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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dragon Slayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall McMurphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McMurphy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I own Golly God.. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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196 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dragon Slayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randall McMurphy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slayer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Slayer closes the distance and pushes McMurphy back into the cage.
Slayer tries to work over McMurphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Slayer.
Slayer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Slayer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McMurphy or not.
Slayer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McMurphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Slayer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slayer scores with a shoulder strike.
It looks like Randall McMurphy has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Slayer.
A left hand lands to the body for McMurphy.
McMurphy misses with a punch on the inside.
McMurphy can't find room to land a body shot as Slayer controls the action.
Slayer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McMurphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McMurphy is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Slayer.
Slayer stalling in the clinch but McMurphy improves position.
McMurphy throws a head punch that misses.
McMurphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McMurphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Slayer.
Slayer lands a body punch.
Slayer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slayer lands with a short shot to the head.
McMurphy blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Slayer lands a left hand.
A short left from McMurphy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMurphy can't find room to land a body shot as Slayer controls the action.
Slayer can't break the clinch.
Slayer is working McMurphy over against the cage.
Slayer tries to throw a body punch but McMurphy avoids it by throwing Slayer back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy misses with the head strike.
McMurphy is trying to pull guard but Slayer has him pressed against the cage.
McMurphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
McMurphy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McMurphy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McMurphy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Slayer stands and throws McMurphy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McMurphy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Slayer is trying to control. McMurphy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slayer tries to pass the half guard into mount. McMurphy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy is looking to control Slayer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McMurphy avoid being mounted?
Well, if Slayer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Slayer prevents McMurphy from improving his position.
McMurphy is controlling Slayer's trapped leg to prevent Slayer from advancing to side control.
Slayer is taking a breather. McMurphy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dragon Slayer.
Slayer tries to score with a low kick but McMurphy moves his leg out of the way.
Slayer looks to land a right hand but McMurphy moved out of range.
McMurphy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slayer lands with a kick to the temple. McMurphy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Slayer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McMurphy.
McMurphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McMurphy cracks Slayer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
McMurphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slayer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slayer throws a poor cross that misses
and McMurphy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Slayer's guard.
Slayer keeping full guard, as McMurphy tries to pass.
Slayer controls McMurphy momentarily but McMurphy frees himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McMurphy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dragon Slayer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randall McMurphy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Good exchange - Slayer coming out on top.
McMurphy throws a body punch but Slayer moves out of range.
McMurphy throws a low kick, looking for Slayer's leg but Slayer calmly moves out of range.
McMurphy throws a body kick that misses.
Slayer misses with a body kick.
Slayer throws an overhand right that lands on McMurphy's shoulder, as McMurphy tries to avoid the shot.
Slayer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some wild striking there from Slayer.
Sloppy strikes from Slayer. Those never looked like landing.
Slayer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Slayer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Slayer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McMurphy connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMurphy scores with a spinning back kick!
Slayer throws a head kick but McMurphy moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer scores with a nice head shot.
Slayer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McMurphy.
Dragon Slayer is winning the standup battle so far.
McMurphy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slayer.
McMurphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slayer moves away.
McMurphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McMurphy pushes Slayer up against the cage in a clinch.
Slayer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Slayer lands with a light punch inside.
Slayer lands with a left to the head.
Slayer stalls.
McMurphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McMurphy jumps guard but Slayer stands there with McMurphy around his waist. McMurphy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Slayer fails to land.
McMurphy working aggressively here.
Slayer lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slayer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slayer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McMurphy tries to throw a body punch but Slayer avoids it by throwing McMurphy back against the cage.
McMurphy working aggressively here.
Slayer throws a punch but it's blocked by McMurphy.
Slayer tries a body shot but McMurphy blocks it.
A short right from McMurphy on the inside.
Slayer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slayer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McMurphy scores with the left hand. Slayer knows he should have avoided that one.
Slayer throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for McMurphy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer lands with a right hand.
Slayer blocks a jab.
McMurphy misses with a body shot.
Slayer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slayer misses with a straight left.
McMurphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slayer manages to avoid it.
Slayer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Slayer duly obliges.
McMurphy throws a lazy right hand but Slayer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slayer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McMurphy. McMurphy obviously looking to wear him down.
Slayer throws a body punch but McMurphy moves out of range.
McMurphy throws a sloppy head kick and Slayer moves out of range easily.
Slayer throws a series of punches but McMurphy avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Slayer does no damage.
McMurphy scores with a sloppy right hand. Slayer should have avoided that one.
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 slow jab from McMurphy misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Slayer is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by McMurphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McMurphy.
McMurphy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Slayer scores with a nice right hand.
McMurphy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Slayer looks to throw the jab but McMurphy is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slayer.
McMurphy misses with an uppercut.
Slayer throws a leg kick which misses McMurphy's front leg but catches the back leg as McMurphy tries to avoid it.
Slayer throws a right hand that McMurphy ducks under and follows up with a left that McMurphy also avoids with ease.
McMurphy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slayer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McMurphy throws an overhand right that lands on Slayer's shoulder, as Slayer tries to avoid the shot.
Slayer lands a leg kick that knocks McMurphy off balance momentarily.
McMurphy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Slayer.
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 Dragon Slayer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randall McMurphy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McMurphy tries to clinch up but Slayer circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from McMurphy. Slayer does a little dance to reset his feet.
McMurphy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McMurphy throws a front kick aimed at Slayer's knee but Slayer avoids it well.
Slayer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Slayer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McMurphy wants to slow Slayer down by chopping away at his legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from McMurphy. Slayer does a little dance to reset his feet.
McMurphy looks to throw the jab but Slayer is out of range.
Slayer throws a push kick but McMurphy slaps the foot to one side.
Good standup being displayed there by Slayer as he connects with a hook.
Slayer throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Slayer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McMurphy on the side of the head.
McMurphy tries to clinch up.
McMurphy thuds a left hand into Slayer's body.
Slayer misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer motions for McMurphy to come forward. Slayer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slayer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McMurphy tries to clinch up but Slayer circles away and keeps his distance.
Slayer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McMurphy swings widly with a right hand
and Slayer counters with an outside leg kick.
McMurphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slayer connects with a body shot that sends McMurphy's belly button to the back.
Slayer lands with a good body shot.
McMurphy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Slayer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McMurphy's head.
That has opened up Randall McMurphy's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slayer misses with a wild combination.
McMurphy is looking to land body kicks.
McMurphy throws a half hearted mid kick.
McMurphy dodges the punch combination from Slayer.
Slayer throws a front kick aimed at McMurphy's knee but McMurphy avoids it well.
Randall McMurphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer ducks under a wild hook from McMurphy.
McMurphy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slayer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McMurphy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McMurphy takes one to the side of the head.
McMurphy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Slayer connects with a body shot that sends McMurphy's belly button to the back.
McMurphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dragon Slayer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Slayer.
McMurphy looks to throw the jab but Slayer is out of range.
Slayer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McMurphy.
Slayer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slayer checks a leg kick.
Slayer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy tries to clinch up but Slayer circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the liver by McMurphy. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Slayer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McMurphy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slayer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Slayer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dragon Slayer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slayer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Slayer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Slayer works the jab nicely.
McMurphy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McMurphy moves in looking to clinch but Slayer pushes him off.
McMurphy shoots in looking for a takedown but Slayer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McMurphy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McMurphy misses with a straight left.
McMurphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slayer moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slayer checks a low kick from McMurphy.
McMurphy gets tackled into the cage by Slayer. Slayer maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slayer.
Slayer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slayer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slayer.
Dragon Slayer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McMurphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Slayer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Slayer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slayer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McMurphy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McMurphy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McMurphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slayer checks a low kick from McMurphy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dragon Slayer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slayer, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragon Slayer!
Dragon Slayer managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear, into his post fight interview.
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