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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Duke Drosey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd McArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drosey's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Trash. Todd McArthur has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Duke Drosey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Todd McArthur!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drosey with a jab.
Drosey has a takedown stuffed.
McArthur has Drosey up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McArthur takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting on McArthur's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Drosey has had enough of the clinch but McArthur keeps him there for the moment.
Drosey prevents the takedown attempt.
Drosey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McArthur works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Drosey keeping moving, preventing McArthur from controlling successfully.
Drosey wants to stand and escape but McArthur is having none of it.
McArthur trying to control but Drosey is working from the bottom.
McArthur with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drosey controlling McArthur's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McArthur is looking to work some ground and pound but Drosey has wrist control.
Drosey keeping moving, preventing McArthur from controlling successfully.
Drosey is looking to stand up but McArthur isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McArthur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drosey misses with a body punch
and McArthur counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drosey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Drosey is looking to escape.
Drosey blocking the ground and pound attempt from McArthur.
McArthur throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McArthur is looking to advance position but Drosey won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drosey blocking the ground and pound attempt from McArthur.
McArthur throwing shots but Drosey is blocking nicely.
McArthur seems to be working for a kimura but Drosey defends the submission attempt.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Drosey throws a series of punches but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur clinches up with Drosey and pushes him back against the cage.
McArthur lands a shot to the body.
McArthur is trying to drag Drosey to the mat but Drosey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McArthur lands a right hand.
Drosey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McArthur has him pressed against the cage.
McArthur lands an uppercut.
McArthur changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drosey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Duke Drosey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd McArthur.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McArthur has closed the distance and engaged Drosey in a clinch.
McArthur can't get the takedown.
McArthur connects with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McArthur.
Drosey takes a knee right on the jaw!
McArthur prevents Drosey from breaking the clinch.
McArthur breaks the clinch.
Drosey tries to clinch there but McArthur circles away.
McArthur gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Drosey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McArthur crunches a lovely knee into Drosey's ribcage.
McArthur scores a nice knee to the body.
McArthur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drosey darts in trying to clinch
and McArthur moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drosey wants to get back to striking at distance but McArthur won't allow it.
Drosey is looking to break free of the clinch but McArthur has double underhooks.
McArthur breaks from the clinch.
McArthur throws a big shot that misses.
Duke Drosey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McArthur closes the distance and clinches.
McArthur breaks the clinch.
Drosey tries to close the distance and clinch but McArthur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drosey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McArthur has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd McArthur dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Drosey avoids the body shot from McArthur.
McArthur shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McArthur prevents Drosey from standing back up.
Drosey blocking the ground and pound attempt from McArthur.
Drosey gets back to full guard.
Drosey is looking to stand up but McArthur isn't so interested in that idea.
McArthur wants to pass the guard but Drosey is keeping the position.
McArthur makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Drosey keeping moving, preventing McArthur from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McArthur with a flurry of punches that miss.
McArthur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McArthur scoring with punches to the head and body.
McArthur passes into half guard.
Drosey wants to get back to his feet.
Drosey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McArthur is working away from the top position though.
Drosey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drosey gets full guard.
McArthur decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Drosey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McArthur is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drosey misses with a takedown attempt - McArthur sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A left lands for Drosey.
McArthur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McArthur has Drosey up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from McArthur.
McArthur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drosey takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McArthur throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drosey is looking to break free of the clinch but McArthur has double underhooks.
McArthur lands with a right to the head.
Drosey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McArthur has him pressed against the cage.
Drosey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Drosey wants to break free but McArthur has control.
McArthur throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Drosey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McArthur smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke Drosey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drosey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McArthur will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McArthur tries for a takedown but Drosey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Drosey throws a hook but McArthur blocks it.
Drosey shoots in for a double leg but McArthur sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Danga de danga de dang - Drosey scores with a four punch combination!
Drosey wants to clinch
and McArthur counters by clinching up.
Drosey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McArthur.
Drosey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McArthur lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McArthur lands with a right to the head.
McArthur softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Todd McArthur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Drosey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Drosey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McArthur avoids the body shot from Drosey.
Drosey cracks a nice hook into McArthur's ribs.
McArthur looks to throw the jab but Drosey is out of range.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
McArthur has taken the fight to the clinch.
McArthur tries to score a body lock takedown but Drosey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for McArthur.
McArthur manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McArthur looking for a guillotine here but Drosey defends easily.
Drosey wants to control from the top but McArthur keeps moving.
McArthur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McArthur is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McArthur tries to strike from the bottom.
Drosey is looking to stand up but McArthur won't let him.
McArthur trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Drosey trying to control but McArthur is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McArthur shoots for a double leg takedown but Drosey sprawls well. He's pushed McArthur's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Drosey lands with a nice combination. McArthur backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Todd McArthur has been cut.
McArthur blocks a head kick by Drosey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drosey throws out a loose jab but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur thows a body shot but no joy.
Duke Drosey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drosey misses with an uppercut. McArthur saw that one coming.
McArthur clinches with his opponent.
McArthur goes for a takedown attempt but Drosey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Duke Drosey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd McArthur.
Drosey clinches but McArthur breaks the clinch
and McArthur counters with a takedown into side control.
Drosey is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McArthur off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drosey not allowing McArthur to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Drosey's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
McArthur is trying to break free.
Will Drosey go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
McArthur breaks Drosey's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Drosey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McArthur throws a jab but it's blocked by Drosey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Drosey fails to land with a series of punches.
McArthur fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McArthur is looking to clinch but Drosey is avoiding it.
McArthur loads up on a big right hand but Drosey slips the punch.
Drosey throws a lazy right hand but McArthur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drosey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Drosey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Duke Drosey.
I think McArthur has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Todd McArthur!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Todd McArthur!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Todd McArthur!
Todd McArthur wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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