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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Poole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron MacGruffyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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 New York, Ryan Poole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cameron MacGruffyd!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poole shoots in but MacGruffyd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Poole shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacGruffyd as he avoids it easily.
MacGruffyd tries to clinch but Poole moves out of range.
MacGruffyd just misses with a punch to the body.
Poole seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
MacGruffyd misses with a series of wild punches.
Poole doesn't manage to clinch there - MacGruffyd circles away.
MacGruffyd is looking for the big counter here.
MacGruffyd tries to clinch up but Poole circles away and keeps his distance.
Poole shoots for a double leg takedown but MacGruffyd sprawls well. He's pushed Poole's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Poole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poole avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacGruffyd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGruffyd wants to clinch.
MacGruffyd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Poole, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch.
MacGruffyd jabs at Poole's body.
Poole closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Poole taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Poole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacGruffyd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poole swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Poole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poole rushes MacGruffyd and presses him up against the cage.
Poole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacGruffyd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacGruffyd has managed to clinch.
MacGruffyd throws a head punch that misses.
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch.
Poole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacGruffyd closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacGruffyd manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacGruffyd is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
MacGruffyd tries to clinch up but Poole circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Poole is defended easily by MacGruffyd.
MacGruffyd lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Poole backs up against the cage.
Poole has taken the fight to the clinch.
Poole blocking some punches.
MacGruffyd misses with some punches.
MacGruffyd manages to break the clinch.
Poole tries to score with a low kick but MacGruffyd moves his leg out of the way.
MacGruffyd takes a head kick and keeps coming.
MacGruffyd misses the shot to the body.
Poole has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poole takes the fight into the clinch.
Poole breaks the clinch.
Poole looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
MacGruffyd throws a body punch but Poole moves out of range.
Poole scores with a hook.
MacGruffyd is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Poole rather than just go for the knockout.
Poole dives in for a single leg takedown but MacGruffyd sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Poole darts in looking for a takedown but MacGruffyd gets double underhooks and turns Poole into the cage.
Poole misses the shot to the body.
Poole gets tackled into the cage by MacGruffyd. MacGruffyd maintains the clinch.
Poole effectively controlling the action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacGruffyd.
MacGruffyd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poole tries to clinch up.
Poole misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Poole is breathing heavily.
MacGruffyd moves into the clinch.
Poole is trying to drag MacGruffyd to the mat but MacGruffyd just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch.
Poole drives through and clinches with MacGruffyd against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Poole throws a half hearted mid kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Poole is defended easily by MacGruffyd.
MacGruffyd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron MacGruffyd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
MacGruffyd clinches up against the cage.
Poole is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Poole taking a breather.
MacGruffyd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch.
MacGruffyd moves into the clinch.
Poole is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MacGruffyd to keep the fight standing.
MacGruffyd breaks from the clinch.
MacGruffyd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Poole looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacGruffyd leaves Poole with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGruffyd clinches up against the cage.
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Poole misses with a body kick.
MacGruffyd moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGruffyd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poole closes the distance and clinches.
MacGruffyd can't find room to land a body shot as Poole controls the action.
Cameron MacGruffyd seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Poole is trying to force a seperation but MacGruffyd has the dominant position.
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Poole shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Poole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poole shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacGruffyd as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poole walks into a jab.
Poole has a takedown stuffed.
MacGruffyd gets a clinch.
MacGruffyd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacGruffyd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacGruffyd moves into the clinch successfully.
MacGruffyd lands with a left to the head.
Poole has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics MacGruffyd uses from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGruffyd has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Poole is proving hard to escape from.
Poole is working an open guard so MacGruffyd takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGruffyd moves into range and clinches up with Poole.
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacGruffyd moves into the clinch successfully.
Poole jumps guard and drags MacGruffyd to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Poole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacGruffyd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacGruffyd decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Poole, up you get!
MacGruffyd scores with a three punch combo!
Poole darts in looking for a takedown but MacGruffyd gets double underhooks and turns Poole into the cage.
Cameron MacGruffyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGruffyd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poole paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poole shoots in for a double leg but MacGruffyd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
MacGruffyd looks to land a combination but Poole avoids it well.
MacGruffyd tries to close the distance and clinch but Poole swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacGruffyd scores with a body shot.
MacGruffyd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poole swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Poole throws a body kick that misses.
No joy there for MacGruffyd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cameron MacGruffyd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacGruffyd has Poole up against the cage in a clinch.
MacGruffyd gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Poole.
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacGruffyd clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGruffyd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from MacGruffyd.
Poole jumps guard.
MacGruffyd decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Poole, up you get!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacGruffyd lands a jab to Poole's midsection.
MacGruffyd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacGruffyd manages to break the clinch.
MacGruffyd misses with a series of wild punches.
Poole tries to clinch up but MacGruffyd circles away and keeps his distance.
Poole shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacGruffyd defends it nicely.
MacGruffyd tries to clinch there but Poole circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron MacGruffyd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Poole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Poole takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MacGruffyd tries to clinch up.
Poole moves into range and clinches up with MacGruffyd.
Poole is trying to break the clinch but MacGruffyd has him pressed against the cage.
Poole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poole with a lazy takedown attempt
and MacGruffyd counters with a right hand to the body.
MacGruffyd drives through and clinches with Poole against the cage.
Poole tries to stall but MacGruffyd uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch.
Poole shoots in but MacGruffyd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poole takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Poole with a lazy takedown attempt
and MacGruffyd moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Poole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poole tries for a takedown but MacGruffyd manages to get underhooks.
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from MacGruffyd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacGruffyd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacGruffyd has closed the distance and engaged Poole in a clinch.
MacGruffyd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacGruffyd doesn't manage to clinch there - Poole circles away.
MacGruffyd clinches with his opponent.
Poole with an attempt at a knee that misses.
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch.
MacGruffyd pushes Poole up against the cage in a clinch.
Poole is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MacGruffyd pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Poole is trying to pull guard but MacGruffyd has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGruffyd manages to break the clinch.
Poole shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacGruffyd pinned against the cage. MacGruffyd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
MacGruffyd has closed the distance and engaged Poole in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacGruffyd clinches with his opponent.
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch.
Poole closes the distance and clinches.
MacGruffyd tries to throw a body punch but Poole avoids it by throwing MacGruffyd back against the cage.
MacGruffyd breaks from the clinch.
Poole fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poole throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacGruffyd's waist but MacGruffyd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Poole off to one side.
A nice side step and MacGruffyd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
MacGruffyd clinches up with Poole and pushes him back against the cage.
MacGruffyd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacGruffyd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacGruffyd clinches with his opponent.
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacGruffyd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poole went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
MacGruffyd drives through and clinches with Poole against the cage.
MacGruffyd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacGruffyd manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Poole.
MacGruffyd takes a swing at Poole's ribcage but misses.
MacGruffyd is looking to clinch but Poole is avoiding it.
Poole tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacGruffyd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Poole dives in and grabs MacGruffyd's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacGruffyd pushes down on Poole's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGruffyd is looking to clinch.
MacGruffyd moves into the clinch.
Poole jumps guard but MacGruffyd turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
MacGruffyd keeps control of Poole as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
MacGruffyd missing with knees to the body.
MacGruffyd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poole is trying to pull guard but MacGruffyd has him pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poole is trying to break the clinch but MacGruffyd has him pressed against the cage.
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch.
MacGruffyd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poole tries for a takedown but MacGruffyd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MacGruffyd with a hook.
Cameron MacGruffyd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by MacGruffyd!
Ryan Poole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacGruffyd rushes Poole and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron MacGruffyd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got MacGruffyd winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron MacGruffyd!
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