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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiny McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Declan Sweeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweeney has chosen Four Star Mary - Pain as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiny McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Declan Sweeney!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sweeney misses the shot to the body.
Sweeney throws a leg kick but McGee checks it.
Sweeney misses with a left hand
and McGee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Declan Sweeney has been cut.
McGee looks to score with a jab to the body but Sweeney is just out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sweeney has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good shot there by McGee.
Sweeney dives in and grabs McGee's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGee pushes down on Sweeney's head and hops out.
Sweeney jabs at McGee's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee missing with a left hand there. Sweeney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sweeney manages to avoid it.
Tiny McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Sweeney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MagicalFatFarm in the buildup to the fight.
McGee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeney throws a front kick aimed at McGee's knee but McGee avoids it well.
McGee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sweeney counters with a left to the body.
McGee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sweeney.
McGee thuds a left hand into Sweeney's body.
Sweeney throws the left hand but McGee avoids the punch easily.
McGee throws a nice looking combination but Sweeney bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGee throws a looping overhand right but Sweeney ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Sweeney.
Nice shot lands for Sweeney.
Sweeney throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee slips a jab from Sweeney.
McGee with a hook.
McGee tries to clinch but Sweeney moves out of range.
McGee just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sweeney scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sweeney throws a front kick aimed at McGee's knee but McGee avoids it well.
McGee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sweeney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGee.
Sweeney fails to land the takedown.
McGee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sweeney.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee throws out a loose jab but Sweeney uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGee throws a body punch but Sweeney moves out of range.
Sweeney slips under a jab from McGee.
McGee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sweeney looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGee swings for the body but Sweeney moves out of range.
Sweeney misses with an uppercut
enabling McGee to counter with a crisp jab.
McGee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sweeney was well out of range. Poor timing from McGee.
Sweeney scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGee throws a right hand that misses
and Sweeney counters with a shoot takedown. McGee fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney throwing strikes from guard but McGee blocks nicely.
McGee keeping moving, preventing Sweeney from controlling successfully.
Sweeney content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sweeney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sweeney manages to get himself to full guard.
McGee gets to his feet - Sweeney follows without any prompting.
McGee misses with a left hand
and Sweeney counters with an inside leg kick.
McGee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sweeney counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sweeney.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Declan Sweeney will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Declan Sweeney's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sweeney moves away.
Sweeney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Sweeney.
Sweeney takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGee takes a swing at Sweeney's ribcage but misses.
Sweeney throws a jab when McGee was well out of range.
Sweeney misses with a leg kick.
McGee lands with an uppercut that bounces Sweeney off the cage and back into range.
McGee has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney is working McGee over against the cage.
Sweeney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sweeney lands an uppercut.
McGee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sweeney lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGee wants to get back to striking at distance but Sweeney won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from McGee fails to land.
McGee lands with a left to the head.
Sweeney is trying to push McGee away but McGee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sweeney takes a shot to the head.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sweeney lands a shot to the body.
McGee blocks a body shot from Sweeney.
Sweeney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sweeney blocks an uppercut.
Sweeney tries to work over McGee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sweeney lands a shoulder strike.
McGee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sweeney scores with a shoulder strike.
Sweeney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sweeney misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGee.
McGee lands a left hand.
Sweeney throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGee tries to throw a body punch but Sweeney avoids it by throwing McGee back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGee.
McGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Sweeney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sweeney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sweeney.
McGee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sweeney.
A telegraphed right hand from Sweeney misses the target.
Sweeney staying out of range there.
McGee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sweeney.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sweeney throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sweeney connects with a right hand. McGee shakes it off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGee scores with a decent looking hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sweeney.
Sweeney is looking to land body kicks.
Sweeney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice straight punches there by McGee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGee.
McGee moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee slips under a jab.
McGee misses with a hook
and McGee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sweeney manages to avoid it.
McGee throws a hook but Sweeney avoids it easily.
McGee lands with a nice body punch.
Oooooh!!! McGee has knocked Sweeney down with a huge combo! McGee steps away and waves a wobbly Sweeney back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Sweeney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGee throws out the jab.
McGee misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McGee blocks a jab.
Sweeney's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sweeney scrambles back to his feet.
That has opened up Declan Sweeney's cut even more.
McGee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sweeney counters with a left to the body.
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 Tiny McGee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Declan Sweeney's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sweeney slips under a jab.
McGee throws a right hand that misses
and Sweeney counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGee thinking.
McGee throws an overhand right that lands on Sweeney's shoulder, as Sweeney tries to avoid the shot.
Sweeney lands a head shot.
McGee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch but Sweeney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGee throws a lazy uppercut
and Sweeney counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Some wild striking there from McGee.
McGee moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sweeney.
Tiny McGee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sweeney takes one to the side of the head.
Sweeney cracks McGee with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sweeney has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McGee to stand back up!
It looks like Tiny McGee has been cut.
A jab from Sweeney misses.
Sweeney misses with a low kick as McGee jumps back.
Sweeney slips under a jab from McGee.
Sweeney throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sweeney throws a chopping leg kick but McGee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sweeney was well out of range. Poor timing from McGee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sweeney dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGee. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sweeney.
A big left from McGee misses.
Sweeney darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sweeney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGee.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sweeney.
McGee just misses with a punch to the body.
Sweeney slips under a jab.
Sweeney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGee throws out the jab.
McGee misses with a left hand
and Sweeney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee scores with a punch to the head.
Sweeney misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGee blocks the body kick.
McGee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGee cracks Sweeney with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Declan Sweeney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sweeney rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sweeney misses with a takedown attempt - McGee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sweeney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGee leaves Sweeney with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney throws a hook but McGee blocks it.
McGee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sweeney circles away quickly and effectively.
Sweeney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGee throws out the jab.
McGee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGee misses with a looping right.
McGee misses with a body shot.
Sweeney fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGee checks it well.
Sweeney closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sweeney moves away from the strike by McGee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Declan Sweeney really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sweeney darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sweeney looks to land a combination. McGee sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McGee tries to clinch up but Sweeney circles away and keeps his distance.
McGee rushes Sweeney and presses him up against the cage.
Sweeney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGee throws a shot from downtown. Sweeney moves away and avoids it.
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sweeney moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney slips under a jab.
McGee lands with a hook. Sweeney tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sweeney feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGee's calf.
The fighters circling - McGee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGee.
McGee takes a swing at Sweeney's ribcage but misses.
Sweeney throws a front kick aimed at McGee's knee but McGee avoids it well.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sweeney.
McGee throws a body shot but no joy.
McGee scores with a jab to the head.
Sweeney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGee manages to avoid it.
McGee checks a low kick from Sweeney.
McGee throws a good cross that connects.
McGee cracks Sweeney with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGee.
Sweeney gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sweeney throwing shots but McGee is blocking nicely.
McGee gets full guard.
McGee has control of Sweeney's left arm, preventing Sweeney from doing any damage.
Sweeney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McGee's guard.
McGee's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Sweeney trying to pass the guard but McGee defending well.
Sweeney prevents McGee from standing back up.
Sweeney is trying to control the action in half guard but McGee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sweeney lands a couple of elbows.
Sweeney is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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.
Sweeney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGee tries to clinch but Sweeney is having none of it.
McGee tries to clinch up.
Sweeney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away.
McGee scores with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sweeney is looking to chop away at McGee's legs.
McGee misses with a hook
and Sweeney counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Declan Sweeney will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sweeney turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sweeney connects with a leg kick. McGee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sweeney's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGee under the eye.
Sweeney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sweeney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sweeney cracks McGee with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sweeney scores with a jab.
McGee looks to throw the jab but Sweeney is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sweeney. McGee does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGee misses with an uppercut. Sweeney saw that one coming.
Sweeney fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGee is out of range.
Sweeney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sweeney moves away.
Sweeney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGee.
McGee lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from McGee misses.
McGee misses with a two punch combination.
McGee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sweeney manages to avoid it.
Tiny McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sweeney shoots in looking for a takedown but McGee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sweeney's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sweeney connects with a high kick.
McGee gets a clinch.
McGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sweeney prevents a body shot from McGee.
Sweeney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGee lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Sweeney lands a nice shot to the body.
Sweeney tries a body shot but McGee blocks it.
McGee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sweeney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sweeney takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGee swings for the body but Sweeney moves out of range.
McGee throws a body punch but Sweeney moves out of range.
McGee throws a hook but Sweeney avoids it easily.
McGee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sweeney manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGee. Sweeney does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGee tries to clinch up.
Sweeney circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sweeney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGee is able to avoid easily.
Sweeney circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGee avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGee misses with a lunging right hand
and Sweeney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGee throws a hook but Sweeney blocks it.
Sweeney scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGee misses with an uppercut
and Sweeney counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from McGee misses
and Sweeney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Declan Sweeney is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sweeney. McGee does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Declan Sweeney.
I think Sweeney 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Declan Sweeney!
During a confident post fight interview, Declan Sweeney thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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