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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Cyrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zacharius Pendragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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242 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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195 cm
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253 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Cyrus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zacharius Pendragon!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyrus has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cyrus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cyrus gets underhooks to prevent Pendragon's takedown attempt.
Pendragon is working for takedown but Cyrus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pendragon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cyrus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Randy Cyrus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zacharius Pendragon.
Cyrus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pendragon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cyrus misses with a hook.
Pendragon shoots in for a takedown but Cyrus shows good takedown defense.
Cyrus has Pendragon up against the cage in a clinch.
Cyrus is trying to break the clinch but Pendragon is controlling him.
Cyrus wants to get back to striking at distance but Pendragon won't allow it.
Pendragon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cyrus's efforts to push away.
Cyrus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cyrus stops a takedown attempt from Pendragon.
Pendragon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cyrus looks to land a body kick but Pendragon moved away.
Pendragon shoots in for a double leg but Cyrus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zacharius Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pendragon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cyrus clinches up against the cage.
Pendragon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pendragon keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendragon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cyrus defends it nicely.
Pendragon looks gassed!
Cyrus clinches with his opponent.
Pendragon has Cyrus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cyrus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pendragon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cyrus's efforts to push away.
Cyrus is trying to break free.
Cyrus working hard to break the clinch.
Cyrus lands with a right to the head.
Cyrus lands an uppercut.
Cyrus is trying to force a seperation but Pendragon has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Cyrus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cyrus is pressed up against the cage. Pendragon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cyrus down to the mat. Cyrus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cyrus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cyrus rushes Pendragon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cyrus trying to control the position but instead, Pendragon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cyrus into the cage.
Cyrus wants to get back to striking at distance but Pendragon won't allow it.
Cyrus tries to break free but Pendragon pushes him back against the cage.
Pendragon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A body shot lands from Cyrus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon can't get the takedown.
Cyrus is looking to break free of the clinch but Pendragon has double underhooks.
Cyrus is trying to stall.
Cyrus lands a shot to the body.
Cyrus jumps guard.
Cyrus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pendragon is controlling him.
Cyrus keeping full guard, as Pendragon tries to pass.
Pendragon stops Cyrus from standing up.
Pendragon trying to control but Cyrus is working from the bottom.
Pendragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cyrus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cyrus tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pendragon has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Pendragon with that takedown attempt.
Pendragon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cyrus.
Pendragon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cyrus, pushing him back against the cage.
Cyrus tries to circle away but Pendragon has him pinned against the cage.
Pendragon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cyrus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pendragon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cyrus presses Pendragon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pendragon looking for a takedown.
Pendragon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cyrus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cyrus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pendragon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pendragon drops back looking for a leg! Cyrus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cyrus manages to kick Pendragon off! Pendragon jumps back into Cyrus's guard.
Pendragon distracts Cyrus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cyrus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pendragon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pendragon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pendragon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pendragon wants to control from the top but Cyrus keeps moving.
Pendragon thows a big elbow that misses.
Cyrus has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pendragon off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Pendragon shoots in but Cyrus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cyrus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pendragon counters with a single leg into guard. Cyrus didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pendragon drops back looking for a leg! Cyrus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cyrus manages to kick Pendragon off! Pendragon jumps back into Cyrus's guard.
Pendragon 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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Randy Cyrus will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Cyrus as Pendragon shoots in.
Cyrus closes the distance and clinches.
Pendragon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cyrus prevents it.
Cyrus is looking to break free of the clinch but Pendragon has double underhooks.
Cyrus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pendragon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cyrus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Randy Cyrus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zacharius Pendragon.
Cyrus scores a takedown into full mount!
Pendragon tries to hold on but Cyrus pushes him away.
Cyrus content just to control the position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cyrus looking to control but Pendragon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendragon wants to control but Cyrus is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cyrus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pendragon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pendragon tries to hold on but Cyrus postures up.
Pendragon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pendragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cyrus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if Cyrus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pendragon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cyrus tries to stand but Pendragon is controlling from the bottom.
Cyrus trying to control the position from guard on top but Pendragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pendragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cyrus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pendragon on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cyrus off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cyrus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cyrus wants to clinch.
Pendragon tries for a takedown but Cyrus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pendragon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cyrus wants to clinch.
Cyrus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pendragon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pendragon shoots and misses
and Cyrus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cyrus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pendragon on the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pendragon stuffs the takedown attempt from Cyrus. Cyrus gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pendragon with a poor takedown
and Cyrus counters with a two punch combo.
Pendragon shoots in and drives through. Cyrus sprawls well.
Zacharius Pendragon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pendragon keeps the fight on the outside.
Pendragon shoots in for a takedown but Cyrus shows good takedown defense.
Cyrus misses with a body shot.
Cyrus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown by Pendragon or perhaps it was just good defense by Cyrus which made him look bad.
Horrible takedown by Pendragon or perhaps it was just good defense by Cyrus which made him look bad.
Cyrus misses with a double jab.
Pendragon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cyrus is trying to buck Pendragon off.
Pendragon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cyrus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pendragon is looking to take a break and control but Cyrus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Randy Cyrus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cyrus tries to clinch up
and Pendragon counters with a single leg into guard. Cyrus didn't expect that.
Pendragon wants to pass the guard but Cyrus is keeping the position.
Cyrus is striking off his back. Pendragon thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Pendragon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cyrus tries to kick Pendragon off but Pendragon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cyrus wants to control but Pendragon is keeping busy.
Cyrus is looking for a sweep. Pendragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pendragon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cyrus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pendragon.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pendragon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cyrus sprawls well. Cyrus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pendragon gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyrus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pendragon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cyrus as he jumps to the side.
Pendragon keeps the fight on the outside.
Cyrus tries to clinch up but Pendragon circles away and keeps his distance.
Pendragon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Randy Cyrus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zacharius Pendragon.
Cyrus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pendragon was covering up waiting for the punch and Cyrus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zacharius Pendragon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cyrus looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyrus wants to stand but Pendragon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pendragon doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Pendragon keeping moving, preventing Cyrus from controlling successfully.
Pendragon throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cyrus wanted to stand there but Pendragon had control of the position.
Pendragon throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Pendragon doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pendragon.
Cyrus tries to clinch but Pendragon moves away
and Pendragon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cyrus kicks Pendragon off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pendragon is defended easily by Cyrus.
Pendragon scores with a takedown into Cyrus's guard.
Cyrus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pendragon drops back looking for a leg! Cyrus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cyrus manages to kick Pendragon off! Pendragon jumps back into Cyrus's guard.
Pendragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Cyrus is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon stops Cyrus from standing up.
Cyrus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pendragon stops Cyrus from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pendragon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cyrus leaves Pendragon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Cyrus.
Pendragon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown by Pendragon or perhaps it was just good defense by Cyrus which made him look bad.
Cyrus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cyrus wants it to stay on the feet.
Pendragon has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cyrus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pendragon.
Zacharius Pendragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pendragon throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zacharius Pendragon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cyrus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Randy Cyrus!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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