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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toby Le Rone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie McCaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le Rone kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Let The Bodies Hit The Floor - Drowning Pool. McCaw has chosen Seeing Things as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
19 - 5 - 0 |
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223 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toby Le Rone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richie McCaw!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Rone moves away.
Toby Le Rone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Le Rone. That's going to slow McCaw down.
McCaw gets the takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McCaw is trying to ground and pound but Le Rone uses the momentary lack of control by McCaw to regain half guard.
McCaw throwing shots but Le Rone is blocking nicely.
Le Rone keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Le Rone regains full guard. Nicely done.
McCaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCaw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Le Rone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCaw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Le Rone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McCaw trying to control but Le Rone is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Rone trying to control the position.
Le Rone is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McCaw is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We're going to have a standup here because Toby Le Rone wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Le Rone scores with a kick to the midsection.
Le Rone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Le Rone throws out a leg kick but McCaw moves out of range and Le Rone only half commits.
Toby Le Rone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Le Rone swats away the attempt to clinch by McCaw.
Le Rone wants to clinch up but McCaw keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Rone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCaw.
McCaw lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Le Rone circles away quickly and effectively.
McCaw checks a leg kick nicely.
Le Rone darts in and clinches McCaw up against the cage.
Le Rone lands with a left to the head.
McCaw working hard to break the clinch.
Le Rone has a couple of punches blocked by McCaw.
McCaw is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Le Rone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Le Rone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCaw trying to stall but Le Rone improves his position.
McCaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCaw drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Rone lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCaw backwards.
McCaw has had enough of the clinch but Le Rone keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Le Rone.
McCaw is trying to drag Le Rone to the mat but Le Rone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Toby Le Rone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richie McCaw.
McCaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Le Rone has McCaw pushed against the cage.
McCaw blocks a body shot from Le Rone.
McCaw wants to break free but Le Rone has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Rone throws a punch but it's blocked by McCaw.
McCaw wants to take the fight to the mat but Le Rone manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCaw.
McCaw taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Le Rone misses with the head strike.
Le Rone lands a right hand.
McCaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Le Rone tries a body shot but McCaw blocks it.
Le Rone manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Le Rone is pressed up against the cage. McCaw has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Le Rone down to the mat. Le Rone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McCaw has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Le Rone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Le Rone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Le Rone catches McCaw with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Le Rone circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCaw has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Le Rone.
Le Rone lands with a good body shot.
Le Rone tries to land a front kick but McCaw steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Le Rone with a hook.
Le Rone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCaw moves away.
McCaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Le Rone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Rone closes the distance and clinches.
McCaw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Le Rone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Le Rone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Le Rone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Le Rone lands a nice shot to the body.
Le Rone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Le Rone won't allow it.
Le Rone lands a nice uppercut.
Le Rone throws a head punch that misses.
McCaw blocks an uppercut.
Le Rone can't find room to land a body shot as McCaw controls the action.
Le Rone throws a punch but it's blocked by McCaw.
Good body shot from Le Rone.
McCaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Toby Le Rone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Le Rone working aggressively here.
Le Rone swings wildly with an uppercut but McCaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCaw looking to slow down the pace here.
McCaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Le Rone misses with a punch on the inside.
Le Rone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Le Rone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Le Rone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Le Rone misses with some punches.
McCaw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Le Rone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McCaw wants to take the fight to the mat but Le Rone manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Toby Le Rone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richie McCaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Rone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCaw's efforts to push away.
McCaw blocking some punches.
McCaw has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Le Rone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Le Rone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Le Rone lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Le Rone.
Le Rone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Le Rone misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Le Rone fails to land.
Le Rone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Le Rone prevents a takedown attempt there.
Le Rone scores with a shot to the side of McCaw's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Le Rone.
McCaw has Le Rone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Le Rone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Le Rone lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Le Rone fails to land.
Le Rone can't find room to land a body shot as McCaw controls the action.
Le Rone lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Rone gets underhooks to prevent McCaw's takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on McCaw's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Le Rone swings wildly with an uppercut but McCaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Le Rone lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCaw backwards.
Le Rone lands a hook that snaps the head of McCaw backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Le Rone dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McCaw tries to clinch up.
Le Rone just misses with a punch to the body.
Le Rone darts in and clinches McCaw up against the cage.
McCaw is trying to break free.
McCaw prevents a body shot from Le Rone.
Le Rone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCaw is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Le Rone is defending well.
McCaw prevents a body shot from Le Rone.
Le Rone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Le Rone has a couple of punches blocked by McCaw.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Le Rone.
The referee is keeping an eye on Le Rone - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Le Rone pushes McCaw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Le Rone - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McCaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Le Rone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCaw tries to circle away but Le Rone has him pinned against the cage.
Le Rone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCaw tries to break the clinch but Le Rone is controlling the position.
Le Rone stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Le Rone throws a punch but it's blocked by McCaw.
Le Rone lands a nice uppercut.
McCaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCaw moves out of range as Le Rone throws a body kick.
Le Rone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Le Rone wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch combination from McCaw misses.
McCaw takes a jab right on the kisser.
Le Rone tests McCaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCaw stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Le Rone rushes McCaw and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Rone leaning against his opponent.
Le Rone keeps control of McCaw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Le Rone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCaw.
Toby Le Rone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richie McCaw.
Le Rone misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Rone swings wildly with an uppercut but McCaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Le Rone taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Le Rone scores with a hook to the body.
Le Rone prevents a takedown attempt there.
McCaw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Le Rone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Le Rone scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Rone gets through McCaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Le Rone misses with a punch on the inside.
Le Rone is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Le Rone has a couple of punches blocked by McCaw.
Le Rone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCaw can do to turn this around?
McCaw wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCaw is trying to force a seperation but Le Rone has the dominant position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Le Rone working aggressively here.
Le Rone lands with a short shot to the head.
Le Rone lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short uppercut from Le Rone.
A shot in the inside from Le Rone.
Le Rone misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Le Rone clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Le Rone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Le Rone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Le Rone lands a big head kick that sends McCaw tumbling to the mat! Le Rone takes a step backwards and waves McCaw back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McCaw is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Rone lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCaw's sensitive parts.
McCaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Le Rone finish him?
McCaw looks up at the clock. Bad move! Le Rone lands a right hand from hell, dropping McCaw. Le Rone pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toby Le Rone!
Toby Le Rone retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Toby Le Rone, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Richie McCaw stepped up to the mic, saying 'You know..I did my best..I will be back and better than ever!!!'.
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