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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean MacCarthy (ranked 3327 p4p, 381 weight class) and Alejandro Torres (ranked 5450 p4p, 480 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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177 cm
25
170 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean MacCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alejandro Torres!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacCarthy gets the takedown into side control.
MacCarthy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
MacCarthy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Torres is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked MacCarthy off and has taken his back!
Torres thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacCarthy covering up well under a barage of strikes.
MacCarthy covering up well and avoiding damage.
Torres is looking for the choke from the back position but MacCarthy is controlling his hands well.
MacCarthy biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
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!
Torres looking to break MacCarthy's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. MacCarthy remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Torres will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Torres patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Torres patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacCarthy trying to get back to his feet but Torres is in full control for now.
MacCarthy trying to control the position but Torres manages to sink in the hooks.
MacCarthy rolls, trying to escape but Torres keeps control of the position.
MacCarthy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Torres on the ground.
MacCarthy wants to get back to his feet.
Torres gets his hands free as MacCarthy looks to control.
Torres has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, MacCarthy has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Torres misses with punches from the back.
Well, with Torres on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before MacCarthy is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
I really don't envy MacCarthy right now.
MacCarthy showing good submission defense here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacCarthy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
MacCarthy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacCarthy trying to control the action but Torres just sinks the hooks in.
Torres is looking to control MacCarthy but MacCarthy is wriggling around and keeping busy.
MacCarthy trying to control the hands but Torres won't let him.
MacCarthy is trying to stand back up.
Torres is looking for the choke from the back position but MacCarthy is controlling his hands well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacCarthy is trying to break free.
MacCarthy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Torres has the hooks in. MacCarthy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Torres working for the choke.
Torres softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Torres is throwing strikes but MacCarthy counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, MacCarthy regains half guard.
Torres sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. MacCarthy defending well though.
Torres is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacCarthy sees it coming and defends easily.
MacCarthy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MacCarthy tries to get out of the position.
Torres lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacCarthy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacCarthy controlling Torres's posture.
Torres content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
MacCarthy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MacCarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Torres trying to control but MacCarthy is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torres missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Torres wants to control from the top but MacCarthy keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Torres dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Torres drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Torres working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Torres working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Torres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, MacCarthy has escaped the position, nice work there.
MacCarthy stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres throws a strike aimed at the side of MacCarthy's head but MacCarthy avoids it well.
Torres throws an elbow but MacCarthy slips to the side and avoids it well.
Torres throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at MacCarthy to see if he's OK.
Alejandro Torres has got the better of the ground game so far.
Torres throws a strike aimed at the side of MacCarthy's head but MacCarthy avoids it well.
Torres trying to control the action but MacCarthy is working from the bottom.
Torres is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Torres is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. MacCarthy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Torres works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Torres wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacCarthy, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
MacCarthy dodges the ground and pound from Torres.
MacCarthy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Torres postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Torres wants to control but MacCarthy is keeping him busy.
MacCarthy taking a bit of punishment here - Torres scoring with strikes.
Torres thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
MacCarthy is trying to buck Torres off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres trying to control the action but MacCarthy is working from the bottom.
MacCarthy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
MacCarthy regains half guard.
MacCarthy is defending against the submission attempts here by Torres.
Torres has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Torres looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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.
Torres wants to pass the guard but MacCarthy is defending well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Torres thows a huge punch but MacCarthy dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacCarthy wants to control but Torres is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
MacCarthy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Torres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
MacCarthy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacCarthy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Torres.
MacCarthy clinches up against the cage.
Torres tries to score a body lock takedown but MacCarthy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MacCarthy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Torres can't fight it off and eventually MacCarthy manages to take the fight to the floor. Torres looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
MacCarthy wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacCarthy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacCarthy trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
MacCarthy throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacCarthy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MacCarthy is working Torres over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
MacCarthy won't allow Torres to sweep him here.
Torres lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
MacCarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Torres trying to move into half guard but instead MacCarthy has managed to sweep!
Torres has momentary wrist control but MacCarthy slips an elbow through the middle.
MacCarthy stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
MacCarthy is working Torres over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Torres with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing MacCarthy can't handle though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres trying to strike off his back.
MacCarthy trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres 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.
MacCarthy is in close to Torres's body, working some short punches and elbows.
MacCarthy postures up in Torres's guard and throws a big left but Torres blocks it.
MacCarthy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Torres is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacCarthy trying to control here.
Torres not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres misses with a head shot. MacCarthy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Torres throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Torres's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sean MacCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacCarthy throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Torres throwing strikes from guard but MacCarthy blocks nicely.
Torres is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MacCarthy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Torres with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
MacCarthy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacCarthy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Torres is controlling him.
Torres passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacCarthy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
MacCarthy is not content to let Torres control the position.
MacCarthy is trying to stand back up but Torres is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torres trying to mount his opponent but MacCarthy defends it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Torres tries to keep at a distance but MacCarthy has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean MacCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Torres 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Torres!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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