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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim McSlim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larson has chosen Sweet Child of Mine as his entrance music. Dan Larson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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219 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jim McSlim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Larson!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSlim tries for a takedown but Larson circles away easily
and Larson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Larson trying to control the position from guard on top but McSlim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McSlim looking to control.
McSlim keeping full guard, as Larson tries to pass.
McSlim is pulling down on Larson's head. It's preventing any offense from Larson, at least for the moment.
McSlim working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jim McSlim wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McSlim misses with a takedown attempt
and Larson counters with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larson stuffs the takedown attempt from McSlim. McSlim gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim McSlim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McSlim with a poor takedown
and Larson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Jim McSlim has been cut.
McSlim is breathing heavily.
McSlim shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Larson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McSlim's guard now.
McSlim is rocked!
Larson cracks McSlim with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Larson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Larson trying to control the position from guard on top but McSlim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larson passes McSlim's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Larson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McSlim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Larson.
Larson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McSlim sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McSlim has managed to free his arm - good work.
McSlim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larson pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson content to control rather than advance.
McSlim trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Larson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Larson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McSlim throws a series of punches but Larson avoids them all with ease.
McSlim scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McSlim looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Larson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McSlim is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson is controlling McSlim's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McSlim throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McSlim wants to advance to full mount but Larson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Larson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Larson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McSlim trying to control but Larson is working from the bottom.
Larson looking to control.
McSlim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McSlim trying to control but Larson is working from the bottom.
Larson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McSlim trying to control but Larson is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Larson dips to his left and cracks McSlim with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McSlim fails with the takedown
and Larson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Larson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim McSlim's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McSlim tries for a takedown but Larson circles away easily
and Larson counters with a nice uppercut.
Larson misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McSlim is defended easily by Larson.
Larson avoids a punch combination nicely.
McSlim takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McSlim shoots in and drives through. Larson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim McSlim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Larson landing a few strikes.
McSlim is looking for a sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larson working away.
Larson wants to lay and pray for a moment but McSlim keeps working.
McSlim is trying to work for a sweep but Larson has mounted him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McSlim is looking to escape.
Larson looking to finish McSlim with some ground and pound. This is bad for McSlim!
Larson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McSlim wants to hold on but Larson pushes him away.
McSlim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Larson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McSlim manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McSlim can't do much from the bottom here.
Larson tries for a kimura but McSlim is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSlim is not content to let Larson control the position.
McSlim is looking to regain half guard here but Larson keeps moving and retains side control.
McSlim is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
McSlim prevents Larson from improving position.
McSlim seems a little lost for a moment, as Larson dominates the positioning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larson trying to control the position but McSlim is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSlim tries to bench press Larson off him but Larson keeps the position.
McSlim is working hard here to advance position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dan Larson wasn't active enough on the ground.
McSlim fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Larson tries to sprawl but McSlim drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McSlim works his way into full mount!
McSlim landing punches.
Larson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McSlim tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
McSlim throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larson can't escape the position.
McSlim throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
McSlim throwing strikes here but Larson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McSlim unloads with some shots from mount but Larson bucks and avoids them well.
Larson is looking to improve his position but McSlim isn't that keen on the idea.
McSlim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McSlim sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McSlim thowing shots but they're missing.
McSlim swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Larson is now in McSlim's guard. A big mistake from McSlim there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dan Larson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jim McSlim's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McSlim has his takedown stuffed
and Larson counters with a stiff right hand.
McSlim fails with the takedown
and Larson counters with a single leg into guard. McSlim didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McSlim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Larson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McSlim is keeping the position for now.
Larson is looking to work some ground and pound but McSlim has wrist control.
Larson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McSlim tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Larson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Larson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McSlim is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Larson trying to control the action but McSlim is working from the bottom.
McSlim has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Larson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Larson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McSlim is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Larson working away.
McSlim manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McSlim tries to roll over but Larson keeps him under control.
Larson is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSlim moves into full guard.
McSlim keeping moving, preventing Larson from controlling successfully.
Dan Larson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Larson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McSlim haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Larson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Larson passes McSlim's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McSlim with the active half guard here but Larson passes nicely into side control.
Larson tries to advance to mount but McSlim denies him.
Larson throwing strikes but McSlim manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
McSlim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Larson keeps working.
McSlim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McSlim tries to move into full mount but can't pass Larson's legs.
Larson tries to improve position but can't.
Larson regains half guard.
McSlim wants to free his trapped foot but Larson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Larson is controlling McSlim's trapped leg to prevent McSlim from advancing to side control.
Jim McSlim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSlim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Larson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McSlim.
Larson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Larson.
Dan Larson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McSlim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McSlim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Larson pulls McSlim in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Larson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Larson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Larson!
Dan Larson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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