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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Petr Hrdlica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamus McMahon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petr Hrdlica has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Petr Hrdlica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 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!
Hrdlica is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McMahon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hrdlica throws out a loose jab but McMahon uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMahon fails to land with a series of punches.
Hrdlica clinches up with McMahon and pushes him back against the cage.
Hrdlica is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McMahon is defending well for now.
McMahon landing knees to the body.
McMahon looking to throw knees to the head but Hrdlica is blocking nicely.
McMahon breaks the clinch.
McMahon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hrdlica is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McMahon tries to close the distance and clinch but Hrdlica swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hrdlica cracks a nice hook into McMahon's ribs.
Hrdlica drives through and clinches with McMahon against the cage.
Hrdlica with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hrdlica looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from McMahon.
McMahon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hrdlica avoids it.
Hrdlica blocking some punches.
McMahon tries to land a knee to the head but Hrdlica blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMahon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McMahon avoiding damage as Hrdlica throws knees to the body.
Hrdlica prevents a body shot from McMahon.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hrdlica tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McMahon avoids it.
Hrdlica is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McMahon is defending well for now.
Hrdlica tries to land knees in the clinch but McMahon avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, McMahon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hrdlica's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hrdlica tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McMahon avoids it.
McMahon manages to break the clinch.
McMahon clinches.
McMahon misses with a knee strike.
Hrdlica prevents a body shot from McMahon.
Hrdlica wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McMahon has him pressed against the cage.
McMahon with a knee to the head.
McMahon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hrdlica escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from McMahon. Hrdlica does a little dance to reset his feet.
McMahon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hrdlica looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McMahon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McMahon breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hrdlica tries to clinch but McMahon is having none of it.
McMahon moves into the clinch.
McMahon tries a knee to the head but Hrdlica blocks it.
Hrdlica unloads a knee to the mid-section. McMahon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McMahon lands with a right to the head.
Hrdlica displaying some good clinch control by pressing McMahon up against the cage.
McMahon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McMahon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McMahon blocks an elbow strike.
Hrdlica is trying to break the clinch but McMahon is controlling him.
Hrdlica keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McMahon's efforts to push away.
Hrdlica is struggling to control the position.
McMahon throws a knee to the head but misses.
McMahon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hrdlica is trying to maintain a safe position but McMahon gets an underhook and turns Hrdlica into the cage.
Hrdlica is breathing heavily.
McMahon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hrdlica.
Hrdlica wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McMahon has him pressed against the cage.
McMahon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McMahon misses with a body punch.
Hrdlica dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMahon lands a knee to the head.
McMahon avoiding damage as Hrdlica throws knees to the body.
Hrdlica controlling the action here for a moment.
McMahon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hrdlica crunches a lovely knee into McMahon's ribcage.
McMahon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McMahon gets a clinch.
Hrdlica tries to circle away but McMahon has him pinned against the cage.
McMahon throws a head punch that misses.
McMahon misses with a knee to the head.
Hrdlica trying to land knees to the body.
McMahon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McMahon as Hrdlica tries to tie him up.
McMahon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McMahon stalls.
The crowd are getting on McMahon's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Hrdlica is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McMahon is defending well for now.
McMahon misses with a knee strike.
That's four 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.
McMahon tries to work over Hrdlica's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hrdlica prevents McMahon from breaking the clinch.
Hrdlica lands a knee to the body.
Hrdlica pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hrdlica misses with a body kick.
McMahon slaps away a takedown attempt from Hrdlica, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McMahon throws a series of punches but Hrdlica avoids them all with ease.
McMahon circles away from the clinch attempt
and McMahon counters by moving into the clinch.
Hrdlica trying to land knees to the body.
Hrdlica tries a knee to the head but McMahon blocks it.
McMahon pushes Hrdlica back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hrdlica breaks the clinch.
Hrdlica avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hrdlica ducks under a wild hook from McMahon.
McMahon swings for the body but Hrdlica moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus McMahon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hrdlica swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hrdlica takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hrdlica throws a jab but it's blocked by McMahon.
McMahon moves out of range of the body kick from Hrdlica.
McMahon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hrdlica looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hrdlica rushes McMahon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McMahon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McMahon works on Hrdlica's body with a couple of short punches.
Hrdlica working McMahon over with knees to the body.
McMahon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hrdlica missing with knees to the body.
McMahon misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McMahon breaks from the clinch.
McMahon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McMahon misses with a series of wild punches.
Hrdlica circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Hrdlica to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMahon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McMahon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McMahon darts in and clinches Hrdlica up against the cage.
Hrdlica trying to stall but McMahon improves his position.
McMahon wants to get back to striking at distance but Hrdlica won't allow it.
Hrdlica tries to circle away but McMahon has him pinned against the cage.
Hrdlica tries to land knees in the clinch but McMahon avoids the damage to the body.
Hrdlica tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McMahon avoids it.
Hrdlica leaning against his opponent.
Hrdlica takes a knee right on the jaw!
A hook to the body from McMahon.
Hrdlica wants to break free but McMahon has control.
McMahon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hrdlica circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hrdlica clinches with his opponent.
Hrdlica tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McMahon avoids it.
McMahon wants to stall.
Hrdlica missing with knees to the body.
Hrdlica tries to land knees in the clinch but McMahon avoids the damage to the body.
McMahon breaks from the clinch.
McMahon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hrdlica circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMahon jabs at Hrdlica's body.
McMahon tries to clinch up.
Hrdlica is looking to clinch but McMahon is avoiding it.
Hrdlica falls off balance throwing a combination
and McMahon counters with a left to the body.
Hrdlica misses with a body kick.
McMahon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McMahon tries to clinch up.
McMahon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hrdlica paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McMahon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hrdlica stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McMahon throws a series of punches but Hrdlica avoids them all with ease.
McMahon misses with a body shot.
Hrdlica takes the fight into the clinch.
Hrdlica looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by McMahon.
McMahon with a knee to the head.
Hrdlica trying to land knees to the body.
McMahon managing to block the knees to the body from Hrdlica.
McMahon tries to break free but Hrdlica pushes him back against the cage.
McMahon lands a nice knee to the body.
Hrdlica is looking to break free of the clinch but McMahon has double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McMahon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hrdlica tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McMahon avoids it.
Hrdlica takes a knee right on the jaw!
McMahon tries to throw a body punch but Hrdlica avoids it by throwing McMahon back against the cage.
Hrdlica missing with knees to the body.
Hrdlica misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McMahon.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hrdlica has had enough of the clinch but McMahon keeps him there for the moment.
McMahon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McMahon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McMahon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hrdlicas head.
Hrdlica blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hrdlica lands a damaging elbow.
Hrdlica has McMahon pressed against the cage, preventing McMahon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
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.
McMahon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McMahon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hrdlica tries to clinch
and McMahon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hrdlica tries to clinch but McMahon moves out of range.
McMahon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hrdlica manages to avoid it.
Petr Hrdlica is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hrdlica tries to score a power double leg takedown but McMahon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hrdlica somewhat.
McMahon tries to clinch but Hrdlica is having none of it.
McMahon wants to clinch
and Hrdlica counters by clinching up.
Hrdlica wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McMahon has him pressed against the cage.
Hrdlica tries to stall but McMahon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McMahon managing to block the knees to the body from Hrdlica.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McMahon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McMahon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hrdlica backwards.
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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McMahon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hrdlica looks for a takedown but McMahon sprawls well.
Hrdlica tries to clinch up
and McMahon moves into the clinch.
Hrdlica on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McMahon manages to break the clinch.
Hrdlica is looking to clinch but McMahon is avoiding it.
Hrdlica tries to land a leg kick but McMahon saw it coming and moves away.
Hrdlica circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hrdlica counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hrdlica lands a glancing blow to the side of McMahon's head.
McMahon instigates a clinch.
McMahon misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McMahon misses with the head strike.
McMahon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrdlica is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McMahon is defending well for now.
McMahon digs a right hand underneath Hrdlica's ribcage. Hrdlica let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McMahon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hrdlica.
McMahon tries to land a knee to the head but Hrdlica blocks with his arms.
Hrdlica lands an elbow inside that McMahon shrugs off.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hrdlica breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hrdlica wants to clinch up but McMahon keeps it at a distance.
McMahon swats away the attempt to clinch by Hrdlica.
Hrdlica fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hrdlica looks to clinch
and McMahon moves into the clinch.
Hrdlica missing with knees to the body.
Hrdlica tries to circle away but McMahon has him pinned against the cage.
McMahon digs a right hand into Hrdlica's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hrdlica's gas tank.
McMahon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hrdlica tries to clinch
and McMahon counters with a series of strikes. Hrdlica will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hrdlica tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McMahon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hrdlica misses with a hook.
McMahon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McMahon throws a series of strikes that have Hrdlica backpedaling.
McMahon wants to clinch
and Hrdlica counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McMahon lands a nice knee to the body.
Hrdlica missing with knees to the body.
McMahon misses with a knee strike.
Hrdlica is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McMahon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hrdlica misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McMahon.
Seamus McMahon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McMahon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McMahon controlling the action here for a moment.
McMahon avoiding damage as Hrdlica throws knees to the body.
Hrdlica misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McMahon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMahon scores with a shot to the side of Hrdlica's head.
McMahon misses with a hook from the clinch.
McMahon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hrdlica backwards.
McMahon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hrdlica unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McMahon tries a knee to the head but Hrdlica blocks it.
McMahon managing to block the knees to the body from Hrdlica.
McMahon avoiding damage as Hrdlica throws knees to the body.
McMahon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hrdlica has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McMahon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McMahon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hrdlica's elbow.
Hrdlica is pushing McMahon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McMahon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McMahon gets through Hrdlica's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hrdlica trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, McMahon scores with a nice short uppercut.
McMahon slows down the pace here.
McMahon tries to break free but Hrdlica pushes him back against the cage.
McMahon stalling in the clinch.
McMahon working Hrdlica over with knees to the body.
Petr Hrdlica has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four 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.
Hrdlica tries to land knees in the clinch but McMahon avoids the damage to the body.
McMahon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hrdlica taking a breather.
Hrdlica tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McMahon avoids it.
McMahon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McMahon scores with a hook to the body.
Hrdlica is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McMahon is defending well for now.
Hrdlica wants to stall.
McMahon prevents Hrdlica from breaking the clinch.
McMahon breaks from the clinch.
McMahon drives through and clinches with Hrdlica against the cage.
Hrdlica trying to land knees to the body.
McMahon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McMahon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hrdlica swats away the attempt to clinch by McMahon.
Hrdlica misses with a double jab
and McMahon counters with a left and a right that stings Hrdlica.
Seamus McMahon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hrdlica takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus McMahon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McMahon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus McMahon!
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