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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rollo Paulo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamus McFey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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ADCC Champion
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rollo Paulo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shamus McFey!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulo wants to clinch but McFey slips to the side
and McFey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McFey.
Paulo keeping moving, preventing McFey from controlling successfully.
Paulo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paulo keeping moving, preventing McFey from controlling successfully.
Paulo is looking to sweep but instead, McFey has passed into half guard.
Paulo blocking the ground and pound attempt from McFey.
McFey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paulo's head.
McFey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McFey trying to mount his opponent but Paulo defends it.
Paulo taking some punishment here, with McFey in his half guard.
Paulo is trying to stand.
Paulo is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Paulo blocking the ground and pound attempt from McFey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McFey throwing shots but Paulo is blocking nicely.
McFey is trying to control. Paulo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McFey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paulo blocking the ground and pound attempt from McFey.
McFey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McFey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paulo sees it coming and defends easily.
McFey drops an elbow to the side of Paulo's head.
Paulo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McFey on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFey not doing much here.
McFey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McFey trying to control from half guard but Paulo is working away.
McFey throwing shots but Paulo is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McFey in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McFey scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McFey is looking for a kimura here.
Paulo is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamus McFey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Paulo tries to clinch but McFey moves away
and McFey counters with a leg kick.
McFey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rollo Paulo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paulo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McFey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Paulo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McFey manages to get himself to full guard.
McFey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McFey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paulo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McFey is on top in guard.
McFey trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paulo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McFey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paulo trying to keep a closed guard but McFey is proving a slippery customer.
McFey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shamus McFey has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Paulo swinging wildly here.
Paulo throws a right and a left that both miss.
McFey connects with an inside leg kick.
McFey slips a jab and a cross from Paulo.
Paulo closes the distance but McFey moves to the side
and McFey counters with an outside leg kick.
Paulo tries to clinch but McFey moves away
and McFey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Paulo darts in trying to clinch
and McFey counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulo tries to clinch up
and McFey counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Paulo's guard now.
McFey trying to control but Paulo is working from the bottom.
McFey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McFey preventing the sweep.
McFey thows a big elbow that misses.
Paulo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paulo to the ground. McFey is now in Paulo's guard.
Paulo keeping moving, preventing McFey from controlling successfully.
McFey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McFey lands a couple of digs.
Paulo can't keep his opponent in guard - McFey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McFey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paulo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McFey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamus McFey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Paulo closes the distance looking to clinch
and McFey counters with a single leg into guard. Paulo didn't expect that.
McFey being controlled here momentarily.
McFey trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McFey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paulo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paulo 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.
McFey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Paulo's head.
McFey chips away with some ground and pound.
Paulo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McFey wants to control from the top but Paulo keeps moving.
Rollo Paulo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
McFey is pushing down on Paulo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Paulo is fighting to maintain full guard but McFey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Paulo blocking the ground and pound attempt from McFey.
McFey is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
McFey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paulo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McFey throwing strikes but missing.
McFey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shamus McFey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McFey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McFey wants to control from the top but Paulo keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McFey with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four 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.
Paulo looking for a sweep. Not yet Paulo, not yet.
McFey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Paulo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paulo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McFey wants to control from the top but Paulo keeps moving.
Paulo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McFey.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Paulo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shamus McFey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McFey 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamus McFey!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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