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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hands McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moni Cvetkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cvetkov has chosen Teletubbies as his entrance music. Hands McGee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hands McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Moni Cvetkov!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cvetkov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cvetkov lands in his opponent's guard.
Cvetkov prevents McGee from getting back to his feet.
Cvetkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGee is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGee wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cvetkov manages to pass to side control.
Cvetkov drops an elbow to the side of McGee's head.
Cvetkov stops McGee from getting back to his feet.
McGee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cvetkov trying to control the action but McGee is working from the bottom.
Cvetkov slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cvetkov wants to work for an arm triangle but McGee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cvetkov prevents McGee from standing back up.
Cvetkov wants to take a breather but McGee is having none of it.
McGee is looking to escape.
McGee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cvetkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGee is trying to stand back up but Cvetkov is controlling him
McGee is staying active underneath Cvetkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGee is trying to stand back up but Cvetkov is controlling him
McGee is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGee taking some punishment here, with Cvetkov in his half guard.
That's two 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.
Cvetkov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cvetkov stops McGee from getting back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McGee throws a series of punches but Cvetkov avoids them all with ease.
McGee thows a body shot but no joy.
Cvetkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGee.
Cvetkov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cvetkov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cvetkov working the head and body with strikes.
Cvetkov stops McGee from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cvetkov connects with a nice short shot to McGee's temple.
Cvetkov lands strikes from half guard.
Cvetkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McGee is trying to stand back up but Cvetkov is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cvetkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cvetkov trying to control the action but McGee is working from the bottom.
Cvetkov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McGee is trying to stand up here but Cvetkov is controlling him well.
Cvetkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McGee gets caught flat footed, as Cvetkov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cvetkov trying to control the position from guard on top but McGee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cvetkov pushing down on McGee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cvetkov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cvetkov wants to take a breather but McGee is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee pushes Cvetkov off looking to stand but Cvetkov dives back in and keeps control.
Cvetkov is trying to control. McGee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cvetkov stops McGee from getting back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cvetkov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cvetkov wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.
Cvetkov won't allow McGee to get back to his feet.
Cvetkov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McGee's guard.
Cvetkov is controlling the pace.
Cvetkov is looking to take a break and control but McGee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moni Cvetkov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGee throws a jab when Cvetkov was well out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from McGee.
It looks like Moni Cvetkov has been cut.
Cvetkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cvetkov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McGee did well to prevent Cvetkov getting side control.
Cvetkov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cvetkov stops McGee from getting back to his feet.
Cvetkov wants to take a breather but McGee is having none of it.
McGee wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cvetkov is keen to just control but McGee is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McGee throws a jab when Cvetkov was well out of range.
Cvetkov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McGee can't keep his opponent in guard - Cvetkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McGee wants to get back to his feet.
McGee is not content to let Cvetkov control the position.
Cvetkov not doing much here.
Cvetkov stops McGee from getting back to his feet.
Cvetkov is keen to just control but McGee is a slippery customer.
Cvetkov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cvetkov trying to control from half guard but McGee is working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McGee swinging wildly here.
Cvetkov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cvetkov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
McGee is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Cvetkov landing shots from mount.
Cvetkov looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Cvetkov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cvetkov won't let McGee get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Cvetkov wants to control the pace but McGee is squirming around nicely.
Cvetkov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McGee kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cvetkov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four 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.
Cvetkov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cvetkov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cvetkov looking to control but McGee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Despite being in the dominant position, Moni Cvetkov just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGee scores with a jab to the head.
McGee fails to land with a series of punches.
Cvetkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
You get the feeling that McGee really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Cvetkov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cvetkov wants to control the pace but McGee is squirming around nicely.
Cvetkov content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moni Cvetkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Moni Cvetkov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McGee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cvetkov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cvetkov won't allow McGee to get back to his feet.
Cvetkov is standing up over McGee. McGee looks to escape but Cvetkov dives into side control.
Cvetkov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cvetkov works to advance to full mount. McGee defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
McGee is squirming around, avoiding Cvetkov's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cvetkov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Cvetkov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGee is looking to escape.
McGee really wants to buck Cvetkov off and get back to his feet.
Cvetkov landing shots from mount.
McGee is squirming around, avoiding Cvetkov's attempts to control the action.
Cvetkov won't let McGee get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cvetkov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGee is looking to escape.
Despite being in the dominant position, Moni Cvetkov just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice shot lands for McGee.
Cvetkov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Moni Cvetkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cvetkov is standing up over McGee. McGee looks to escape but Cvetkov dives into side control.
McGee seems a little lost for a moment, as Cvetkov dominates the positioning.
McGee is not content to let Cvetkov control the position.
McGee is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cvetkov is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cvetkov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for McGee!
Cvetkov landing strikes from the mount.
Cvetkov trying to control but McGee is having none of it.
Cvetkov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McGee is trying to stand.
Cvetkov wants to control the pace but McGee is squirming around nicely.
You get the feeling that McGee really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Cvetkov looking to control but McGee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cvetkov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cvetkov controlling from mount.
McGee is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Cvetkov trying to control but McGee is having none of it.
Cvetkov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hands McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Despite being in the dominant position, Moni Cvetkov just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cvetkov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McGee's half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moni Cvetkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cvetkov 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moni Cvetkov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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