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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billiary Sclerosis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus McDowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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216 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billiary Sclerosis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Markus McDowell!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sclerosis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Markus McDowell has been cut.
Sclerosis tries a head kick but it misses.
Sclerosis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sclerosis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McDowell - the referee stops the clock and Sclerosis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McDowell. Sclerosis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sclerosis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDowell.
Sclerosis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDowell takes the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDowell manages to break the clinch.
Sclerosis throws an overhand right that lands on McDowell's shoulder, as McDowell tries to avoid the shot.
McDowell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sclerosis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sclerosis swinging wilding here.
McDowell misses with a few strikes there.
Sclerosis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sclerosis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDowell manages to avoid it.
Sclerosis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sclerosis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sclerosis wants it to stay on the feet.
Sclerosis tries a head kick but it misses.
McDowell fails with a takedown attempt.
Billiary Sclerosis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markus McDowell.
McDowell rushes Sclerosis and presses him up against the cage.
McDowell blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sclerosis looking to throw knees to the head but McDowell is blocking nicely.
Sclerosis misses with a knee to the head.
Sclerosis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sclerosis is breathing heavily.
McDowell gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McDowell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sclerosis keeps working.
Well, if McDowell is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McDowell is trying to control the action in half guard but Sclerosis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDowell content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDowell decides to return to a standing position.
No luck for McDowell with that takedown attempt.
McDowell closes the distance and clinches up with Sclerosis, looking for a takedown. McDowell pushes Sclerosis against the cage but Sclerosis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McDowell lands with a kick to the temple. Sclerosis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McDowell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McDowell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McDowell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sclerosis looking to throw knees to the head but McDowell is blocking nicely.
Sclerosis tries to land a knee to the head but McDowell blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sclerosis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sclerosis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDowell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sclerosis misses with a knee to the head.
McDowell goes for a takedown attempt but Sclerosis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McDowell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McDowell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sclerosis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McDowell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sclerosis gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDowell wants to control from the top but Sclerosis keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDowell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sclerosis, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus McDowell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Markus McDowell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sclerosis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McDowell is able to avoid easily.
McDowell throws a push kick but Sclerosis slaps the foot to one side.
Sclerosis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McDowell moves into the clinch.
McDowell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sclerosis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McDowell avoids a wild elbow strike from Sclerosis.
Sclerosis tries to land a knee to the head but McDowell blocks with his arms.
McDowell looking for a takedown.
Sclerosis misses with a knee strike.
McDowell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Billiary Sclerosis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markus McDowell.
McDowell turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
McDowell decides to stand back up.
Sclerosis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sclerosis fails to land with a series of punches.
McDowell throws a head kick that half lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sclerosis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McDowell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDowell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDowell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sclerosis throws out the jab.
McDowell avoids a kick to the body.
McDowell moves out of range of the body kick from Sclerosis.
McDowell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McDowell closes the distance and pushes Sclerosis back into the cage.
Sclerosis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sclerosis just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDowell's brow.
Sclerosis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sclerosis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDowell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McDowell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sclerosis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McDowell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sclerosis tries to land a knee to the head but McDowell blocks with his arms.
McDowell gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
McDowell wants to stand but Sclerosis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDowell stays in close to Sclerosis's body and controls the position.
McDowell wants to stand but Sclerosis is controlling his posture from full guard.
McDowell advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sclerosis is trying to get back to half guard.
McDowell taking a breather here.
McDowell stands up and beckons Sclerosis to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sclerosis. That's going to slow McDowell down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDowell tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McDowell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sclerosis throws a front kick aimed at McDowell's knee but McDowell avoids it well.
McDowell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sclerosis throws out the jab.
McDowell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDowell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McDowell avoids a wild elbow strike from Sclerosis.
McDowell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sclerosis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDowell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sclerosis swivels and escapes.
Sclerosis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sclerosis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDowell at a distance.
McDowell dodges the punch combination from Sclerosis.
McDowell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDowell clinches.
Sclerosis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDowell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sclerosis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus McDowell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Markus McDowell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
No joy there for Sclerosis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDowell misses with a hook.
Billiary Sclerosis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sclerosis throws a combination that misses
and McDowell counters with a big head kick but Sclerosis shrugs it off.
McDowell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Sclerosis.
Sclerosis staying out of range there.
Sclerosis misses with a body shot.
McDowell instigates a clinch.
McDowell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDowell has Sclerosis up against the cage in a clinch.
Sclerosis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDowell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McDowell jumps guard and drags Sclerosis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McDowell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sclerosis's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDowell controlling from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sclerosis can't keep his opponent in guard - McDowell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McDowell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McDowell gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
McDowell dives in and grabs Sclerosis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sclerosis pushes down on McDowell's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sclerosis.
McDowell throws a nice head kick!
McDowell looks to land a combination but Sclerosis avoids it well.
Sclerosis throws a head kick that misses
and McDowell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sclerosis misses with a knee to the head.
McDowell avoids a wild elbow strike from Sclerosis.
Sclerosis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McDowell lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sclerosis is refusing to be controlled, as McDowell sits in half guard.
McDowell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDowell trying to control from half guard but Sclerosis is working away.
McDowell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McDowell tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Sclerosis.
McDowell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sclerosis defending well though.
Sclerosis works his way to full guard. Good work.
McDowell trying to control the position from guard on top but Sclerosis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McDowell stands up and waves to Sclerosis to follow him.
Sclerosis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McDowell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sclerosis keeping full guard, as McDowell tries to pass.
McDowell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Markus McDowell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McDowell 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus McDowell!
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hype
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