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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cash McDermont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
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225 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gilbert Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cash McDermont!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDermont displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pettis.
McDermont is looking to clinch.
Pettis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McDermont manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McDermont is trying to control the position but Pettis postures up.
Pettis wants to pass the guard but McDermont is keeping the position.
Pettis is looking to advance position but McDermont has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
McDermont wants to control the pace but Pettis is squirming around nicely.
Pettis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McDermont on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermont might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pettis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pettis really wants to buck McDermont off and get back to his feet.
Pettis is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis wants to hold on but McDermont pushes him away.
McDermont lands a heavy elbow.
McDermont in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McDermont with the ground and pound from mount.
Pettis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McDermont.
McDermont landing strikes from the mount.
Pettis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pettis tries to lock up and control but McDermont gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pettis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pettis tries to get out of the position.
Pettis really wants to buck McDermont off and get back to his feet.
McDermont looking to control but Pettis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pettis is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McDermont looking for a guillotine from mount but Pettis is having none of it.
Pettis is desperately trying to improve his position but McDermont has a good base and remains in mount.
Pettis squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Pettis wants to hold on but McDermont pushes him away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettis wants to get back to his feet.
McDermont landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pettis tries to hold on but McDermont pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermont can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pettis is looking to escape.
Pettis tries to hold on but McDermont postures up.
McDermont looking to control but Pettis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McDermont working the ground and pound effectively.
McDermont is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pettis can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Pettis wants to get back to his feet.
Pettis tries to hold on but McDermont postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis gets back to half guard.
Pettis keeping hold of McDermont's head, controlling as best he can.
Pettis wants to get back to his feet.
McDermont trying to control from half guard but Pettis is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDermont stops Pettis from getting back to his feet.
Pettis taking some punishment here, with McDermont in his half guard.
Pettis is looking for a sweep. McDermont is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cash McDermont dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pettis tries to score a power double leg takedown but McDermont sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pettis somewhat.
Pettis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McDermont counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gilbert Pettis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDermont lands a high kick!
It looks like Gilbert Pettis has been cut.
McDermont connects with a high kick.
McDermont connects with a high kick.
McDermont moves in looking to clinch but Pettis pushes him off.
Pettis shoots and misses
and McDermont counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Pettis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pettis.
McDermont scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
McDermont shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McDermont seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pettis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermont seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McDermont has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pettis looks like he's trying to stand up.
McDermont trying to pass the guard but Pettis defending well.
Pettis keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McDermont missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pettis pushes McDermont off looking to stand but McDermont dives back in and keeps control.
That's two 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.
Pettis trying to hold on to McDermont's head to control him but McDermont postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McDermont lands a jab-cross combination.
McDermont tries to sprawl but Pettis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pettis is just content to waste time from the top position. McDermont takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pettis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pettis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDermont is keeping the position for now.
Pettis trying to control but McDermont is working from the bottom.
Pettis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermont trying to control the position.
McDermont escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pettis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDermont manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pettis manages to get himself to full guard.
Pettis controlling the position.
Pettis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis controls McDermont momentarily but McDermont frees himself.
Pettis wants to stand and escape but McDermont is having none of it.
McDermont looking to pass the guard.
Pettis wants to stand but McDermont is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pettis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McDermont sprawls well. McDermont wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pettis gets slowly back to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McDermont. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Pettis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McDermont counters with a nice uppercut.
McDermont throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cash McDermont showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gilbert Pettis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McDermont scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pettis misses with a takedown
and McDermont counters with a left to the body.
McDermont goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McDermont looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pettis is fending him off so far but McDermont persists. Nope, Pettis circles away and we're back to standing.
Pettis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McDermont counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McDermont fails with the takedown.
A lazy left from McDermont finds it's target.
Pettis shoots and misses
and McDermont counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Pettis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from McDermont as Pettis shoots in.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pettis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDermont as he avoids it easily.
Pettis takes one to the chin there.
McDermont stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDermont wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermont cracks Pettis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McDermont drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cash McDermont has got the better of the ground game so far.
McDermont with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pettis keeping moving, preventing McDermont from controlling successfully.
McDermont missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pettis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McDermont trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDermont throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDermont trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermont in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cash McDermont seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDermont displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McDermont fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McDermont shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pettis as he avoids it easily.
Pettis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McDermont's waist but McDermont gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pettis off to one side.
Pettis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDermont defends it nicely.
Pettis misses with a takedown
and McDermont counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pettis thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pettis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDermont as he avoids it easily.
Pettis darts in trying to clinch
and McDermont counters with a low kick, right behind Pettis 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McDermont counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A lazy left from McDermont finds it's target.
Gilbert Pettis's cut is getting worse.
Pettis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDermont lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pettis will feel that in the morning.
McDermont lands a jab-cross combination.
Pettis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McDermont.
McDermont fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pettis avoids it really well and circles away.
Pettis with a poor takedown
and McDermont counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McDermont tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermont doesn't manage to clinch there - Pettis circles away.
Pettis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McDermont counters with a series of strikes. Pettis will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDermont tries to close the distance and clinch but Pettis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pettis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McDermont connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pettis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDermont.
Pettis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling McDermont to counter with a crisp jab.
McDermont misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McDermont scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pettis has his takedown stuffed
and McDermont counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cash McDermont comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDermont 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cash McDermont!
Our winner, Cash McDermont, 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.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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