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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Julian McGavin (ranked 3731 p4p, 3303 weight class) and Demrur Of Moria (ranked 216 p4p, 203 weight class). McGavin comes to the cage accompanied by Jersey Shore intro song. Of Moria has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Julian McGavin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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132
1 - 1 - 0 |
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152 cm
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130
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Julian McGavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Demrur Of Moria!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - McGavin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Of Moria throws a hook but McGavin avoids it easily.
Of Moria gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Of Moria misses with the head strike.
McGavin misses with a punch on the inside.
Of Moria gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Of Moria looks winded!
McGavin wants to get back to his feet.
McGavin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Of Moria there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. McGavin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Of Moria slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Of Moria creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McGavin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGavin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Of Moria is controlling him well.
Of Moria working away.
McGavin is looking for a sweep.
McGavin struggling a bit here.
McGavin is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGavin wants to control but Of Moria postures up.
McGavin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Of Moria wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McGavin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
McGavin shoots in and gets a takedown into Of Moria's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGavin wants to pass the guard but Of Moria is keeping the position.
McGavin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McGavin trying to control but Of Moria is working from the bottom.
McGavin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Of Moria tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Of Moria controls McGavin momentarily but McGavin frees himself.
McGavin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGavin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McGavin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Of Moria is fending him off so far but McGavin persists. Nope, Of Moria circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been informed that Of Moria has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Demrur Of Moria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGavin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Of Moria tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McGavin is in Of Moria's guard.
McGavin trying to control the position from guard on top but Of Moria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGavin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McGavin stands and throws Of Moria's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McGavin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Of Moria keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Of Moria can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGavin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McGavin is looking to take a break and control but Of Moria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGavin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGavin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Of Moria keeps working.
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 Julian McGavin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Of Moria fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McGavin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGavin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Of Moria swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGavin shoots in but Of Moria avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little jabbing left from Of Moria on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Of Moria missing with a left hand there. McGavin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGavin shoots in looking for a takedown. Of Moria tries to sprawl out of it but McGavin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Of Moria manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Of Moria is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McGavin with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGavin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGavin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian McGavin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Of Moria is breathing heavily.
McGavin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from McGavin.
McGavin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Of Moria as he avoids it easily.
McGavin shoots for a double leg takedown but Of Moria sprawls well. He's pushed McGavin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Of Moria tries to clinch but McGavin moves away
and McGavin counters with a nice uppercut.
Of Moria shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGavin but McGavin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGavin tries to clinch but Of Moria moves out of range.
Of Moria stuffs the takedown.
McGavin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Of Moria sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGavin somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Of Moria decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McGavin is looking to escape.
McGavin trying to control here.
McGavin moves into full guard.
McGavin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Of Moria looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of Moria throwing strikes but missing.
McGavin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Of Moria tries to keep at a distance but McGavin has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGavin takes a shot to the head.
McGavin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Of Moria backwards.
McGavin lands a right hand.
McGavin effectively controlling the action here.
McGavin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Of Morias head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGavin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Of Moria misses with a body punch.
Of Moria has McGavin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGavin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Of Moria blocks the elbow strike.
McGavin misses with an elbow strike.
Of Moria tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGavin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Of Moria prevents a body shot from McGavin.
McGavin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGavin misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGavin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGavin effectively controlling the action here.
Still in the clinch, McGavin scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian McGavin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by McGavin or perhaps it was just good defense by Of Moria, which made it look bad.
McGavin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Of Moria can do to turn this around?
McGavin wants to clinch.
Of Moria tries for a takedown but McGavin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGavin darts in looking for a takedown but Of Moria gets double underhooks and turns McGavin into the cage.
Of Moria tries to counter with a clinch but McGavin shakes him off and moves away.
McGavin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGavin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on McGavin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGavin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Of Moria being controlled against the cage.
Of Moria takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Moria tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from McGavin.
McGavin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Of Moria.
McGavin looking to stall.
McGavin pushes Of Moria back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Of Moria is looking for a takedown.
McGavin breaks from the clinch.
McGavin tries to close the distance and clinch but Of Moria swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGavin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Of Moria tries to keep at a distance but McGavin has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from McGavin.
Demrur Of Moria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Julian McGavin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGavin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Of Moria avoids it.
Of Moria misses with a body punch.
Of Moria misses with a punch on the inside.
McGavin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Of Moria is defending well for now.
McGavin tries to work over Of Moria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGavin stalls.
Of Moria swings wildly with an uppercut but McGavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGavin lands a nice uppercut.
McGavin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Of Moria changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGavin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Julian McGavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demrur Of Moria.
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!
McGavin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Of Moria swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of Moria throws a shot from downtown. McGavin moves away and avoids it.
McGavin has a takedown stuffed.
Horrible takedown attempt by McGavin or perhaps it was just good defense by Of Moria, which made it look bad.
McGavin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Of Moria to the mat! Of Moria manages to get full guard.
Of Moria not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGavin trying to control the position from guard on top but Of Moria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGavin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGavin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Julian McGavin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Of Moria is trying to control the position but McGavin postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGavin trying to control but Of Moria is working from the bottom.
McGavin drops back looking for a leg! Of Moria is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Of Moria manages to kick McGavin off! McGavin jumps back into Of Moria's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian McGavin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGavin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian McGavin!
Julian McGavin spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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