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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie McCarthy (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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Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frankie Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robbie McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses.
Edgar ducks under a wild hook from McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to clinch up but Edgar circles away and keeps his distance.
Robbie McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Edgar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCarthy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as McCarthy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Edgar doesn't seem phased though.
McCarthy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edgar.
McCarthy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCarthy scores with a body shot.
Edgar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Edgar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Edgar is looking to advance position but McCarthy won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Edgar seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Frankie Edgar.
Edgar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet.
McCarthy tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Edgar manages to move to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar controlling from the full mount.
McCarthy can't escape the position.
Edgar controlling the position easily from mount.
McCarthy'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.
McCarthy is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy wants to try and get back to his feet.
Edgar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Edgar avoids the attempt from McCarthy to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet.
Edgar controlling the position easily from mount.
McCarthy is desperately trying to improve his position but Edgar has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Edgar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Edgar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch but Edgar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCarthy tries for a takedown but Edgar circles away easily
and Edgar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McCarthy's guard now.
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Edgar tries to pass.
Edgar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Edgar throwing strikes from guard but McCarthy blocks nicely.
Edgar content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar prevents McCarthy from getting back to his feet.
Edgar gets to his feet - McCarthy follows without any prompting.
Edgar avoids the head kick by McCarthy.
Edgar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McCarthy is trying to buck Edgar off.
Edgar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
McCarthy is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Edgar.
Edgar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McCarthy is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Edgar controlling the positon.
Edgar avoiding McCarthy 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCarthy is trying to get back to his feet but Edgar has full control of the position and if anything, McCarthy has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Edgar has good solid back control here.
Edgar working for a choke but McCarthy is defending well.
McCarthy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Edgar dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
McCarthy scores with a three punch combo!
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt
and Edgar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Frankie Edgar.
McCarthy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edgar moves forwards but McCarthy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCarthy.
McCarthy is looking to clinch but Edgar is avoiding it.
A punch lands to the side of Edgar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Edgar moves away
and Edgar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edgar wants to pass to mount but McCarthy is defending the position.
Edgar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Edgar stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows McCarthy to get to his feet.
McCarthy clinches but Edgar breaks the clinch
and Edgar counters with a nice double leg into side control. McCarthy won't be happy with that.
McCarthy is trying to control Edgar's posture but Edgar avoids it.
Edgar trying to control the action but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is being controlled here.
Edgar trying to control the action but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Edgar controlling the position from side mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Frankie Edgar.
McCarthy throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy dips to his left and cracks Edgar with an uppercut!
McCarthy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCarthy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCarthy lands with a good body shot.
McCarthy looks to land a combination. Edgar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice cross by McCarthy.
McCarthy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McCarthy throws a sloppy head kick and Edgar moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheers as McCarthy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Edgar doesn't seem phased though.
McCarthy lands a head kick!
McCarthy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Edgar. Edgar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Edgar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCarthy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Edgar has time to react.
McCarthy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy throws a sloppy head kick and Edgar moves out of range easily.
McCarthy throws a good cross that connects.
McCarthy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McCarthy connects with a single shot there.
Robbie McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edgar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A punch lands to the side of Edgar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCarthy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch but Edgar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCarthy lands a high kick!
Edgar drops his hands momentarily and McCarthy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCarthy scores with a three punch combo!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edgar tries to move into range but McCarthy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCarthy lands a body shot.
Frankie Edgar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Some wild striking there from McCarthy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robbie McCarthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Edgar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Edgar!
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