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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin McDade (ranked 1298 p4p, 1853 weight class) and Free Waterfall Jr (ranked 177 p4p, 244 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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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin McDade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Free Waterfall Jr!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDade blocks a low kick nicely.
McDade throws a big shot that misses.
McDade looks to score with a jab to the body but Waterfall Jr is just out of range.
McDade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Waterfall Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waterfall Jr. McDade does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDade sizes up Waterfall Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Waterfall Jr slips a jab from McDade.
Waterfall Jr misses with an uppercut. McDade saw that one coming.
McDade ducks under a wild hook from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Waterfall Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Waterfall Jr sizes up McDade with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall Jr lands with a straight right. McDade didn't see that one coming.
Waterfall Jr misses with a low kick as McDade jumps back.
McDade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alfred Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
McDade throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Waterfall Jr! But no joy.
Waterfall Jr punishes McDade's body with a nice straight punch.
Waterfall Jr connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waterfall Jr misses the shot to the body.
As Waterfall Jr tries to get set, McDade tries to push him back and clinch up but Waterfall Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDade takes a swing at Waterfall Jr's ribcage but misses.
Waterfall Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDade.
A countering left hand to the body from Waterfall Jr misses.
Waterfall Jr 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.
McDade is looking to counter the offense by Waterfall Jr and move into the clinch.
McDade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Waterfall Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
McDade throws a big shot that misses.
McDade throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Waterfall Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
McDade missing with a left hand there. Waterfall Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for Waterfall Jr.
McDade takes a swing at Waterfall Jr's ribcage but misses.
Waterfall Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDade doesn't manage to clinch there - Waterfall Jr circles away.
Free Waterfall Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from McDade misses.
Waterfall Jr takes a swing at McDade's ribcage but misses.
McDade misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Waterfall Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDade ducks under a wild hook from Waterfall Jr.
McDade cracks Waterfall Jr with a good jab.
McDade scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDade cracks a nice hook into Waterfall Jr's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDade. Waterfall Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waterfall Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDade tries to counter by clinching up but Waterfall Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
McDade slips a straight right by Waterfall Jr.
McDade scores with a shot to the body.
Waterfall Jr slips a straight right by McDade.
Waterfall Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDade lands a nice shot that snaps Waterfall Jr's head back.
McDade lands with a shot to the body.
McDade lands with a cross.
Waterfall Jr throws a lazy right hand but McDade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Waterfall Jr throws a lazy right hand but McDade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waterfall Jr. McDade does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDade takes a swing at Waterfall Jr's ribcage but misses.
Waterfall Jr throws a shot from downtown. McDade moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDade misses with a looping right.
McDade wants to clinch but Waterfall Jr slips to the side
letting Waterfall Jr counter with a right hand.
Waterfall Jr takes a swing at McDade's ribcage but misses.
Waterfall Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waterfall Jr. McDade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waterfall Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Waterfall Jr misses the shot to the body.
Waterfall Jr takes a swing at McDade's ribcage but misses.
Waterfall Jr throws the left hand but McDade avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - McDade coming out on top.
McDade lands a slapping body shot.
McDade misses with an uppercut.
McDade connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Waterfall Jr's hands.
McDade clobbers Waterfall Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McDade fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Waterfall Jr missing with a left hand there. McDade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDade slips a jab from Waterfall Jr.
A nice leg kick lands there from Waterfall Jr.
McDade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDade swings for the body but Waterfall Jr moves out of range.
Waterfall Jr throws a leg kick
and McDade holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Waterfall Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Waterfall Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McDade to keep the fight standing.
Waterfall Jr tries to work over McDade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Waterfall Jr tries a body shot but McDade blocks it.
McDade breaks the clinch.
McDade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDade.
Waterfall Jr throws out a counter right but McDade avoids it with no problem.
Waterfall Jr connects with a body shot that sends McDade's belly button to the back.
Waterfall Jr misses with a looping right.
McDade tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Waterfall Jr manages to circle out of the way.
Waterfall Jr slips under a jab from McDade.
Waterfall Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Waterfall Jr ducks under a wild hook from McDade.
McDade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Waterfall Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kevin McDade will probably get the nod.
That's time! McDade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The crowd cheers as McDade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Waterfall Jr doesn't seem phased though.
McDade wants to clinch.
Nice body punch from McDade.
McDade throws a poor cross that misses
and McDade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waterfall Jr manages to avoid it.
McDade misses with a hook.
Waterfall Jr misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McDade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall Jr takes a swing at McDade's ribcage but misses.
Waterfall Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDade.
McDade ducks right into an uppercut from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr loads up on a big right hand but McDade slips the punch.
Waterfall Jr misses with an uppercut. McDade saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDade punishes Waterfall Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Waterfall Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but McDade is just out of range.
McDade closes the distance and pushes Waterfall Jr back into the cage.
Waterfall Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Waterfall Jr.
A nice left hand lands by Waterfall Jr.
McDade swings wildly with an uppercut but Waterfall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Waterfall Jr.
A head punch on the inside from McDade fails to land.
McDade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Waterfall Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by McDade.
Waterfall Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Waterfall Jr.
A nice left hand lands by McDade.
McDade is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Waterfall Jr manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waterfall Jr. McDade does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDade misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDade slips under a jab.
McDade tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Waterfall Jr manages to circle out of the way.
McDade lands a nice shot to the body.
McDade swings for the body but Waterfall Jr moves out of range.
Kevin McDade is winning the standup battle so far.
Waterfall Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Waterfall Jr works the jab nicely.
Waterfall Jr lands with a good body shot.
McDade fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDade. Waterfall Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Waterfall Jr misses.
Waterfall Jr throws a shot from downtown. McDade moves away and avoids it.
Waterfall Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but McDade is out of range and Waterfall Jr settles back down.
Waterfall Jr lands with a good body shot.
McDade throws a jab but it's blocked by Waterfall Jr.
McDade throws a hook to the side of Waterfall Jr's head but Waterfall Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDade throws a series of punches but Waterfall Jr avoids them all with ease.
Waterfall Jr misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters circling - Waterfall Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDade is looking to counter the offense by Waterfall Jr and move into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waterfall Jr misses the body punch
and McDade counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Waterfall Jr.
McDade breaks the clinch.
A shot to the liver by McDade. Beautiful body shot.
Waterfall Jr misses with a looping right.
McDade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Waterfall Jr throws out the jab.
Waterfall Jr throws an overhand right that lands on McDade's shoulder, as McDade tries to avoid the shot.
McDade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Waterfall Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDade throws the left hand but Waterfall Jr avoids the punch easily.
McDade misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Waterfall Jr coming out on top.
Waterfall Jr avoids the body shot from McDade.
Waterfall Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDade misses with an uppercut.
McDade avoids the body shot from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr throws a low kick but McDade avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waterfall Jr looks to land a left hand but McDade moved out of range nicely.
As Waterfall Jr tries to get set, McDade tries to push him back and clinch up but Waterfall Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
Waterfall Jr throws a looping overhand right but McDade ducks down to avoid it.
McDade ducks under a wild hook from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDade throws out the jab.
McDade walks into a stiff left hand from Waterfall Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waterfall Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDade looks to throw the jab but Waterfall Jr is out of range.
Nice shot by McDade.
McDade moves into the clinch.
McDade working aggressively here.
McDade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waterfall Jr's elbow.
Waterfall Jr tries to work over McDade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Waterfall Jr on the inside.
Waterfall Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Waterfall Jr can't find room to land a body shot as McDade controls the action.
Waterfall Jr tries to throw a body punch but McDade avoids it by throwing Waterfall Jr back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for McDade.
A short right from McDade.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kevin McDade will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Waterfall Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waterfall Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from McDade.
Waterfall Jr with a hook.
A jab from McDade misses.
McDade swings for the body but Waterfall Jr moves out of range.
Waterfall Jr misses with a double jab.
Waterfall Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
McDade looks to score with a jab to the body but Waterfall Jr is just out of range.
McDade throws a looping overhand right but Waterfall Jr ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Waterfall Jr! But no joy.
Waterfall Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Waterfall Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDade.
Waterfall Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
McDade with a hook.
Waterfall Jr misses with an uppercut.
McDade tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Waterfall Jr manages to circle out of the way.
Nice cross by McDade.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDade misses with an uppercut.
McDade catches Waterfall Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Waterfall Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
McDade on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Waterfall Jr. Waterfall Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Waterfall Jr throws a jab when McDade was well out of range.
McDade looks to land a right hand but Waterfall Jr moved out of range.
McDade staying out of range there.
McDade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDade throws a looping overhand right but Waterfall Jr ducks down to avoid it.
McDade lands a nice hook to Waterfall Jr's body. Waterfall Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDade misses with a hook. Waterfall Jr ducked under it nicely.
McDade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDade misses with an uppercut. Waterfall Jr saw that one coming.
McDade throws the left hand but Waterfall Jr avoids the punch easily.
McDade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waterfall Jr moves away.
McDade throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waterfall Jr. McDade does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDade throws a body shot but no joy.
Waterfall Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waterfall Jr misses with a straight left.
McDade is looking to counter the offense by Waterfall Jr and move into the clinch.
McDade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waterfall Jr.
McDade fails to land with a series of punches.
McDade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDade connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice jab there from Waterfall Jr.
McDade wants to clinch but Waterfall Jr slips to the side
enabling Waterfall Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
McDade displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McDade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waterfall Jr manages to avoid it.
Waterfall Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDade.
McDade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Free Waterfall Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McDade checks a leg kick.
McDade is looking to counter the offense by Waterfall Jr and move into the clinch.
McDade tries to clinch up but Waterfall Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
McDade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr connects with the punch.
McDade defending well as Waterfall Jr loads up on a big left hand.
McDade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Waterfall Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Waterfall Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDade at a distance.
Waterfall Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Waterfall Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kevin McDade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDade misses with a straight left.
McDade tries to clinch up.
Waterfall Jr throws a looping overhand right but McDade ducks down to avoid it.
Waterfall Jr misses with a wild body shot.
McDade scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDade moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDade misses with a wild body shot.
McDade connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Waterfall Jr.
McDade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Waterfall Jr throws a low kick but McDade moves out of range easily.
Waterfall Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDade jabs at Waterfall Jr's body.
McDade closes the distance and clinches.
Waterfall Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
McDade prevents a body shot from Waterfall Jr.
A short left from Waterfall Jr.
McDade blocks a body shot from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by McDade.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kevin McDade.
Well McDade has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin McDade!
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