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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Frankfurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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193 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Frankfurt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frankfurt fails with a takedown attempt.
McCoy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frankfurt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCoy avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from McCoy. No joy for Frankfurt on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Frankfurt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frankfurt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCoy's waist but McCoy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Frankfurt off to one side.
Frankfurt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCoy as he avoids it easily.
McCoy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Frankfurt goes for a takedown attempt but McCoy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Frankfurt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCoy tries to avoid it but Frankfurt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCoy to the ground. McCoy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Frankfurt with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Frankfurt is defended easily by McCoy.
McCoy throws a low kick but Frankfurt avoids it.
Frankfurt shoots for a takedown but McCoy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McCoy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Frankfurt is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCoy, right into the meat.
McCoy misses with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from McCoy. No joy for Frankfurt on that attempt.
McCoy pushes Frankfurt up against the cage in a clinch.
McCoy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Frankfurt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Frankfurt takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Eddie Frankfurt has been cut.
McCoy connects with a knee to the head.
McCoy scores a nice knee to the body.
McCoy lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for McCoy.
McCoy just leaning against Frankfurt, taking a breather.
Frankfurt working hard to break the clinch.
McCoy gets underhooks to prevent Frankfurt's takedown attempt.
McCoy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McCoy stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Frankfurt is trying to break free.
A knee to the head by McCoy.
McCoy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Frankfurt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCoy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Frankfurt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Frankfurt looking for a takedown.
McCoy is struggling to control the position.
Knees in the clinch landing for McCoy.
McCoy lands a knee to the body.
McCoy connects with a knee to the head.
McCoy landing knees to the body.
McCoy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McCoy with a knee to the head.
McCoy controlling the action here for a moment.
A knee to the head by McCoy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for McCoy.
McCoy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McCoy lands a good knee to the midsection. Frankfurt won't want to take too many of those.
McCoy taking a breather.
McCoy lands a knee to the body.
McCoy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McCoy leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Roy McCoy.
A head kick misses from McCoy.
Frankfurt fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from McCoy as Frankfurt shoots in.
Frankfurt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCoy avoids it really well and circles away.
McCoy lands a head shot.
McCoy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCoy wants it to stay on the feet.
Frankfurt gets tackled into the cage by McCoy. McCoy maintains the clinch.
McCoy has Frankfurt pressed against the cage.
Frankfurt has McCoy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCoy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCoy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Frankfurt just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCoy's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy McCoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Frankfurt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Frankfurt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCoy drives through and clinches with Frankfurt against the cage.
McCoy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCoy lands a good knee to the midsection. Frankfurt won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for McCoy.
A bit of stalling here from McCoy.
Frankfurt tries to circle away but McCoy has him pinned against the cage.
McCoy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McCoy missing with knees to the body.
Frankfurt is working for takedown but McCoy is calmly controlling the position for now.
McCoy is pressed up against the cage. Frankfurt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCoy down to the mat. McCoy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Frankfurt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frankfurt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCoy can pounce on him.
McCoy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Frankfurt.
McCoy closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCoy is struggling to control the position.
McCoy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Frankfurt up against the cage.
McCoy landing knees to the head.
McCoy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McCoy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Frankfurt is trying to push McCoy away but McCoy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McCoy.
McCoy lands a knee to the body.
McCoy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McCoy tries to land a knee to the head but Frankfurt blocks with his arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for McCoy.
McCoy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCoy misses with a knee to the head.
McCoy is pressed up against the cage. Frankfurt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCoy down to the mat. McCoy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Frankfurt fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy throws a head kick that Frankfurt semi-blocks.
McCoy drives through and clinches with Frankfurt against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCoy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Frankfurt tries for a takedown. No joy.
McCoy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Frankfurt misses with an elbow strike.
Frankfurt being controlled against the cage.
McCoy continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
McCoy scores with a knee to the head.
Frankfurt is trying to drag McCoy to the mat but McCoy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankfurt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frankfurt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McCoy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Frankfurt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCoy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Frankfurt can't get the takedown.
Frankfurt drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCoy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Frankfurt gets tackled into the cage by McCoy. McCoy maintains the clinch.
McCoy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McCoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCoy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four 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.
McCoy misses with a knee strike.
McCoy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Frankfurt up against the cage.
McCoy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCoy leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on McCoy's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
McCoy is pressed up against the cage. Frankfurt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCoy down to the mat. McCoy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McCoy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Frankfurt.
Frankfurt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCoy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frankfurt is looking to take a break and control but McCoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCoy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy McCoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddie Frankfurt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Frankfurt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCoy pinned against the cage. McCoy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Frankfurt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Frankfurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Frankfurt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCoy slaps away a takedown attempt from Frankfurt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frankfurt blocks a head kick by McCoy.
McCoy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from McCoy as Frankfurt shoots in.
McCoy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Frankfurt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCoy swivels and escapes.
McCoy pushes Frankfurt up against the cage in a clinch.
Frankfurt being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCoy scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McCoy.
Knees in the clinch landing for McCoy.
A bit of stalling here from McCoy.
McCoy lands a nice knee to the body.
McCoy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McCoy tries to land a knee to the head but Frankfurt blocks with his arms.
McCoy just leaning against Frankfurt, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Roy McCoy.
Frankfurt shoots in but no luck this time.
Frankfurt shoots in but no luck this time.
McCoy clinches up against the cage.
McCoy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frankfurt's efforts to push away.
McCoy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy working Frankfurt over with knees to the body.
Come on McCoy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Frankfurt wants to stall.
A knee to the head by McCoy.
Frankfurt takes a knee to the side of the body.
McCoy lands a knee to the head.
McCoy stalling the fight.
Frankfurt throws a punch but it's blocked by McCoy.
McCoy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Frankfurt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Frankfurt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCoy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Frankfurt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCoy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCoy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Frankfurt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McCoy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Frankfurt gets tackled into the cage by McCoy. McCoy maintains the clinch.
McCoy lands a nice knee to the body.
Frankfurt misses with a punch to the body.
Frankfurt drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCoy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Eddie Frankfurt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frankfurt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCoy lands a body shot.
Frankfurt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCoy.
McCoy moves into the clinch.
McCoy with a knee to the head.
Eddie Frankfurt's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Frankfurt up against the cage.
McCoy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by McCoy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCoy misses with a knee to the head.
McCoy is pressed up against the cage. Frankfurt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCoy down to the mat. McCoy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McCoy closes the distance and clinches.
McCoy tries a knee to the head but Frankfurt blocks it.
Roy McCoy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCoy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCoy slows down the pace here.
McCoy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Frankfurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCoy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy McCoy really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Frankfurt's cut.
That's time! Frankfurt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McCoy slaps away a takedown attempt from Frankfurt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCoy stuffs the takedown.
McCoy clinches up against the cage.
Frankfurt trying to stall but McCoy improves his position.
Frankfurt tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Frankfurt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCoy is struggling to control the position.
Frankfurt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McCoy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Frankfurt wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy just leaning against Frankfurt, taking a breather.
McCoy lands a knee to the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Frankfurt tries to circle away but McCoy has him pinned against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McCoy as Frankfurt tries to tie him up.
McCoy lands a good knee to the midsection. Frankfurt won't want to take too many of those.
McCoy tries to land a knee to the head but Frankfurt blocks with his arms.
Frankfurt has McCoy pushed against the cage.
McCoy landing knees to the head.
Frankfurt is trying to trip McCoy. He has hold of a leg but McCoy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Frankfurt persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Frankfurt prevents McCoy from getting back to his feet.
Frankfurt looking to sit in guard and control but McCoy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Frankfurt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy wants to control from the top but Frankfurt keeps moving.
McCoy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCoy wants to get up but he can't break Frankfurt's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McCoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Frankfurt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy preventing the sweep.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Frankfurt working a defensive guard here.
Frankfurt has his foot on McCoy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCoy works his way back into a safe position though.
Frankfurt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Frankfurt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frankfurt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCoy controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Frankfurt manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Frankfurt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Eddie Frankfurt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Frankfurt's cut.
That's time! Frankfurt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Frankfurt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCoy but McCoy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Frankfurt is defended easily by McCoy.
Frankfurt fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Frankfurt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCoy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice sprawl there from McCoy as Frankfurt shoots in.
McCoy instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McCoy controlling the action here for a moment.
Frankfurt tries to land a knee to the head but McCoy blocks with his arms.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on McCoy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Frankfurt wants a takedown but no success here.
McCoy tries a knee to the head but Frankfurt blocks it.
Frankfurt working hard to break the clinch.
McCoy slowing the pace effectively.
Frankfurt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCoy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Frankfurt's face.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McCoy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McCoy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCoy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCoy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Frankfurt blocks it with crossed arms.
Frankfurt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCoy taking a breather.
McCoy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCoy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Frankfurt.
Frankfurt has McCoy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCoy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Frankfurt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCoy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Frankfurt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Frankfurt takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McCoy with a knee to the head.
McCoy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Frankfurt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy landing knees to the body.
McCoy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Frankfurt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McCoy slows down the pace here.
Knees in the clinch landing for McCoy.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCoy obliges.
McCoy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Eddie Frankfurt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frankfurt tries to break free but McCoy pushes him back against the cage.
McCoy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McCoy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Frankfurt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McCoy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Frankfurt looking for a takedown.
McCoy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McCoy connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy lands a nice knee to the body.
McCoy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from McCoy.
McCoy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McCoy tries a knee to the head but Frankfurt blocks it.
McCoy just leaning against Frankfurt, taking a breather.
Frankfurt looking for a takedown.
McCoy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Frankfurt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McCoy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Frankfurt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCoy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy McCoy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McCoy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 44:49
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 42:50
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 44:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy McCoy!
Roy McCoy is the new middleweight champion!
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FIGHT
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