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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Mclean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Dragon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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278 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mac Mclean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Dragon!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dragon closes the distance and clinches.
Dragon has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mclean is trying to keep an underhook but Dragon manages to get the takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mclean blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dragon.
Mclean is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dragon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dragon's back!
Dragon is covering up but some of the strikes from Mclean are getting through and doing damage.
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.
Mclean keeps control of the position as Dragon tries to break free.
Mclean could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mclean is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dragon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mclean is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclean lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mclean cracks Dragon with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Dragon from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclean is hanging on to Dragon's back as he tries to escape.
Dragon holding both Mclean 's hands and preventing any damage.
Dragon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mclean.
Dragon looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclean is persistently looking for the submission but Dragon is defending it well.
Dragon can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dragon is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Mclean off. It looks like it's working - Mclean slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Dragon displaying calm under pressure there.
Mclean misses with a series of wild punches.
Dragon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mclean back to the cage. Dragon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Mac Mclean has been cut.
Mclean is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dragon's half guard.
Dragon pushes Mclean off looking to stand but Mclean dives back in and keeps control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragon is pressing down on Mclean's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Dragon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mac Mclean's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dragon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mclean sprawls well initially but Dragon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mclean looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dragon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mclean is just riding it out for now. Dragon eventually gives up the hold.
Mclean scores with a few weak punches.
Mclean is trying is best to control the position here.
Mclean might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dragon blocks the strikes from Mclean.
Dragon is looking for a kimura but Mclean is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dragon to get the leverage.
Dragon wants to work for an arm triangle but Mclean is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mclean trying to control but Dragon postures up.
Mclean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon is working for a submission of some sort.
Dragon is breathing heavily.
Mclean tries to get to full guard but Dragon has control of the leg.
Dragon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mclean landing small, sideways elbows.
Mclean punching from the bottom.
Mclean is defending against the submission attempts here by Dragon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mclean striking from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclean landing strikes from the bottom.
Mclean is positioning himself well to prevent Dragon advancing to mount.
Mclean makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mclean misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dragon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mclean to the mat! Mclean manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mclean looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dragon drops back looking for a leg! Mclean is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mclean manages to kick Dragon off! Dragon jumps back into Mclean's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dragon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dragon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mclean looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mclean looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mclean!
Mclean looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclean tries for a kimura but Dragon is defending well.
Dragon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mclean off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclean showing good submission defense here.
Dragon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mclean trying to control the hands but Dragon breaks the grip.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragon is trying to stick to Mclean's back but Mclean is turning into Dragon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dragon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mclean.
Mclean wants to stand but Dragon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Dragon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mac Mclean's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Dragon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dragon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mclean tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Mclean struggling a bit here.
Mclean defending against the ground and pound.
Mclean manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mclean wants to improve his position but Dragon is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mclean lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Dragon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mclean gets back to full guard.
Mclean will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclean has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dragon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dragon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dragon wants to control from the top but Mclean keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dragon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dragon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dragon forces his way into half guard.
Dragon seems to be looking for submissions.
Mac Mclean overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mclean is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Mclean lands with a few short shots to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclean manages to get to full guard.
Mclean is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dragon lands a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mclean scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Mclean looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mclean striking off his back but it's not causing Dragon any problems.
Mclean strikes from his own guard.
Mclean trying to strike off his back.
Mclean striking from his own guard.
Dragon trying to control but Mclean is working from the bottom.
Dragon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mclean haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon looking to pass the guard.
Mclean is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dragon postures up in Mclean's guard and throws a big left but Mclean blocks it.
John Dragon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mclean is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mclean working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dragon.
Mclean utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mclean lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mclean won't allow Dragon to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mclean doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mclean manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dragon has momentary wrist control but Mclean slips an elbow through the middle.
Mac Mclean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mclean works over Dragon with some ground and pound from guard.
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 Mac Mclean.
I think Dragon 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dragon!
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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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