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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Lowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scrooge McDuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDuck has chosen Scrooge McDuck as his entrance music. Scrooge McDuck has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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134 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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165 cm
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140 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gerald Lowe!
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, Scrooge McDuck!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for McDuck.
Lowe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lowe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lowe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDuck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lowe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerald Lowe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDuck drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McDuck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDuck looking to pass the guard.
Lowe trying to control the position.
McDuck pushing down on Lowe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McDuck looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lowe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDuck.
Lowe is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDuck missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDuck is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McDuck missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDuck tries to pass to full mount but Lowe defends it.
McDuck is looking for a kimura but Lowe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDuck to get the leverage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McDuck changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDuck connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lowe is defended easily by McDuck.
Nice sprawl there from McDuck as Lowe shoots in.
Lowe is breathing heavily.
McDuck drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McDuck throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McDuck is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lowe has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowe dodges the ground and pound from McDuck.
The strikes coming from McDuck are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lowe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McDuck off and has taken his back!
McDuck turns into Lowe and is now in his guard.
McDuck tries to free his leg and advance position but Lowe is retaining full guard.
Lowe working a defensive guard here.
McDuck must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McDuck landing some decent shots from guard.
Lowe keeping full guard, as McDuck tries to pass.
Lowe looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDuck looking to pass the guard.
McDuck controlling from the top position.
Lowe keeping moving, preventing McDuck from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lowe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McDuck sprawls well. McDuck wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lowe gets slowly back to his feet.
McDuck drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McDuck postures up and lands a big shot to Lowe's brow.
Lowe keeping moving, preventing McDuck from controlling successfully.
Lowe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDuck manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDuck manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lowe manages to get himself to full guard.
McDuck throwing strikes from guard but Lowe blocks nicely.
McDuck works over Lowe with some ground and pound from guard.
McDuck looking to pass the guard.
McDuck trying to control but Lowe is working from the bottom.
Lowe wants to sweep but no luck.
McDuck is looking to work some ground and pound but Lowe has wrist control.
McDuck is looking to work some ground and pound but Lowe has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scrooge McDuck dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lowe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDuck is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lowe's half guard.
McDuck is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lowe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lowe tries to get out of the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McDuck connects with a nice short shot to Lowe's temple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDuck in particular looking to stall.
McDuck wants to free his trapped foot but Lowe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDuck is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McDuck wants to take a breather but Lowe is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lowe has hold of McDuck's hands but McDuck slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDuck is pressing down on Lowe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lowe is holding on for now.
McDuck 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.
Lowe is trying to get back to full guard.
McDuck thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lowe's head.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDuck. Lowe does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDuck lands a jab to the head.
Scrooge McDuck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDuck swings for the body but Lowe moves out of range.
McDuck doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lowe counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McDuck!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McDuck is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McDuck sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lowe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McDuck wants to control but Lowe is keeping busy.
McDuck is looking to improve his position.
McDuck trying to control here.
Lowe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McDuck is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lowe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lowe's back!
McDuck misses with an elbow to the head.
McDuck throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDuck not allowing Lowe to control his hands.
McDuck is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lowe defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
McDuck is trying to stick to Lowe's back but Lowe is turning into McDuck. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McDuck's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lowe.
Lowe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lowe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDuck manages to escape and get back to his feet.
McDuck scores with a hook.
McDuck sizes up Lowe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lowe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lowe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDuck as he avoids it easily.
McDuck shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lowe is trying to defend but McDuck finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lowe blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDuck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDuck prevents Lowe from improving his position.
McDuck not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McDuck not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McDuck sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lowe defending well though.
Lowe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDuck not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McDuck wants to pass to mount but Lowe is defending the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McDuck lands a head shot.
McDuck 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.
Scrooge McDuck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McDuck scores with a takedown into Lowe's guard.
Scrooge McDuck has got the better of the ground game so far.
McDuck lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McDuck throwing strikes from guard but Lowe blocks nicely.
McDuck looking to pass the guard.
McDuck throws and elbow that misses. Lowe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McDuck's guard. Nice move by Lowe!
McDuck utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lowe stopping the sweep attempt from McDuck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lowe is looking to work some ground and pound but McDuck has wrist control.
McDuck controls Lowe momentarily but Lowe frees himself.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McDuck is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lowe's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe is trying to maintain the position but McDuck is very close to passing his half guard.
McDuck throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McDuck trying to pass the guard but Lowe defending well.
McDuck is just content to waste time from the top position. Lowe takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lowe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDuck is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lowe has momentary wrist control but McDuck slips an elbow through the middle.
Lowe is looking to stand up but McDuck isn't so interested in that idea.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McDuck shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDuck working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McDuck not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McDuck working Lowe over with strikes.
Lowe is trying to maintain the position but McDuck is very close to passing his half guard.
McDuck slows the pace down in half guard.
Nice strikes from McDuck there.
McDuck is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lowe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDuck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowe is looking to control McDuck's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lowe avoid being mounted?
McDuck landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McDuck trying to mount his opponent but Lowe defends it.
McDuck prevents Lowe from standing back up.
McDuck missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lowe is staying active underneath McDuck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDuck is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lowe's half guard.
Lowe is in trouble now - McDuck has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDuck goes for an armbar but Lowe turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lowe.
Scrooge McDuck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDuck controls Lowe momentarily but Lowe frees himself.
McDuck has momentary wrist control but Lowe slips an elbow through the middle.
McDuck wants to stand but Lowe is controlling the position.
Lowe postures up.
Gerald Lowe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDuck wants to stand and escape but Lowe is having none of it.
Lowe stopping the sweep attempt from McDuck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scrooge McDuck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDuck 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scrooge McDuck!
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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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