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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank McPlum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob McGill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacob McGill has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank McPlum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jacob McGill!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGill slips a jab from McPlum.
McGill dives in and grabs McPlum's left leg, looking for a takedown. McPlum pushes down on McGill's head and hops out.
McGill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McPlum but McPlum pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGill tries to score a power double leg takedown but McPlum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGill somewhat.
Frank McPlum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob McGill.
McGill misses with a takedown attempt - McPlum sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McPlum throws a lazy right hand but McGill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McPlum throws a big shot that misses.
McPlum throws the left hand but McGill avoids the punch easily.
McPlum misses with a looping right.
McGill shoots in but no luck this time.
McPlum looks to land a right hand but McGill moved out of range.
McGill misses with a takedown attempt
and McPlum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McPlum misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGill closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McPlum keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McGill tries for a takedown but McPlum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McPlum fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McPlum scores with a shot to the body.
McPlum misses with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGill.
McGill ducks under a wild hook from McPlum.
McGill takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McPlum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Jacob McGill has been cut.
McPlum throws a hook to the side of McGill's head but McGill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGill shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McGill looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McPlum wants to get back to his feet.
McGill is looking for a kimura but McPlum is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McGill to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGill is trying to control. McPlum wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGill is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McPlum has managed to free his arm - good work.
McGill wants to take a breather but McPlum is having none of it.
McGill wants to work for an arm triangle but McPlum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McPlum trying to control from the bottom.
McPlum is staying active underneath McGill, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGill prevents McPlum from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGill has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McGill controlling his opponent.
McGill looking for a guillotine from mount but McPlum is having none of it.
McGill throws some wild stikes that McPlum manages to avoid easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGill unloads with some shots from mount but McPlum bucks and avoids them well.
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 Frank McPlum will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacob McGill's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McPlum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGill manages to avoid it.
McGill looks for a takedown but McPlum sprawls well.
A shot to the liver by McPlum. Beautiful body shot.
McGill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick from McGill lands but McPlum takes it in his stride.
McPlum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McPlum throws out the jab.
McPlum with a nice cross.
McPlum is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGill looks for a takedown but McPlum sprawls well.
McGill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McPlum leaves McGill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frank McPlum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob McGill.
McGill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPlum stuffs the takedown attempt from McGill. McGill gets slowly back to his feet.
Frank McPlum is winning the standup battle so far.
McGill takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by McGill.
McPlum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McPlum tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McPlum throws out a powerful jab.
McPlum digs a good body shot into McGill's ribs.
Frank McPlum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGill moves out of range as McPlum strikes.
McPlum lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McPlum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPlum scores with a nice strike.
McPlum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGill fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McPlum thows a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McPlum throws a jab when McGill was well out of range.
McPlum tests McGill's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGill ducks under a wild hook from McPlum.
McGill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McPlum is fending him off so far but McGill persists. Nope, McPlum circles away and we're back to standing.
McGill closes the distance and clinches up with McPlum, looking for a takedown. McGill pushes McPlum against the cage but McPlum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGill fails with the takedown.
McGill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McPlum pinned against the cage. McPlum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McGill is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McPlum but McPlum pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGill dives in and grabs McPlum's left leg, looking for a takedown. McPlum pushes down on McGill's head and hops out.
McGill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McPlum sprawls well. McPlum wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGill gets slowly back to his feet.
McPlum scores with a nice right hand.
McPlum lands with a good body shot.
McPlum lands a body shot.
McPlum scores with a nice strike.
McPlum ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPlum lands with a hook. McGill tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGill needs to keep his hands up - McPlum had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from McPlum misses.
McGill tries for a takedown but McPlum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McPlum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGill looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McGill.
McPlum scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGill fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McPlum avoids it really well and circles away.
McGill walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McPlum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGill.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank McPlum dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacob McGill's cut.
That's time! McPlum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McGill takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGill is looking to slow McPlum down with leg kicks.
Nice takedown defense from McPlum. No joy for McGill on that attempt.
McPlum swings for the body but McGill moves out of range.
McGill is trying hard to land a takedown here. McPlum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from McGill.
McGill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McPlum tries to avoid it but McGill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McPlum to the ground. McPlum escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Frank McPlum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob McGill.
McPlum lands a really nice looking cross but McGill seems unphased.
McGill is trying hard to land a takedown here. McPlum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McGill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McPlum.
McPlum lands a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from McPlum. No joy for McGill on that attempt.
McPlum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McPlum throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPlum keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McPlum misses with a straight right.
McGill fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McPlum pinned against the cage. McPlum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McGill tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from McPlum.
A head kick by McGill misses
and McPlum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - McPlum coming out on top.
McPlum throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McPlum, as that shot connected.
McPlum's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGill under the eye.
McGill takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by McGill.
McPlum scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGill is rocked!
McGill has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGill takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGill is still on wobbly legs! Can McPlum finish him?
McGill takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGill throws a sloppy head kick and McPlum moves out of range easily.
McPlum misses with a wild body shot.
McGill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McPlum is fending him off so far but McGill persists. Nope, McPlum circles away and we're back to standing.
McGill seems to have recovered his senses.
Jacob McGill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McPlum lands with a straight right. McGill didn't see that one coming.
McGill takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McPlum lands a really nice looking cross but McGill seems unphased.
Jacob McGill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank McPlum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPlum lands with a right hand.
McPlum lands a right hook to the body.
McGill takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McPlum sizes up McGill with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McPlum scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab lands there for McPlum.
McGill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McPlum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice takedown defense from McPlum. No joy for McGill on that attempt.
McPlum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGill doesn't seem bothered though.
McPlum lands with a cross.
McGill on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGill tries for a takedown but McPlum circles away easily
and McPlum counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPlum digs a good hook to McGill's body.
McPlum scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McPlum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGill is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McPlum cracks McGill with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McPlum blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGill is defended easily by McPlum.
McPlum wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGill walks into a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank McPlum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McPlum, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank McPlum!
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