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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Average (ranked 2070 p4p, 261 weight class) and Robert McKenna (ranked 2015 p4p, 259 weight class). McKenna has chosen Freedom as his entrance music. Robert McKenna has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Average!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert McKenna!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Average lands with a nice body punch.
Average misses with a wild combination.
McKenna gets tackled into the cage by Average. Average maintains the clinch.
McKenna working aggressively here.
Average prevents a takedown attempt there.
McKenna can't find room to land a body shot as Average controls the action.
McKenna misses with a punch to the body.
Average breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McKenna.
McKenna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Average closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McKenna did well to prevent Average getting side control.
Average wants to pass to mount but McKenna is defending the position.
McKenna is looking to control Average's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McKenna avoid being mounted?
Average is looking to take a break and control but McKenna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Average is trying to control the action in half guard but McKenna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McKenna tries to get to full guard but Average has control of the leg.
McKenna blocking the ground and pound attempt from Average.
McKenna is looking to escape.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
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.
McKenna is not content to let Average control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McKenna shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Average defends it nicely.
Joe Average has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert McKenna.
McKenna tries to clinch but Average is having none of it.
Jab by Average.
It looks like Robert McKenna has been cut.
Average changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Average circles away from the clinch attempt.
Average gets the takedown into side control.
Average tries to move into full mount but can't pass McKenna's legs.
Average creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Average wants to take a breather but McKenna manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Average.
McKenna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Average throws an elbow that misses. McKenna uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Average's guard. Nice move by McKenna!
McKenna drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Average manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McKenna has Average in his guard.
Average is looking to pass into half guard but McKenna pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McKenna is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenna stopping the sweep attempt from Average.
McKenna trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKenna pushing down on Average's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Average won't allow McKenna to pass to mount.
Average has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McKenna is working away from the top position though.
Average is looking to improve his position.
McKenna seems to be looking for submissions.
Average keeping control of the position.
McKenna is trying to control. Average wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Average dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert McKenna's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McKenna clinches up against the cage.
McKenna misses with the head strike.
Average breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Average takes the fight into the clinch.
Average pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McKenna moves away from the strike by Average.
Average clinches up against the cage.
Average breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McKenna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Average.
McKenna tries to clinch there but Average circles away.
Joe Average seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKenna drives through and clinches with Average against the cage.
McKenna tries for a takedown but Average manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average prevents the takedown attempt.
McKenna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McKenna dodges the punch combination from Average.
McKenna tries to close the distance and clinch up but Average swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sloppy strikes from Average. Those never looked like landing.
McKenna appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McKenna tries to clinch up but Average circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna tries to clinch but Average moves out of range.
Joe Average is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Average tries to clinch there but McKenna circles away.
McKenna fails in his attempt to clinch.
Average bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McKenna's head.
McKenna slips a jab and a cross from Average.
Average lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McKenna circles away quickly and effectively.
McKenna avoids the body shot from Average.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKenna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Average is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Average just misses with a punch to the body.
Average scores with a takedown into McKenna's guard.
Average is looking to stand up but McKenna won't let him.
McKenna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Average.
McKenna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average throws a strike but McKenna rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McKenna wants to pass the guard but Average is keeping the position.
Average working for a triangle but McKenna defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKenna won't allow Average to get back to his feet.
Average is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKenna can do to turn this around?
McKenna chips away with some ground and pound.
McKenna working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenna trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McKenna.
Robert McKenna has got the better of the ground game so far.
McKenna tries to free his leg and advance position but Average is retaining full guard.
McKenna with a flurry of punches that miss.
Average bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McKenna's guard.
McKenna keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
McKenna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McKenna is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Average is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenna is looking to stand up but Average isn't so interested in that idea.
McKenna wants to hit a switch here but Average passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McKenna there!
Average controlling his opponent.
Average trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Average dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert McKenna's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A combination from Average does no damage.
McKenna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Average.
Average moves into range and clinches up with McKenna.
McKenna lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Average backwards.
McKenna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Average changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McKenna fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Average throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McKenna's waist but McKenna gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Average off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Average. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from McKenna. No joy for Average on that attempt.
Average moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcKenna.
Average looks to land a right hand but McKenna moved out of range.
McKenna moves out of range as Average strikes.
McKenna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Average.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McKenna moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Average tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McKenna swivels and escapes.
Average avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McKenna fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Average to the ground. McKenna is now in Average's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKenna pushing down on Average's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McKenna wants to free his trapped foot but Average is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna moves nicely into side control.
Average takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McKenna landing strikes.
McKenna wants to control but Average is keeping him busy.
McKenna might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Average haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McKenna tries to get to his feet but Average is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with McKenna in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenna trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average has McKenna pulled in close to control his posture.
Average keeping full guard, as McKenna tries to pass.
Average seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Average tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McKenna postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average being controlled here, momentarily.
McKenna stands and throws Average's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Average tries to improve position but can't.
Average stops McKenna from passing to mount.
Joe Average is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Average is trying to control McKenna's posture but McKenna avoids it.
McKenna wants to control but Average is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McKenna tries to advance to mount but can't.
McKenna wants to control but Average is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McKenna fails to land the takedown.
Average moves into the clinch.
McKenna effectively controlling the action here.
McKenna is pressed up against the cage. Average has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McKenna down to the mat. McKenna avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McKenna tries to clinch up but Average circles away and keeps his distance.
McKenna shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Average pinned against the cage. Average gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Robert McKenna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Average drives through and clinches with McKenna against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert McKenna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Average has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Average!
After winning the bout, Joe Average thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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