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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renato Mccullough (ranked 25244 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr First (ranked 6769 p4p, 550 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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177 lbs
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172 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Renato Mccullough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr First !
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
First throws a body punch but Mccullough moves out of range.
Mccullough was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for First .
First misses with a lunging right hand
and Mccullough counters with a three punch combo that has First backing up. First nods at Mccullough to acknowledge the strikes.
Mccullough shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as First sprawls well. First wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mccullough gets slowly back to his feet.
Mr First seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
First misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Mccullough was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
First swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mccullough's hands are dropping dangerously low here and First connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mccullough scrambles back to his feet.
First throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
First lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from First as Mccullough shoots in.
First is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mccullough steps to the side to avoid the strikes from First .
That's one minute gone in the round.
First throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
First ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mccullough moves away.
Mccullough throws a big counter combination but First scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
First thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mccullough really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
First swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from First misses.
Mccullough defending well as First loads up on a big left hand.
Mccullough blocks a jab.
Mr First is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
First waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mccullough.
Mccullough uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by First .
First rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mccullough counters with a one-two to the body.
First throws a right hand that misses
and Mccullough holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mccullough's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
First is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
First listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
First fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
First throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Mccullough was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from First misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Mccullough.
Some wild striking there from First .
Mccullough walks into a straight right hand from First .
First feints a jab promting Mccullough to slip. First then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mccullough slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
First waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mccullough.
Mccullough has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Mccullough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccullough moves away from the strike by First .
First missing with a left hand there. Mccullough was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
First throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mccullough makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
First misses with the combination.
Jab, jab by First - just one landing.
First misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
First keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
First waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mccullough.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
First throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
First throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mccullough moves out of range as First strikes.
Mccullough was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mccullough shoots in looking for a takedown. First tries to sprawl out of it but Mccullough keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. First manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
First misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Mccullough tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
First slips a jab and a cross from Mccullough.
Mccullough slips a straight right by First .
Mccullough wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mccullough looks for a takedown but First sprawls well.
First tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mccullough was well out of range. Poor timing from First .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr First dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
First fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mccullough gets a clinch.
Mccullough is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. First is defending well for now.
Mccullough's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mccullough takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
First lands with a shot to the body.
First lands with a right hand.
First moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mccullough avoids a punch combination nicely.
First tries to sprawl but Mccullough drives through with a takedown into half guard.
First has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccullough is trying to work for a kimura but First is defending well.
First blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mccullough.
Mccullough throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mccullough thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed First 's head.
First is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mccullough working the head and body with strikes.
First is trying to stand back up but Mccullough is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mccullough is trying to work for a kimura but First is defending well.
Mccullough stands up and beckons First to join him on the feet.
First throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mccullough counters with a series of strikes. First will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mccullough blocks a jab.
Mr First seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mccullough staying out of range there.
First scores with a hook to the body. Mccullough takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
First throws an off balance right hand
and Mccullough counters with a left and a right that stings First .
First bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
First pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
First throws a combination that misses
and Mccullough counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
First wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mccullough has him pressed against the cage.
Mccullough is trying to drag First to the mat but First just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
First prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
First is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
First is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mccullough is keeping busy.
Mccullough goes for a takedown attempt but First pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Mccullough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
First connects with a single shot there.
Mccullough bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Renato Mccullough is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
First listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
First misses with a hook
and Mccullough counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr First showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
First misses with a looping left.
Mccullough looks for a takedown but First sprawls well.
First throws a combination that misses
and Mccullough counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mccullough uses good head movement to avoid the hook from First .
First misses with a two punch combination.
First scores with a hook.
Mccullough staying out of range there.
First lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
First rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mccullough counters with a flying knee. Nice.
First misses with an uppercut.
Mccullough ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
First misses with a left hand
and Mccullough counters with a series of strikes. First will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mccullough tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but First swivels and escapes.
First connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mccullough's hands.
First waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mccullough.
Mccullough tries to counter by moving into the clinch but First manages to circle out of the way.
First fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
First misses with a body shot
and Mccullough counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mccullough.
Mccullough missing with knees to the body.
Mccullough fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Mccullough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
First is pressed up against the cage. Mccullough has hold of a leg and is looking to drag First down to the mat. First avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mccullough.
Mr First is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
First lands a nice shot that snaps Mccullough's head back.
First lands a jab to the nose.
First changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
First lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
First connects with a jab.
First throws a nice looking combination but Mccullough bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
First throws a body punch but Mccullough moves out of range.
Mccullough tries to counter by moving into the clinch but First manages to circle out of the way.
First misses with a looping left.
First throws a jab when Mccullough was well out of range.
Mccullough doesn't succeed with the takedown
and First counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
First digs a good hook to Mccullough's body.
First misses with a looping left.
Mccullough wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
First throws a hook to the side of Mccullough's head but Mccullough sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mccullough takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
First throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mccullough stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mccullough slips under a jab from First .
First with a hook.
Mccullough takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mccullough looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
First throws a hook but Mccullough avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - First throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mccullough tries to counter by clinching up but First breaks away and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
First scores with a nice strike.
Mccullough fails with a takedown attempt.
First scores with a nice right hand.
First lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Some wild striking there from First .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
First throws a body shot but no joy.
Mccullough avoids the body shot from First .
First lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by First .
Renato Mccullough has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
First connects with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr First comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got First 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 Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr First !
A very excited looking Mr First made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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