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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sean McCafferty (ranked 5915 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Bobby (ranked 5932 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sean McCafferty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricky Bobby!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCafferty darts in looking for a takedown but Bobby gets double underhooks and turns McCafferty into the cage.
Bobby shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCafferty but McCafferty pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bobby defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCafferty.
Bobby closes the distance and clinches.
Bobby gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCafferty.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean McCafferty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bobby tries for a takedown. No joy.
McCafferty gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bobby.
Bobby tries for a takedown but McCafferty manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCafferty gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bobby tries to score a body lock takedown but McCafferty shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCafferty drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bobby pulls his leg out and moves away.
McCafferty misses with a takedown attempt - Bobby sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bobby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCafferty tries to avoid it but Bobby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCafferty to the ground. McCafferty escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCafferty displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bobby.
McCafferty moves in looking to clinch but Bobby pushes him off.
Bobby rushes McCafferty and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bobby pulls guard.
Bobby keeping moving, preventing McCafferty from controlling successfully.
Bobby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobby kicks McCafferty off and gets to his feet.
McCafferty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McCafferty shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bobby as he jumps to the side.
As McCafferty backs off Bobby throws a huge counter combo but McCafferty manages to avoid it all.
McCafferty has a takedown stuffed.
Bobby moves into the clinch.
Bobby has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCafferty is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bobby wants a takedown but no success here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bobby can't get the takedown.
Bobby looks winded!
McCafferty is trying to force a seperation but Bobby has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobby manages to pull guard.
Bobby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bobby is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bobby throwing shots but McCafferty is blocking nicely.
McCafferty regains full guard. Nicely done.
McCafferty working a defensive guard here.
Bobby drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McCafferty manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bobby has McCafferty in his guard.
Bobby wants to stand and escape but McCafferty is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCafferty trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bobby's guard.
McCafferty sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bobby's guard.
Bobby is looking to improve his position.
McCafferty is looking to take a break and control but Bobby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Bobby dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bobby moves into the clinch.
Bobby gets control of McCafferty's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bobby will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McCafferty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bobby looking for a sweep. Not yet Bobby, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCafferty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCafferty trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCafferty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bobby is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCafferty defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobby had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCafferty defends it easily.
Bobby is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bobby keeping moving, preventing McCafferty from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McCafferty shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bobby looks for a takedown but McCafferty sprawls well.
That's two 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.
McCafferty throws a series of punches but Bobby moves out of range.
McCafferty fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bobby avoids it really well and circles away.
Bobby slips a jab and a cross from McCafferty.
Bobby clinches up with McCafferty and pushes him back against the cage.
McCafferty looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean McCafferty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bobby tries for a takedown but McCafferty manages to get underhooks.
McCafferty is working for takedown but Bobby is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bobby goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCafferty prevents it.
Bobby is breathing heavily.
McCafferty gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bobby.
McCafferty gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bobby.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobby wants a takedown.
McCafferty jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bobby walks away with a smile on his face. McCafferty gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sean McCafferty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bobby has a takedown stuffed.
McCafferty shoots in looking for a takedown. Bobby tries to sprawl out of it but McCafferty keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bobby manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bobby slaps away a takedown attempt from McCafferty, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bobby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bobby tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCafferty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bobby somewhat.
McCafferty appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McCafferty tries to keep at a distance but Bobby has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCafferty wants to stall.
Bobby is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCafferty pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bobby tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCafferty just stands there and leans against the cage.
McCafferty prevents a takedown attempt there.
McCafferty goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bobby prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Bobby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bobby closes the distance and pushes McCafferty back into the cage.
Bobby has McCafferty pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bobby pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McCafferty tumbling to the mat - Bobby dives into McCafferty's guard.
Bobby is looking to work some ground and pound but McCafferty has wrist control.
Bobby must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McCafferty preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCafferty throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
McCafferty is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bobby is looking to work some ground and pound but McCafferty has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCafferty is keeping the position for now.
McCafferty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCafferty is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McCafferty wants to advance to full mount but Bobby doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
McCafferty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bobby is keeping the position for now.
McCafferty trying to control but Bobby is working from the bottom.
Bobby is trying to keep McCafferty in close.
McCafferty preventing the sweep.
Ricky Bobby is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobby is pulling down on McCafferty's head. It's preventing any offense from McCafferty, at least for the moment.
McCafferty is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bobby is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bobby has escaped and now he's on top!
Bobby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCafferty working a defensive guard here.
Bobby pushes down on McCafferty's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobby not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCafferty misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McCafferty trying to control but Bobby postures up.
Bobby controlling the pace.
Bobby trying to control from half guard but McCafferty is working away.
Bobby missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bobby wants to work for an arm triangle but McCafferty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McCafferty is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCafferty is defending against the submission attempts here by Bobby.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bobby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bobby has closed the distance and engaged McCafferty in a clinch.
Bobby tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bobby has McCafferty pressed against the cage, preventing McCafferty from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ricky Bobby seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bobby goes for a takedown attempt but McCafferty pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McCafferty connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Bobby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bobby 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Bobby!
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RATING
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