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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor Mclendon (ranked 7617 p4p, 590 weight class) and Randy Savage (ranked 7096 p4p, 569 weight class). Savage has chosen Pomp & Circumstance as his entrance music. Connor Mclendon has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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265 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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235 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connor Mclendon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Savage!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Mclendon.
Mclendon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Savage's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Savage checks a low kick from Mclendon.
Savage tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mclendon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savage avoids the head kick by Mclendon.
Savage slips a jab from Mclendon.
Savage now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mclendon misses with a combination
and Savage counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mclendon!
Mclendon struggling a bit here.
Savage controls the position.
Mclendon tries to buck Savage off but Savage is having none of it.
Mclendon can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage decides to stand back up. Savage steps back and let's Mclendon get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Mclendon.
Savage only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mclendon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Mclendon.
Mclendon throws a sloppy head kick
and Savage counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Mclendon.
Savage tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mclendon throws a right hand that Savage ducks under and follows up with a left that Savage also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclendon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savage is looking for the big counter here.
Mclendon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Savage counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mclendon is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mclendon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savage.
Mclendon is looking for a sweep. Savage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savage controlling the action here.
Mclendon is looking to improve his position.
Mclendon wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Savage has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mclendon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savage manages to avoid it.
As Mclendon backs off Savage throws a huge counter combo but Mclendon manages to avoid it all.
Mclendon lands a head kick!
It looks like Randy Savage has been cut.
Mclendon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savage is looking for the big counter here.
Mclendon throws a leg kick
and Savage counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mclendon pulls Savage in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclendon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Savage works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Savage tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Savage seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like Savage might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
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 Connor Mclendon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randy Savage's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mclendon takes a swing at Savage's ribcage but misses.
Savage slips under a jab.
Savage feints the counter takedown.
Mclendon scoring well with a low kick there.
Mclendon throws a lazy body kick
and Savage counters with a single leg into guard. Mclendon didn't expect that.
Mclendon being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage is continuing to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclendon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mclendon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Randy Savage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mclendon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mclendon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Savage has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mclendon is trying to get back to half guard.
Mclendon trying his best to control but Savage has mounted him.
Mclendon is just holding on here. Savage manages to take his back.
Savage keeps control of the position as Mclendon tries to break free.
What can Mclendon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Mclendon just trying to survive but Savage is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mclendon wants to escape the position.
Mclendon is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mclendon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Savage has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Savage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Savage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Savage's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mclendon throws a right and a left that Savage avoids nicely.
Savage moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Savage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mclendon tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been informed that Savage has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Savage moves out of range as Mclendon strikes.
Savage wants to counter with a clinch but Mclendon pushes him away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mclendon. Savage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savage feints the counter takedown.
Savage slips a straight right by Mclendon.
Savage feints the counter takedown.
Mclendon throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclendon tries to bum rush Savage with a series of wild strikes but Savage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Savage wants to counter the offense by Mclendon and move into the clinch position.
Mclendon misses with a double jab
and Savage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Connor Mclendon is winning the standup battle so far.
Mclendon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savage! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclendon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savage moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mclendon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Savage's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick by Mclendon misses
and Savage counters with a three punch combo that has Mclendon backing up. Mclendon nods at Savage to acknowledge the strikes.
Mclendon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Savage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mclendon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mclendon throws a leg kick but Savage checks it.
Mclendon throws a head kick but Savage moves out of range.
Connor Mclendon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Mclendon is predictable there
and Savage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mclendon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Savage lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mclendon throws a series of punches but Savage moves out of range.
Savage is trying to counter with his kicks.
A head kick misses from Mclendon.
Savage avoids a kick to the body.
Savage appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Connor Mclendon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savage blocks a leg kick.
As Mclendon backs off Savage throws a huge counter combo but Mclendon manages to avoid it all.
Mclendon is looking to wear down Savage with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclendon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Savage counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage is stalling in the full guard.
Mclendon is trying to keep Savage in close.
Savage is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage prevents Mclendon from getting back to his feet.
Mclendon is working an open guard so Savage takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mclendon throws a head kick but Savage moves out of range.
Savage looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mclendon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mclendon throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
so Savage counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Savage 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.
Savage controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage preventing the sweep.
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 Connor Mclendon.
I think Mclendon 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Connor Mclendon!
A relieved looking Connor Mclendon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Randy Savage had this to say: 'I'm talking about all the way to the top, yeah. I'm justifiably in a position that I'd rather not be in. But the cream will rise to the top, ooh yeah. Macho Madness!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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