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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sej Tankain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dillo McGillil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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145 lbs
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149 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sej Tankain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dillo McGillil!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGillil fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGillil is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tankain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGillil closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McGillil lands in his opponent's guard.
McGillil throws a strike but Tankain rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tankain wants to stand but McGillil is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tankain thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGillil has a closed guard, preventing Tankain from standing up.
McGillil looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tankain passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tankain swings around for an armbar but McGillil sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tankain's guard.
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.
Tankain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGillil can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGillil throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tankain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGillil keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tankain's head.
McGillil postures up.
McGillil makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McGillil connects with a couple of short punches.
Tankain controls McGillil momentarily but McGillil frees himself.
McGillil in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tankain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGillil is aware though and is defending well.
McGillil with a nice head shot there.
McGillil throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGillil postures up.
Tankain is breathing heavily.
McGillil chips away with some ground and pound.
McGillil must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGillil with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McGillil in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGillil lands a couple of digs.
McGillil missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGillil works over Tankain with some ground and pound from guard.
McGillil makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tankain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGillil.
Tankain looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGillil is one step ahead there.
McGillil is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGillil is fighting to break Tankain's control of his arms but Tankain is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGillil missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tankain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGillil manages to get himself to full guard.
Tankain trying to control but McGillil is working from the bottom.
Tankain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGillil has his hands on Tankain's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dillo McGillil dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tankain wants to clinch up but McGillil keeps it at a distance.
Tankain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGillil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tankain doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGillil counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McGillil landing some decent shots from guard.
Tankain throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McGillil throwing strikes but missing.
McGillil lands a couple of digs.
McGillil thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tankain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGillil working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tankain's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGillil keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tankain's head.
McGillil throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tankain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGillil throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tankain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tankain doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
McGillil works over Tankain with some ground and pound from guard.
Tankain throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tankain throwing short punches from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McGillil throws a nice looking combination but Tankain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGillil dives in and grabs Tankain's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tankain pushes down on McGillil's head and hops out.
Tankain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGillil but McGillil pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tankain takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tankain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGillil counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sej Tankain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tankain 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.
Tankain trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tankain has his foot on McGillil's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGillil works his way back into a safe position though.
McGillil is working Tankain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McGillil is in close to Tankain's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McGillil distracts Tankain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McGillil makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McGillil missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tankain fails with the takedown
and McGillil decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tankain's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGillil throws a strike but Tankain rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tankain trying to control but McGillil is working from the bottom.
Tankain stopping the sweep attempt from McGillil.
Tankain wants to control from the top but McGillil keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tankain decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tankain misses with a takedown attempt
and McGillil counters by clinching up.
Tankain is looking to control McGillil's arms but McGillil gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tankain has his back to the cage.
Tankain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGillil fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGillil darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGillil rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tankain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dillo McGillil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McGillil fails with the takedown
and Tankain counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McGillil is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tankain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tankain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGillil misses with a takedown attempt - Tankain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGillil closes the distance and clinches up with Tankain, looking for a takedown. McGillil pushes Tankain against the cage but Tankain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sej Tankain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillo McGillil.
Tankain looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tankain controlling the action here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGillil wants to control but Tankain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tankain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGillil defending well though.
McGillil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tankain.
Tankain looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tankain thows a huge punch but McGillil dodges it nicely.
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.
Tankain content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tankain wants to work for an arm triangle but McGillil is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McGillil tries to get to full guard but Tankain has control of the leg.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A cross from Tankain lands.
McGillil slips a jab and a cross from Tankain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankain throws a right and a left that McGillil avoids nicely.
Tankain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tankain lets loose with a powerful body kick. McGillil will feel that in the morning.
McGillil takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tankain lands with a shot to the body.
McGillil scores with a takedown into Tankain's guard.
McGillil with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tankain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tankain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGillil stands up over Tankain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tankain wants to get back to his feet but McGillil is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McGillil throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGillil postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGillil postures up and lands a big shot to Tankain's brow.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McGillil throws a series of punches but Tankain moves out of range.
Tankain clinches with his opponent.
McGillil tries to pull guard but Tankain won't allow it.
Tankain manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tankain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGillil throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tankain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tankain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sej Tankain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGillil has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dillo McGillil!
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energy
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hype
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