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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richie McCaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mongo Mongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mongo Mongo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Richie McCaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Mongo Mongo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCaw walks into a straight right hand from Mongo.
Mongo is looking to clinch.
Mongo tries to clinch but McCaw is having none of it.
Mongo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mongo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mongo tries to clinch there but McCaw circles away.
Mongo cracks the inside of McCaw's front leg.
Mongo scores with a leg kick.
Mongo lands a jab to McCaw's midsection.
Mongo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mongo Mongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCaw takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCaw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCaw moves into the clinch.
McCaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mongo is working McCaw over against the ropes.
McCaw is struggling to control the position.
Mongo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCaw is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Mongo.
A right hook to the body lands for Mongo.
Mongo is trying to maintain a safe position but McCaw gets an underhook and turns Mongo into the ropes.
McCaw working hard to break the clinch.
Mongo lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Mongo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongo lands a body punch.
McCaw changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mongo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McCaw is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Mongo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mongo misses with a head kick.
That kick from Mongo tenderised McCaw's leg. McCaw is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mongo throws a head kick but McCaw moves out of range.
Mongo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mongo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mongo slaps away a takedown attempt from McCaw, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richie McCaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCaw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mongo closes the distance and pushes McCaw back into the ropes.
Mongo misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McCaw as Mongo tries to tie him up.
Mongo works on McCaw's body with a couple of short punches.
Mongo struggles to land a body shot inside as McCaw controls his hands.
Mongo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mongo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mongo lands a body shot.
Mongo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCaw has hold of one of Mongo's legs. Mongo is fighting the takedown attempt but McCaw gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McCaw postures up.
Mongo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCaw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mongo looking to control.
McCaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Mongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mongo controlling the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mongo Mongo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mongo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mongo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mongo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCaw has time to react.
Mongo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCaw.
McCaw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mongo Mongo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Mongo throws a head kick that half lands.
Mongo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McCaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mongo, pushing him back against the ropes.
Mongo Mongo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Mongo swings wildly with an uppercut but McCaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Mongo fails to land.
Mongo lands with a right to the head.
Mongo prevents the takedown attempt.
Mongo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCaw's elbow.
Mongo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCaw tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mongo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
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!
Mongo just leaning against McCaw, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCaw is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richie McCaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mongo stalling in the clinch but McCaw improves position.
Mongo misses with a punch on the inside.
Mongo lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCaw backwards.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
McCaw looking for a takedown.
McCaw goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mongo prevents it.
Mongo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Mongo - that landed with a thud.
Mongo is pressed up against the ropes. McCaw has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mongo down to the mat. Mongo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by McCaw there.
McCaw moves forwards but Mongo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Mongo.
Mongo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Mongo throws a good cross that connects.
McCaw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mongo pinned against the ropes. Mongo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mongo scoring well with a low kick there.
Mongo clinches up with McCaw and pushes him back against the ropes.
Mongo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCaw is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mongo presses McCaw against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Mongo.
McCaw has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mongo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mongo tries to stall but McCaw uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongo misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mongo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mongo misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mongo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mongo prevents McCaw from breaking the clinch.
Mongo can't find room to land a body shot as McCaw controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mongo misses with a punch to the body.
Mongo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Mongo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCaw's elbow.
Mongo misses with a punch to the body.
McCaw blocking some punches.
McCaw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mongo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mongo pushes McCaw back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mongo lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCaw is working for takedown but Mongo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mongo lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mongo stalling the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McCaw as Mongo tries to tie him up.
Mongo displaying some good clinch control by pressing McCaw up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mongo Mongo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mongo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. McCaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCaw closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mongo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mongo looks for the body kick but McCaw saw that one coming.
Mongo throws a big shot that misses.
Mongo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mongo tries a head kick but it misses.
Mongo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McCaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by McCaw or perhaps it was just good defense by Mongo which made him look bad.
Mongo stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mongo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mongo feints and then cracks McCaw's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCaw down.
McCaw takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McCaw on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mongo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mongo Mongo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCaw blocks a head kick by Mongo.
Mongo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mongo lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mongo connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCaw doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mongo Mongo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mongo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Mongo.
Mongo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCaw.
Mongo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mongo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mongo misses with a head kick.
Mongo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mongo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McCaw's head.
Mongo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McCaw is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongo walks forward and throws a big overhand right! McCaw drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Mongo swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from McCaw's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mongo Mongo!
Mongo Mongo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Crushed Designs (90% return on laundry service) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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