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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gab Bloodsport (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McLachlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McLachlan's choice of entrance music: Funeral For a Friend - 'History'. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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178 cm
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181 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Good kicks
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Counter striker
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gab Bloodsport!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John McLachlan!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLachlan loads up on a big right hand but Bloodsport slips the punch.
Bloodsport misses with a takedown
and McLachlan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bloodsport thinking.
No joy there for McLachlan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McLachlan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bloodsport with a poor takedown
and McLachlan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLachlan misses the shot to the body.
Bloodsport with a poor takedown
letting McLachlan counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gab Bloodsport. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bloodsport misses with a takedown
and McLachlan counters with a nice uppercut.
John McLachlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLachlan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bloodsport moves away from the strike by McLachlan.
McLachlan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McLachlan lands a lovely overhand right.
McLachlan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bloodsport.
A head kick misses from Bloodsport.
Bloodsport has his takedown stuffed
and McLachlan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bloodsport moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport moves away from the strike by McLachlan.
Nice uppercut lands for McLachlan. That snapped Bloodsport's head back.
Bloodsport fails with the takedown
and McLachlan counters with a lovely shot to the 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!
Bloodsport takes one to the chin there.
Bloodsport shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bloodsport bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bloodsport tries for a takedown but McLachlan circles away easily
letting McLachlan counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLachlan scores with a body shot.
McLachlan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bloodsport had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bloodsport gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McLachlan counters with a left to the body.
McLachlan thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from McLachlan misses.
Bloodsport walks into a left hand.
Bloodsport slips a jab from McLachlan.
Bloodsport misses with a takedown
and McLachlan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLachlan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bloodsport avoids the body shot from McLachlan.
Nice defenses there by Bloodsport.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bloodsport moves forwards but McLachlan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloodsport doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McLachlan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bloodsport misses with a takedown attempt
enabling McLachlan to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McLachlan dominated that round.
That's time! Bloodsport's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bloodsport gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McLachlan.
McLachlan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Bloodsport.
Bloodsport tries for a takedown but McLachlan circles away easily
and Bloodsport takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bloodsport on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McLachlan misses with a looping right.
McLachlan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McLachlan works Bloodsport's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodsport with a lazy takedown attempt
and McLachlan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bloodsport slips under a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bloodsport might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bloodsport steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLachlan.
Crunch! Bloodsport slams his shin into McLachlan's torso.
A left lands for McLachlan.
Nice straight punches there by McLachlan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McLachlan.
A jab from McLachlan misses.
John McLachlan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLachlan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bloodsport under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLachlan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bloodsport with a poor takedown
and McLachlan counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gab Bloodsport. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLachlan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bloodsport.
McLachlan looks to land a right hand but Bloodsport moved out of range.
McLachlan misses with a looping right.
Bloodsport with a poor takedown
and McLachlan counters with a left and a right that stings Bloodsport.
McLachlan scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bloodsport. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bloodsport steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLachlan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport moves out of range of the strikes.
McLachlan works the jab nicely.
McLachlan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bloodsport under the eye.
Bloodsport fails with the takedown
and Bloodsport takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLachlan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLachlan connects with a right hand. Bloodsport shakes it off.
Bloodsport on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McLachlan thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Bloodsport.
Bloodsport has his takedown stuffed
and McLachlan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLachlan fails to land with a series of punches.
McLachlan looks to land a right hand but Bloodsport moved out of range.
McLachlan scores with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLachlan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLachlan looks to land a left hand but Bloodsport moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McLachlan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bloodsport shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling McLachlan to counter with a crisp jab.
Bloodsport misses with a takedown
and McLachlan counters with a right hand to the body.
McLachlan missing with a left hand there. Bloodsport was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLachlan lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from McLachlan misses its intended target.
A left lands for McLachlan.
Bloodsport gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McLachlan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gab Bloodsport. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from McLachlan misses the target.
McLachlan misses with an uppercut.
Bloodsport keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLachlan.
McLachlan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bloodsport on the side of the head.
No joy there for McLachlan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McLachlan throws the left hand but Bloodsport avoids the punch easily.
Bloodsport avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLachlan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLachlan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bloodsport takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bloodsport tries for a takedown but McLachlan circles away easily
and McLachlan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bloodsport misses with a takedown attempt
and McLachlan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLachlan connects with a body shot that sends Bloodsport's belly button to the back.
McLachlan lands an overhand right.
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!
McLachlan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport misses with a takedown attempt
and McLachlan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bloodsport walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gab Bloodsport is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bloodsport has his takedown stuffed
and McLachlan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLachlan misses the shot to the body.
Bloodsport walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from McLachlan misses.
A jab from McLachlan finds it's way through Bloodsport's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport fails with the takedown
and McLachlan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bloodsport with a poor takedown
and McLachlan counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLachlan punishes Bloodsport's body with a nice straight punch.
McLachlan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bloodsport. Bloodsport circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McLachlan with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLachlan stuns Bloodsport with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bloodsport displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLachlan throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McLachlan really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McLachlan lands a jab.
McLachlan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McLachlan scores with a decent looking hook.
McLachlan throws a hook to the side of Bloodsport's head but Bloodsport sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLachlan connects with a nice looking jab.
McLachlan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McLachlan connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodsport blocks a jab.
Bloodsport scores with a head kick.
Bloodsport doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McLachlan counters with a nice body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bloodsport ducks right into an uppercut from McLachlan.
McLachlan tries to bum rush Bloodsport with a series of wild strikes but Bloodsport uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the liver by McLachlan. Beautiful body shot.
McLachlan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLachlan misses with a few strikes there.
Bloodsport moves away from the strike by McLachlan.
Bloodsport takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McLachlan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bloodsport's hands.
McLachlan lunges at Bloodsport with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bloodsport's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLachlan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bloodsport in his tracks.
Bloodsport bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLachlan looks to land a left hand but Bloodsport moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McLachlan.
McLachlan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bloodsport looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McLachlan misses with a looping left.
McLachlan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bloodsport.
Bloodsport shoots and misses
and McLachlan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bloodsport gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting McLachlan counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gab Bloodsport. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport throws a body kick that misses.
McLachlan misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Bloodsport.
McLachlan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bloodsport on the side of the head.
McLachlan scores with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bloodsport keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLachlan.
Bloodsport misses with a takedown
and McLachlan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McLachlan dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McLachlan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bloodsport tries for a takedown but McLachlan circles away easily
and McLachlan counters with a nice uppercut.
Bloodsport gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McLachlan counters with a straight right hand.
Bloodsport misses with a takedown attempt
and McLachlan counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gab Bloodsport. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLachlan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bloodsport.
McLachlan with a hook.
Bloodsport is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLachlan lands a jab to the head.
Oh Bloodsport is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bloodsport closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bloodsport takes one to the chin there.
Bloodsport staying out of range there.
McLachlan misses with an uppercut. Bloodsport saw that one coming.
Bloodsport doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McLachlan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jab by McLachlan.
McLachlan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McLachlan loads up on a big right hand but Bloodsport slips the punch.
Bloodsport takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLachlan throws a jab when Bloodsport was well out of range.
McLachlan lands with an uppercut that bounces Bloodsport off the cage and back into range.
McLachlan scores with a jab to the jaw.
McLachlan looks to land a right hand but Bloodsport moved out of range.
John McLachlan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bloodsport gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McLachlan comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Bloodsport stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but McLachlan is on him like rabid pit bull! Bloodsport slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John McLachlan!
John McLachlan is the new welterweight champion!
After the big win, John McLachlan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CEC Nutrition Q160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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