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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darragh McCardle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Salek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCardle's entrance music is Labrinth - Earthquake ft. Tinie Tempah. A fine choice. Rob Salek has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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137 lbs
10 - 28 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Darragh McCardle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 28 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Salek!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCardle clinches up with Salek and pushes him back against the cage.
McCardle is looking to break free of the clinch but Salek has double underhooks.
McCardle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Salek walks away with a smile on his face. McCardle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McCardle shoots in looking for a takedown but Salek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCardle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McCardle shoots in for a double leg but Salek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darragh McCardle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCardle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McCardle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McCardle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Salek pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McCardle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salek pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCardle is out of range and Salek settles back down.
Salek will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Salek.
McCardle swats away the attempt to clinch by Salek.
Salek shoots in for a takedown but McCardle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salek looks to land a body kick but McCardle moved away.
Salek on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCardle. McCardle obviously looking to wear him down.
Rob Salek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCardle shoots in and drives through. Salek sprawls well.
Salek tries a head kick but it misses.
Salek tries to clinch up but McCardle circles away and keeps his distance.
Salek closes the distance and clinches.
McCardle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Salek.
McCardle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Salek prevents it.
Salek tries to break free but McCardle pushes him back against the cage.
Salek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Salek gets underhooks to prevent McCardle's takedown attempt.
Salek slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salek working aggressively here.
McCardle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Salek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McCardle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCardle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Salek just stands there and leans against the cage.
McCardle managing to block the knees to the body from Salek.
McCardle is working for takedown but Salek is calmly controlling the position for now.
McCardle is breathing heavily.
Salek lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salek stops McCardle from standing up.
Salek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCardle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCardle is working an open guard so Salek takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McCardle closes the distance and clinches.
Salek drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCardle tries to break free but Salek pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Salek.
Salek is trying to maintain a safe position but McCardle gets an underhook and turns Salek into the cage.
McCardle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCardle breaks from the clinch.
McCardle misses with a two punch combination.
Salek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCardle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCardle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Salek closes the distance and pushes McCardle back into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Salek obliges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCardle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Salek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Salek dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Salek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCardle moves away.
Salek scores with a hook.
McCardle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salek tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCardle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCardle scores with a head kick. Salek tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McCardle tries a head kick but it misses.
McCardle avoids the head kick by Salek.
Salek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCardle has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCardle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Salek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McCardle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McCardle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Salek's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCardle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Salek just stands there and leans against the cage.
Salek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCardle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Salek.
McCardle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Salek trying to land knees to the body.
McCardle breaks the clinch.
Salek looks for a takedown but McCardle sprawls well.
Darragh McCardle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salek is breathing heavily.
McCardle shoots for a takedown but Salek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darragh McCardle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCardle shoots for a double leg takedown but Salek sprawls well. He's pushed McCardle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McCardle shoots in looking for a takedown. Salek tries to sprawl out of it but McCardle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Salek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Salek scores with a nice head shot.
Salek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Salek moves into range and clinches up with McCardle.
McCardle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Salek smiles and moves away.
McCardle fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salek throws a front kick aimed at McCardle's knee but McCardle avoids it well.
Salek misses with a looping left.
McCardle gets caught flat footed, as Salek shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Salek won't allow McCardle to sweep him here.
Salek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McCardle looking for a guillotine here but Salek defends easily.
McCardle is looking for a triangle but Salek pushes his legs off easily.
McCardle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCardle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McCardle works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCardle controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Darragh McCardle will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Salek defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCardle.
Salek tries to clinch there but McCardle circles away.
McCardle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCardle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salek as he avoids it easily.
Salek tries to clinch but McCardle moves out of range.
Rob Salek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCardle wants to clinch up but Salek keeps it at a distance.
McCardle forces Salek back against the cage and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCardle obliges.
Salek is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Salek gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCardle holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Salek seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Salek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCardle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Salek is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCardle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Salek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Salek's back!
Good control from McCardle.
Salek is trying to stand back up.
McCardle is riding his opponent, not letting Salek buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCardle somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
McCardle looking for the choke from the back.
McCardle looking for the RNC.
McCardle looking for the choke but no joy.
McCardle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCardle is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Salek is defending well though. McCardle let's go of the attempt for now.
I would not like to be Salek right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Salek preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McCardle.
McCardle throwing wild punches that miss their target.
McCardle biding his time, looking for the opening.
McCardle tightening his grip on Salek, looking for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darragh McCardle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McCardle 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Darragh McCardle!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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