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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Knorr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz McGillicutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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160 lbs
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175 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matheus Knorr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buzz McGillicutty!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knorr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from McGillicutty misses.
McGillicutty looks to land a combination but Knorr avoids it well.
Knorr tries to counter with a takedown but McGillicutty is quick to defend against it.
McGillicutty moves into the clinch.
Knorr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A hook to the body from McGillicutty.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matheus Knorr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from McGillicutty.
Knorr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGillicutty walks away with a smile on his face. Knorr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGillicutty misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGillicutty has closed the distance and engaged Knorr in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for McGillicutty.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGillicutty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knorr fails to pull guard.
Knorr tries to pull guard but McGillicutty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGillicutty is struggling to control the position.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty stands there with Knorr around his waist. Knorr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGillicutty dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knorr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGillicutty.
Come on McGillicutty - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGillicutty lands a shot to the body.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty stands there with Knorr around his waist. Knorr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGillicutty cracks Knorr with a nice body shot.
McGillicutty lands a hook that snaps the head of Knorr backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGillicutty.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from McGillicutty.
Knorr tries to pull guard but McGillicutty won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty misses with a knee to the head.
McGillicutty pushes Knorr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGillicutty pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McGillicutty lands a shoulder strike.
McGillicutty is leaning against Knorr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knorr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty lands a body shot.
Knorr is breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knorr fails to pull guard.
A short right from McGillicutty on the inside.
McGillicutty scores with a shot to the side of Knorr's head.
The referee calls for McGillicutty to work.
McGillicutty effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGillicutty lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knorr backwards.
McGillicutty effectively controlling the action here.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knorr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGillicutty displaying some good clinch control by pressing Knorr up against the cage.
McGillicutty controlling the action here for a moment.
McGillicutty lands a right hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGillicutty - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Buzz McGillicutty.
McGillicutty clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knorr tries to pull guard but McGillicutty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGillicutty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knorr.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty stands there with Knorr around his waist. Knorr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGillicutty effectively controlling the action here.
McGillicutty stalling.
McGillicutty works on Knorr's body with a couple of short punches.
McGillicutty's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knorr fails to pull guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGillicutty.
Knorr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McGillicutty is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGillicutty pushes Knorr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz McGillicutty dominated that round.
That's time! Knorr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGillicutty has Knorr up against the cage in a clinch.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGillicutty to keep the fight standing.
Knorr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGillicutty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Buzz McGillicutty seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty stands there with Knorr around his waist. Knorr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matheus Knorr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGillicutty lands a hook that snaps the head of Knorr backwards.
McGillicutty is stalling here.
Knorr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGillicutty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from McGillicutty.
The referee calls for McGillicutty to work.
A bit of stalling here from McGillicutty.
A short left from McGillicutty.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGillicutty.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGillicutty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGillicutty's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McGillicutty is stalling here.
A right hand to the body from McGillicutty.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGillicutty.
McGillicutty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGillicutty leaning against his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty effectively controlling the action here.
McGillicutty scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for McGillicutty.
McGillicutty holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McGillicutty scores with a shot to the side of Knorr's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knorr being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Buzz McGillicutty.
McGillicutty drops Knorr with a beautiful combination! Knorr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McGillicutty is looking for the KO!
Knorr is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGillicutty takes the fight into the clinch.
Oh Knorr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls for McGillicutty to work.
Knorr avoiding damage as McGillicutty throws knees to the body.
Knorr seems to have got his legs back now.
McGillicutty stalling.
McGillicutty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGillicutty is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McGillicutty stalls.
McGillicutty continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McGillicutty stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Buzz McGillicutty.
McGillicutty fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knorr, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knorr tries to pull guard but McGillicutty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGillicutty stalling against the cage.
McGillicutty effectively controlling the action here.
Knorr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGillicutty smiles and moves away.
McGillicutty pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Knorr back to the cage. McGillicutty follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McGillicutty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knorr tries to counter with a takedown but McGillicutty is quick to defend against it.
Knorr throws a sloppy head kick and McGillicutty moves out of range easily.
Knorr dives in and grabs McGillicutty's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGillicutty pushes down on Knorr's head and hops out.
Knorr throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGillicutty counters with a three punch combo that has Knorr backing up. Knorr nods at McGillicutty to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGillicutty rushes Knorr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knorr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGillicutty stalling against the cage.
McGillicutty lands with a right to the head.
Knorr tries to pull guard but McGillicutty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGillicutty will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Knorr up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGillicutty.
McGillicutty pushes Knorr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGillicutty.
A right handed body shot lands from McGillicutty.
Knorr tries to pull guard but McGillicutty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGillicutty holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz McGillicutty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
McGillicutty gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGillicutty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knorrs head.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty stands there with Knorr around his waist. Knorr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for McGillicutty to work.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGillicutty to keep the fight standing.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matheus Knorr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGillicutty is pushing Knorr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGillicutty is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from McGillicutty.
The crowd are getting on McGillicutty's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Knorr tries to pull guard but McGillicutty won't allow it.
McGillicutty dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knorr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGillicutty walks away with a smile on his face. Knorr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGillicutty closes the distance and clinches.
McGillicutty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty stands there with Knorr around his waist. Knorr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty lands a right hand.
McGillicutty dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGillicutty.
McGillicutty presses Knorr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGillicutty stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Buzz McGillicutty.
Knorr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McGillicutty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knorr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGillicutty looks to land a combination but Knorr avoids it well.
Knorr slips a jab and a cross from McGillicutty.
Buzz McGillicutty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGillicutty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGillicutty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knorr circles away quickly and effectively.
McGillicutty has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Knorr closes the distance and clinches up with McGillicutty, looking for a takedown. Knorr pushes McGillicutty against the cage but McGillicutty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGillicutty moves out of range as Knorr throws a body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knorr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGillicutty just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGillicutty - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGillicutty has Knorr pressed against the cage.
Knorr tries to pull guard but McGillicutty won't allow it.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGillicutty to keep the fight standing.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty stands there with Knorr around his waist. Knorr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGillicutty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from McGillicutty as the two fighters clinch.
McGillicutty lands a nice uppercut.
McGillicutty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knorr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGillicutty just stands there and leans against the cage.
McGillicutty softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGillicutty takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McGillicutty lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGillicutty is working Knorr over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGillicutty stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A left hand lands to the body for McGillicutty.
McGillicutty taking a breather.
McGillicutty is working Knorr over against the cage.
McGillicutty taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McGillicutty lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty gets through Knorr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matheus Knorr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knorr is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buzz McGillicutty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGillicutty has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzz McGillicutty!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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