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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Corbett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt McPherson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corbett's entrance music is .... A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Matt McPherson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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213 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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184 cm
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215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Corbett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt McPherson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corbett throws a head kick but McPherson moves out of range.
McPherson tries to work over Corbett's front leg with a kick but Corbett checks it.
McPherson throws a series of punches but Corbett moves out of range.
Corbett misses with a takedown attempt - McPherson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McPherson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Corbett dives in and grabs McPherson's left leg, looking for a takedown. McPherson pushes down on Corbett's head and hops out.
McPherson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Corbett avoids the body shot from McPherson.
Corbett walks into a left hand.
It looks like Nathan Corbett has been cut.
McPherson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Corbett tries to clinch but McPherson moves out of range.
Corbett throws a head kick but McPherson moves out of range.
McPherson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Left hook, right uppercut from McPherson.
Corbett throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McPherson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Corbett is in McPherson's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McPherson is trying to control the position but Corbett postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McPherson holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McPherson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corbett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Corbett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McPherson pulls Corbett in close to his closed guard and prevents Corbett from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Matt McPherson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
McPherson looks to land a body kick but Corbett moved away.
Corbett avoids a kick to the body.
Corbett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corbett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corbett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McPherson momentarily.
Corbett is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McPherson's half guard.
McPherson won't allow Corbett to pass to mount.
Corbett performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Corbett seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPherson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McPherson wants to sweep but no luck.
Corbett trying to control but McPherson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corbett stands and throws McPherson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Corbett in the domination position with McPherson hanging on.
McPherson is trying to control Corbett's posture but Corbett avoids it.
Corbett tries for a kimura but McPherson is defending well.
You can see the frustration on McPherson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corbett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McPherson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Corbett in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
It looks like Matt McPherson has been cut.
Corbett in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McPherson prevents Corbett from moving into mount.
Corbett tries to move to full mount but McPherson actually manages to regain half guard.
Corbett trying to pass the guard but McPherson defending well.
Corbett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McPherson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPherson pushes Corbett off and gets back to his feet.
Corbett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McPherson throws a lazy right hand but Corbett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McPherson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McPherson swings for the body but Corbett moves out of range.
Nice cross by Corbett.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Corbett.
Corbett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corbett throws a looping overhand right but McPherson ducks down to avoid it.
McPherson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corbett. Corbett obviously looking to wear him down.
Corbett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nathan Corbett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from McPherson.
Corbett is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corbett blocks the body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Corbett crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McPherson - the referee stops the clock and Corbett gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McPherson. Corbett manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McPherson jabs at Corbett's body.
McPherson tries to land a front kick but Corbett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McPherson sizes up Corbett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McPherson misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt McPherson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Corbett blocks a head kick by McPherson.
McPherson is looking to land body kicks.
Corbett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McPherson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McPherson misses with a head kick.
Corbett moves out of range as McPherson throws a body kick.
McPherson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Corbett just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Corbett.
McPherson with a jab.
Some wild striking there from McPherson.
Corbett misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from McPherson. Corbett does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Corbett misses.
McPherson slaps away a takedown attempt from Corbett, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McPherson drops Corbett with a beautiful combination! Corbett stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McPherson is looking for the KO!
McPherson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Corbett is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPherson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corbett moves away.
Corbett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Corbett throws a sloppy head kick and McPherson moves out of range easily.
Corbett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McPherson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Corbett throws an overhand right that lands on McPherson's shoulder, as McPherson tries to avoid the shot.
McPherson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McPherson tries to bum rush Corbett with a series of wild strikes but Corbett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McPherson misses the shot to the body.
Corbett throws a head kick that misses
and McPherson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corbett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Corbett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matt McPherson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McPherson defending well as Corbett loads up on a big left hand.
McPherson takes a swing at Corbett's ribcage but misses.
Corbett misses with an uppercut. McPherson saw that one coming.
Matt McPherson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McPherson looks to land a body kick but Corbett moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corbett throws an overhand right that lands on McPherson's shoulder, as McPherson tries to avoid the shot.
McPherson misses with a body kick.
McPherson ducks under a wild hook from Corbett.
Corbett missing with a left hand there. McPherson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McPherson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Corbett counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Corbett.
Corbett tries to score a body lock takedown but McPherson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Corbett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corbett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McPherson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Corbett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McPherson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McPherson tries to break free but Corbett pushes him back against the cage.
McPherson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Corbett tries a head kick but it misses.
Corbett moves away from the strike by McPherson.
Corbett tries to clinch but McPherson moves out of range.
A left lands for McPherson.
Corbett tries to clinch up.
Corbett has his takedown stuffed
and McPherson counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corbett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Corbett lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPherson blocks a head kick by Corbett.
McPherson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corbett lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McPherson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McPherson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McPherson misses with a straight left.
Corbett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corbett. McPherson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corbett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corbett throws a sloppy head kick
and McPherson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nathan Corbett's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McPherson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McPherson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McPherson circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Corbett drops to the canvas, hurt badly! McPherson follows Corbett to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt McPherson!
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