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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Doodoo Mcgoo (ranked 5454 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Haggerty (ranked 4337 p4p, 0 weight class). Haggerty has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Doodoo Mcgoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stan Haggerty!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgoo misses with a right hand
and Haggerty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcgoo tries to close the distance and clinch but Haggerty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haggerty is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mcgoo is looking to clinch.
Haggerty leaves Mcgoo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mcgoo tries to clinch but Haggerty is having none of it.
Mcgoo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mcgoo misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggerty stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doodoo Mcgoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgoo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haggerty is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mcgoo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Haggerty counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Haggerty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgoo tries for a takedown but Haggerty manages to get underhooks.
Haggerty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haggerty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Haggerty gets through Mcgoo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mcgoo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Haggerty just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mcgoo fails to pull guard.
Haggerty misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Haggerty.
Haggerty is pressed up against the cage. Mcgoo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Haggerty down to the mat. Haggerty avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Haggerty fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stan Haggerty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haggerty lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcgoo is breathing heavily.
Mcgoo is looking to clinch.
Haggerty scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mcgoo looks to land a combination but Haggerty avoids it well.
Mcgoo shoots in for a takedown but Haggerty shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haggerty lands a jab to the head.
Mcgoo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Haggerty is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mcgoo misses with a head kick.
Mcgoo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haggerty thuds his right hand into Mcgoo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgoo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haggerty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doodoo Mcgoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgoo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Haggerty sprawls well initially but Mcgoo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mcgoo wants to take a breather but Haggerty is having none of it.
Mcgoo moves nicely into side control.
Check out the look on Mcgoo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mcgoo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Haggerty is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgoo trying to control the action but Haggerty is working from the bottom.
Haggerty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcgoo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcgoo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mcgoo wants to control but Haggerty is keeping him busy.
Mcgoo misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Haggerty dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcgoo.
Mcgoo throws a head kick that misses
and Haggerty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mcgoo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haggerty as he jumps to the side.
Haggerty works the jab nicely.
Mcgoo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haggerty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stan Haggerty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggerty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcgoo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doodoo Mcgoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcgoo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgoo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mcgoo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Haggerty swivels and escapes.
Haggerty fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mcgoo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Haggerty lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mcgoo tries to clinch but Haggerty moves out of range.
Haggerty tries to counter with a clinch but Mcgoo shakes him off and moves away.
Mcgoo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mcgoo goes for a double leg but Haggerty avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Haggerty continues to drive forward.
Doodoo Mcgoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgoo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haggerty connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mcgoo. Mcgoo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mcgoo or perhaps it was just good defense by Haggerty, which made it look bad.
Haggerty scores with a hook to the body. Mcgoo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Haggerty throws a good cross that connects.
Mcgoo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haggerty paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haggerty keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Haggerty steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mcgoo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcgoo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggerty lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Haggerty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haggerty jabs Mcgoo right on the nose. Mcgoo blinks but takes it well.
Haggerty is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mcgoo throws a sloppy head kick
and Haggerty counters by moving into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Haggerty.
Mcgoo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Haggerty leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mcgoo tries to stall but Haggerty uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haggerty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mcgoo decides to pull guard.
Haggerty won't allow Mcgoo to sweep him here.
Mcgoo looking to control.
Mcgoo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haggerty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mcgoo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Haggerty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Haggerty lands with an uppercut that bounces Mcgoo off the cage and back into range.
Mcgoo tries to clinch but Haggerty moves away
and Haggerty counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mcgoo shoots in but no luck this time.
Mcgoo tries to clinch up but Haggerty circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Haggerty does it's job there.
Mcgoo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Haggerty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggerty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Haggerty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcgoo closes the distance and clinches up with Haggerty, looking for a takedown. Mcgoo pushes Haggerty against the cage but Haggerty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doodoo Mcgoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Haggerty.
Mcgoo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haggerty is fending him off so far but Mcgoo persists. Nope, Haggerty circles away and we're back to standing.
Haggerty now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggerty connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mcgoo. Mcgoo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Haggerty lands with a right hand.
Haggerty swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mcgoo.
Haggerty might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mcgoo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Haggerty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haggerty lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mcgoo shoots for a takedown but Haggerty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Some wild striking there from Haggerty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haggerty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcgoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Haggerty.
Mcgoo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Haggerty on his heels. He'll look to pass Haggerty's guard now, I'm sure.
Mcgoo wants to control from the top but Haggerty keeps moving.
Mcgoo being controlled here momentarily.
Mcgoo gets to his feet. Haggerty looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggerty throws an overhand right that lands on Mcgoo's shoulder, as Mcgoo tries to avoid the shot.
Mcgoo tries to clinch but Haggerty is having none of it.
Mcgoo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haggerty is fending him off so far but Mcgoo persists. Nope, Haggerty circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcgoo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Haggerty sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stan Haggerty is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Haggerty lands with a shot to the body.
Mcgoo misses with a body punch
and Haggerty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mcgoo has a takedown stuffed.
Haggerty tries to counter with a clinch but Mcgoo shakes him off and moves away.
Mcgoo shoots in for a takedown but Haggerty shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Haggerty finds it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mcgoo is defended easily by Haggerty.
Mcgoo shoots for a takedown but Haggerty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Haggerty fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mcgoo has his takedown stuffed
and Haggerty counters by clinching up.
Mcgoo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Haggerty after a bit of a struggle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Haggerty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Haggerty winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Haggerty!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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