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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary Manard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie McStar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manard comes to the cage accompanied by Motley Crue's - Shout at the Devil. 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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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gary Manard!
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 McStar!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McStar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McStar somewhat.
McStar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manard manages to avoid it.
McStar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McStar scores with a jab.
McStar misses with a straight left.
Manard doesn't manage to clinch there - McStar circles away.
Manard throws a head kick that misses.
Manard with a lazy takedown attempt
and McStar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Manard tries to clinch up.
McStar fails to land the takedown.
Gary Manard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie McStar.
McStar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McStar 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.
McStar prevents Manard from getting back to his feet.
McStar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStar throwing strikes but missing.
McStar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McStar preventing the sweep.
McStar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McStar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McStar works over Manard with some ground and pound from guard.
Manard working a defensive guard here.
McStar throwing strikes from guard but Manard blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McStar thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McStar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McStar throwing strikes but missing.
McStar trying to control but Manard is working from the bottom.
Manard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Manard tries to get out of the position.
Manard trying to keep a closed guard but McStar is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McStar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McStar trying to control the position from guard on top but Manard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McStar lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Gary Manard has been cut.
McStar throws a body punch but Manard moves out of range.
McStar avoids the head kick by Manard.
McStar misses with a body shot.
McStar digs a good body shot into Manard's ribs.
Robbie McStar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manard slips a straight right by McStar.
McStar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McStar.
McStar keeps the fight on the outside.
McStar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Manard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McStar is in Manard's guard.
Manard working a defensive guard here.
McStar trying to control the position from guard on top but Manard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McStar thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McStar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie McStar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Manard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Manard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McStar fails with a takedown attempt.
McStar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Manard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Manard wants to get back to full guard.
McStar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manard wants to get back to full guard.
McStar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manard wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, McStar seems content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Robbie McStar was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Manard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McStar is defended easily by Manard.
McStar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McStar lands in his opponent's guard.
McStar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manard is wriggling around but McStar manages to pass to half guard.
McStar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McStar winds up and cracks Manard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McStar working over Manard with some ground and pound. Manard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McStar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStar drops an elbow to the side of Manard's head.
McStar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Manard manages to get to full guard.
McStar connects with a couple of short punches.
Manard wants to stand but McStar is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McStar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manard keeping moving, preventing McStar from controlling successfully.
McStar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McStar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie McStar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gary Manard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Manard throws a head kick that misses.
Manard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from McStar. Manard does a little dance to reset his feet.
McStar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Manard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Manard.
Manard throws a head kick but McStar moves out of range.
McStar throws a big shot that misses.
Manard lands a leg kick that knocks McStar off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Manard gets a takedown into half guard.
McStar is staying active underneath Manard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStar is controlling Manard's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Manard wants to lay and pray for a moment but McStar keeps working.
Manard looking for a submission but McStar manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
McStar managing to control the position.
McStar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Manard avoids the body shot from McStar.
Manard takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Manard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McStar blocks a head kick by Manard.
McStar connects with the punch.
Manard throws a sloppy head kick and McStar moves out of range easily.
Manard wants to clinch up but McStar keeps it at a distance.
McStar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McStar showed some decent athleticism there.
Manard blocking the ground and pound attempt from McStar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McStar throws a strike but Manard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Manard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Manard tries to stand but McStar is controlling from the bottom.
Manard trying to control but McStar is working from the bottom.
McStar wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manard is fighting to break McStar's control of his arms but McStar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Manard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McStar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McStar wants to stand but Manard is controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McStar cracks Manard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McStar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Manard with a poor takedown
and McStar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gary Manard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Manard, right into the meat.
McStar takes a swing at Manard's ribcage but misses.
Robbie McStar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A swing and a miss from McStar.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robbie McStar.
Well McStar 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie McStar!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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