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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Groben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DooRag McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGee has chosen Dead White People by the Afromatics as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dave Groben!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, DooRag McGee!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groben keeps the fight on the outside.
Groben with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Groben works over McGee's head and body with a nice combination.
McGee fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGee slips a jab from Groben.
No luck for McGee with that takedown attempt.
McGee misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Groben is fending him off so far but McGee persists. Nope, Groben circles away and we're back to standing.
Groben throws a series of punches but McGee moves out of range.
McGee shoots in for a double leg but Groben sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dave Groben has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DooRag McGee.
McGee shoots in but no luck this time.
Groben lands the left hand.
Groben moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Groben scores with a nice strike.
McGee shoots in looking for a takedown but Groben manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Groben is fending him off so far but McGee persists. Nope, Groben circles away and we're back to standing.
McGee looks winded!
Groben slaps away a takedown attempt from McGee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Groben lands a jab to the nose.
McGee has a takedown stuffed.
Groben smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Groben is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGee fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A left lands for Groben.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Groben keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Groben changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Groben displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice shot by Groben.
McGee closes the distance and clinches up with Groben, looking for a takedown. McGee pushes Groben against the cage but Groben circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like DooRag McGee has been cut.
McGee is trying desperately to land a takedown but Groben is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McGee.
McGee tries to clinch up but Groben circles away and keeps his distance.
Groben stuffs the takedown.
Groben thuds a left hand into McGee's body.
Groben lands a jab.
McGee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Groben scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGee shoots in and drives through. Groben sprawls well.
Groben smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Groben comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Groben bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Groben works over McGee's head and body with a nice combination.
Groben cracks McGee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Groben is working the combinations to good effect here.
Groben getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Groben throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Groben dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Groben.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Groben swivels and escapes.
Groben scores with a sloppy right hand. McGee should have avoided that one.
McGee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice combination there by Groben.
McGee lands with a kick to the temple. Groben shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McGee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Groben's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGee under the eye.
Groben scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Groben scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Groben ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Groben lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Groben dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DooRag McGee's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McGee misses with a takedown attempt
and Groben connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Groben comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Groben sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGee somewhat.
DooRag McGee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Groben avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Groben circles away.
Dave Groben has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DooRag McGee.
McGee throws a combination that misses
and Groben counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McGee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McGee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Groben tries to avoid it but McGee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Groben to the ground. Groben escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Groben throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGee on the side of the head.
Groben lands a jab to McGee's midsection.
McGee is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Groben.
Groben thuds a left hand into McGee's body.
Groben scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGee doesn't seem bothered though.
Groben cracks a nice hook into McGee's ribs.
Groben feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Groben connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Groben lands a nice shot to the body.
Groben is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGee can do to turn this around?
McGee walks into a left hand.
McGee is looking to clinch but Groben is avoiding it.
Groben connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGee momentarily.
Groben scores with a three punch combo!
McGee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Groben swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Groben connects with a body shot that sends McGee's belly button to the back.
Groben lands a glancing blow to the side of McGee's head.
Groben misses with a series of wild punches.
McGee drives through and clinches with Groben against the cage.
Groben wants to get back to striking at distance but McGee won't allow it.
Groben gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Groben is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McGee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Groben is just content to waste time from the top position. McGee takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee wants to stand up but Groben is controlling him.
Groben throws an elbow that misses. McGee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Groben's guard. Nice move by McGee!
Groben keeping moving, preventing McGee from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Groben's guard.
McGee preventing the sweep.
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Groben is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Groben is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGee defends well.
Groben knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGee on the ground.
McGee scoring with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGee tries to stand but Groben is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Groben dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DooRag McGee's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Groben throws a series of strikes that have McGee backpedaling.
Groben takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses.
McGee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Groben swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGee tries to clinch but Groben is having none of it.
McGee is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Groben.
McGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Groben tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Groben.
McGee fails with a takedown attempt.
McGee fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Groben circles away.
Dave Groben has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DooRag McGee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groben stuffs the takedown.
Groben swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGee.
Groben fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Groben. Beautiful body shot.
McGee shoots in for a double leg but Groben sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dave Groben is winning the standup battle so far.
Groben fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Groben comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGee shoots for a takedown but Groben saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Groben cracks McGee with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Groben connects with a body shot that sends McGee's belly button to the back.
McGee fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groben scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGee fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for McGee with that takedown attempt.
DooRag McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Groben is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Groben lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGee doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Groben throws a series of punches but McGee moves out of range.
McGee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Groben lands a jab to the nose.
McGee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Groben counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groben trying to advance position but McGee counters by regaining guard.
Groben throws a strike but McGee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Groben tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Groben has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGee has managed to get both his arms back between Groben's legs - danger averted.
McGee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McGee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McGee is looking to stand up but Groben won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee lands a couple of elbows.
McGee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dave Groben overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGee working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McGee working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Groben looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGee is one step ahead there.
McGee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGee is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Groben showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Groben, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Groben!
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energy
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hype
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