to the body.
McMahon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McMahon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davis, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Davis takes a knee to the side of the body.
McMahon manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMahon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davis doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMahon has taken the fight to the clinch.
McMahon scores with a shoulder strike.
McMahon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McMahon works over Davis's head and body with a nice combination.
Seamus McMahon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McMahon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McMahon lands with a light punch inside.
McMahon is stalling here.
Knees to the body from McMahon.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McMahon obliges.
A short body shot lands from McMahon as the two fighters clinch.
McMahon scores with a hook to the body.
McMahon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McMahon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McMahon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McMahon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMahon moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from McMahon.
McMahon scores a nice knee to the body.
McMahon lands a body shot.
McMahon with a knee to the head.
McMahon with a knee to the head.
McMahon cracks Davis with a nice body shot.
McMahon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
McMahon slowing the pace effectively.
McMahon breaks from the clinch.
Seamus McMahon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMahon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davis, pushing him back against the cage.
McMahon lands a shoulder strike.
Davis wants to get back to striking at distance but McMahon won't allow it.
McMahon lands a nice uppercut.
McMahon breaks the clinch.
McMahon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Davis counters with a low kick, right behind McMahon 's knee.
Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMahon lands a nice shot to the body.
McMahon moves into the clinch.
Davis goes for a takedown attempt but McMahon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McMahon scores with a hook to the body. Davis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Davis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McMahon throws out a powerful jab.
Davis tries for a takedown but McMahon circles away easily
and McMahon counters by clinching up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McMahon pushes Davis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McMahon gets through Davis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMahon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McMahon closes the distance and pushes Davis back into the cage.
McMahon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from McMahon.
Stalling in the clinch from McMahon.
Knees in the clinch landing for McMahon.
McMahon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McMahon rushes Davis and presses him up against the cage.
McMahon lands a knee to the head.
McMahon pushes Davis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McMahon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McMahon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Davis takes a knee to the side of the body.
McMahon connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McMahon pressing his opponent against the cage.
McMahon scores with a knee to the head.
McMahon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMahon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McMahon tries to clinch
and Davis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McMahon fails with an attempt to clinch.
McMahon clinches.
McMahon breaks the clinch.
Davis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McMahon avoids it really well and circles away.
Davis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McMahon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Davis's head.
McMahon instigates a clinch.
McMahon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McMahon fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMahon has taken the fight to the clinch.
McMahon controlling the action here for a moment.
Seamus McMahon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Davis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McMahon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McMahon lands a knee to the head.
McMahon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Davis tries to score a body lock takedown but McMahon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McMahon scores with a nice hook to the head.
McMahon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Davis takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short body shot lands from McMahon as the two fighters clinch.
McMahon lands a shot to the body.
McMahon cracks Davis with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMahon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McMahon moves into the clinch.
McMahon lands a body punch.
McMahon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Davis or not.
A hook to the body from McMahon.
McMahon landing knees to the head.
McMahon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McMahon cracks Davis with a good jab.
Davis tries to keep at a distance but McMahon has taken the fight into the clinch.
McMahon manages to break the clinch.
McMahon has managed to clinch.
McMahon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
McMahon manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMahon tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McMahon misses with a double jab.
McMahon swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
McMahon doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away.
Davis fails with the takedown
and McMahon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McMahon.
A knee to the head by McMahon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McMahon.
Davis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McMahon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McMahon.
Marcus Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seamus McMahon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McMahon scores with a body shot.
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 25:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus McMahon!
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energy
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RATING
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