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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyres Widforss (ranked 1390 p4p, 1455 weight class) and Jimmy McGee (ranked 118 p4p, 126 weight class). Jimmy McGee has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyres Widforss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy McGee!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Widforss shoots in but no luck this time.
Widforss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGee slips under a jab from Widforss.
Jimmy McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from McGee does it's job there.
Widforss misses with a hook.
Widforss takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Widforss.
McGee throws a body shot but no joy.
Widforss tries to counter with a takedown but McGee is quick to defend against it.
Widforss misses the jab.
McGee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McGee looks to score with a jab to the body but Widforss is just out of range.
Widforss tries to counter with a takedown but McGee is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss lands with a cross.
McGee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Widforss was well out of range. Poor timing from McGee.
A punch combination from McGee misses.
Widforss tries to counter with a takedown but McGee is quick to defend against it.
Widforss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGee.
Widforss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Widforss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by McGee.
McGee has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
McGee thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Widforss wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Widforss connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGee. McGee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGee lands with a straight right. Widforss didn't see that one coming.
McGee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Widforss.
McGee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Widforss feinted with a counter takedown.
Jimmy McGee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGee darts in and clinches Widforss up against the cage.
Widforss being controlled against the cage.
McGee struggles to land a body shot inside as Widforss controls his hands.
McGee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Widforss has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGee finds it's way round the side to connect with Widforss's head.
McGee stuns Widforss with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Widforss is defended easily by McGee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Widforss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Widforss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Widforss misses the shot to the body.
McGee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Widforss works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Widforss takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Widforss misses with a body shot.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Widforss.
McGee just misses with a punch to the body.
Widforss scores with a hook to the body. McGee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGee thuds a left hand into Widforss's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widforss takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Widforss moves away.
McGee throws a body shot but no joy.
Widforss walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Widforss just misses with a punch to the body.
McGee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Widforss avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Widforss. McGee does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGee lands a glancing blow to the side of Widforss's head.
Widforss takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Widforss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGee.
Widforss drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGee sprawls and moves away.
Nice body punch from McGee.
Widforss takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Widforss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widforss takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from McGee misses.
McGee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Widforss shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGee is trying to defend but Widforss finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Widforss is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McGee is looking for a sweep. Widforss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy McGee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Widforss with a jab.
McGee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Widforss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Widforss connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGee's hands.
Jimmy McGee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Widforss misses with a straight left.
Widforss slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - McGee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Widforss throws a hook but McGee avoids it easily.
McGee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee throws a series of punches but Widforss avoids them all with ease.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGee as he avoids it easily.
McGee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Widforss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee tries to work over Widforss's front leg with a kick but Widforss checks it.
A swing and a miss from McGee.
Widforss appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McGee misses with an uppercut. Widforss saw that one coming.
McGee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Widforss loads up on a big right hand but McGee slips the punch.
McGee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Widforss throws out the jab.
McGee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Widforss doesn't seem bothered though.
McGee throws a body punch but Widforss moves out of range.
Widforss throws a body shot but no joy.
McGee punishes Widforss's body with a nice straight punch.
Widforss ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
Widforss feinted with a counter takedown.
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from McGee misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Widforss misses with a body shot.
Widforss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Widforss feinted with a counter takedown.
McGee stuffs the takedown.
Widforss looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range.
Widforss slips a straight right by McGee.
Widforss takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGee tests Widforss's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGee throws a body shot but no joy.
Widforss shoots in for a double leg but McGee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyres Widforss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Widforss.
McGee throws a leg kick which misses Widforss's front leg but catches the back leg as Widforss tries to avoid it.
McGee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Widforss rather than just go for the knockout.
Widforss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Widforss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGee.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Widforss takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Widforss manages to avoid it.
McGee misses with a straight left.
Widforss drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGee sprawls and moves away.
McGee digs a good hook to Widforss's body.
McGee throws the kick towards the body but Widforss avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Widforss. McGee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Widforss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Widforss.
Widforss ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
Widforss drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGee sprawls and moves away.
McGee cracks Widforss with a good jab.
Widforss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGee.
McGee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Widforss misses with a body shot.
McGee stuns Widforss with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee looks to throw the jab but Widforss is out of range.
McGee punishes Widforss's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Widforss misses.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGee thumps Widforss with a low kick.
McGee misses with a wild combination.
McGee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Widforss manages to avoid it.
McGee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Widforss scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGee tries to bum rush Widforss with a series of wild strikes but Widforss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Widforss looks for a takedown but McGee sprawls well.
Widforss scores with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy McGee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McGee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tyres Widforss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Widforss doesn't seem bothered though.
McGee lands a jab.
Widforss digs a good body shot into McGee's ribs.
Widforss moves out of range of the strikes.
McGee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Widforss manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by McGee.
McGee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Widforss's sensitive parts.
A low kick lands for McGee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee misses with an uppercut.
McGee throws a shot to the body.
McGee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Widforss tests McGee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Widforss was well out of range. Poor timing from McGee.
Widforss attempts a counter takedown but McGee avoids it well and moves away.
Widforss throws a jab but it's blocked by McGee.
Widforss takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Widforss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Widforss misses.
McGee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Widforss.
Widforss attempts a counter takedown but McGee avoids it well and moves away.
McGee throws a looping overhand right but Widforss ducks down to avoid it.
McGee connects with a body shot that sends Widforss's belly button to the back.
McGee tries to bum rush Widforss with a series of wild strikes but Widforss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Widforss scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGee ducks under a wild hook from Widforss.
Widforss tries for a takedown but McGee circles away easily
and McGee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widforss throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGee's waist but McGee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Widforss off to one side.
Widforss misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Widforss throws a poor cross that misses
and McGee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGee thuds a left hand into Widforss's body.
McGee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGee looks to throw the jab but Widforss is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGee.
McGee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Widforss at a distance.
Widforss misses with a straight left.
McGee jabs Widforss to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by McGee as he connects with a hook.
McGee scores with a jab to the body.
McGee scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widforss throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Widforss throws a shot from downtown. McGee moves away and avoids it.
Widforss misses the body punch
and McGee counters with a stiff right hand.
McGee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Widforss.
McGee digs a good body shot into Widforss's ribs.
McGee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGee lands a jab to Widforss's midsection.
McGee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Widforss throws out the jab.
McGee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGee throws a big shot that misses.
McGee lands with a cross.
Widforss avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
McGee just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by McGee.
McGee works Widforss's body with a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by McGee. Beautiful body shot.
McGee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Widforss lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Widforss is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGee throws a hook but Widforss avoids it easily.
Widforss digs a good hook to McGee's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Widforss looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McGee shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Widforss eats them both and turns towards McGee to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Widforss moves away.
Widforss half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy McGee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGee winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy McGee!
After the big win, Jimmy McGee made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Punisher's Corner Store and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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