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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Worf Mogh (ranked 4137 p4p, 3966 weight class) and Bryon McPhearson (ranked 507 p4p, 489 weight class). McPhearson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Control. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Worf Mogh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryon McPhearson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPhearson scores with a takedown into Mogh's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McPhearson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McPhearson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mogh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McPhearson postures up and lands a big shot to Mogh's brow.
McPhearson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mogh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McPhearson throwing strikes but missing.
McPhearson throws an elbow that misses. Mogh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McPhearson's guard. Nice move by Mogh!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mogh wants to stand but McPhearson is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mogh prevents McPhearson from getting back to his feet.
Mogh wants to stand but McPhearson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mogh stops McPhearson from standing up.
McPhearson has a closed guard, preventing Mogh from standing up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mogh!
It looks like Bryon McPhearson has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Mogh. No joy for McPhearson on that attempt.
Bryon McPhearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mogh wants to land a leg kick but McPhearson is out of range.
McPhearson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mogh.
Mogh pushes McPhearson up against the cage in a clinch.
Mogh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mogh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McPhearson shoots and misses
and Mogh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mogh stops McPhearson from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mogh wants to get up but he can't break McPhearson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McPhearson is working an open guard so Mogh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McPhearson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mogh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McPhearson somewhat.
Worf Mogh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryon McPhearson.
Mogh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McPhearson tries to avoid it but Mogh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McPhearson to the ground. McPhearson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four 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.
Mogh darts in and clinches McPhearson up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mogh - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mogh.
Mogh wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mogh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McPhearson backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McPhearson tries for a takedown but Mogh manages to get underhooks.
McPhearson tries for a takedown but Mogh manages to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Worf Mogh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bryon McPhearson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mogh rushes McPhearson and presses him up against the cage.
McPhearson tries to score a body lock takedown but Mogh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McPhearson looking for a takedown.
McPhearson is looking for a takedown.
Worf Mogh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryon McPhearson.
McPhearson wants to take the fight to the mat but Mogh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPhearson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mogh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mogh stops a takedown attempt from McPhearson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mogh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mogh is trying to break the clinch but McPhearson is controlling him.
McPhearson wants a takedown.
Mogh is pressed up against the cage. McPhearson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mogh down to the mat. Mogh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mogh shoots for a double leg takedown but McPhearson sprawls well. He's pushed Mogh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mogh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left and a right from Mogh both land. Nice combination.
Mogh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Mogh. No joy for McPhearson on that attempt.
McPhearson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mogh as he jumps to the side.
McPhearson is breathing heavily.
Mogh throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McPhearson's head.
No joy there for McPhearson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mogh drives through and clinches with McPhearson against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mogh has had enough of the clinch but McPhearson keeps him there for the moment.
McPhearson wants to take the fight to the mat but Mogh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mogh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McPhearson backwards.
Mogh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Mogh as McPhearson shoots in.
Mogh instigates a clinch.
McPhearson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mogh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McPhearson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mogh lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPhearson wants to take the fight to the mat but Mogh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McPhearson gets underhooks to prevent Mogh's takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Mogh.
Mogh lands a hook that snaps the head of McPhearson backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McPhearson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mogh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Worf Mogh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bryon McPhearson's cut.
That's time! Mogh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McPhearson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mogh counters with a left and a right that stings McPhearson.
McPhearson tries for a takedown but Mogh circles away easily
and Mogh counters with a three punch combo that has McPhearson backing up. McPhearson nods at Mogh to acknowledge the strikes.
McPhearson looks for a takedown but Mogh sprawls well.
Worf Mogh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryon McPhearson.
Mogh forces McPhearson back against the cage and clinches.
Mogh is leaning against McPhearson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mogh has had enough of the clinch but McPhearson keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Mogh.
McPhearson has Mogh pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mogh manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mogh lands a right hand.
Mogh breaks from the clinch.
Mogh has closed the distance and engaged McPhearson in a clinch.
Mogh wants to get back to striking at distance but McPhearson won't allow it.
Worf Mogh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McPhearson goes for a takedown attempt but Mogh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McPhearson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mogh swivels and escapes.
Mogh looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McPhearson misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Mogh to counter with a crisp jab.
McPhearson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mogh lands a left and a right that send McPhearson crashing to the mat, dazed. Mogh thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
McPhearson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McPhearson leaves Mogh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McPhearson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mogh finish him?
Horrible takedown attempt by McPhearson or perhaps it was just good defense by Mogh, which made it look bad.
McPhearson seems to have recovered his senses.
Mogh has closed the distance and engaged McPhearson in a clinch.
Mogh breaks from the clinch.
Mogh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McPhearson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mogh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McPhearson can do to turn this around?
Mogh wants to stand and escape but instead McPhearson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mogh wants to stand but McPhearson is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPhearson throws a strike but Mogh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mogh stops McPhearson from standing up.
Mogh wants to stand but McPhearson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McPhearson wants to hit a sweep here but Mogh passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McPhearson there!
Mogh wants to get back to his feet but McPhearson is holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mogh gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Danga de danga de dang - Mogh scores with a four punch combination!
That has opened up Bryon McPhearson's cut even more.
A jab from Mogh does it's job there.
Mogh moves into the clinch successfully.
McPhearson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bryon McPhearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mogh is trying to break the clinch but McPhearson is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Worf Mogh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mogh 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Worf Mogh!
A victorious Worf Mogh thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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hype
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