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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cameron MacGruffyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan McKeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cameron MacGruffyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Duncan McKeller!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacGruffyd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McKeller pushes MacGruffyd up against the cage in a clinch.
MacGruffyd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacGruffyd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacGruffyd is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McKeller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McKeller looking to throw knees to the head but MacGruffyd is blocking nicely.
MacGruffyd has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McKeller uses from the top position.
MacGruffyd has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. McKeller is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
McKeller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for MacGruffyd.
McKeller throws a punch but it's blocked by MacGruffyd.
McKeller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
MacGruffyd pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKeller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McKeller works over MacGruffyd with some ground and pound from guard.
McKeller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MacGruffyd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacGruffyd manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKeller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacGruffyd closes the distance and clinches.
McKeller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacGruffyd just stands there and leans against the cage.
MacGruffyd has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McKeller uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKeller throwing strikes from guard but MacGruffyd blocks nicely.
McKeller throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKeller trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGruffyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGruffyd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McKeller manages to get himself to full guard.
MacGruffyd sitting in guard here, content to control.
McKeller looking for a sweep. Not yet McKeller, not yet.
MacGruffyd with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacGruffyd distracts McKeller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McKeller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacGruffyd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MacGruffyd trying to control the position from guard on top but McKeller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGruffyd distracts McKeller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKeller striking off his back but it's not causing MacGruffyd any problems.
McKeller wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGruffyd throws a big elbow that misses.
McKeller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGruffyd decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McKeller, up you get!
MacGruffyd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McKeller fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacGruffyd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McKeller looks winded!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McKeller has had enough of the clinch but MacGruffyd keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGruffyd manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McKeller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MacGruffyd kicks McKeller off and gets to his feet.
MacGruffyd rushes McKeller and presses him up against the cage.
MacGruffyd pulls guard effortlessly.
MacGruffyd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McKeller.
MacGruffyd pushes McKeller off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKeller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MacGruffyd cracks a nice hook into McKeller's ribs.
MacGruffyd moves into the clinch.
MacGruffyd manages to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron MacGruffyd dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McKeller tries to clinch but fails miserably
and MacGruffyd counters with a good low kick that McKeller was not able to check.
MacGruffyd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKeller can do to turn this around?
MacGruffyd takes the fight into the clinch.
McKeller lands a takedown into guard.
MacGruffyd scrambles and gets back to his feet.
MacGruffyd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacGruffyd tries to keep at a distance but McKeller has taken the fight into the clinch.
McKeller tries to pull guard but MacGruffyd won't allow it.
McKeller working aggressively here.
McKeller fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGruffyd moves into the clinch.
McKeller gets underhooks to prevent MacGruffyd's takedown attempt.
McKeller breaks from the clinch.
MacGruffyd misses with a takedown attempt
and McKeller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McKeller is breathing heavily.
MacGruffyd has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McKeller uses from the top position.
McKeller won't allow MacGruffyd to sweep him here.
McKeller wants to control from the top but MacGruffyd keeps moving.
McKeller is fighting to break MacGruffyd's control of his arms but MacGruffyd is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGruffyd throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
MacGruffyd pushes McKeller off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
MacGruffyd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MacGruffyd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron MacGruffyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGruffyd cracks McKeller with an open hand slap.
Duncan McKeller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from McKeller.
McKeller connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKeller gets tackled into the cage by MacGruffyd. MacGruffyd maintains the clinch.
MacGruffyd has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McKeller after a bit of a struggle.
MacGruffyd jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McKeller walks away with a smile on his face. MacGruffyd gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cameron MacGruffyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKeller gets tackled into the cage by MacGruffyd. MacGruffyd maintains the clinch.
McKeller lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGruffyd is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McKeller pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McKeller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacGruffyd gets a clinch.
Cameron MacGruffyd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MacGruffyd drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McKeller struggles to land a body shot inside as MacGruffyd controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McKeller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKeller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McKeller stops a takedown attempt from MacGruffyd.
MacGruffyd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McKeller stalling in the clinch but MacGruffyd improves position.
McKeller is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McKeller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McKeller lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKeller is leaning against MacGruffyd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
MacGruffyd tries to break the clinch but McKeller is controlling the position.
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 Cameron MacGruffyd will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
MacGruffyd swats away the attempt to clinch by McKeller.
McKeller lands a nice looking body kick.
MacGruffyd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McKeller's waist but McKeller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacGruffyd off to one side.
MacGruffyd keeps the fight on the outside.
McKeller fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacGruffyd has closed the distance and engaged McKeller in a clinch.
McKeller fails to pull guard.
McKeller lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacGruffyd backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKeller can't find room to land a body shot as MacGruffyd controls the action.
MacGruffyd jumps guard but McKeller stands there with MacGruffyd around his waist. MacGruffyd gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McKeller is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MacGruffyd to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGruffyd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacGruffyd being controlled against the cage.
McKeller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MacGruffyd.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron MacGruffyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGruffyd can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MacGruffyd looking for a takedown.
McKeller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MacGruffyd pulls guard.
McKeller wants to control from the top but MacGruffyd keeps moving.
McKeller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacGruffyd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McKeller with a nice head shot there.
McKeller lands a couple of elbows.
MacGruffyd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McKeller being controlled here momentarily.
McKeller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGruffyd looking to control.
MacGruffyd has momentary wrist control but McKeller slips an elbow through the middle.
McKeller trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGruffyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKeller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacGruffyd has control of McKeller's left arm, preventing McKeller from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McKeller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
MacGruffyd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cameron MacGruffyd is winning the standup battle so far.
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.
McKeller moves into the clinch successfully.
McKeller stops a takedown attempt from MacGruffyd.
MacGruffyd pulls guard effortlessly.
MacGruffyd working a defensive guard here.
McKeller postures up in MacGruffyd's guard and throws a big left but MacGruffyd blocks it.
Cameron MacGruffyd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacGruffyd managing to control the position.
McKeller throws a big elbow that misses.
Duncan McKeller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cameron MacGruffyd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKeller throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duncan McKeller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MacGruffyd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight for Cameron MacGruffyd!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Cameron MacGruffyd!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Cameron MacGruffyd!
Cameron MacGruffyd wins by unanimous decision!
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