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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod Wallis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: h. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Billy McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rod Wallis!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee tests Wallis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGee swings for the body but Wallis moves out of range.
Wallis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from McGee does no damage.
Wallis misses with a hook to the body
and McGee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wallis shoots in for a takedown but McGee shows good takedown defense.
McGee connects with a body shot.
McGee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wallis circles away quickly and effectively.
Wallis closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGee circles away.
Wallis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Billy McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rod Wallis.
McGee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGee misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee stuffs the takedown attempt from Wallis. Wallis gets slowly back to his feet.
Wallis shoots in and drives through. McGee sprawls well.
Wallis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallis. McGee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wallis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGee.
Wallis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wallis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGee defends it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from McGee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wallis.
McGee scores with a sloppy right hand. Wallis should have avoided that one.
McGee lands a body shot.
Billy McGee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wallis looks gassed!
McGee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wallis.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wallis.
Wallis moves forwards but McGee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McGee lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee scores with a jab. Wallis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wallis is trying desperately to land a takedown but McGee is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Wallis.
McGee scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wallis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wallis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGee.
Wallis swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGee counters with a good low kick that Wallis was not able to check.
McGee darts in and clinches Wallis up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by McGee.
McGee works on Wallis's body with a couple of short punches.
McGee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wallis or not.
McGee lands a nice shot to the body.
McGee scores with a shot to the side of Wallis's head.
A short right from McGee.
McGee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McGee lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee works on Wallis's body with a couple of short punches.
McGee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wallis backwards.
Nice body punch from McGee - that landed with a thud.
McGee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wallis backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGee.
McGee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGee pushes Wallis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGee lands a body shot.
McGee lands a left hand.
McGee lands with a left to the head.
McGee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGee works on Wallis's body with a couple of short punches.
McGee lands with a light punch inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGee presses Wallis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGee.
A left hand lands to the body for McGee.
McGee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wallis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy McGee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGee moves into the clinch.
Wallis has had enough of the clinch but McGee keeps him there for the moment.
McGee lands a shot to the body.
Wallis is trying to force a seperation but McGee has the dominant position.
Wallis is looking to break free of the clinch but McGee has double underhooks.
McGee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wallis wants a takedown.
Wallis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McGee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGee lands with a light punch inside.
Wallis has had enough of the clinch but McGee keeps him there for the moment.
A nice left hand lands by McGee.
McGee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGee lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGee stalling.
McGee pushes Wallis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for McGee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGee.
McGee cracks Wallis with a nice body shot.
McGee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGee.
A shot in the inside from McGee.
McGee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGee stalling.
Wallis tries to throw a body punch but McGee avoids it by throwing Wallis back against the cage.
A short left from McGee.
McGee lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for McGee.
McGee is pressed up against the cage. Wallis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGee down to the mat. McGee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McGee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGee throws out a leg kick but Wallis moves out of range and McGee only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee moves in looking to clinch but Wallis pushes him off.
McGee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McGee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wallis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Billy McGee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wallis.
Wallis misses the body punch
and McGee counters by moving into the clinch.
Wallis scores with a hook to the body.
Wallis wants a takedown.
Billy McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rod Wallis.
Wallis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wallis has McGee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGee lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for McGee.
McGee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wallis can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from McGee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wallis backwards.
McGee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from McGee.
A short body shot lands from McGee as the two fighters clinch.
McGee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from McGee as the two fighters clinch.
Wallis takes a shot to the head.
McGee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGee avoiding damage.
McGee is leaning against Wallis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGee lands a nice uppercut.
McGee lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGee works on Wallis's body with a couple of short punches.
McGee is pressed up against the cage. Wallis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGee down to the mat. McGee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That kick from McGee tenderised Wallis's leg. Wallis is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee works over Wallis's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Wallis misses its intended target.
Wallis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGee can pounce on him.
McGee digs a good hook to Wallis's body.
Wallis closes the distance and clinches up with McGee, looking for a takedown. Wallis pushes McGee against the cage but McGee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch but Wallis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGee.
McGee throws a low kick but Wallis moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy McGee dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
McGee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wallis on the side of the head.
McGee defending well as Wallis loads up on a big left hand.
Wallis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGee.
McGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGee looks to land a combination but Wallis avoids it well.
McGee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A cross from McGee lands.
Wallis shoots in and drives through. McGee sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wallis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McGee tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wallis is in McGee's guard.
Wallis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McGee pushes Wallis off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee slips under a jab from Wallis.
Wallis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGee as he jumps to the side.
Billy McGee is winning the standup battle so far.
McGee slaps away a takedown attempt from Wallis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Billy McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rod Wallis.
Wallis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGee's waist but McGee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wallis off to one side.
McGee clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGee holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wallis is working for takedown but McGee is calmly controlling the position for now.
McGee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wallis or not.
A right hand to the body from McGee.
McGee lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGee holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Billy McGee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGee lands a body shot.
McGee leaning his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, McGee scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGee presses Wallis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McGee lands a right hand.
McGee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGee effectively controlling the action here.
A body shot lands from McGee.
McGee controlling the action here for a moment.
Wallis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McGee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McGee lands a shoulder strike.
McGee lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from McGee.
A nice left hand lands by McGee.
Wallis is trying to drag McGee to the mat but McGee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee digs a right hand into Wallis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wallis's gas tank.
McGee effectively controlling the action here.
McGee lands with a right to the head.
Billy McGee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from McGee - that landed with a thud.
Wallis takes a shot to the head.
McGee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from McGee.
McGee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wallis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McGee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee has Wallis pushed against the cage.
Rod Wallis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGee cracks Wallis with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy McGee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:25
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:25
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy McGee!
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