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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buzz McGillicutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Ahma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antti Ahma told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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175 lbs
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165 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buzz McGillicutty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Antti Ahma!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGillicutty throws a nice looking combination but Ahma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGillicutty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Antti Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGillicutty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahma.
McGillicutty seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGillicutty on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGillicutty lands with a nice combination. Ahma backs away looking to recover.
Ahma connects with a right hand. McGillicutty shakes it off.
Ahma moves into the clinch.
Ahma tries to work over McGillicutty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGillicutty.
Ahma is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McGillicutty misses with a body punch.
Ahma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ahma misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Come on McGillicutty - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGillicutty is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGillicutty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ahma.
Ahma looking to slow down the pace here.
Ahma misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGillicutty digs a right hand underneath Ahma's ribcage. Ahma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGillicutty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGillicutty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGillicutty blocks an uppercut.
Ahma taking a breather.
McGillicutty stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ahma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahma takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahma misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGillicutty prevents a body shot from Ahma.
McGillicutty pushes Ahma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahma misses with a punch to the body.
Ahma holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ahma looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGillicutty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGillicutty stalls.
Ahma lands a shot to the body.
Ahma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGillicutty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahma will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McGillicutty up against the cage.
McGillicutty digs a right hand underneath Ahma's ribcage. Ahma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGillicutty stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGillicutty throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ahma blocks it with crossed arms.
Ahma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGillicutty trying to stall but Ahma improves his position.
McGillicutty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahma leaning his opponent against the cage.
McGillicutty is trying to stall.
McGillicutty is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGillicutty prevents a body shot from Ahma.
McGillicutty softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGillicutty lands a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from McGillicutty.
Ahma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ahma - that landed with a thud.
Ahma blocking some punches.
McGillicutty just leaning against Ahma, taking a breather.
Ahma effectively controlling the action here.
Ahma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ahma lands with a left to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ahma lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGillicutty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ahma.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGillicutty.
Ahma blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ahma fails to land.
McGillicutty blocking some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from McGillicutty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Buzz McGillicutty will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McGillicutty throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGillicutty moves away from the strike by Ahma.
Ahma just misses with a punch to the body.
McGillicutty seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ahma takes a swing at McGillicutty's ribcage but misses.
McGillicutty throws a series of punches but Ahma avoids them all with ease.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good body shot from Ahma.
McGillicutty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from McGillicutty fails to land.
Ahma tries to work over McGillicutty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGillicutty trying to control the position but instead, Ahma has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGillicutty into the cage.
Ahma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahma taking a breather.
McGillicutty lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGillicutty - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGillicutty as Ahma tries to tie him up.
Ahma tries a body shot but McGillicutty blocks it.
A short right from Ahma on the inside.
Ahma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGillicutty misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGillicutty controlling the action here for a moment.
McGillicutty stalling the fight.
Ahma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGillicutty blocks a body shot from Ahma.
Ahma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ahma - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahma scores with a hook to the body.
Ahma struggles to land a body shot inside as McGillicutty controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ahma.
Ahma leaning against his opponent.
Ahma blocks a body shot from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty trying to stall but Ahma improves his position.
McGillicutty is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ahma taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty blocking some punches.
Ahma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGillicutty backwards.
Ahma lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahma stalling in the clinch but McGillicutty improves position.
Antti Ahma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGillicutty stalls.
Ahma misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGillicutty tries to throw a body punch but Ahma avoids it by throwing McGillicutty back against the cage.
Ahma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGillicutty stalling in the clinch but Ahma improves position.
Ahma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ahma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahma working aggressively here.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGillicutty takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ahma lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ahma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGillicutty or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGillicutty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahma digs a right hand into McGillicutty's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGillicutty's gas tank.
Ahma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGillicutty holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ahma lands with a right to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Ahma.
McGillicutty trying to control the position but instead, Ahma has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGillicutty into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from McGillicutty.
A bit of stalling here from Ahma.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahma.
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!
Ahma working aggressively here.
McGillicutty taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short body shot lands from Ahma as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Ahma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McGillicutty moves away from the strike by Ahma.
Sloppy strikes from McGillicutty. Those never looked like landing.
Ahma is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McGillicutty throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ahma misses with a body shot.
Ahma misses with a straight right.
Ahma moves into the clinch successfully.
Ahma lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ahma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ahma leaning against his opponent.
Ahma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGillicutty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGillicutty lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
Ahma avoids a wild elbow strike from McGillicutty.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGillicutty as Ahma tries to tie him up.
McGillicutty is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahma slows down the pace here.
Ahma gets through McGillicutty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ahma can't find room to land a body shot as McGillicutty controls the action.
McGillicutty tries to work over Ahma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGillicutty takes a shot to the head.
McGillicutty is stalling here.
McGillicutty lands a right hand.
Ahma lands with a left to the head.
Ahma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahma is stalling here.
A short uppercut from McGillicutty.
A short right from McGillicutty on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahma can't find room to land a body shot as McGillicutty controls the action.
Ahma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGillicutty tries to work over Ahma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ahma taking a breather.
Ahma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGillicutty.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ahma taking a breather.
Ahma is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Ahma lands a nice uppercut.
McGillicutty stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGillicutty.
McGillicutty scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty trying to stall but Ahma improves his position.
Ahma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ahma as McGillicutty tries to tie him up.
McGillicutty stalling against the cage.
McGillicutty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGillicutty missing with knees to the body.
McGillicutty blocks an uppercut.
Ahma slowing the pace effectively.
McGillicutty trying to stall but Ahma improves his position.
McGillicutty is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ahma'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 blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahma works on McGillicutty's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ahma misses with a body punch.
Ahma works on McGillicutty's body with a couple of short punches.
Ahma struggles to land a body shot inside as McGillicutty controls his hands.
Ahma is struggling to control the position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting on Ahma's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Ahma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGillicutty's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ahma as McGillicutty tries to tie him up.
McGillicutty looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Ahma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ahma has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Ahma!
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hype
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pop
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