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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thumper McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGee is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Here Comes The Boom!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leon Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thumper McGee!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barnett tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McGee is in Barnett's guard.
McGee is looking to stand up but Barnett won't let him.
McGee stands up and waves to Barnett to follow him.
Thumper McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee throws a sloppy head kick and Barnett moves out of range easily.
Barnett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGee moves into range and clinches up with Barnett.
McGee working hard to break the clinch.
Barnett trying to stall but McGee improves his position.
McGee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGee has closed the distance and engaged Barnett in a clinch.
McGee blocks an elbow strike.
McGee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee jabs Barnett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGee shoots in and drives through. Barnett sprawls well.
Barnett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGee.
McGee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGee pushes Barnett up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnett trying to stall but McGee improves his position.
Barnett has McGee pressed against the cage, preventing McGee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGee breaks from the clinch.
Barnett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barnett shoots and misses
enabling McGee to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Leon Barnett has been cut.
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!
McGee swings for the body but Barnett moves out of range.
McGee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee decides to stand back up. McGee steps back and let's Barnett get back to his feet.
McGee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barnett is breathing heavily.
McGee shoots in looking for a takedown but Barnett manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McGee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barnett rather than just go for the knockout.
McGee scores with a punch to the head.
McGee has managed to clinch.
McGee is trying to push Barnett away but Barnett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGee wants to get back to striking at distance but Barnett won't allow it.
McGee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barnett.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by McGee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGee but McGee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barnett with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGee counters with a right hand to the body.
McGee cracks Barnett with a good jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Barnett. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
McGee shoots in looking for a takedown but Barnett manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McGee shoots in for a takedown but Barnett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barnett drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGee has closed the distance and engaged Barnett in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGee pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGee throws a right and a left that Barnett avoids nicely.
McGee shoots in but no luck this time.
Barnett looks for a takedown but McGee sprawls well.
McGee throws a one two combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnett fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Barnett as McGee shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thumper McGee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leon Barnett's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barnett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barnett tries to move into range but McGee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Barnett as McGee shoots in.
McGee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGee throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGee rushes Barnett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barnett will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McGee up against the cage.
Barnett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnett is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett has McGee pressed against the cage, preventing McGee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGee working hard to break the clinch.
McGee has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Barnett letting McGee take a breather here.
McGee working hard to break the clinch.
Come on McGee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnett.
Barnett is trying to drag McGee to the mat but McGee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McGee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett stuffs the takedown.
Leon Barnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thumper McGee.
McGee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnett manages to avoid it.
Barnett decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McGee kicks Barnett off and gets back to his feet.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leon Barnett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGee is breathing heavily.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown but McGee shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barnett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee instigates a clinch.
McGee manages to break the clinch.
Thumper McGee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McGee stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
McGee misses with a head kick.
No luck for McGee with that takedown attempt.
McGee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnett.
McGee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee has a takedown stuffed.
Barnett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barnett shoots in but McGee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barnett drives through with a takedown into guard.
McGee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McGee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barnett has McGee in his guard.
McGee decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thumper McGee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leon Barnett's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Barnett closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGee circles away.
Barnett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barnett backs up against the cage.
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnett moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barnett is defended easily by McGee.
McGee throws a sloppy head kick and Barnett moves out of range easily.
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!
McGee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnett.
McGee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGee wants to clinch.
Barnett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGee loads up on a big right hand but Barnett slips the punch.
McGee shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McGee was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett wants to control but McGee postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Barnett has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from McGee as Barnett shoots in.
McGee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGee moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee is trying to break the clinch but Barnett has him pressed against the cage.
McGee breaks the clinch.
McGee throws a jab when Barnett was well out of range.
Barnett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGee fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnett stuffs the takedown attempt from McGee. McGee gets slowly back to his feet.
Barnett shoots in and drives through. McGee sprawls well.
Barnett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGee pinned against the cage. McGee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnett closes the distance but McGee moves to the side
and McGee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barnett slips a straight right by McGee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnett tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGee defends well and Barnett ends up having to push McGee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Leon Barnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thumper McGee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumper McGee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGee has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thumper McGee!
During a confident post fight interview, Thumper McGee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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