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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn McGrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cuchulainn MacSualdam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn McGrim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cuchulainn MacSualdam!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacSualdam with a poor takedown
and McGrim counters with a head kick. That will keep MacSualdam thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McGrim delivers a nice body kick.
MacSualdam fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGrim avoids it really well and circles away.
McGrim lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
MacSualdam closes the distance and clinches up with McGrim, looking for a takedown. MacSualdam pushes McGrim against the cage but McGrim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shawn McGrim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cuchulainn MacSualdam.
McGrim closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGrim throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Left hook, right uppercut from McGrim.
Shawn McGrim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacSualdam shoots in and drives through. McGrim sprawls well.
McGrim misses with a double jab.
MacSualdam walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGrim.
Crunch! McGrim slams his shin into MacSualdam's torso.
MacSualdam looks gassed!
McGrim throws a right and a left that MacSualdam avoids nicely.
McGrim falls off balance throwing a combination
and MacSualdam counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrim pushes MacSualdam away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, MacSualdam gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
McGrim can't do much from the bottom here.
MacSualdam taking a breather here.
MacSualdam throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacSualdam decides to take the fight back to the feet.
McGrim looks to land a combination but MacSualdam avoids it well.
McGrim moves out of range of the body kick from MacSualdam.
McGrim misses with a double jab
and MacSualdam counters with a one-two to the body.
McGrim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacSualdam circles away quickly and effectively.
MacSualdam tries to clinch but McGrim moves out of range.
MacSualdam manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McGrim on his heels. He'll look to pass McGrim's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacSualdam gets to his feet. McGrim looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
MacSualdam scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacSualdam is trying to control the action in half guard but McGrim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGrim wants to get back to his feet.
MacSualdam is trying to control. McGrim wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McGrim avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacSualdam.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cuchulainn MacSualdam was stalling too much, according to the referee.
MacSualdam fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McGrim sprawls well initially but MacSualdam persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacSualdam wants to control but McGrim is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with MacSualdam in particular looking to stall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
MacSualdam passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McGrim!
McGrim is trying to stand but he's just given MacSualdam his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cuchulainn MacSualdam will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McGrim gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows MacSualdam to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McGrim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacSualdam is looking to work some ground and pound but McGrim has wrist control.
MacSualdam is looking to work some ground and pound but McGrim has wrist control.
MacSualdam trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGrim wants to stand and escape but MacSualdam is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacSualdam thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MacSualdam wants to control from the top but McGrim keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacSualdam stops McGrim from standing up.
MacSualdam sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McGrim's guard.
McGrim is not content to let MacSualdam control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacSualdam is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGrim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacSualdam.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacSualdam is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGrim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacSualdam.
MacSualdam decides to stand and escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrim misses with a series of wild punches.
McGrim tries to land a front kick but MacSualdam steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGrim fails with the takedown.
MacSualdam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGrim circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
MacSualdam fails with the takedown.
MacSualdam shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGrim is trying to defend but MacSualdam finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
MacSualdam is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McGrim!
McGrim wants to try and get back to his feet.
MacSualdam jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McGrim manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGrim is trying to buck MacSualdam off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cuchulainn MacSualdam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
MacSualdam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGrim but McGrim pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGrim lands a two punch combo.
Shawn McGrim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from McGrim. No joy for MacSualdam on that attempt.
McGrim connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGrim fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
MacSualdam has taken the fight to the clinch.
MacSualdam has picked McGrim up - he's going for a ride! MacSualdam dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
McGrim pushes MacSualdam off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacSualdam shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGrim is trying to defend but MacSualdam finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cuchulainn MacSualdam has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
McGrim avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacSualdam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacSualdam seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Cuchulainn MacSualdam hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McGrim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGrim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacSualdam.
Sloppy strikes from MacSualdam. Those never looked like landing.
McGrim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGrim wants it to stay on the feet.
Shawn McGrim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cuchulainn MacSualdam.
MacSualdam takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on McGrim's face as he tries to break the clinch.
MacSualdam works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
McGrim is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst MacSualdam is controlling him.
McGrim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MacSualdam on the ground.
MacSualdam sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
MacSualdam works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MacSualdam scoring with strikes to the body and head.
MacSualdam thows a huge punch but McGrim dodges it nicely.
MacSualdam decides to return to a standing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacSualdam closes the distance and pushes McGrim back into the cage.
McGrim is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McGrim prevents the takedown attempt.
McGrim blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGrim wants to get back to striking at distance but MacSualdam won't allow it.
McGrim is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
MacSualdam looking for a takedown.
McGrim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. MacSualdam is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shawn McGrim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGrim is looking for a takedown up against the cage. MacSualdam gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McGrim is trying to force a seperation but MacSualdam has the dominant position.
MacSualdam has McGrim pressed against the cage, preventing McGrim from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cuchulainn MacSualdam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
MacSualdam gets a trip takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cuchulainn MacSualdam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got MacSualdam winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cuchulainn MacSualdam!
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