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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Street Fighter (ranked 256 p4p, 28 weight class) and Aaron McGinnis (ranked 183 p4p, 17 weight class). McGinnis has chosen Star.One - Original Badman Feat. Takura & Assassin as his entrance music. Street Fighter could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aaron McGinnis's chin.
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148 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Street Fighter! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron McGinnis! The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fighter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. McGinnis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fighter was well out of range. Poor timing from McGinnis. A swing and a miss from McGinnis. Fighter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. A jab from McGinnis misses. Fighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGinnis. Fighter lands a really nice looking cross but McGinnis seems unphased.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGinnis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fighter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fighter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Fighter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Fighter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. McGinnis throws a leg kick but Fighter sees it coming and moves out of range. McGinnis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. McGinnis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fighter throws out a leg kick but McGinnis moves out of range and Fighter only half commits. McGinnis counters with a body kick. Fighter looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McGinnis! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McGinnis is not content to let Fighter control the position. Fighter postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fighter is looking to take a break and control but McGinnis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. McGinnis tries to improve position but can't. Fighter is looking to take a break and control but McGinnis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. McGinnis is trying to get back to half guard. Fighter working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fighter content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Fighter's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two 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. Fighter wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGinnis keeps working. Fighter is staying tight to McGinnis's torso, preventing him from escaping. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McGinnis sneaks back into half guard. Fighter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Fighter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGinnis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fighter content to control rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. McGinnis throws a body punch but Fighter moves out of range. McGinnis misses with an uppercut. Fighter saw that one coming. Fighter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGinnis checks it well. Fighter throws a big shot that misses. Fighter avoids a low kick by using good footwork. McGinnis ducks under a wild hook from Fighter. Fighter connects with a crisp jab. McGinnis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. McGinnis misses with a wild body shot. Fighter throws a looping overhand right but McGinnis ducks down to avoid it. Fighter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Fighter misses with the body kick and McGinnis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Fighter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Fighter throws a leg kick but McGinnis moved away. McGinnis misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fighter throws a leg kick but McGinnis checks it. Fighter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGinnis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Street Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fighter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. McGinnis tries to clinch up but Fighter circles away and keeps his distance. Fighter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGinnis checks it well. McGinnis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fighter lands with a shot to the body. Fighter misses with an uppercut. McGinnis saw that one coming. McGinnis moves forwards but Fighter connects with a nice, crisp jab. Fighter wants to slow McGinnis down by chopping away at his legs. Fighter scores with a jab. McGinnis acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Fighter jabs McGinnis to the body, keeping him at a distance. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. McGinnis cracks Fighter with a right hand to the side of the head. McGinnis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. McGinnis throws a low kick, looking for Fighter's leg but Fighter calmly moves out of range. McGinnis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGinnis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McGinnis jabbing away but nothing is landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Street Fighter dominated 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.
Fighter scores with a body shot.
Good work by Fighter as he checks the leg kick. Fighter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. McGinnis slips a straight right by Fighter. Fighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fighter throws an overhand right that lands on McGinnis's shoulder, as McGinnis tries to avoid the shot. McGinnis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fighter is out of range and McGinnis settles back down. McGinnis lands a jab to Fighter's midsection. Fighter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGinnis can do to turn this around? Fighter throws a quick inside leg kick. Fighter throws a wild body kick that McGinnis sees coming a mile off. Jab by Fighter. Fighter tries to score with a low kick but McGinnis moves his leg out of the way. McGinnis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. An attempted straight right counter from Fighter misses the target. McGinnis throws a body shot but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McGinnis slips a jab from Fighter. Nice cross by McGinnis. Fighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Fighter does it's job there. Fighter misses with a wild body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A decent looking cross lands there for Fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fighter staying out of range there. McGinnis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fighter moves away. Fighter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Fighter throws a half hearted mid kick. Fighter has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGinnis. Fighter blocks a leg kick. McGinnis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fighter finds it's way round the side to connect with McGinnis's head. Fighter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Fighter just misses with a punch to the body.
McGinnis tries a low kick but Fighter avoids it. Fighter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A nice inside leg kick there by McGinnis. That's going to slow Fighter down. Street Fighter is winning the standup battle so far. Fighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGinnis counters with a body kick. McGinnis lands with a nice body punch. Fighter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Fighter backing away here, and McGinnis unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Fighter throws a wild body kick that McGinnis sees coming a mile off. McGinnis flicks out a counter leg kick but Fighter steps away. McGinnis throws out a loose jab but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it. Fighter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A nice leg kick lands there from McGinnis.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fighter throws a hook but McGinnis avoids it easily. Fighter takes one on the button. McGinnis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Fighter throws a lazy right hand but McGinnis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Fighter connects with a crisp jab. McGinnis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fighter moves away. Fighter lands a leg kick that knocks McGinnis off balance momentarily. McGinnis lands with a nice body kick. McGinnis avoids a kick to the body.
McGinnis looks to land a right hand but Fighter moved out of range. McGinnis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Fighter misses with an uppercut. McGinnis saw that one coming. Fighter missing with a left hand there. McGinnis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. McGinnis checks a leg kick nicely. Fighter throws a low kick but McGinnis moves out of range easily. McGinnis moves out of range of the body kick. McGinnis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. McGinnis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McGinnis misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Fighter. McGinnis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fighter misses with a straight right. Fighter misses the jab. Fighter throws a big shot that misses. McGinnis flicks out a counter leg kick but Fighter steps away. McGinnis misses with a low kick.
Fighter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. McGinnis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. McGinnis misses with an uppercut. Fighter saw that one coming. Fighter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Fighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGinnis was well out of range. Poor timing from Fighter. McGinnis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Fighter throws a good cross that connects.
McGinnis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McGinnis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Fighter is looking to slow McGinnis down with leg kicks. McGinnis misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McGinnis misses with a wild body shot. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fighter. McGinnis moves out of range of the strikes. Fighter gets off balance looking for a body kick and McGinnis counters with a nice leg kick. McGinnis misses with a low kick.
Fighter misses with a right hand and McGinnis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Fighter staying out of range there. Fighter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGinnis. That did some damage! McGinnis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fighter sees it coming and avoids it easily. McGinnis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fighter throws out the jab. A nice side step and McGinnis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Fighter lands with a shot to the body. Fighter 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. Fighter throws out a loose jab but McGinnis uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. McGinnis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Fighter misses with a low kick. Nice body punch from McGinnis. A big left from McGinnis misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Street Fighter will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
McGinnis checks a low kick from Fighter. McGinnis throws a hook but Fighter avoids it easily. McGinnis thows a body kick. Fighter tries to catch it but that hurt him. A swing and a miss from Fighter. McGinnis 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. Fighter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. McGinnis swings widly with a right hand
and Fighter counters with a stiff right hand. McGinnis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fighter is able to avoid easily. Fighter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. McGinnis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McGinnis. Fighter shrugs it off though. Fighter scores with a kick to the midsection. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McGinnis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fighter sees it coming and avoids it easily. Fighter fails with a takedown attempt. McGinnis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. McGinnis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Fighter lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. McGinnis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Fighter tries to work over McGinnis's front leg with a kick but McGinnis checks it. McGinnis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fighter doesn't seem bothered though. Fighter throws a shot from downtown. McGinnis moves away and avoids it. Fighter scores with a jab. A big left from Fighter misses. Fighter throws a low kick but McGinnis avoids it. Fighter backing away here, and McGinnis unleashes a leg kick that just misses. McGinnis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Fighter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGinnis can pounce on him.
McGinnis throws a series of punches but Fighter avoids them all with ease. Fighter cracks McGinnis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A low kick from Fighter misses and McGinnis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fighter's knee momentarily. McGinnis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGinnis moves out of range of the strikes. McGinnis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fighter takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. McGinnis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McGinnis throws a hook to the side of Fighter's head but Fighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. McGinnis lands a glancing blow to the side of Fighter's head. McGinnis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. McGinnis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A cross from McGinnis lands. Fighter misses with a hook. McGinnis cracks Fighter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. McGinnis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fighter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. McGinnis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fighter. Fighter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGinnis lands with a kick to the temple. Fighter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" McGinnis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGinnis wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Street Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him. A looping hook to the body misses from McGinnis. Fighter does a little dance to reset his feet. Fighter will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. McGinnis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.
Fighter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. McGinnis throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fighter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGinnis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fighter sees it coming and avoids it easily. McGinnis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGinnis throws a hook but Fighter blocks it. It looked like Fighter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Fighter throws a nice inside leg kick. Fighter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Fighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fighter missing with a left hand there. McGinnis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Some bone on bone action there as McGinnis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Good exchange - McGinnis coming out on top. Fighter throws a shot from downtown. McGinnis moves away and avoids it. The crowd cheers as McGinnis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fighter doesn't seem phased though. McGinnis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. McGinnis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Fighter on the wrong end of a nice hook. McGinnis throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fighter throws a lazy body kick and McGinnis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. McGinnis avoids a lazy jab quite easily. McGinnis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fighter backing away here, and McGinnis unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Fighter thows a left - swing and a miss! Fighter avoids a kick to the body.
McGinnis connects with a leg kick. Fighter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. McGinnis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Fighter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Fighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGinnis.
Fighter scores with a hook to the body. McGinnis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. McGinnis connects with a solid leg kick. McGinnis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGinnis. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fighter is looking to chop away at McGinnis's legs. A good leg kick by Fighter. McGinnis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. McGinnis moves out of range as Fighter throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron McGinnis really dominated that round. That's time! Fighter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGinnis throws a body shot but no joy. McGinnis looks to throw the jab but Fighter is out of range. Fighter needs to keep his hands up - McGinnis had a free shot at his head there. McGinnis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Nice body punch from Fighter. Fighter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Fighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGinnis sees it coming and avoids it easily. McGinnis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter manages to avoid it. McGinnis throws a jab when Fighter was well out of range. Fighter slips a straight right by McGinnis. Fighter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fighter dips to his left and cracks McGinnis with an uppercut! Fighter lands with a cross. Fighter misses with an uppercut. McGinnis saw that one coming. Fighter dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fighter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fighter cracks McGinnis with an open hand slap. McGinnis connects with a solid leg kick. Good leg kick by Fighter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fighter throws a hook but McGinnis avoids it easily. Fighter throws a body shot but no joy. Fighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter avoids a lazy jab quite easily. McGinnis staying out of range there. McGinnis looks to score with a jab to the body but Fighter is just out of range. Fighter slips under a jab. Fighter is looking to score with low kicks. Fighter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Fighter scores with a nice strike. Fighter scores with a jab to the jaw. McGinnis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Fighter misses with a body shot.
McGinnis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McGinnis lands a head shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fighter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Fighter slips under a jab from McGinnis. A low kick from Fighter is predictable there and McGinnis counters with a straight right hand. Fighter scores with a nice body kick.
Fighter throws a sloppy body shot
and McGinnis counters with a good low kick that Fighter was not able to check. McGinnis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A jab from McGinnis finds it's way through Fighter's defenses. Fighter throws a low kick, looking for McGinnis's leg but McGinnis calmly moves out of range. Fighter misses the shot to the body. Fighter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGinnis. Fighter throws a looping overhand right but McGinnis ducks down to avoid it. McGinnis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fighter. McGinnis slips a straight right by Fighter. Fighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fighter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGinnis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. McGinnis only half commits to the counter leg kick. Fighter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. McGinnis feints and then cracks Fighter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fighter down. McGinnis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fighter throws out the jab. Fighter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Fighter blocks the body kick.
McGinnis misses with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fighter. Fighter throws a hook to the side of McGinnis's head but McGinnis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Fighter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. McGinnis moves out of range of the strikes. McGinnis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. McGinnis checks a low kick from Fighter. McGinnis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fighter. Fighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fighter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. McGinnis tries a quick counter leg kick but Fighter is wise to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fighter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Fighter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. McGinnis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.
Fighter lands with a hook. McGinnis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. 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! A solid leg kick lands there for Fighter.
McGinnis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fighter. McGinnis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. McGinnis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.
McGinnis swinging wildly here.
Fighter throws a right hand that misses
and McGinnis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Fighter thows a leg kick but McGinnis checks it letting McGinnis counter with a right hand. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fighter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McGinnis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGinnis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. McGinnis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fighter can pounce on him.
Fighter misses with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGinnis, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Street Fighter will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McGinnis defending well as Fighter loads up on a big left hand. An inside leg kick lands from McGinnis. A slow jab from McGinnis misses its intended target. McGinnis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Fighter throws a nice inside leg kick. Fighter throws a front kick aimed at McGinnis's knee but McGinnis avoids it well. McGinnis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fighter can pounce on him.
McGinnis checks a leg kick. Nice defenses there by McGinnis. McGinnis checks a low kick from Fighter. McGinnis throws a push kick but Fighter slaps the foot to one side. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fighter throws a hook but McGinnis avoids it easily. Fighter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. McGinnis slips a straight right by Fighter. Fighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fighter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A slapping leg kick lands for McGinnis.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fighter throws a hook but McGinnis avoids it easily. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fighter - that will leave a mark!
McGinnis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fighter loads up on a big right hand but McGinnis slips the punch. McGinnis throws a nice inside leg kick. McGinnis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fighter throws out the jab. An inside leg kick lands from Fighter. McGinnis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Fighter shoots and misses and McGinnis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The fighters circling - Fighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Fighter throws a body shot but no joy. McGinnis tries to land a leg kick but Fighter saw it coming and moves away.
Fighter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. McGinnis blocks a jab. Fighter throws a leg kick but McGinnis sees it coming and checks it nicely. Nice uppercut lands for Fighter. That snapped McGinnis's head back.
Fighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGinnis. Aaron McGinnis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Street Fighter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fighter thows a left - swing and a miss! McGinnis misses with a wild body shot. McGinnis ducks under a wild hook from Fighter. A low kick from Fighter is predictable there and McGinnis counters with a good low kick that Fighter was not able to check. 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! Decent striking displayed by McGinnis there. McGinnis lands a jab. McGinnis throws a nice outside leg kick. McGinnis throws a head kick but Fighter moves out of range.
McGinnis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fighter to score with a decent uppercut. Fighter cracks the inside of McGinnis's front leg. Fighter lands with a nice body kick. Fighter jabs McGinnis right on the nose. McGinnis blinks but takes it well. McGinnis has Fighter up against the cage in a clinch.
McGinnis struggles to land a body shot inside as Fighter controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McGinnis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGinnis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Fighter keeps control of McGinnis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. McGinnis can't find room to land a body shot as Fighter controls the action.
Fighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fighter lands with a right to the head. McGinnis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch. Fighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fighter misses with a punch to the body.
McGinnis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. McGinnis misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McGinnis can't find room to land a body shot as Fighter controls the action.
McGinnis misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from McGinnis. Good body shot from McGinnis.
McGinnis throws a punch but it's blocked by Fighter. McGinnis misses with a body punch.
McGinnis blocks an uppercut.
McGinnis misses with a hook from the clinch. McGinnis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. McGinnis can't find room to land a body shot as Fighter controls the action.
McGinnis works on Fighter's body with a couple of short punches. McGinnis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Aaron McGinnis. I think Fighter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 46:49 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 48:48 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw! Street Fighter retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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