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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leo McGarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Axxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McGarry might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Welcome to the Machine. Thor Axxe will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leo McGarry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thor Axxe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGarry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Axxe but Axxe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGarry looks to throw the jab but Axxe is out of range.
Axxe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGarry.
Axxe throws a low kick but McGarry moves out of range easily.
Axxe lands with an uppercut that bounces McGarry off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Leo McGarry has been cut.
Leo McGarry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axxe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice takedown defense from Axxe. No joy for McGarry on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo McGarry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Axxe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGarry's head.
McGarry tries for a takedown but Axxe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Axxe looks to throw the jab but McGarry is out of range.
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!
McGarry scores with a nice right hand.
McGarry shoots in but Axxe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGarry tries to clinch up but Axxe circles away and keeps his distance.
McGarry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Axxe's waist but Axxe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGarry off to one side.
Axxe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGarry gets a double leg takedown into Axxe's guard.
Axxe wants to stand up but McGarry is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGarry throwing strikes but missing.
McGarry won't allow Axxe to get back to his feet.
McGarry is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Axxe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Axxe has escaped and now he's on top!
McGarry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Axxe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Axxe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Axxe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGarry has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarry wants to sweep here but Axxe controlling him for the moment.
McGarry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Axxe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGarry looking for a guillotine here but Axxe defends easily.
McGarry is looking for a triangle here but Axxe uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
McGarry is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarry tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Axxe presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
McGarry throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGarry is looking to get to half guard.
McGarry slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McGarry manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McGarry isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Axxe stacks McGarry on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Axxe!
Axxe stands up and beckons McGarry to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarry walks into a left hand.
A combination from Axxe does no damage.
McGarry feints and as Axxe raises his hands in defense, McGarry changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axxe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGarry throws an elbow that misses. Axxe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGarry's guard. Nice move by Axxe!
Axxe stopping the sweep attempt from McGarry.
Axxe tries to stand but McGarry is controlling from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGarry is looking for a triangle here but Axxe uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
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 Leo McGarry will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leo McGarry's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Axxe looks to land a combination but McGarry avoids it well.
McGarry moves into the clinch.
McGarry has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Axxe clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McGarry misses with an elbow to the head.
Axxe wants to get back to his feet.
McGarry is throwing shots to the body but Axxe manages to wriggle free. McGarry pounces on him again and ends up in Axxe's guard.
McGarry throws a strike but Axxe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarry working for submissions but it's allowed Axxe to get to half guard.
McGarry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Axxe pulls his head out easily.
Axxe decides to stand and escape the position.
Axxe feints a jab promting McGarry to slip. Axxe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McGarry slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McGarry shoots in for a takedown but Axxe shows good takedown defense.
Nice shot lands for McGarry.
McGarry walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGarry is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGarry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Axxe as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGarry is trying to drag Axxe to the mat but Axxe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo McGarry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Axxe is trying to break the clinch but McGarry is controlling him.
McGarry tries for a takedown. No joy.
McGarry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Axxe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McGarry drops down looking for an ankle pick but Axxe pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGarry needs to keep his hands up - Axxe had a free shot at his head there.
Oh McGarry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGarry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Axxe.
McGarry seems to have got his legs back now.
Axxe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGarry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Axxe misses with a wild body shot.
McGarry shoots in and drives through. Axxe sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarry closes the distance and clinches.
Axxe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Axxe wants to break free but McGarry has control.
McGarry has Axxe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Axxe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGarry works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Axxe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGarry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGarry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Axxe has his feet on McGarry's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
McGarry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Axxe throws a nice looking combination but McGarry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Axxe does no damage.
Axxe thuds a left hand into McGarry's body.
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!
McGarry dives in and scores a takedown into Axxe's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axxe wants to get back to his feet but McGarry is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Axxe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGarry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGarry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leo McGarry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGarry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGarry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGarry throwing strikes but missing.
McGarry with a flurry of punches that miss.
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 Leo McGarry will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leo McGarry's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McGarry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Axxe pinned against the cage. Axxe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McGarry scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Axxe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Axxe fails to land with a series of punches.
McGarry clinches with his opponent.
McGarry is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Axxe is defending well.
Axxe gets underhooks to prevent McGarry's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo McGarry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGarry breaks the clinch.
McGarry looks for a takedown but Axxe sprawls well.
A low kick from Axxe is predictable there
and McGarry counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Axxe!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGarry lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McGarry thowing shots but they're missing.
McGarry misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axxe manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Ground and pound from McGarry.
Axxe tries to kick McGarry off but McGarry keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McGarry connects with a nice short shot to Axxe's temple.
Axxe looks like he's trying to stand up.
McGarry misses with a head shot. Axxe uses the momentum to regain guard.
Axxe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axxe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Axxe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGarry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGarry throws a big elbow that misses.
McGarry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGarry working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGarry throws a strike but Axxe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McGarry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Axxe is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axxe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McGarry striking off his back but it's not causing Axxe any problems.
McGarry is looking for a triangle but Axxe pushes his legs off easily.
Axxe trying to stand up but can't free himself from McGarry's guard.
McGarry working for a triangle but Axxe defends it easily.
Axxe stands up and waves to McGarry to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axxe throws a head kick but McGarry moves out of range.
Axxe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGarry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thor Axxe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Axxe scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Axxe.
Leo McGarry's cut is getting worse.
McGarry pushes Axxe up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGarry keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Axxe's efforts to push away.
Axxe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leo McGarry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGarry is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Axxe is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo McGarry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGarry, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo McGarry!
During a confident post fight interview, Leo McGarry thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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