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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Lawris (ranked 24406 p4p, 4562 weight class) and Chad McKinley (ranked 0 p4p, 528 weight class). Ray Lawris has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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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 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Lawris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad McKinley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by McKinley.
Lawris bucks up and tries to throw McKinley off but instead McKinley has got his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKinley biding his time, controlling Lawris.
Lawris fending off the submission attempt from McKinley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKinley is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lawris is defending well though. McKinley let's go of the attempt for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawris is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Lawris is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lawris might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lawris is trying to shake McKinley off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! McKinley won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Lawris misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lawris misses with the combination.
Lawris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lawris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lawris tries to bum rush McKinley with a series of wild strikes but McKinley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McKinley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lawris looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McKinley is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lawris presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKinley working hard to break the clinch.
McKinley tries to stall but Lawris uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McKinley can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawris gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McKinley.
Ray Lawris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad McKinley.
McKinley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lawris after a bit of a struggle.
Lawris breaks from the clinch.
Lawris misses with a double jab.
Lawris throws a combination. McKinley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lawris throws a left and a right that both miss
and McKinley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lawris drives through and clinches with McKinley against the cage.
McKinley tries for a takedown but Lawris manages to get underhooks.
Lawris prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lawris is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McKinley tries to break free but Lawris pushes him back against the cage.
McKinley is trying to pull guard but Lawris turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lawris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lawris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McKinley circles away quickly and effectively.
McKinley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Some wild striking there from Lawris.
A nice combination there by Lawris.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawris misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Lawris dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lawris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lawris fails to land the takedown.
McKinley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lawris defends well and McKinley ends up having to push Lawris into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lawris shoots in and bounces McKinley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McKinley kicks Lawris off and gets to his feet.
Lawris throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawris closes this distance looking for a takedown but McKinley circles away.
Lawris throws a right hand that McKinley ducks under and follows up with a left that McKinley also avoids with ease.
Lawris throws a right and a left that both miss.
McKinley feints and as Lawris raises his hands in defense, McKinley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lawris wriggles free and stands up.
Ray Lawris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKinley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lawris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKinley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chad McKinley has got the better of the ground game so far.
McKinley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ray Lawris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lawris looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McKinley!
McKinley throws Lawris to one side and escapes!
Lawris fails to land with a series of punches.
Lawris swinging wildly here.
McKinley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lawris circles away quickly and effectively.
Lawris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McKinley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McKinley.
McKinley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKinley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lawris looks to land a combination but McKinley avoids it well.
McKinley tries to counter with a clinch but Lawris shakes him off and moves away.
McKinley dives in and grabs Lawris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lawris pushes down on McKinley's head and hops out.
Lawris fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Lawris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKinley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lawris trying to remain calm as McKinley controls from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKinley lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Lawris's face as McKinley controls the position.
McKinley advances nicely into full mount.
McKinley controlling the pace for now.
McKinley working the ground and pound effectively.
Lawris taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad McKinley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lawris misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Lawris.
McKinley wants to counter the offense by Lawris and move into the clinch position.
McKinley stuffs the takedown.
McKinley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lawris on his heels. He'll look to pass Lawris's guard now, I'm sure.
McKinley is pushing down on Lawris's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lawris is fighting to maintain full guard but McKinley has managed to sneak the leg through.
McKinley not doing much here.
Lawris on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lawris tries to get out of the position.
McKinley stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lawris to get to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKinley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McKinley is fending him off so far but Lawris persists. Nope, McKinley circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lawris misses with a wild combination.
McKinley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lawris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McKinley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Lawris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McKinley.
McKinley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lawris sprawls well initially but McKinley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McKinley stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lawris to get to his feet.
McKinley fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lawris to the ground. McKinley is now in Lawris's guard.
Lawris wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and McKinley manages to pass to side control.
Well, if McKinley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKinley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lawris with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Well, if McKinley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McKinley is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lawris!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKinley controlling the pace for now.
McKinley is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lawris is surviving well by controlling McKinley's body position as best he can.
McKinley wants to finish this one by submission but Lawris is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McKinley.
McKinley content just to control the position here.
Lawris defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McKinley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McKinley controlling the pace for now.
McKinley wants to control the pace but Lawris is squirming around nicely.
McKinley lands a couple of good shots and Lawris has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKinley is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lawris defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
McKinley controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad McKinley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McKinley 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad McKinley!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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