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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Numero Nueve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony McCann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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162 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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164 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Nueve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony McCann!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nueve shoots in for a takedown but McCann shows good takedown defense.
Nueve fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Nueve with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Numero Nueve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCann looks to land a combination but Nueve avoids it well.
Nice cross by McCann.
Nueve looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCann is fending him off so far but Nueve persists. Nope, McCann circles away and we're back to standing.
McCann stuffs the takedown.
McCann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCann lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McCann scores with a jab. Nueve acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McCann throws a big shot that misses.
McCann misses with a two punch combination.
Nueve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCann.
McCann leaves Nueve with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from McCann misses the target.
McCann stuffs the takedown attempt from Nueve. Nueve gets slowly back to his feet.
Nueve will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McCann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from McCann. No joy for Nueve on that attempt.
Nice shot by McCann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCann misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nueve shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCann pinned against the cage. McCann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McCann just misses with a punch to the body.
McCann connects with a looping right hand.
McCann misses with a series of wild punches.
McCann looks to score with a jab to the body but Nueve is just out of range.
Nueve gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCann.
McCann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nueve.
McCann gets caught flat footed, as Nueve shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nueve postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McCann is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nueve, into his guard.
McCann is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nueve is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCann manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nueve is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCann get's back to his feet.
Nueve is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McCann.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCann wants it to stay on the feet.
McCann scores with a nice strike.
McCann swings for the body but Nueve moves out of range.
McCann throws a jab when Nueve was well out of range.
Nueve scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nueve tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nueve has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCann struggling a bit here.
McCann is trying to get back to his feet.
McCann is trying to control Nueve's posture but Nueve avoids it.
McCann is trying to improve his position.
Nueve working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nueve goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McCann rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nueve's guard! Nice work there by McCann!
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.
Nueve looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McCann passes into side control.
Nueve is not content to let McCann control the position.
McCann decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nueve to his feet.
Nueve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCann.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nueve tries for a takedown but McCann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Numero Nueve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nueve shoots in looking for a takedown. McCann tries to sprawl out of it but Nueve keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCann takes a swing at Nueve's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony McCann dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from McCann finds it's way through Nueve's defenses.
Good exchange - McCann coming out on top.
Nueve shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCann as he avoids it easily.
Nueve looks for a takedown but McCann sprawls well.
McCann misses with a wild combination.
Nueve looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McCann is looking to control Nueve's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCann avoid being mounted?
Nueve stops McCann from getting back to his feet.
Nueve is trying to work for a kimura but McCann is defending well.
Nueve is looking for a kimura but McCann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nueve to get the leverage.
Nueve is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nueve is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCann keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McCann trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nueve moves out of range of the strikes.
McCann gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nueve drops back, looking for a kneebar! McCann looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McCann looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McCann!
Nueve sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nueve is looking to get back to full guard here but McCann has managed to pass to side control instead.
McCann wants to control the pace but Nueve is squirming around nicely.
McCann stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
McCann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nueve circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCann. Nueve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nueve closes the distance and clinches up with McCann, looking for a takedown. Nueve pushes McCann against the cage but McCann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Numero Nueve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCann misses the shot to the body.
Nueve tries for a takedown but McCann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McCann throws a right and a left that Nueve avoids nicely.
Nueve takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No luck for Nueve with that takedown attempt.
Jab by McCann.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nueve is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McCann.
Tony McCann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nueve gets the takedown into side control.
Nueve goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McCann has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nueve but great work by McCann.
McCann moves into full mount!
McCann stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Nueve gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nueve takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nueve fails with a takedown attempt.
Nueve closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCann circles away.
Nueve fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nueve tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nueve somewhat.
McCann digs a good body shot into Nueve's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCann getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nueve dives in and grabs McCann's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCann pushes down on Nueve's head and hops out.
McCann scores with a three punch combo!
Tony McCann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCann tests Nueve's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCann slaps away a takedown attempt from Nueve, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nueve takes one to the chin there.
Nueve takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCann scores with a jab.
McCann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCann scores with the left hand. Nueve knows he should have avoided that one.
Nueve looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice straight punches there by McCann. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCann.
McCann with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nueve's hands.
McCann lands a nice shot that snaps Nueve's head back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nueve slips a jab and a cross from McCann.
McCann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nueve shoots in for a takedown but McCann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nueve dodges the punch combination from McCann.
McCann cracks Nueve with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony McCann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nueve shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCann but McCann pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McCann misses with a two punch combination.
Nueve changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCann tries to avoid it but Nueve manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCann to the ground. McCann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCann scores with a jab to the body.
McCann throws a good cross that connects.
McCann misses with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from McCann as Nueve shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Numero Nueve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nueve.
McCann misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nueve shoots in for a takedown but McCann shows good takedown defense.
A jab from McCann does it's job there.
McCann throws a body punch but Nueve moves out of range.
McCann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nueve.
McCann misses the shot to the body.
McCann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nueve moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nueve shoots in and bounces McCann off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nueve is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McCann is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McCann has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nueve wants to improve his position but instead McCann has moved into half guard.
McCann is working for a kimura but Nueve is defending it quite comfortably.
McCann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nueve looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCann is trying to control. Nueve wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McCann prevents Nueve from improving his position.
Numero Nueve overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nueve sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nueve manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McCann preventing the sweep.
McCann tries to free his leg and advance position but Nueve is retaining full guard.
Nueve manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nueve with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nueve is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McCann has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McCann!
Numero Nueve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nueve keeping moving, preventing McCann from controlling successfully.
McCann stands and throws Nueve's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McCann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nueve has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nueve manages to get back to half guard.
McCann tries to stand and escape but Nueve is controlling the position.
Nueve looking for submissions off his back.
McCann wants to control but Nueve is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nueve slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nueve manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tony McCann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nueve is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McCann has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McCann!
Nueve looking for subs off his back but McCann has passed one foot through into half guard.
McCann gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony McCann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCann 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony McCann!
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