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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Money McMillion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Money McMillion has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Money McMillion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Butcher!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butcher scores a takedown into full mount!
Butcher with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
McMillion is looking to get to half guard.
McMillion wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Butcher.
McMillion can't escape the position.
Butcher thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McMillion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McMillion tries to lock up and control but Butcher gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McMillion prevents Butcher from taking his back.
Butcher is working for a guillotine from mount but McMillion frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMillion is desperately trying to improve his position but Butcher has a good base and remains in mount.
McMillion is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butcher looking to ground and pound but McMillion is blocking nicely.
McMillion really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Butcher looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Butcher jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McMillion is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McMillion and Butcher has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Butcher looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McMillion manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McMillion trying to control from the bottom.
Butcher is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McMillion punching from the bottom.
Butcher is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Butcher is looking to take a break and control but McMillion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McMillion is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Butcher scores with a couple of nice shots.
Butcher wants to work for an arm triangle but McMillion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McMillion shoots in for a takedown but Butcher shows good takedown defense.
Butcher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McMillion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Butcher but Butcher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Butcher with a lazy takedown attempt
and McMillion counters with a one-two to the body.
Butcher tries for a takedown but McMillion circles away easily
and McMillion counters with a single leg into guard. Butcher didn't expect that.
McMillion trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Butcher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McMillion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McMillion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Butcher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McMillion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McMillion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McMillion tries to free his leg and advance position but Butcher is retaining full guard.
Butcher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Butcher can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMillion drops back looking for a leg! Butcher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Butcher manages to kick McMillion off! McMillion jumps back into Butcher's guard.
McMillion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Butcher wants to sweep here but McMillion controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Butcher doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McMillion counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McMillion.
Money McMillion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Butcher.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but McMillion is one step ahead there.
McMillion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Money McMillion dominated 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.
McMillion shoots in but Butcher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McMillion with a lazy takedown attempt
and Butcher counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McMillion's guard now.
McMillion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Butcher trying to control the position from guard on top but McMillion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McMillion keeping full guard, as Butcher tries to pass.
Butcher throws a big right hand that misses.
Butcher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McMillion trying to control the position.
Butcher trying to control but McMillion is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Butcher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McMillion wants to stand but Butcher is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Butcher tries to clinch there but McMillion circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Butcher tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McMillion counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Butcher is in trouble now - McMillion has advanced to mount!
Butcher is looking to get to half guard.
McMillion trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McMillion prevents Butcher from getting the reversal.
Butcher gets back to half guard.
Money McMillion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Butcher tries to roll over but McMillion keeps him under control.
Butcher is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McMillion is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Butcher doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McMillion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMillion trying to mount his opponent but Butcher defends it.
Butcher tries to roll over but McMillion keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMillion is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Butcher has managed to free his arm - good work.
Butcher actively working from the bottom here.
McMillion trying to pass the guard but Butcher defending well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No joy there for McMillion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McMillion throws a nice outside leg kick.
No luck for Butcher with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMillion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McMillion looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Butcher looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McMillion advances to half guard.
Butcher wants to get back to his feet.
Butcher missing with punches from the bottom.
Butcher tries to get to full guard but McMillion has control of the leg.
Butcher is looking to control McMillion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Butcher avoid being mounted?
Butcher is in trouble now - McMillion has advanced to mount!
Butcher can't escape the position.
The referee warns Butcher that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMillion wants to control the pace but Butcher is squirming around nicely.
McMillion lands a heavy elbow.
Butcher is working to get back to half guard.
Butcher is squirming around, avoiding McMillion's attempts to control the action.
Butcher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McMillion wants to control the pace but Butcher is squirming around nicely.
Butcher is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Butcher regains half guard.
Butcher wants to get back to full guard but McMillion has mounted him!
McMillion landing strikes, looking to finish!
Butcher tries to hold on but McMillion postures up.
Butcher is in a horrible position here. McMillion smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Money McMillion dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Butcher moves into range and clinches up with McMillion.
McMillion trying to stall but Butcher improves his position.
McMillion tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Butcher smiles and moves away.
Butcher with a poor takedown
and Butcher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McMillion fails to land the takedown.
Butcher with a poor takedown
and McMillion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Butcher doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McMillion counters by moving into the clinch.
Money McMillion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Butcher.
Butcher jumps guard and drags McMillion to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Butcher looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Butcher wants to sweep here but McMillion controlling him for the moment.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McMillion here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
McMillion passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Butcher manages to get to full guard.
Butcher wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMillion trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
McMillion stopping the sweep attempt from Butcher.
McMillion stops Butcher from standing up.
Butcher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McMillion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McMillion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Butcher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McMillion stays in close to Butcher's body and controls the position.
Butcher is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Butcher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher closes this distance looking for a takedown but McMillion circles away.
Butcher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McMillion but McMillion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Butcher plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Butcher scores with a takedown into McMillion's guard.
Butcher slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McMillion struggling a bit here.
McMillion is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Butcher off and has taken his back!
Will McMillion go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
McMillion working for a choke but Butcher is defending well.
McMillion wants to control but Butcher is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McMillion's arms.
I really don't envy Butcher right now.
Butcher looking to control the position.
Butcher staying busy and making it hard for McMillion to control.
Butcher breaks McMillion's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Butcher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Butcher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McMillion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Butcher trying to control the position from guard on top but McMillion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butcher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McMillion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Butcher moves into the clinch.
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.
McMillion pulls guard successfully.
Butcher is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McMillion is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McMillion has escaped and now he's on top!
McMillion trying to control the position from guard on top but Butcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butcher has his foot on McMillion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McMillion works his way back into a safe position though.
Butcher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McMillion manages to get himself to full guard.
Butcher gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Butcher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McMillion counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Butcher can't keep his opponent in guard - McMillion advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jack Butcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McMillion drops an elbow to the side of Butcher's head.
McMillion works his foot free and advances to mount.
McMillion can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Butcher is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Butcher.
I think McMillion has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Money McMillion!
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