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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mathias McGlover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Giovinco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giovinco has chosen Lift me up as his entrance music. Mathias McGlover could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sebastian Giovinco's chin.
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mathias McGlover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastian Giovinco!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGlover throws a right and a left that Giovinco avoids nicely.
McGlover really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGlover fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Giovinco avoids it really well and circles away.
Giovinco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGlover avoids it really well and circles away.
McGlover catches Giovinco with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice takedown defense from Giovinco. No joy for McGlover on that attempt.
Giovinco tries for a takedown but McGlover circles away easily
and McGlover counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Giovinco clinches up against the cage.
Giovinco jumps guard and drags McGlover to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Giovinco has his feet on McGlover's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Giovinco lands with a shot to the body.
McGlover tries to sprawl but Giovinco drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Giovinco wants to take a breather but McGlover is having none of it.
McGlover keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sebastian Giovinco wasn't active enough on the ground.
A left and a right from McGlover both land. Nice combination.
McGlover with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGlover throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGlover tries to score a power double leg takedown but Giovinco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGlover somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathias McGlover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giovinco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGlover.
Giovinco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGlover keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McGlover lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGlover.
A right-left combo lands from McGlover.
McGlover defending well as Giovinco loads up on a big left hand.
McGlover closes the distance and clinches up with Giovinco, looking for a takedown. McGlover pushes Giovinco against the cage but Giovinco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Giovinco.
Giovinco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGlover avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giovinco moves in looking to clinch but McGlover pushes him off.
McGlover stuffs the takedown.
Giovinco moves forwards but McGlover connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Giovinco closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGlover circles away.
Giovinco looks gassed!
McGlover misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGlover shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Giovinco pinned against the cage. Giovinco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Giovinco looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sebastian Giovinco will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McGlover scores with a jab to the head.
Giovinco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Giovinco tries to throw a body punch but McGlover avoids it by throwing Giovinco back against the cage.
Giovinco jumps guard and drags McGlover to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Giovinco looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGlover is one step ahead there.
Giovinco pulls McGlover in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mathias McGlover.
McGlover lands with a nice body punch.
Giovinco gets a takedown into half guard.
Giovinco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Giovinco trying to mount his opponent but McGlover defends it.
Giovinco not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sebastian Giovinco was stalling too much, according to the referee.
McGlover feints a jab promting Giovinco to slip. McGlover then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Giovinco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGlover keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McGlover.
McGlover will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Giovinco clinches with his opponent.
McGlover tries to pull guard but Giovinco forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathias McGlover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Giovinco - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Giovinco wants the takedown. McGlover is fighting it off but Giovinco persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McGlover's guard against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGlover wants to stand up but Giovinco is controlling him.
McGlover will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Giovinco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGlover is keeping the position for now.
Giovinco trying to control the position from guard on top but McGlover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sebastian Giovinco wasn't active enough on the ground.
McGlover displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Giovinco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
Giovinco tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGlover sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Giovinco somewhat.
Giovinco closes the distance and pushes McGlover back into the cage.
Giovinco keeps control of McGlover as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Giovinco pulls McGlover into guard.
Giovinco uses the cage to get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McGlover.
Giovinco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGlover as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giovinco throws out a leg kick but McGlover moves out of range and Giovinco only half commits.
Sebastian Giovinco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Giovinco or perhaps it was just good defense by McGlover which made him look bad.
Mathias McGlover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Giovinco.
Giovinco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McGlover manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Giovinco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from McGlover.
McGlover tests Giovinco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Giovinco fails with a takedown attempt.
Giovinco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McGlover.
Horrible takedown by Giovinco or perhaps it was just good defense by McGlover which made him look bad.
Giovinco doesn't manage to clinch there - McGlover circles away.
Giovinco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGlover is fending him off so far but Giovinco persists. Nope, McGlover circles away and we're back to standing.
McGlover lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGlover.
McGlover is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McGlover changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Giovinco tries to avoid it but McGlover manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Giovinco to the ground. Giovinco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGlover listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Giovinco throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McGlover tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Giovinco is in McGlover's guard.
Giovinco looking to pass the guard.
McGlover knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Giovinco on the ground.
Giovinco is looking to work some ground and pound but McGlover has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A combination from McGlover does no damage.
Giovinco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Giovinco tries to clinch up but McGlover circles away and keeps his distance.
McGlover shoots for a double leg takedown but Giovinco sprawls well. He's pushed McGlover's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Giovinco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGlover but McGlover pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGlover punishes Giovinco's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from McGlover misses.
Mathias McGlover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGlover lands a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mathias McGlover.
I think Giovinco 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Giovinco!
Sebastian Giovinco managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ducksfoot Clothing - SALE!! All Items $10, into his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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