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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gun Slinga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie McCaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McCaw's choice of entrance music: Seeing Things. Richie McCaw has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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268 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gun Slinga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richie McCaw!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slinga looks to score with a jab to the body but McCaw is just out of range.
McCaw fails with a takedown attempt.
Slinga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slinga lets loose with a powerful body kick. McCaw will feel that in the morning.
No joy there for Slinga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slinga misses with a low kick.
McCaw moves out of range of the body kick from Slinga.
Slinga lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCaw's sensitive parts.
McCaw fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Slinga sprawls well initially but McCaw persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Slinga manages to get to full guard.
McCaw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slinga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slinga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slinga pulls McCaw in close to prevent any damage.
McCaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCaw is pushing down on Slinga's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slinga is fighting to maintain full guard but McCaw has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCaw trying to control the pace.
Slinga tries to roll over but McCaw keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Slinga's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Slinga is controlling McCaw's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's two 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.
McCaw controlling the pace.
Slinga blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCaw.
McCaw is looking for a kimura but Slinga is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McCaw to get the leverage.
McCaw thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McCaw seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCaw not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slinga is staying active underneath McCaw, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slinga tries to roll over but McCaw keeps him under control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slinga scores with a sloppy right hand. McCaw should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slinga explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McCaw fails with a takedown attempt.
McCaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slinga throws a good cross that connects.
McCaw dives in and grabs Slinga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slinga pushes down on McCaw's head and hops out.
Gun Slinga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richie McCaw.
McCaw misses with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCaw.
McCaw scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick misses from McCaw.
McCaw moves out of range as Slinga throws a body kick.
McCaw scores with a head kick.
It looks like Gun Slinga has been cut.
Nice body punch from McCaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slinga looks to score with a jab to the body but McCaw is just out of range.
McCaw has a takedown stuffed.
McCaw drives through with a takedown into Slinga's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCaw trying to control but Slinga is working from the bottom.
McCaw postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McCaw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slinga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slinga managing to control the position.
Slinga wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richie McCaw will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gun Slinga's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McCaw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slinga as he avoids it easily.
Slinga throwing a counter right hand but McCaw manages to avoid it.
McCaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCaw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCaw steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Slinga. That one must have hurt.
McCaw scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McCaw is thwarting Slinga's attempts to control the position.
McCaw is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Slinga defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinga is pressing down on McCaw's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slinga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCaw throws a strike but Slinga rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McCaw working for submissions but it's allowed Slinga to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slinga is trying to control. McCaw wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCaw throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McCaw actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Slinga seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slinga looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McCaw is not content to let Slinga control the position.
Slinga prevents McCaw from improving his position.
McCaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCaw is staying active underneath Slinga, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCaw avoids a kick to the body.
McCaw throws out a counter right but Slinga avoids it with no problem.
McCaw shoots in looking for a takedown. Slinga tries to sprawl out of it but McCaw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slinga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Richie McCaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCaw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slinga swivels and escapes.
Gun Slinga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richie McCaw.
Slinga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slinga scores with a jab. McCaw acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McCaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slinga lands a nice looking body shot.
McCaw tries for a takedown but Slinga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McCaw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Slinga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCaw avoids a kick to the body.
Slinga misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCaw tries to clinch up but Slinga circles away and keeps his distance.
Slinga finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McCaw only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Slinga wants to slow McCaw down by chopping away at his legs.
Slinga just misses with a punch to the body.
Slinga looks to land a right hand but McCaw moved out of range.
McCaw checks a leg kick nicely.
Slinga throws a body shot but no joy.
Slinga gets caught flat footed, as McCaw shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slinga is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Slinga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCaw is looking to work some ground and pound but Slinga has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gun Slinga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gun Slinga's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from McCaw.
A big right from McCaw misses.
Slinga throws a leg kick that misses.
Slinga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slinga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A clash of legs there as McCaw blocks the low kick.
McCaw misses with a takedown attempt - Slinga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Slinga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCaw avoids a kick to the body.
McCaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slinga is looking to wear down McCaw with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McCaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slinga thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gun Slinga is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCaw shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Slinga as he jumps to the side.
Slinga throws a body shot but no joy.
Slinga scores with a nice head shot.
Nice sprawl there from Slinga as McCaw shoots in.
Gun Slinga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richie McCaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCaw throws a jab when Slinga was well out of range.
Slinga cracks McCaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCaw throws a combination that misses
and Slinga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCaw.
Slinga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCaw's head.
Slinga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCaw scores with a jab to the body.
Slinga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCaw moves out of range of the leg kick from Slinga.
McCaw darts in looking for a takedown but Slinga gets double underhooks and turns McCaw into the cage.
Nice shot by Slinga.
McCaw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot by Slinga.
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!
McCaw manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Slinga on his heels. He'll look to pass Slinga's guard now, I'm sure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCaw wants to pass the guard but Slinga is keeping the position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Slinga here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
McCaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slinga looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Slinga is trying to control the position but McCaw postures up.
McCaw throws an elbow that misses. Slinga uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McCaw's guard. Nice move by Slinga!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slinga controls from within his opponent's guard.
Slinga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McCaw wants to stand and escape but Slinga is having none of it.
Slinga wants to control from the top but McCaw keeps moving.
McCaw wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Slinga's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCaw avoids the head kick by Slinga.
McCaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slinga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCaw somewhat.
Slinga throws a body kick that misses.
Slinga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McCaw shoots in looking for a takedown but Slinga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCaw's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slinga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Slinga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCaw is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slinga pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Good body shot from Slinga.
McCaw drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Slinga gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Slinga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Slinga tries to work over McCaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gun Slinga clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gun Slinga's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McCaw shoots in but Slinga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Slinga swats away the attempt to clinch by McCaw.
Slinga dodges the punch combination from McCaw.
Slinga throws a quick counter kick to the body but McCaw avoids it.
McCaw forces Slinga back against the cage and clinches.
McCaw is looking for a takedown.
McCaw tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gun Slinga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richie McCaw.
Slinga lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinga is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Slinga avoiding damage.
Slinga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCaw backwards.
Slinga lands an uppercut.
McCaw is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Slinga lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Slinga.
Slinga misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Slinga as the two fighters clinch.
Slinga prevents a takedown attempt there.
A shot in the inside from Slinga.
Slinga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCaw tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slinga smiles and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slinga.
Slinga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCaw can do to turn this around?
Slinga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCaw.
McCaw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slinga clinches up with McCaw and pushes him back against the cage.
Slinga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McCaw has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Slinga seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McCaw can turn it around.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slinga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slinga lands a shoulder strike.
Slinga pushes McCaw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slinga.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCaw tries for a takedown. No joy.
Slinga swings wildly with an uppercut but McCaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slinga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slinga lands a shot to the body.
Slinga gets underhooks to prevent McCaw's takedown attempt.
Slinga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slinga pushes McCaw back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slinga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slinga lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Slinga.
Slinga gets through McCaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCaw drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slinga pulls his leg out and moves away.
Slinga gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slinga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McCaw or not.
Slinga lands a nice shot to the body.
Slinga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slinga.
A hook to the body from Slinga.
Slinga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McCaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slinga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McCaw or not.
McCaw being controlled against the cage.
Slinga lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCaw is rocked!
Gun Slinga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McCaw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slinga avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Slinga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Slinga finish him?
Slinga lands a left hand.
Slinga lands a body shot.
Slinga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Slinga presses McCaw against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slinga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slinga lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Slinga.
Slinga lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops McCaw to his knees! Slinga keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gun Slinga!
Gun Slinga is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Gun Slinga, 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.
Richie McCaw spoke after the fight, saying 'I worked really hard in me training camp, This is the best shape I have ever been in. I'm still new to the 265lb division and already amongst the top, in due time I promise me fans!'.
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