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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Son (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Son!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Son shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCarthy defends it nicely.
McCarthy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Son fails to land the takedown.
Son walks forward, straight into a front kick from McCarthy.
Son connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Son misses with a body kick.
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches.
Son drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Son. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McCarthy is pressed up against the cage. Son has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCarthy down to the mat. McCarthy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Son fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McCarthy sprawls well initially but Son persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McCarthy wants to get back to full guard.
Son not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCarthy works his way to full guard. Good work.
McCarthy working a defensive guard here.
McCarthy has Son pulled in close to control his posture.
McCarthy is trying to keep Son in close.
Son loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Son postures up.
McCarthy wants to stand but Son is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ryan McCarthy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Son shoots in looking for a takedown. McCarthy tries to sprawl out of it but Son keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCarthy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCarthy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCarthy drives through and clinches with Son against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCarthy is trying to force a seperation but Son has the dominant position.
McCarthy breaks from the clinch.
McCarthy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCarthy stuffs the takedown.
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on McCarthy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCarthy prevents a body shot from Son.
Son is trying to trip McCarthy. He has hold of a leg but McCarthy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Son persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Son prevents McCarthy from getting back to his feet.
McCarthy looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy working a defensive guard here.
Son trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Son accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Son keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McCarthy's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Son accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Son is looking to work some ground and pound but McCarthy has wrist control.
Son is looking to work some ground and pound but McCarthy has wrist control.
Son preventing the sweep.
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Son tries to pass.
Son not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Son trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Son tries to pass.
Son throws a big elbow that misses.
Son lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Son with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCarthy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Son is controlling him.
Son wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Son dominated that round.
That's time! Son's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McCarthy clinches up with Son and pushes him back against the cage.
McCarthy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Son escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from McCarthy misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Son.
McCarthy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCarthy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Son moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Son shoots for a double leg takedown but McCarthy sprawls well. He's pushed Son's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Son. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Son takes one to the chin there.
McCarthy pushes Son up against the cage in a clinch.
Son is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCarthy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Son is looking to take this one to the mat.
McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Son drives through and clinches with McCarthy against the cage.
McCarthy lands an elbow just above Son 's eye.
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Son shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCarthy sprawls well. McCarthy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Son gets slowly back to his feet.
McCarthy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Son in his tracks.
Son is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCarthy clinches.
Son wants the takedown. McCarthy is fighting it off but Son persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McCarthy's guard against the cage.
Son prevents McCarthy from getting back to his feet.
Son is looking to work some ground and pound but McCarthy has wrist control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy is looking to stand up but Son isn't so interested in that idea.
McCarthy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Son manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Son is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Son is on top in guard.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Son from controlling successfully.
Son cracks McCarthy with a solid left hand.
McCarthy working for a triangle but Son defends it easily.
Son passes McCarthy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Son is looking to take a break and control but McCarthy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Son winds up and cracks McCarthy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Son wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCarthy keeps working.
Son throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Son is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McCarthy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Son prevents McCarthy from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Son throwing shots but McCarthy is blocking nicely.
Son moves into full mount! McCarthy won't be happy about that!
McCarthy is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The referee warns McCarthy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Son trying to control but McCarthy is having none of it.
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 Joe Son will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Son shoots in for a takedown but McCarthy shows good takedown defense.
McCarthy has closed the distance and engaged Son in a clinch.
Son can't get the takedown.
McCarthy wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCarthy misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCarthy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No luck for Son with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Son. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Son drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Son throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McCarthy sneaks back into half guard.
Son not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Joe Son overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Son is thwarting McCarthy's attempts to control the position.
McCarthy wants to improve his position but Son is controlling well.
McCarthy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Son is working away from the top position though.
Son missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCarthy is staying active underneath Son, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet.
Son thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Son missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Son is looking for a kimura here.
Son is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Son trying to control the pace.
Son passes the guard and advances to mount!
Son trying to control but McCarthy is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Son lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McCarthy hang on?
Son fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Son is landing with some decent strikes but McCarthy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Son working for a submission but McCarthy is keeping him at bay.
McCarthy tries to hold on but Son postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Son working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Joe Son is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Son can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCarthy is looking to escape.
Son controlling his opponent.
McCarthy tries to lock up and control but Son gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Son controlling his opponent.
McCarthy tries to hold on but Son postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Son showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Son, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Son!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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