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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shayne Corson (ranked 939 p4p, 137 weight class) and Dougal McCraken (ranked 467 p4p, 75 weight class). McCraken is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bulgine. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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170 lbs
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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
28 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shayne Corson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dougal McCraken!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corson is looking to land body kicks.
Corson needs to keep his hands up - McCraken had a free shot at his head there.
McCraken looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Corson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Corson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.
McCraken has Corson up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for McCraken.
Corson tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing Corson back against the cage.
McCraken lands a right hand.
McCraken tries a body shot but Corson blocks it.
McCraken digs a right hand into Corson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corson's gas tank.
Corson working aggressively here.
Corson blocks a body shot from McCraken.
A short left from McCraken.
A shot in the inside from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Corson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCraken.
McCraken blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Corson as McCraken tries to tie him up.
McCraken blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corson lands a body punch.
Corson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken prevents a body shot from Corson.
Corson blocking some punches.
A short right from Corson.
Corson tries to circle away but McCraken has him pinned against the cage.
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Corson misses with some punches.
McCraken gets through Corson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCraken lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Corson.
Corson lands with a light punch inside.
McCraken throws a head punch that misses.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corson's elbow.
Corson misses with a body punch.
McCraken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Corson with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Corson misses.
Corson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCraken swings away with a body shot that misses
and Corson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by McCraken there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Corson just misses with a punch to the body.
Corson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCraken's calf.
Corson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCraken on the side of the head.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corson throws out the jab.
McCraken lands a front kick.
McCraken cracks Corson with a good jab.
McCraken scoring well with a low kick there.
Corson throws a head kick that misses.
Corson throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
Corson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by McCraken there.
McCraken lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Corson misses with a left hand
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCraken has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Corson throws a body kick that misses
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
Corson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCraken avoids the head kick by Corson.
A jab lands there for McCraken.
Corson misses with a body shot.
Corson avoids a kick to the body.
McCraken lands a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Corson blocks the leg kick.
Corson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corson misses with a looping right.
Corson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Corson takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Corson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corson wants to slow McCraken down by chopping away at his legs.
McCraken throws a low kick but Corson moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraken closes the distance and clinches.
McCraken lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Corson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCraken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corson tries a body shot but McCraken blocks it.
Corson can't find room to land a body shot as McCraken controls the action.
McCraken stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McCraken lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corson backwards.
A hook to the body from McCraken.
A head punch on the inside from Corson fails to land.
McCraken blocks a body shot from Corson.
McCraken lands a body punch.
Corson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corson misses with a punch to the body.
Corson takes a shot to the head.
Corson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Corson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCrakens head.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corson's elbow.
Corson tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing Corson back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for McCraken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dougal McCraken dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice uppercut lands for McCraken. That snapped Corson's head back.
McCraken cracks Corson with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Corson misses its intended target.
McCraken throws a counter combo.
Corson closes the distance looking to clinch
and McCraken counters with a good low kick that Corson was not able to check.
Corson lands a nice shot that snaps McCraken's head back.
Corson misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McCraken.
Corson misses with a head kick.
McCraken drives through and clinches with Corson against the cage.
McCraken blocks a body shot from Corson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCraken prevents a body shot from Corson.
A head punch on the inside from McCraken fails to land.
Corson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCraken throws a leg kick which misses Corson's front leg but catches the back leg as Corson tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corson takes one to the chin there.
Corson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCraken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Corson misses.
McCraken cracks the inside of Corson's front leg.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corson throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corson. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Corson checks it well.
McCraken has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Corson finds it's way round the side to connect with McCraken's head.
Corson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCraken.
Corson looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
Corson misses the shot to the body.
McCraken takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Corson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
Corson misses with a shot to the body
and McCraken counters with a stiff right hand.
McCraken throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCraken scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCraken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corson throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Corson swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Corson checks it.
Corson swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
Corson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Corson wants to slow McCraken down by chopping away at his legs.
A big right from Corson misses.
McCraken lands a really nice looking cross but Corson seems unphased.
McCraken thows a body kick. Corson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Corson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corson misses with a body shot.
McCraken throws a low kick but Corson moves out of range easily.
McCraken looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Corson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corson misses with a body shot.
McCraken wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Corson throws a body shot but no joy.
Corson misses with a body shot.
Corson looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken clinches up with Corson and pushes him back against the cage.
Corson throws a punch but it's blocked by McCraken.
Still in the clinch, Corson scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCraken lands a nice shot to the body.
McCraken is leaning against Corson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Corson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
Corson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Corson.
McCraken tries to work over Corson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dougal McCraken seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Corson wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corson lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corson misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from McCraken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCraken stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Corson takes a shot to the head.
McCraken lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Corson.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCraken.
Corson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Corson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCraken lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCraken scores with a shot to the side of Corson's head.
McCraken blocks a body shot from Corson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCraken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCraken is looking to control Corson's arms but Corson gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCraken has his back to the cage.
Corson blocks a body shot from McCraken.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corson throws a punch but it's blocked by McCraken.
Corson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCraken lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but Corson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from McCraken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dougal McCraken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Corson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Corson works McCraken's body with a nice hook.
Corson throws a shot from downtown. McCraken moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for McCraken.
McCraken gets a clinch.
McCraken's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Corson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.
McCraken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Corson. That did some damage!
McCraken defending well as Corson loads up on a big left hand.
Corson throws a head kick but McCraken moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corson.
Corson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corson throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken tries to close the distance and clinch but Corson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Corson looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corson missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken scores with a sloppy right hand. Corson should have avoided that one.
Corson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Corson throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
Corson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Corson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCraken looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Corson with a hook.
Corson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
McCraken fakes the leg kick and cracks Corson in the body.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McCraken getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCraken throws a leg kick which misses Corson's front leg but catches the back leg as Corson tries to avoid it.
McCraken fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Corson.
McCraken slips a straight right by Corson.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shayne Corson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corson. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Corson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corson throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
McCraken delivers a nice body kick.
McCraken wants to clinch up but Corson keeps it at a distance.
Corson throws a jab but it's blocked by McCraken.
A cross from McCraken lands.
McCraken lands a lovely overhand right.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Corson.
Corson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Corson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Corson throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
Corson throws a poor cross that misses
and McCraken counters with an inside leg kick.
McCraken instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCraken lands with a short shot to the head.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
Corson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCraken's elbow.
Corson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corson misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Corson.
McCraken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
Corson blocks a body shot from McCraken.
Corson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from McCraken.
Corson has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
McCraken lands a hook that snaps the head of Corson backwards.
McCraken has a couple of punches blocked by Corson.
McCraken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Corson can't find room to land a body shot as McCraken controls the action.
Corson swings wildly with an uppercut but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from McCraken.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
Corson misses with a punch to the body.
Corson tries a body shot but McCraken blocks it.
McCraken lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCraken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Corson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCraken can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken scores with a hook to the body. Corson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCraken moves into range and clinches up with Corson.
McCraken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corson tries to break the clinch but McCraken is controlling the position.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corson.
McCraken misses with some punches.
McCraken lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corson working aggressively here.
Corson takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Corson.
Corson misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCraken 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
Dougal McCraken decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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