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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reese McLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and steven segal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). segal has chosen Rock you like a hurricane as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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220 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reese McLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, steven segal!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLeod looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice combo by segal! Oh, that's hurt him - McLeod falls to the canvas and segal follows him into side control.
McLeod is rocked!
It looks like Reese McLeod has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
segal staying calm.
segal is looking to take a break and control but McLeod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
segal advances to full mount.
segal is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
segal throws a one two combo.
McLeod is breathing heavily.
segal tries for a takedown but McLeod sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
segal moves in looking to clinch but McLeod pushes him off.
segal fails in his attempt to clinch.
McLeod listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
segal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McLeod as he jumps to the side.
McLeod wants to clinch but segal slips to the side
and segal counters with a slapping leg kick.
steven segal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from segal.
segal throws a head kick but McLeod moves out of range.
segal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLeod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
segal looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
segal stands up from McLeod's guard - segal perhaps looking for a knockout.
segal shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. segal showed some decent athleticism there.
segal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McLeod doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time segal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
segal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
segal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four 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.
McLeod is not content to let segal control the position.
segal wants to advance to full mount but McLeod doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
segal passes McLeod's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
segal wants to advance to full mount but McLeod doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
steven segal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reese McLeod's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McLeod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
segal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
segal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McLeod to the mat! McLeod manages to get full guard.
segal thows a big elbow that misses.
segal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McLeod wants to stand and escape but segal is having none of it.
McLeod working for a triangle but segal defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeod can't keep his opponent in guard - segal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
segal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
segal is looking to take a break and control but McLeod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
segal seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McLeod pushes segal off and gets back to his feet.
McLeod throws a combination that misses
and segal counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McLeod!
segal jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McLeod is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McLeod and segal has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
segal decides to stand back up.
segal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
segal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McLeod throws a combination that misses
and segal moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
segal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
segal avoids a punch combination nicely.
segal circles away from the clinch attempt.
McLeod avoids the head kick by segal.
McLeod throws a head kick that misses
and segal counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McLeod!
segal thowing shots but they're missing.
segal is standing up, even though he is in mount.
McLeod fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with segal, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
segal works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
segal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
segal wants to control from the top but McLeod keeps moving.
segal looking to pass the guard.
segal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLeod working for submissions but it's allowed segal to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
steven segal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Reese McLeod's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
segal shoots for a double leg takedown but McLeod sprawls well. He's pushed segal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McLeod lands a nice looking body shot.
segal moves in looking to clinch but McLeod pushes him off.
segal throws a sloppy head kick
and McLeod counters with a nice uppercut.
segal closes the distance and clinches.
McLeod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McLeod misses with the combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for McLeod.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McLeod tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but segal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reese McLeod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
segal instigates a clinch.
McLeod wants to break the clinch but can't.
McLeod prevents a takedown attempt there.
McLeod is trying to break free.
segal looking for a takedown.
Reese McLeod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of steven segal.
McLeod is trying to break free.
segal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
segal is looking to clinch.
segal misses with a double jab
and McLeod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
segal throws a half hearted mid kick.
segal lands a head kick. McLeod smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
segal closes the distance and clinches up with McLeod, looking for a takedown. segal pushes McLeod against the cage but McLeod circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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.
McLeod throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and segal counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McLeod!
segal moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McLeod has worked his arm free - good work by McLeod!
segal prevents McLeod from escaping the position.
segal trying to control the position but McLeod is working away.
segal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
segal is looking to take a break and control but McLeod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
segal goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McLeod rolls with the submission and now he's on top in segal's guard! Nice work there by McLeod!
segal trying to keep a closed guard but McLeod is proving a slippery customer.
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.
McLeod is looking to stand up but segal won't let him.
segal scrambles and gets back to his feet.
segal tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLeod swats him away and circles back towards the center.
segal gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McLeod counters with a stiff right hand.
segal misses with a body shot
and McLeod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reese McLeod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
steven segal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
segal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McLeod as he jumps to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
steven segal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well segal has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... steven segal!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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