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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Fontana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis McMurray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Fontana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lewis McMurray!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMurray thows a body shot but no joy.
McMurray drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fontana wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Fontana manages to work his way to half guard, despite McMurray's best efforts.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McMurray lands a nice short elbow.
McMurray landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McMurray seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fontana tries to kick McMurray off but McMurray keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fontana trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
McMurray thows a huge punch but Fontana dodges it nicely.
Fontana kicks off McMurray and gets to his feet.
McMurray darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fontana wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMurray wants to control but Fontana is keeping him busy.
Fontana is trying to stand back up but McMurray is controlling him
Fontana has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McMurray is nestled in close to Fontana, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMurray is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fontana has hold of McMurray's hands but McMurray slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McMurray lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurray working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fontana pushes McMurray off looking to stand but McMurray dives back in and keeps control.
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. McMurray connects with a nice short shot to Fontana's temple.
McMurray slips a nice elbow through Fontana's hands, connecting with Fontana's forehead.
Ground and pound from McMurray.
Fontana is rocked!
McMurray scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh Fontana is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fontana is trying to stand up here but McMurray is controlling him well.
Fontana seems to have got his legs back now.
McMurray is looking to take a break and control but Fontana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McMurray working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McMurray landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fontana is trying to stand up here but McMurray is controlling him well.
Fontana missing with punches from the bottom.
McMurray takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McMurray scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McMurray lands strikes from half guard.
McMurray landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMurray lands with a punch from half guard.
Fontana wants to get back to his feet.
Fontana lands a couple of sideways elbows.
McMurray works his way into full mount!
McMurray blocks Fontana's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Fontana slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fontana has hold of McMurray's hands but McMurray slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fontana punching from the bottom.
McMurray working over Fontana with some ground and pound. Fontana looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fontana throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McMurray prevents Fontana from standing back up.
Fontana is breathing heavily.
McMurray content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fontana is trying to stand up here but McMurray is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from McMurray.
Fontana moves into full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fontana has momentary wrist control but McMurray slips an elbow through the middle.
McMurray distracts Fontana with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McMurray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McMurray scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fontana wants to stand and escape but McMurray is having none of it.
McMurray postures up and lands a big shot to Fontana's brow.
McMurray preventing the sweep.
Fontana trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McMurray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fontana wants to stand up but McMurray is controlling him.
McMurray with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fontana keeping moving, preventing McMurray from controlling successfully.
McMurray content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fontana looking for a sweep. Not yet Fontana, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurray scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fontana throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fontana has his feet on McMurray's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
McMurray throws a series of punches but Fontana moves out of range.
Fontana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McMurray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fontana.
Lewis McMurray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMurray closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fontana to the mat! Fontana manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMurray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fontana's head.
Fontana throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
McMurray works over Fontana with some ground and pound from guard.
Fontana wants to stand but McMurray is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fontana throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
McMurray content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fontana keeping full guard, as McMurray tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis McMurray dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McMurray is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fontana's half guard.
Fontana is looking to improve his position.
Fontana missing with punches from the bottom.
McMurray is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McMurray is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McMurray drops an elbow to the side of Fontana's head.
Lewis McMurray has got the better of the ground game so far.
McMurray is nestled in close to Fontana, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McMurray lands strikes from half guard.
McMurray winds up and cracks Fontana with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McMurray scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McMurray slips a nice elbow through Fontana's hands, connecting with Fontana's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMurray winds up and cracks Fontana with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fontana throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurray working over Fontana with some ground and pound. Fontana looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fontana pushes McMurray off looking to stand but McMurray dives back in and keeps control.
Fontana makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fontana.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McMurray works over Fontana with some ground and pound from guard.
Fontana wants to stand and escape but McMurray is having none of it.
Fontana punching from the bottom - just letting McMurray know he's still in a fight.
McMurray landing some decent shots from guard.
Fontana will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
McMurray working some strikes from top position.
McMurray is in close to Fontana's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McMurray is working Fontana over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fontana thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fontana trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
McMurray content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McMurray landing with the ground and pound.
McMurray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fontana doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fontana is striking but McMurray is not phased and passes to half guard.
McMurray trying to control from half guard but Fontana is working away.
McMurray blocks the strikes from Fontana.
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. McMurray connects with a nice short shot to Fontana's temple.
Fontana tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McMurray blocks the strikes from Fontana.
McMurray looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fontana with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fontana is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McMurray scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fontana is trying to stand back up but McMurray is controlling him
Fontana is staying active underneath McMurray, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McMurray is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fontana throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fontana punching from the bottom.
McMurray sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McMurray seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McMurray scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fontana pushes McMurray off and gets back to his feet.
McMurray misses with a body shot.
Jack Fontana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McMurray gets a takedown into half guard.
Fontana tries to kick McMurray off but McMurray keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fontana punching from the bottom.
Nice strikes from McMurray there.
McMurray looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McMurray looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fontana with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fontana looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fontana is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McMurray scores with a couple of nice shots.
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. McMurray connects with a nice short shot to Fontana's temple.
McMurray blocks the strikes from Fontana.
Fontana pushes McMurray off looking to stand but McMurray dives back in and keeps control.
McMurray lands strikes from half guard.
Fontana flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fontana scores with a few weak punches.
McMurray is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fontana is trying to stand.
Fontana punching from the bottom.
Fontana missing with punches from the bottom.
Fontana taking some punishment here, with McMurray in his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McMurray drops an elbow to the side of Fontana's head.
McMurray is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMurray working Fontana over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis McMurray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
McMurray lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fontana backs up against the cage.
McMurray shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fontana is trying to defend but McMurray finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fontana tries to get to full guard but McMurray has control of the leg.
McMurray is keen to just control but Fontana is a slippery customer.
Fontana is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McMurray's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McMurray's back!
McMurray is trying to get back to his feet but Fontana has full control of the position and if anything, McMurray has just worked his way into a worse spot.
McMurray is covering up but some of the strikes from Fontana are getting through and doing damage.
Fontana has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for McMurray.
McMurray manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fontana's guard. Nice work there by McMurray.
Fontana trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McMurray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fontana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fontana is looking to stand up but McMurray isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurray with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McMurray content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fontana keeping moving, preventing McMurray from controlling successfully.
McMurray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McMurray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fontana wants to stand up but McMurray is controlling him.
McMurray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fontana's head.
Fontana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McMurray takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Fontana wants to stand but McMurray is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McMurray shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fontana is trying to defend but McMurray finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fontana makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fontana.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fontana thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McMurray lands a couple of digs.
McMurray scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fontana wants to sweep here but McMurray controlling him for the moment.
McMurray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fontana trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McMurray working some strikes from top position.
McMurray scoring with punches to the head and body.
McMurray is working Fontana over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fontana throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
McMurray wants to pass the guard but Fontana is keeping the position.
McMurray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fontana is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McMurray is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurray stands up over Fontana, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McMurray makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fontana throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fontana trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McMurray lands a two punch combo.
Fontana shoots in but McMurray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McMurray connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fontana. Fontana circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice uppercut there from McMurray.
Fontana misses with the combination.
McMurray closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McMurray gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fontana regains guard.
Fontana uses the cage to get back to his feet.
McMurray gets a clinch.
Jack Fontana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurray is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lewis McMurray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fontana gets underhooks to prevent McMurray's takedown attempt.
Fontana breaks the clinch.
Fontana closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fontana lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fontana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fontana is looking to stand up but McMurray won't let him.
McMurray has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McMurray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fontana.
Fontana postures up in McMurray's guard and throws a big left but McMurray blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McMurray bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fontana's guard.
Fontana thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fontana thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fontana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McMurray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McMurray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis McMurray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McMurray 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis McMurray!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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