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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Per�l� (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pony Mclovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mclovin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Redbone- Come And Get Your Love. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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179 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Taisto Per�l�!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pony Mclovin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Per�l� throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mclovin moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Mclovin.
Mclovin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mclovin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Per�l� misses with a low kick.
Per�l� turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mclovin misses with a looping left.
Mclovin connects with an inside leg kick.
Per�l� misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Mclovin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Per�l� checks the leg kick nicely there.
Per�l� feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclovin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Per�l� seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Per�l� walks into a stiff left hand from Mclovin.
Mclovin tries to work over Per�l�'s front leg with a kick but Per�l� checks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Per�l�.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Per�l� misses with a low kick.
Taisto Per�l� seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Per�l� throws a lazy right hand but Mclovin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Per�l� gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Per�l� moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mclovin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Per�l� pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Per�l� misses with an attempted mid kick.
Per�l� turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mclovin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Per�l� on the side of the head.
Mclovin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Per�l� wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Per�l� scores with a push kick.
Per�l� dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mclovin. That did some damage!
Mclovin throws a big shot that misses.
As Mclovin backs away, Per�l� returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Per�l� misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Per�l� throws a leg kick
and Mclovin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mclovin throws a combination that misses
and Per�l� counters with a low kick, right behind Mclovin 's knee.
Mclovin thumps Per�l� with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mclovin.
Mclovin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Per�l� circles away quickly and effectively.
Per�l� misses with a hook.
Mclovin tries a head kick but it misses.
Per�l� swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Per�l� finds it's target.
Per�l� lands a leg kick that knocks Mclovin off balance momentarily.
Mclovin slips under a jab.
Mclovin feints a counter leg kick.
Per�l� ducks under a wild hook from Mclovin.
A quick step to the side and Per�l� tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Per�l� throws a jab when Mclovin was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Per�l� moves out of range of the strikes.
Per�l� jabs at Mclovin's body.
Per�l� throws the left hand but Mclovin avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Per�l�. That's going to slow Mclovin down.
Per�l� ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Per�l� thows a leg kick but Mclovin checks it
and Mclovin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Per�l� attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mclovin wants to slow Per�l� down by chopping away at his legs.
Per�l� swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mclovin tries to land a body kick
and Per�l� counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Per�l� moves out of range of the body kick from Mclovin.
Mclovin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Per�l�'s head backwards.
Per�l� takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mclovin throws a sloppy head kick and Per�l� moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin takes a swing at Per�l�'s ribcage but misses.
Mclovin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Per�l� feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mclovins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Per�l� bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mclovin's head backwards.
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!
Per�l� dodges the punch combination from Mclovin.
Per�l� thows a left - swing and a miss!
Per�l� throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Per�l� changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mclovin misses with a low kick as Per�l� jumps back.
Per�l� throws a solid leg kick but Mclovin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Per�l�.
Despite the aggression on Mclovin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A lazy left from Per�l� finds it's target.
Per�l� throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mclovin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Per�l� lands with a good body shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Per�l� dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mclovin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Per�l� misses with a body kick.
Per�l� looks to land a right hand but Mclovin moved out of range.
Per�l� lands a leg kick that knocks Mclovin off balance momentarily.
Per�l� looks to score with a jab to the body but Mclovin is just out of range.
Mclovin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Per�l� with a body shot.
Taisto Per�l� is winning the standup battle so far.
Per�l� connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Per�l� misses.
A jab from Per�l� misses.
Per�l� is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mclovin can do to turn this around?
Per�l� lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Per�l� throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Per�l� lands a head shot.
Mclovin tries to land a front kick but Per�l� steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Per�l� misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Per�l� wants to land a leg kick but Mclovin is out of range.
Mclovin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Per�l� is able to avoid easily.
Per�l� thuds a left hand into Mclovin's body.
Mclovin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Per�l�.
A looping hook to the body misses from Per�l�. Mclovin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mclovin misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Per�l� fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mclovin manages to avoid it.
Mclovin is looking for the big counter here.
Mclovin looks to land a body kick but Per�l� moved away.
Mclovin looks to land a combination but Per�l� avoids it well.
As Mclovin backs away, Per�l� returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Per�l� lands a jab to Mclovin's midsection.
Per�l� misses with the body kick
and Mclovin counters with a one-two to the body.
Per�l� misses the shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mclovin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Per�l� - the referee stops the clock and Mclovin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Per�l�. Mclovin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Per�l� throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Per�l� looks to score with a jab to the body but Mclovin is just out of range.
Mclovin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mclovin throws a low kick, looking for Per�l�'s leg but Per�l� calmly moves out of range.
Mclovin looks to throw a body kick
and Per�l� counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Per�l�.
Per�l� stays in close to Mclovin's body and controls the position.
Per�l� preventing the sweep.
Mclovin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Per�l� trying to control but Mclovin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Per�l� forces his way into half guard.
Per�l� is controlling the pace.
Per�l� is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mclovin!
Mclovin is desperately trying to improve his position but Per�l� has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Per�l� is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mclovin is surviving well by controlling Per�l�'s body position as best he can.
Mclovin is squirming around, avoiding Per�l�'s attempts to control the action.
Per�l� moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mclovin has worked his arm free - good work by Mclovin!
Mclovin struggling a bit here.
Per�l� has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mclovin!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Per�l� dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mclovin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mclovin avoids the body shot from Per�l�.
Per�l� looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big right from Per�l� misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Mclovin misses.
Mclovin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Per�l� avoids the body shot from Mclovin.
Per�l� chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mclovin can pounce on him.
Per�l� lands a nice looking body shot.
Mclovin checks a low kick from Per�l�.
Per�l� moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Per�l� fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mclovin is out of range.
Per�l� throws a body punch but Mclovin moves out of range.
Mclovin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Per�l� ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mclovin moves away.
Per�l� throws a chopping leg kick but Mclovin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Per�l� lands with a hook. Mclovin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Per�l� drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mclovin is looking to reverse the position.
Per�l� wants to control but Mclovin is keeping him busy.
Per�l� working away.
Per�l� wants to control but Mclovin is keeping him busy.
Mclovin is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Per�l� tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mclovin's legs.
Taisto Per�l� overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Per�l� tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Per�l� has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Per�l� wants to control but Mclovin is keeping him busy.
Mclovin is letting Per�l� control him for a moment.
Per�l� working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Per�l� misses the shot to the body.
Mclovin is looking to land body kicks.
Mclovin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Per�l�'s calf.
Per�l� throws a hook but Mclovin avoids it easily.
Mclovin misses with an uppercut. Per�l� saw that one coming.
Mclovin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Per�l� stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mclovin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Mclovin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Per�l� misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mclovin counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mclovin. Per�l� does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mclovin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Per�l� connects with a leg kick. Mclovin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Per�l� misses with a body kick.
Mclovin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Per�l� tries to score with a low kick but Mclovin moves his leg out of the way.
A punch lands to the side of Per�l� 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mclovin scores with a head kick. Per�l� tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Per�l� is looking to chop away at Mclovin's legs.
Mclovin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Per�l�.
Per�l� lands with a right hand.
Per�l� throws a body shot but no joy.
Mclovin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Per�l� steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mclovin. That one must have hurt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Taisto Per�l� did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mclovin misses with a body shot.
Per�l� connects with a leg kick. Mclovin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mclovin misses with a kick to the body.
Per�l� half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mclovin avoids the body shot from Per�l�.
Per�l� lands a glancing blow to the side of Mclovin's head.
Per�l� throws a shot from downtown. Mclovin moves away and avoids it.
Mclovin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mclovin throws a front kick that sends Per�l� stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Per�l�. Mclovin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mclovin blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclovin lands with an overhand left.
Per�l� misses with a wild body shot.
Per�l� throws an overhand right that lands on Mclovin's shoulder, as Mclovin tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Per�l� on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No joy there for Mclovin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Per�l� pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mclovin throws a leg kick but Per�l� moved away.
Per�l� thows a leg kick but Mclovin checks it
letting Mclovin counter with a right hand.
Mclovin jabs Per�l� right on the nose. Per�l� blinks but takes it well.
Per�l� lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Per�l� lands with a good body shot.
Per�l� closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mclovin did well to prevent Per�l� getting side control.
Per�l� tries to pass to full mount but Mclovin defends it.
Per�l� seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Per�l� looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Per�l� is looking for a kimura here.
Mclovin is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Per�l� looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Danga de danga de dang - Mclovin scores with a four punch combination!
Mclovin fails to land with a series of punches.
Per�l� tried to counter with a leg kick but Mclovin avoided it.
Pony Mclovin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Per�l� moves out of range as Mclovin throws a body kick.
Per�l� with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Per�l� with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Per�l�.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Per�l� just misses with a punch to the body.
Per�l� thuds his right hand into Mclovin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mclovin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Per�l� looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mclovin is fending him off so far but Per�l� persists. Nope, Mclovin circles away and we're back to standing.
Decent striking displayed by Per�l� there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mclovin throws a sloppy head kick
and Per�l� counters with an inside leg kick.
Per�l� takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A low kick from Mclovin is predictable there
letting Per�l� counter with a right hand.
Mclovin is rocked!
Per�l� swings for the body but Mclovin moves out of range.
Mclovin is still on wobbly legs! Can Per�l� finish him?
A leg kick checked by Mclovin.
Mclovin seems to have recovered his senses.
Per�l� gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Per�l� had his way with Pony Mclovin in that round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Per�l� looks to throw the jab but Mclovin is out of range.
Mclovin throws a front kick aimed at Per�l�'s knee but Per�l� avoids it well.
Per�l� thows a leg kick but Mclovin checks it
letting Mclovin counter with a right hand.
Per�l� avoids the body shot from Mclovin.
Per�l� misses with a looping right.
Per�l� steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mclovin.
Per�l� tries to land a leg kick but Mclovin saw it coming and moves away.
Mclovin swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Per�l� connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mclovin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Per�l�.
Per�l� swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Per�l� throws a body kick that misses.
Per�l� tries to land a leg kick but Mclovin saw it coming and moves away.
Per�l� connects with a body shot.
Mclovin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Per�l� misses with a body punch
and Mclovin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Per�l� closes the distance and clinches up with Mclovin, looking for a takedown. Per�l� pushes Mclovin against the cage but Mclovin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mclovin is looking for the big counter here.
An inside leg kick from Mclovin misses.
Mclovin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Per�l�. Per�l� obviously looking to wear him down.
Mclovin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Per�l�.
Mclovin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Per�l�.
Mclovin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pony Mclovin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Per�l� connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mclovin takes one to the chin there.
A leg kick checked by Per�l�.
Mclovin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Per�l� manages to avoid it.
Mclovin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mclovin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mclovin clobbers Per�l� with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Per�l� looks to throw the jab but Mclovin is out of range.
Mclovin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Per�l�'s jab looks to have found its range, popping Mclovin under the eye.
Per�l� misses with a leg kick.
Mclovin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Per�l� connects with an inside leg kick.
Mclovin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Per�l� manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Per�l� on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That kick from Per�l� tenderised Mclovin's leg. Mclovin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Per�l� throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mclovin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Per�l�.
Jab by Per�l�.
Mclovin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Per�l� closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mclovin is not content to let Per�l� control the position.
Per�l� seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Per�l� wants to take a breather but Mclovin is having none of it.
Per�l� uses his free foot to push down on Mclovin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mclovin.
Mclovin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mclovin is staying active underneath Per�l�, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mclovin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mclovin is striking off his back. Per�l� thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taisto Per�l� showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Per�l� has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taisto Per�l�!
An out of breath Taisto Per�l� thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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