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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rodger Mcgillacutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel Tufnel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tufnel has chosen Smell the Glove as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodger Mcgillacutty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Nigel Tufnel!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tufnel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Mcgillacutty, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mcgillacutty falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tufnel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tufnel.
Tufnel wants to get back to striking at distance but Mcgillacutty won't allow it.
Tufnel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tufnel breaks from the clinch.
Mcgillacutty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tufnel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mcgillacutty.
Nice shot by Mcgillacutty.
Mcgillacutty stuffs the takedown.
Mcgillacutty closes the distance and pushes Tufnel back into the ropes.
Tufnel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mcgillacutty lands a body shot.
Tufnel tries to score a body lock takedown but Mcgillacutty shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rodger Mcgillacutty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nigel Tufnel.
Tufnel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tufnel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcgillacutty tries to bum rush Tufnel with a series of wild strikes but Tufnel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcgillacutty wants to clinch up but Tufnel keeps it at a distance.
Mcgillacutty throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tufnel counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tufnel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcgillacutty as he avoids it easily.
Tufnel moves into the clinch.
Tufnel manages to break the clinch.
Mcgillacutty lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mcgillacutty misses with the combination.
Tufnel shoots in and drives through. Mcgillacutty sprawls well.
Tufnel fails with the takedown.
Tufnel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tufnel fails to land the takedown.
Tufnel looks gassed!
Mcgillacutty connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mcgillacutty throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mcgillacutty misses with a combination
and Tufnel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tufnel tries to score a body lock takedown but Mcgillacutty shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tufnel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stalling in the clinch from Mcgillacutty.
Tufnel manages to break the clinch.
Mcgillacutty misses with a two punch combination.
Mcgillacutty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tufnel counters with a nice uppercut.
Mcgillacutty stuffs the takedown.
Tufnel closes the distance and clinches up with Mcgillacutty, looking for a takedown. Tufnel pushes Mcgillacutty against the ropes but Mcgillacutty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tufnel throws a nice looking combination but Mcgillacutty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tufnel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcgillacutty is fending him off so far but Tufnel persists. Nope, Mcgillacutty circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcgillacutty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcgillacutty shoots in and bounces Tufnel off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tufnel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tufnel keeping moving, preventing Mcgillacutty from controlling successfully.
Mcgillacutty passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mcgillacutty is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tufnel's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mcgillacutty tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tufnel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mcgillacutty working away.
Mcgillacutty wants to control but Tufnel is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tufnel is looking for a sweep.
Tufnel is not content to let Mcgillacutty control the position.
Tufnel avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mcgillacutty.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tufnel misses with a takedown attempt - Mcgillacutty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mcgillacutty misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcgillacutty throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tufnel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mcgillacutty moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mcgillacutty takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodger Mcgillacutty dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mcgillacutty fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tufnel tries for a takedown but Mcgillacutty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tufnel misses with a takedown attempt
and Mcgillacutty counters with a right hand to the body.
Tufnel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodger Mcgillacutty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nigel Tufnel.
Mcgillacutty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodger Mcgillacutty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgillacutty misses with a wild body shot.
Mcgillacutty misses with a double jab.
Mcgillacutty fails with a takedown attempt.
Tufnel closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tufnel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcgillacutty just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Tufnel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mcgillacutty smiles and moves away.
Mcgillacutty keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgillacutty shoots in and bounces Tufnel off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Mcgillacutty won't allow Tufnel to get back to his feet.
Mcgillacutty trying to control but Tufnel is working from the bottom.
Tufnel working a defensive guard here.
Tufnel being controlled here, momentarily.
Tufnel trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillacutty tries to free his leg and advance position but Tufnel is retaining full guard.
Mcgillacutty stops Tufnel from standing up.
Tufnel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcgillacutty. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcgillacutty shoots in for a double leg but Tufnel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tufnel tries for a takedown but Mcgillacutty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mcgillacutty throws a head kick but Tufnel moves out of range.
Tufnel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tufnel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tufnel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcgillacutty swivels and escapes.
Tufnel fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcgillacutty shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mcgillacutty showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillacutty trying to control the pace.
Mcgillacutty is tying to control. Tufnel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mcgillacutty perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tufnel tries to roll over but Mcgillacutty keeps him under control.
Tufnel trying to hold on to Mcgillacutty's head to control him but Mcgillacutty postures up.
Tufnel is looking for a sweep. Mcgillacutty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tufnel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mcgillacutty.
Mcgillacutty is keen to just control but Tufnel is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tufnel cracks Mcgillacutty with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mcgillacutty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tufnel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some wild striking there from Mcgillacutty.
Tufnel has his takedown stuffed
and Mcgillacutty counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tufnel scores with a hook to the body. Mcgillacutty takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice takedown defense from Mcgillacutty. No joy for Tufnel on that attempt.
Tufnel shoots in for a double leg but Mcgillacutty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tufnel misses with a hook. Mcgillacutty ducked under it nicely.
Tufnel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rodger Mcgillacutty is winning the standup battle so far.
Tufnel fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodger Mcgillacutty dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tufnel fails with a takedown attempt.
Tufnel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcgillacutty pinned against the cage. Mcgillacutty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mcgillacutty circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tufnel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcgillacutty is fending him off so far but Tufnel persists. Nope, Mcgillacutty circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodger Mcgillacutty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nigel Tufnel.
Mcgillacutty changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tufnel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tufnel tries to bench press Mcgillacutty off him but Mcgillacutty keeps the position.
Mcgillacutty throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mcgillacutty working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcgillacutty stands up and beckons Tufnel to his feet.
Mcgillacutty moves in looking to clinch but Tufnel pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tufnel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mcgillacutty shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tufnel's guard.
Mcgillacutty postures up in Tufnel's guard and throws a big left but Tufnel blocks it.
Tufnel looking for a sweep. Not yet Tufnel, not yet.
Mcgillacutty trying to control the position from guard on top but Tufnel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgillacutty preventing the sweep.
Tufnel trying to control the position here.
Mcgillacutty tries to free his leg and advance position but Tufnel is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tufnel had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mcgillacutty is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Tufnel Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Mcgillacutty's back instead.
Mcgillacutty turns into Tufnel and is now in his guard.
Tufnel wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mcgillacutty attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mcgillacutty closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tufnel to the mat! Tufnel manages to get full guard.
Mcgillacutty throws and elbow that misses. Tufnel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mcgillacutty's guard. Nice move by Tufnel!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mcgillacutty lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tufnel!
Mcgillacutty lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillacutty wants to control the pace but Tufnel is squirming around nicely.
Tufnel is looking to get to half guard.
Mcgillacutty trying to control but Tufnel is having none of it.
Tufnel wants to control but Mcgillacutty is having none of it.
Mcgillacutty sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rodger Mcgillacutty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tufnel is trying to escape the mount.
Mcgillacutty sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nigel Tufnel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcgillacutty tries to control but Tufnel wriggling away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tufnel wants to control but Mcgillacutty is having none of it.
Tufnel is looking to improve his position but Mcgillacutty isn't that keen on the idea.
Tufnel is squirming around, avoiding Mcgillacutty's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodger Mcgillacutty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcgillacutty, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodger Mcgillacutty!
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energy
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FIGHT
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