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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Mcgarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Raptor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rex Raptor is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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158 cm
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145 lbs
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172 cm
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Mcgarthy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rex Raptor! The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mcgarthy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Rex Raptor has been cut. Raptor looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Mcgarthy lands with a nice body kick.
Mcgarthy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Raptor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mcgarthy is in Raptor's guard.

Raptor is rocked! Mcgarthy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Mcgarthy controlling from the top position. Raptor is still in real trouble! Can Mcgarthy finish him? Mcgarthy pushes down on Raptor's leg and manages to get into half guard. Raptor seems to have recovered his senses. Mcgarthy performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgarthy stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Rex Raptor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
 That's one minute gone in the round. That kick from Mcgarthy tenderised Raptor's leg. Raptor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raptor gets caught napping as Mcgarthy dives in and scores a takedown. Raptor manages to retain guard. Mcgarthy sitting in guard here, content to control. Mcgarthy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mcgarthy stands up from Raptor's guard - Mcgarthy perhaps looking for a knockout. A head kick misses from Mcgarthy.
Mcgarthy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Mcgarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raptor is keeping the position for now. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mcgarthy with a flurry of punches that miss. Mcgarthy sitting in guard, not really doing much. Mcgarthy cracks Raptor with a solid left hand. Mcgarthy forces his way into half guard. Mcgarthy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Mcgarthy lands a big shot there that rocks Raptor but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Raptor has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Mcgarthy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Mcgarthy lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Mcgarthy looking for the RNC. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Raptor holding both Mcgarthy 's hands and preventing any damage. Mcgarthy is riding his opponent, not letting Raptor buck him off.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgarthy is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Raptor is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Mcgarthy!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
42% |
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