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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Slinky McDougle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grappler Striking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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162 lbs
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167 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slinky McDougle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grappler Striking!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDougle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDougle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Striking throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McDougle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McDougle.
McDougle postures up in Striking's guard and throws a big left but Striking blocks it.
Striking lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McDougle!
McDougle is working to get back to half guard.
Striking lands a heavy elbow.
McDougle is squirming around, avoiding Striking's attempts to control the action.
McDougle can't escape the position.
Striking landing punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougle wants to control but Striking is having none of it.
Striking working McDougle over with strikes here.
McDougle is trying to escape the mount.
Striking dominating with strikes here.
Striking looking to finish McDougle with some ground and pound. This is bad for McDougle!
McDougle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McDougle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Striking seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDougle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McDougle missing with punches from the bottom.
McDougle is looking for a sweep. Striking is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striking takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McDougle manages to get to full guard.
McDougle throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Striking tries to free his leg and advance position but McDougle is retaining full guard.
McDougle wants to sweep here but Striking controlling him for the moment.
Striking trying to control the position from guard on top but McDougle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McDougle wants to sweep but no luck.
McDougle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDougle keeping moving, preventing Striking from controlling successfully.
Striking lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McDougle wants to sweep but no luck.
Striking tries to free his leg and advance position but McDougle is retaining full guard.
McDougle wants to sweep here but Striking controlling him for the moment.
McDougle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDougle working a defensive guard here.
McDougle lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Striking!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDougle working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Striking tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by McDougle.
McDougle in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Striking really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McDougle lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Striking in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McDougle controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Slinky McDougle will probably get the nod.
That's time! McDougle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McDougle avoids a kick to the body.
Striking tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McDougle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slinky McDougle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Striking throws a leg kick which misses McDougle's front leg but catches the back leg as McDougle tries to avoid it.
Striking doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McDougle counters with a big head kick but Striking shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDougle lands a head kick. Striking smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Striking moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Striking wants to clinch but McDougle slips to the side
and McDougle counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Striking's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striking looking for a guillotine here but McDougle defends easily.
Striking has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDougle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDougle won't allow Striking to sweep him here.
McDougle throws and elbow that misses. Striking uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McDougle's guard. Nice move by Striking!
McDougle throws a couple of heel strikes.
McDougle trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Slinky McDougle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Striking wants to control from the top but McDougle keeps moving.
McDougle wants to sweep here but Striking controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Striking passes McDougle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Striking trying to control from half guard but McDougle is working away.
Striking prevents McDougle from improving his position.
McDougle wants to control but Striking is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Striking thows a huge punch but McDougle dodges it nicely.
McDougle won't allow Striking to pass to mount.
McDougle is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striking thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McDougle's head.
McDougle is trying to maintain the position but Striking is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDougle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Striking drops back looking for a leg! McDougle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McDougle manages to kick Striking off! Striking jumps back into McDougle's guard.
McDougle looking for a sweep. Not yet McDougle, not yet.
McDougle is working hard here to advance position.
Striking wants to control from the top but McDougle keeps moving.
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.
Striking stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDougle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDougle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDougle trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
McDougle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Striking is one step ahead there.
Striking wants to pass the guard but McDougle is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Striking stopping the sweep attempt from McDougle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slinky McDougle dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McDougle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Striking. Striking obviously looking to wear him down.
Striking pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDougle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Striking counters with a head kick.
A head kick by Striking misses
and McDougle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDougle checks the leg kick nicely there.
McDougle throws a front kick aimed at Striking's knee but Striking avoids it well.
McDougle looks to land a combination but Striking avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striking ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDougle moves away.
Striking looks to land a combination but McDougle avoids it well.
A low kick from Striking misses
and McDougle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Striking throws a lazy uppercut
and McDougle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Striking's guard.
Striking keeping moving, preventing McDougle from controlling successfully.
Striking utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDougle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDougle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Striking is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDougle is on top in guard.
Striking is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDougle is aware though and is defending well.
McDougle wants to control from the top but Striking keeps moving.
McDougle postures up in Striking's guard and throws a big left but Striking blocks it.
McDougle passes Striking's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from McDougle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDougle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Striking is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDougle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDougle's back!
You can see the frustration on McDougle's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Striking tries to keep control of the position but McDougle is staying busy.
McDougle rolls, trying to escape but Striking keeps control of the position.
McDougle breaks Striking's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
McDougle wants to control from the top but Striking keeps moving.
McDougle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Striking tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDougle connects with a couple of short punches.
McDougle trying to move into half guard but instead Striking has managed to sweep!
McDougle wants to sweep but no luck.
Striking wants to control from the top but McDougle keeps moving.
Striking postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McDougle wants to sweep but no luck.
Striking postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McDougle 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slinky McDougle clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Striking throws a series of punches but McDougle avoids them all with ease.
Striking closes the distance but McDougle moves to the side
and McDougle counters with a takedown into side control.
McDougle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McDougle misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McDougle working the head with strikes.
McDougle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Striking keeps working.
Striking takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striking is looking to regain half guard here but McDougle keeps moving and retains side control.
McDougle is looking to take a break and control but Striking is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDougle cracks Striking with a big right hand but Striking just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Striking is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Striking is not content to let McDougle control the position.
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.
McDougle creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Striking sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McDougle throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McDougle wants to control but Striking is keeping him busy.
McDougle looking to control but instead Striking has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
McDougle wants to take a breather but Striking is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striking has hold of McDougle's hands but McDougle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McDougle passes to full mount!
Striking sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Striking keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McDougle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Striking makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Striking.
McDougle forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDougle controlling the action here.
McDougle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Striking tries to roll over but McDougle keeps him under control.
McDougle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Striking looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slinky McDougle had his way with Grappler Striking in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Striking tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McDougle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Striking tries to clinch up
and Striking takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Striking lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McDougle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McDougle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd cheers as Striking lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDougle doesn't seem phased though.
Striking misses with a series of wild punches.
McDougle shoots for a double leg takedown but Striking sprawls well. He's pushed McDougle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Striking looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Striking looks to throw a body kick
and McDougle counters with a three punch combo that has Striking backing up. Striking nods at McDougle to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - McDougle finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Striking tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDougle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Striking doesn't manage to clinch there - McDougle circles away.
Striking throws a leg kick that is checked
and McDougle counters with a head kick.
Grappler Striking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDougle circles away from the clinch attempt
and McDougle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Grappler Striking has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDougle stands and throws Striking's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Striking tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDougle wants to take a breather but Striking manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for McDougle.
McDougle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Striking works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Striking is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDougle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striking throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Striking is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McDougle passes Striking's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Striking keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McDougle trying to control from half guard but Striking is working away.
McDougle is pressing down on Striking's thigh, looking to free his foot. Striking is holding on for now.
McDougle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Striking is in trouble now - McDougle has advanced to mount!
McDougle with good strikes from the mount here!
Striking tries to lock up and control but McDougle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McDougle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Striking is looking to escape.
Striking regains half guard.
McDougle trying to mount his opponent but Striking defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slinky McDougle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDougle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slinky McDougle!
Slinky McDougle retains his lightweight title!
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