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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane MacGowan (ranked 838 p4p, 117 weight class) and Hungarian Hotdog (ranked 2263 p4p, 261 weight class). MacGowan comes to the cage accompanied by The Pogues - Streams of Whiskey. Hotdog is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by George Ezra - Budapest. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane MacGowan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hungarian Hotdog!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hotdog throws a shot from downtown. MacGowan moves away and avoids it.
Hotdog misses with a two punch combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hotdog.
MacGowan misses the shot to the body.
MacGowan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MacGowan fails to land the takedown.
Hotdog misses with a wild body shot.
MacGowan lands a head shot.
MacGowan throws a hook to the side of Hotdog's head but Hotdog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacGowan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
MacGowan misses with a hook
and Hotdog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from MacGowan misses the target.
Hotdog connects with a good right hand that stumbles MacGowan. MacGowan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
MacGowan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hotdog.
MacGowan misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hotdog takes one to the chin there.
MacGowan connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hotdog swings for the body but MacGowan moves out of range.
Hotdog moves out of range as MacGowan strikes.
Hotdog looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hotdog misses with an uppercut. MacGowan saw that one coming.
MacGowan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from MacGowan misses the target.
MacGowan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MacGowan throws a hook but Hotdog avoids it easily.
MacGowan slips a straight right by Hotdog.
A slow jab from MacGowan misses its intended target.
MacGowan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hotdog.
A counter left hand to the body from MacGowan misses its target.
Hotdog moves out of range of the strikes.
Hungarian Hotdog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hotdog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hotdog dips to his left and cracks MacGowan with an uppercut!
Hotdog swinging wildly here.
MacGowan scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hotdog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacGowan looks for a takedown but Hotdog sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacGowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hotdog cracks a nice hook into MacGowan's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacGowan blocks a jab.
MacGowan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hotdog.
Excellent takedown into side control there by MacGowan.
MacGowan advances nicely into full mount.
MacGowan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MacGowan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hotdog manages to avoid the submission attempt.
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hotdog, who protects the arm well.
Hotdog is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hotdog keeps working.
MacGowan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hotdog is looking for a sweep.
MacGowan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
MacGowan advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hotdog manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hotdog stops MacGowan from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Hotdog's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hotdog, who protects the arm well.
MacGowan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hotdog knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
MacGowan working away.
MacGowan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hotdog is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hotdog really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacGowan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MacGowan is looking to take a break and control but Hotdog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hotdog is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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 Shane MacGowan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hotdog catches MacGowan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hotdog has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hotdog there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hotdog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hotdog takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hotdog lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot by Hotdog.
Hotdog thuds his right hand into MacGowan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hotdog loads up on a big right hand but MacGowan slips the punch.
Hotdog throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacGowan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hotdog.
Hotdog throws a body shot but no joy.
Hotdog misses with a body shot.
Hotdog throws a hook but MacGowan blocks it.
MacGowan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacGowan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Hotdog misses.
MacGowan walks into a stiff left hand from Hotdog.
A big left from Hotdog misses.
Hotdog throws a body punch but MacGowan moves out of range.
MacGowan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hotdog throws out the jab.
MacGowan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hotdog looks to land a right hand but MacGowan moved out of range.
MacGowan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MacGowan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
MacGowan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacGowan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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!
MacGowan is looking to take a break and control but Hotdog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hotdog is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan moves into full mount!
MacGowan looking for a guillotine from mount but Hotdog is having none of it.
Hotdog is squirming around, avoiding MacGowan's attempts to control the action.
Hotdog is trying to stand up.
MacGowan moves to the back position.
MacGowan is looking for the choke from the back position but Hotdog is controlling his hands well.
Hotdog defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of MacGowan's arms.
MacGowan keeps control of the position as Hotdog tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan tries to keep control of the position but Hotdog is staying busy.
MacGowan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hotdog knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hotdog for a finish.
MacGowan controlling well, preventing Hotdog from escaping the position.
Hotdog is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get MacGowan off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
MacGowan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hotdog has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
MacGowan tightening his grip on Hotdog, looking for the choke.
MacGowan looking for the RNC.
MacGowan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
MacGowan looking to break Hotdog's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hotdog remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise MacGowan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
MacGowan tightening his grip on Hotdog, looking for the choke.
Hotdog is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hotdog trying to control the action but MacGowan just sinks the hooks in.
Hotdog trying to get back to his feet but MacGowan is in full control for now.
MacGowan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Hotdog right now.
MacGowan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hotdog defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
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!
MacGowan is looking to control Hotdog but Hotdog is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hotdog is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane MacGowan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hotdog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hotdog takes one to the side of the head.
MacGowan missing with a left hand there. Hotdog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hotdog throws a poor cross that misses
and MacGowan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hotdog swings for the body but MacGowan moves out of range.
MacGowan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hotdog.
Hotdog uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hotdog throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MacGowan on the side of the head.
MacGowan misses with a body shot.
Hotdog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hotdog takes a swing at MacGowan's ribcage but misses.
MacGowan appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hotdog takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MacGowan cracks Hotdog with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacGowan misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGowan misses with a combination
and Hotdog counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hotdog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacGowan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
MacGowan wants to take a breather but Hotdog is having none of it.
MacGowan wants to work for an arm triangle but Hotdog is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shane MacGowan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hotdog has managed to free his arm - good work.
MacGowan tries to pass to full mount but Hotdog defends it.
MacGowan is looking to take a break and control but Hotdog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hotdog can do anything to dispel that myth.
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacGowan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
MacGowan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hotdog can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan trying to control but Hotdog is having none of it.
MacGowan avoids the attempt from Hotdog to control.
Hotdog really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
MacGowan wants to control the pace but Hotdog is squirming around nicely.
MacGowan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
MacGowan looking for a guillotine from mount but Hotdog is having none of it.
MacGowan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hotdog has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Shane MacGowan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
MacGowan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hotdog can do to turn this around?
Hotdog tries to hold on but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hotdog is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hotdog is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, MacGowan has taken his back.
MacGowan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hungarian Hotdog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hotdog tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane MacGowan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacGowan, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane MacGowan!
A victorious Shane MacGowan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Hungarian Hotdog had this to say: 'This fucking blind referee is friends with the fucking biased judges who are both paid by my PED-using opponent's manager. Fuck them and fuck the haters! What are you looking at asshole? Come at me, I'll mash you like potatoes!!
Mommy!! They are threatening me! 😭'.
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