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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug McMichaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn McGrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doug McMichaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn McGrim!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMichaels is looking to chop away at McGrim's legs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McMichaels crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McGrim - the referee stops the clock and McMichaels gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McGrim. McMichaels manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McGrim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McMichaels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGrim circles away quickly and effectively.
McGrim dodges the punch combination from McMichaels.
McGrim dodges the punch combination from McMichaels.
McMichaels throws a combination. McGrim tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McMichaels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from McMichaels.
McMichaels tries to bum rush McGrim with a series of wild strikes but McGrim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGrim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McMichaels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGrim misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by McGrim.
McGrim misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McMichaels avoids the head kick by McGrim.
McGrim looks to land a left hand but McMichaels moved out of range nicely.
McMichaels tries a head kick but it misses.
McMichaels lands a body shot.
McMichaels throws a series of strikes that have McGrim backpedaling.
McMichaels lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMichaels throws a head kick but McGrim moves out of range.
McMichaels misses with the combination.
McGrim shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McMichaels sprawls well. McMichaels wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGrim gets slowly back to his feet.
McGrim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGrim looks winded!
McMichaels throws a front kick aimed at McGrim's knee but McGrim avoids it well.
McMichaels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGrim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGrim throws a right hand that McMichaels ducks under and follows up with a left that McMichaels also avoids with ease.
McGrim gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McMichaels.
McMichaels fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGrim checks it well.
McMichaels lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McMichaels.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMichaels throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGrim on the side of the head.
McMichaels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McMichaels throws a head kick that misses.
McMichaels throws a combination that misses
and McGrim counters with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGrim throws a series of punches but McMichaels moves out of range.
McMichaels looks to land a combination. McGrim sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McMichaels moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McMichaels connects with a nice looking jab.
Some wild striking there from McMichaels.
A combination from McMichaels does no damage.
McMichaels throws a right and a left that both miss.
McMichaels is working the combinations to good effect here.
McMichaels throws a head kick that misses.
McMichaels dodges the punch combination from McGrim.
A head kick misses from McMichaels.
McMichaels misses with a double jab
and McGrim counters with a head kick.
McMichaels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McMichaels cracks McGrim with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McMichaels throws a head kick that misses
and McGrim counters with a nice kick to the body.
McMichaels really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McMichaels misses with a two punch combination.
McGrim moves forwards but McMichaels connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from McGrim.
A combination from McMichaels does no damage.
McGrim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McMichaels tries to avoid it but McGrim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McMichaels to the ground. McMichaels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Doug McMichaels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGrim blocks a head kick by McMichaels.
McMichaels lands a body shot.
McGrim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGrim blocks a low kick nicely.
McMichaels bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGrim's head backwards.
McGrim misses the jab.
McMichaels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McMichaels throws a right and a left that both miss.
McMichaels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McMichaels is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from McGrim lands but McMichaels takes it in his stride.
McMichaels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGrim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McMichaels throws a one two combo.
McGrim takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMichaels swinging wildly here.
McGrim throws a right hand that McMichaels ducks under and follows up with a left that McMichaels also avoids with ease.
McMichaels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGrim throws a sloppy head kick and McMichaels moves out of range easily.
McMichaels looks to land a combination. McGrim sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Doug McMichaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMichaels swinging wildly here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McMichaels swinging wildly here.
McGrim shoots in and drives through. McMichaels sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug McMichaels dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A punch lands to the side of McGrim 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McMichaels misses with a head kick.
McMichaels throws a sloppy head kick
and McGrim counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McMichaels is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McMichaels throws a series of strikes that have McGrim backpedaling.
McMichaels scores with a jab to the head.
A cross from McMichaels lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGrim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from McGrim.
Sloppy strikes from McMichaels. Those never looked like landing.
McGrim tries to bum rush McMichaels with a series of wild strikes but McMichaels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice takedown defense from McMichaels. No joy for McGrim on that attempt.
A jab from McMichaels does it's job there.
McMichaels is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McMichaels shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McGrim eats them both and turns towards McMichaels to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McMichaels throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McMichaels lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McMichaels scores with a head kick.
McMichaels lands a head kick!
McMichaels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGrim can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMichaels plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGrim moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McMichaels takes one on the button.
McGrim misses with a few strikes there.
McMichaels throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McMichaels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGrim takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McMichaels misses with a wild combination.
McMichaels throws a nice looking combination but McGrim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGrim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McMichaels tries to avoid it but McGrim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McMichaels to the ground. McMichaels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGrim takes a jab right on the kisser.
McMichaels lands a jab to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGrim.
Doug McMichaels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McMichaels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut there from McMichaels.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by McMichaels. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McMichaels.
McMichaels fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from McMichaels. Those never looked like landing.
McGrim misses with a two punch combination.
McMichaels keeps McGrim at a distance using the push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGrim takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Doug McMichaels is winning the standup battle so far.
Danga de danga de dang - McMichaels scores with a four punch combination!
McGrim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from McMichaels lands but McGrim takes it in his stride.
McGrim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGrim dodges the punch combination from McMichaels.
McMichaels misses with a jab, cross combination.
McMichaels throws a series of punches but McGrim moves out of range.
McGrim misses with a head kick.
McMichaels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels tries a head kick but it misses.
McGrim lands with a shot to the body.
McGrim misses with a kick to the body.
McMichaels lands a nice hook to McGrim's body. McGrim takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McMichaels closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McGrim avoids a punch combination nicely.
McMichaels throws a hook but McGrim avoids it easily.
A punch combination from McGrim misses.
McMichaels scores with a head kick.
McMichaels lands the left hand.
McMichaels on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McGrim takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McGrim decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McGrim throwing shots but McMichaels is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGrim with the ground and pound but McMichaels uses the opportunity to regain guard.
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!
McGrim trying to move into half guard but instead McMichaels has managed to sweep!
McMichaels won't allow McGrim to get back to his feet.
McMichaels gets to his feet. McGrim looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McMichaels lands a glancing blow to the side of McGrim's head.
McGrim has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McMichaels lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McGrim fails to land the takedown.
Doug McMichaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn McGrim.
McMichaels throws a leg kick which misses McGrim's front leg but catches the back leg as McGrim tries to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGrim walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McMichaels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McMichaels fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug McMichaels dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McGrim throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big left from McGrim misses.
McMichaels lands a really nice looking cross but McGrim seems unphased.
Danga de danga de dang - McMichaels scores with a four punch combination!
McGrim fails to land the takedown.
McGrim throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. McMichaels darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGrim throws a head kick that misses.
McGrim has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McMichaels.
McMichaels lands with a cross.
McMichaels feints and then cracks McGrim's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGrim down.
A head kick misses from McMichaels.
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!
McMichaels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGrim is defended easily by McMichaels.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McMichaels misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrim is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McMichaels.
McMichaels throws a wild body kick that McGrim sees coming a mile off.
McMichaels pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McGrim back to the cage. McMichaels follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McMichaels shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McGrim eats them both and turns towards McMichaels to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McMichaels defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGrim.
Doug McMichaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn McGrim.
McMichaels scores with a three punch combo!
McMichaels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McMichaels with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGrim shoots in and drives through. McMichaels sprawls well.
McMichaels lands a jab-cross combination.
McGrim throws a series of punches but McMichaels avoids them all with ease.
McGrim has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McMichaels throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McGrim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGrim fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McMichaels throws a right and a left that both miss.
McMichaels tries a head kick but it misses.
McGrim misses with a two punch combination.
McGrim takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McMichaels throws a right and a left that both miss.
McMichaels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGrim throws out a loose jab but McMichaels uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMichaels shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McGrim eats them both and turns towards McMichaels to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Some wild striking there from McMichaels.
McGrim misses with a wild combination.
McGrim has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McMichaels.
McMichaels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGrim thows a body shot but no joy.
McMichaels scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels scores with a one two! McGrim had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McMichaels throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McMichaels avoids a punch combination nicely.
McMichaels lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGrim throws a head kick but McMichaels moves out of range.
McMichaels connects with a looping right hand.
McMichaels lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGrim backs up against the cage.
McMichaels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGrim throws out the jab.
McMichaels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McMichaels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGrim.
McMichaels lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGrim backs up against the cage.
McGrim tries to bum rush McMichaels with a series of wild strikes but McMichaels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McMichaels throws a head kick but McGrim moves out of range.
McMichaels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrim throws a right and a left that McMichaels avoids nicely.
McGrim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McMichaels closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McMichaels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McMichaels finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGrim smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McMichaels lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A punch lands to the side of McGrim 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGrim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
A head kick misses from McMichaels.
McMichaels goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McGrim misses with a series of wild punches.
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.
Decent striking displayed by McMichaels there.
The crowd cheers as McMichaels lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGrim doesn't seem phased though.
Doug McMichaels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McMichaels tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doug McMichaels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McMichaels, 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 Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug McMichaels!
A relieved looking Doug McMichaels thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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