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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy McDavid (ranked 432 p4p, 52 weight class) and Jason Stackhouse (ranked 1578 p4p, 194 weight class). Stackhouse comes into a darkened arena with his song building. True Blood kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jason Stackhouse told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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163 lbs
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164 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
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Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roy McDavid!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Stackhouse !
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDavid lands the left hand.
A punch combination from Stackhouse misses.
McDavid fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stackhouse sprawls well initially but McDavid persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McDavid is looking to advance position but Stackhouse won't allow it.
McDavid is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McDavid looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDavid has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid is working for a submission of some sort.
McDavid trying to pass the guard but Stackhouse defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stackhouse pushes McDavid off looking to stand but McDavid dives back in and keeps control.
McDavid wants to pass to mount but Stackhouse is defending the position.
McDavid trying to control from half guard but Stackhouse is working away.
Stackhouse pushes McDavid off but McDavid dives into side control.
McDavid is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stackhouse is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McDavid looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McDavid swings around for an armbar but Stackhouse sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McDavid's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDavid is on top in guard.
McDavid drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stackhouse manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McDavid has Stackhouse in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDavid looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Stackhouse has picked McDavid up and slammed him! McDavid can't keep hold of the triangle and Stackhouse manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDavid is trying to work for a sweep but Stackhouse has mounted him!
McDavid manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Stackhouse wants to stand up but McDavid is controlling the position.
McDavid is trying to control but Stackhouse manages to pass to mount!
McDavid is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDavid is working hard here to advance position.
McDavid regains half guard.
McDavid wants to get back to full guard.
We've been informed that Stackhouse has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stackhouse wants to stand up but McDavid manages to regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDavid tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stackhouse wants to get up but he can't break McDavid's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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 Roy McDavid will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
McDavid shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jason Stackhouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDavid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse throws a lazy uppercut
and McDavid counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stackhouse won't be happy with that.
McDavid is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McDavid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stackhouse keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDavid goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stackhouse has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McDavid but great work by Stackhouse .
McDavid tries to bench press Stackhouse off him but Stackhouse keeps the position.
McDavid is trying to work for a sweep but Stackhouse has mounted him!
McDavid is working to get back to half guard.
McDavid sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stackhouse in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDavid is looking to improve his position.
Stackhouse performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McDavid wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDavid wants to control but Stackhouse is keeping busy.
McDavid tries to roll over but Stackhouse keeps him under control.
McDavid is not content to let Stackhouse control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McDavid shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stackhouse sprawls well. Stackhouse wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McDavid gets slowly back to his feet.
Roy McDavid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stackhouse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDavid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stackhouse misses with an uppercut. McDavid saw that one coming.
McDavid drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stackhouse sprawls and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse looks to land a left hand but McDavid moved out of range nicely.
Stackhouse throws out a loose jab but McDavid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stackhouse works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McDavid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McDavid scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDavid blocks a jab.
McDavid appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McDavid scores with a jab. Stackhouse acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDavid scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Stackhouse moves away from the strike by McDavid.
McDavid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stackhouse .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDavid shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stackhouse as he jumps to the side.
McDavid misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Stackhouse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McDavid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McDavid throws a combination. Stackhouse tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McDavid throws a hook to the side of Stackhouse 's head but Stackhouse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDavid looks to throw the jab but Stackhouse is out of range.
McDavid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stackhouse .
McDavid tries to clinch but Stackhouse is having none of it.
Stackhouse connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDavid momentarily.
McDavid swings for the body but Stackhouse moves out of range.
Stackhouse throws a right and a left that McDavid avoids nicely.
Stackhouse 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.
Nice jab there from Stackhouse .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid dives in and scores a takedown into Stackhouse 's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDavid trying to control but Stackhouse is working from the bottom.
McDavid wants to pass the guard but Stackhouse is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDavid looking to sit in guard and control but Stackhouse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McDavid is trying to control the position but Stackhouse postures up.
McDavid has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stackhouse can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stackhouse must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McDavid is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McDavid has his foot on Stackhouse 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stackhouse works his way back into a safe position though.
McDavid pulls Stackhouse in close to prevent any damage.
McDavid working a defensive guard here.
McDavid looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McDavid not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDavid wants to control but Stackhouse passes easily into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDavid wants to get back to full guard but Stackhouse has passed into side control.
McDavid is trying to work for a sweep but Stackhouse has mounted him!
McDavid is trying desperately to improve position.
Stackhouse content just to control the position here.
Stackhouse really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDavid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McDavid tries to reverse the position but Stackhouse maintains control.
Stackhouse stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stackhouse fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Stackhouse .
Stackhouse looks to throw the jab but McDavid is out of range.
A big right from Stackhouse misses.
McDavid feinted with a counter takedown.
Stackhouse throws a lazy uppercut
and McDavid counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stackhouse won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stackhouse is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McDavid has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McDavid trying to control the position but Stackhouse is working away.
McDavid tries for a kimura but Stackhouse is defending well.
McDavid is looking to take a break and control but Stackhouse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Stackhouse really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stackhouse misses with a straight right.
McDavid moves out of range as Stackhouse strikes.
Jason Stackhouse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDavid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stackhouse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDavid rushes Stackhouse and presses him up against the cage.
McDavid is trying to maintain a safe position but Stackhouse gets an underhook and turns McDavid into the cage.
McDavid is looking to control Stackhouse 's arms but Stackhouse gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDavid has his back to the cage.
McDavid presses Stackhouse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stackhouse breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from McDavid does it's job there.
McDavid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDavid counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stackhouse thinking.
McDavid throws an overhand right that lands on Stackhouse 's shoulder, as Stackhouse tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stackhouse looks to land a left hand but McDavid moved out of range nicely.
McDavid attempts a counter takedown but Stackhouse avoids it well and moves away.
McDavid stalks Stackhouse and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stackhouse 's face. Stackhouse staggers backwards, shaken.
McDavid bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stackhouse 's head backwards.
A left and a right from McDavid both land. Nice combination.
Stackhouse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stackhouse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDavid needs to keep his hands up - Stackhouse had a free shot at his head there.
McDavid tries to close the distance and clinch but Stackhouse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for McDavid with that takedown attempt.
Stackhouse throws a hook to the side of McDavid's head but McDavid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stackhouse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDavid defending well as Stackhouse loads up on a big left hand.
Stackhouse takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDavid shoots for a double leg takedown but Stackhouse sprawls well. He's pushed McDavid's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stackhouse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDavid counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McDavid postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stackhouse is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McDavid, into his guard.
McDavid bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stackhouse 's guard.
Stackhouse is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stackhouse keeping moving, preventing McDavid from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDavid looking to pass the guard.
Stackhouse wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and McDavid manages to pass to side control.
McDavid tries to pass to full mount but Stackhouse defends it.
McDavid is trying to control the action in half guard but Stackhouse is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roy McDavid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDavid is looking to advance position but Stackhouse won't allow it.
That's four 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.
McDavid trying to advance position but Stackhouse counters by regaining guard.
McDavid stops Stackhouse from standing up.
McDavid passes Stackhouse 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McDavid is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stackhouse doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDavid.
McDavid is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stackhouse doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDavid.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy McDavid had his way with Jason Stackhouse in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McDavid lands a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from McDavid.
McDavid with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stackhouse to score with a decent uppercut.
McDavid closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McDavid lands in his opponent's guard.
McDavid passes Stackhouse 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDavid is pressing down on Stackhouse 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stackhouse is holding on for now.
Stackhouse is refusing to be controlled, as McDavid sits in half guard.
Stackhouse is in trouble now - McDavid has advanced to mount!
McDavid forces the positional change into back control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDavid is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Stackhouse defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
McDavid has his opponent's back but Stackhouse is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off McDavid.
McDavid jabs at Stackhouse 's body.
Stackhouse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stackhouse throws a lazy uppercut
and McDavid counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stackhouse !
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDavid tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McDavid has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stackhouse wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDavid is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stackhouse knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McDavid trying to control the action but Stackhouse is working from the bottom.
McDavid wants to take a breather but Stackhouse manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for McDavid.
That's four 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.
Stackhouse has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McDavid off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Stackhouse misses with an uppercut
and McDavid counters with a stiff right hand.
Stackhouse misses with a straight right.
McDavid feinted with a counter takedown.
McDavid moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stackhouse misses with a lunging right hand
and McDavid counters with a takedown into side control.
Stackhouse bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Stackhouse misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Stackhouse .
I think Stackhouse has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 47:48
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 48:48
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Roy McDavid 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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