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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ste McGhee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Sheilds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Sheilds has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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154 lbs
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160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ste McGhee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Sheilds!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheilds tries to sprawl but McGhee drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McGhee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sheilds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGhee working Sheilds over with strikes.
Sheilds tries to roll over but McGhee keeps him under control.
McGhee is working for a kimura but Sheilds is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheilds tries to get to full guard but McGhee has control of the leg.
McGhee seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sheilds pushes McGhee off looking to stand but McGhee dives back in and keeps control.
McGhee drops an elbow to the side of Sheilds's head.
Sheilds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGhee working the head and body with strikes.
McGhee working the head and body with strikes.
McGhee scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McGhee lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGhee looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sheilds on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sheilds regains full guard. Nicely done.
McGhee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGhee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGhee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sheilds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGhee scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McGhee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sheilds has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGhee has managed to get both his arms back between Sheilds's legs - danger averted.
McGhee chips away with some ground and pound.
McGhee scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheilds is looking to stand up but McGhee isn't so interested in that idea.
Sheilds escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGhee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGhee landing some decent shots from guard.
McGhee is working Sheilds over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sheilds escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGhee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGhee landing with the ground and pound.
McGhee cracks Sheilds with a solid left hand.
Sheilds is looking for a triangle but McGhee pushes his legs off easily.
Sheilds working for a triangle but McGhee defends it easily.
McGhee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sheilds is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sheilds has escaped and now he's on top!
McGhee is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheilds looking to stall.
McGhee gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from McGhee there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheilds kicks McGhee off and gets back to his feet.
McGhee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sheilds.
McGhee closes the distance and clinches.
McGhee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sheilds shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sheilds was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sheilds throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sheilds trying to control but McGhee is having none of it.
McGhee tries to hold on but Sheilds pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sheilds trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGhee wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ste McGhee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sheilds darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sheilds trying to pass the guard but McGhee defending well.
Sheilds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGhee is just riding it out for now. Sheilds eventually gives up the hold.
McGhee is doing well to control the position and prevent Sheilds from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheilds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGhee is just riding it out for now. Sheilds eventually gives up the hold.
McGhee pushes Sheilds off looking to stand but Sheilds dives back in and keeps control.
McGhee gets back to full guard.
McGhee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGhee wants to stand up but Sheilds is controlling him.
McGhee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sheilds is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGhee seems keen to control Sheilds's posture.
McGhee keeping full guard, as Sheilds tries to pass.
Sheilds is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McGhee looking for a sweep. Not yet McGhee, not yet.
Sheilds postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McGhee is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sheilds, into his guard.
McGhee lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheilds is looking to stand up but McGhee isn't so interested in that idea.
Sheilds working for a triangle but McGhee defends it easily.
McGhee landing with the ground and pound.
Sheilds lands a decent punch to the body there.
McGhee passes into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McGhee takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sheilds has hold of McGhee's hands but McGhee slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sheilds manages to get to full guard.
McGhee is working Sheilds over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGhee pushes down on Sheilds's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McGhee is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGhee landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from McGhee.
McGhee is looking to advance position but Sheilds won't allow it.
McGhee drops an elbow to the side of Sheilds's head.
Sheilds is trying to stand up here but McGhee is controlling him well.
Sheilds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGhee is working for a kimura but Sheilds is defending it quite comfortably.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGhee passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ste McGhee dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sheilds tries to clinch there but McGhee circles away.
McGhee shoots in and gets a takedown into Sheilds's guard.
McGhee throwing strikes but missing.
Sheilds is looking for a triangle but McGhee pushes his legs off easily.
Sheilds keeping full guard, as McGhee tries to pass.
McGhee scoring with punches to the head and body.
McGhee connects with a couple of short punches.
Sheilds working for a triangle but McGhee defends it easily.
McGhee works over Sheilds with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGhee with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McGhee connects with a couple of short punches.
McGhee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sheilds's head.
McGhee works over Sheilds with some ground and pound from guard.
McGhee with a nice head shot there.
McGhee works over Sheilds with some ground and pound from guard.
Sheilds looking for a guillotine here but McGhee defends easily.
Sheilds thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sheilds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGhee with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McGhee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sheilds has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGhee has managed to get both his arms back between Sheilds's legs - danger averted.
McGhee works over Sheilds with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGhee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McGhee looking to pass the guard.
Sheilds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGhee scoring with punches to the head and body.
McGhee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sheilds looking for a guillotine here but McGhee defends easily.
Sheilds keeping full guard, as McGhee tries to pass.
McGhee stands up over Sheilds, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McGhee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McGhee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGhee is working Sheilds over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McGhee working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McGhee lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGhee lands a couple of elbows.
Sheilds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McGhee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sheilds is keeping the position for now.
McGhee with a nice head shot there.
McGhee postures up and lands a big shot to Sheilds's brow.
Sheilds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ste McGhee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sheilds looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGhee controlling from the top position.
McGhee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGhee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheilds looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGhee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGhee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sheilds is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ste McGhee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGhee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ste McGhee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGhee 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ste McGhee!
Ste McGhee managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Rebel Pride Clothing. Many Items on Sale for $5, into his post fight interview.
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