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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey McMahon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mickey McMahon will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
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202 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey McMahon!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from McMahon misses.
McMahon shoots in but no luck this time.
McMahon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Price has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Price there as he acknowledges the shot.
Price moves into range and clinches up with McMahon.
McMahon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Price drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Price has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McMahon regains guard immediately.
McMahon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McMahon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Price scoring with punches to the head and body.
McMahon keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
McMahon is looking for a triangle but Price pushes his legs off easily.
Price throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McMahon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price works over McMahon with some ground and pound from guard.
Price working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McMahon's head.
Price scoring with punches to the head and body.
McMahon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Price's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McMahon looks gassed!
Price throws a big right hand that misses.
McMahon wants to sweep here but Price controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Price accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Price thows a big elbow that misses.
Price trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Price content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McMahon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Price is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but McMahon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McMahon wants to sweep but no luck.
Price loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McMahon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Price has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Price works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Price lands a nice short elbow.
McMahon tries to roll over but Price keeps him under control.
McMahon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Price.
McMahon is trying to maintain the position but Price is very close to passing his half guard.
Price missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price blocks the strikes from McMahon.
Price lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McMahon is trying to get back to full guard.
Price winds up and cracks McMahon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Price working over McMahon with some ground and pound. McMahon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Price missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McMahon tries to get to full guard but Price has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Price working over McMahon with some ground and pound. McMahon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Price.
Price looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McMahon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Price lands a nice short elbow.
Price missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMahon looking for submissions off his back.
Price slips a nice elbow through McMahon's hands, connecting with McMahon's forehead.
Price is keen to just control but McMahon is a slippery customer.
McMahon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Price's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Price's back!
Price rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price is defending against the submission attempts here by McMahon.
Price landing small, sideways elbows.
McMahon blocks the strikes from Price.
Price is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Price dominated that round.
That's time! Price's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A combination from McMahon does no damage.
McMahon tries to clinch but Price moves away
and Price counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Price working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McMahon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McMahon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Price scores with a couple of nice shots.
Price is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Price lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McMahon tries to roll over but Price keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Price scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMahon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Price trying to mount his opponent but McMahon defends it.
Price lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Price looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McMahon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Price landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McMahon trying to control but Price postures up.
McMahon has hold of Price's hands but Price slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Price is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McMahon actively working from the bottom here.
Price working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMahon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Price landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McMahon taking some punishment here, with Price in his half guard.
Price looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Price looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McMahon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McMahon is looking for a sweep. Price is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Price working over McMahon with some ground and pound. McMahon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Price wants to lay and pray for a moment but McMahon keeps working.
McMahon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robert Price overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Price lands with a punch from half guard.
McMahon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Price scores with a couple of nice shots.
McMahon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMahon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Price working McMahon over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Price lands a nice short elbow.
McMahon has hold of Price's hands but Price slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McMahon is trying to control but can't.
Price seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Price landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are battling for position here. McMahon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Price throwing strikes but missing.
Price avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Price accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMahon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Price doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Price manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Price avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McMahon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Price cracks McMahon with a solid left hand.
Price with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McMahon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McMahon has his foot on Price's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Price works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Price dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Price misses with a wild body shot.
Price circles away from the clinch attempt
and Price counters with a nice double leg into side control. McMahon won't be happy with that.
McMahon tries to improve position but can't.
Price landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Price working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McMahon is looking to reverse the position.
Price scores with punches from side control.
Price has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for McMahon!
Price connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Price punishing his opponent with strikes.
Price lands a nice shot to the head.
McMahon taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMahon tries to lock up and control but Price gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Price in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Price lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McMahon tries to lock up and control but Price gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Price landing shots from mount.
McMahon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Price cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Price with shots to the head and body - McMahon looks very uncomfortable down there.
McMahon is trying to escape the mount.
Price with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Price scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McMahon tries to hold on but Price pushes him away.
Price landing punches.
McMahon is wriggling around trying to escape.
McMahon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Price raining down shots from the mount!
Price fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McMahon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Price breaks from McMahon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Price working McMahon over with strikes here.
McMahon is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMahon tries to lock up and control but Price gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Price lands a big shot there that rocks McMahon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Price.
McMahon is looking to improve his position but Price isn't that keen on the idea.
Price connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Price scoring with strikes but McMahon is staying in there.
McMahon wants to control but Price is having none of it.
Price working McMahon over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Price punishing his opponent with strikes.
Price in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McMahon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Price landing strikes from the mount.
Mickey McMahon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Price prevents McMahon from getting the reversal.
Price lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Price.
Price breaks from McMahon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Robert Price is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McMahon is looking to improve his position but Price isn't that keen on the idea.
McMahon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Price showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Price, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Price!
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energy
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RATING
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