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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Savkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory McDonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonnell has chosen Bloc Party - Ares (Remix) as his entrance music. Pavel Savkov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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185 lbs
10 - 2 - 1 |
Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Savkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rory McDonnell!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Watson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonnell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Savkov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McDonnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Savkov.
Savkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonnell tries to avoid it but Savkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonnell to the ground. McDonnell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDonnell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Savkov tries to clinch but McDonnell is having none of it.
A jab lands there for McDonnell.
Savkov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McDonnell's half guard.
Savkov is nestled in close to McDonnell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Savkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Savkov is nestled in close to McDonnell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonnell manages to get to full guard.
Savkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McDonnell trying to keep a closed guard but Savkov is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savkov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McDonnell has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Savkov is looking to defend but McDonnell has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Savkov! McDonnell pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Savkov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rory McDonnell!
Rory McDonnell is the new welterweight champion!
Rory McDonnell gave a mention to Swixx in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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