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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Merka MoCop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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198 cm
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265 lbs
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184 cm
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227 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Merka MoCop! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Campbell! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! MoCop throws a head kick but Campbell moves out of range.
MoCop swats away the attempt to clinch by Campbell. A slapping leg kick lands for MoCop.
Campbell tries to clinch but MoCop is having none of it. Campbell is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A head kick misses from MoCop. Campbell is looking to clinch but MoCop is avoiding it.
Campbell tries to clinch there but MoCop circles away.
MoCop throws a big shot that misses. MoCop lands a jab to Campbell's midsection. Campbell avoids a punch combination nicely.
MoCop throws a leg kick but Campbell sees it coming and checks it nicely. A combination from MoCop does no damage. Merka MoCop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. MoCop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. MoCop rushes Campbell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Campbell tries to land a knee to the head but MoCop blocks with his arms.
Campbell should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Nice body punch from MoCop - that landed with a thud.
MoCop fails to pull guard.
Campbell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
MoCop tries to break the clinch but Campbell is controlling the position. MoCop scores with a nice hook to the head. Campbell misses with a knee strike.
MoCop goes for a takedown attempt but Campbell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
MoCop throws the kick towards the body but Campbell avoids it. MoCop fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merka MoCop. That's going to take a lot out of him. Campbell tries to clinch up. Campbell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MoCop, pushing him back against the cage. MoCop has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Campbell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. MoCop wants to break free but Campbell has control.
MoCop is breathing heavily. MoCop wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. MoCop has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Campbell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Campbell scores with a knee to the head.
Campbell lands a nice knee to the body. MoCop wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. MoCop wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
MoCop wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
MoCop is trying to break free. Campbell crunches a lovely knee into MoCop's ribcage. Campbell has MoCop pressed against the cage.
Campbell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
MoCop tries to break the clinch but Campbell is controlling the position. MoCop wants to get back to striking at distance but Campbell won't allow it.
MoCop wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Good body shot from MoCop.
Campbell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Campbell moves away from the strike by MoCop. A punch combination from MoCop misses. Campbell scoring well with a low kick there.
Campbell wants to clinch and MoCop counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. MoCop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Campbell as he avoids it easily. Campbell wants to clinch. MoCop shoots in and drives through. Campbell sprawls well. MoCop cracks Campbell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Alex Campbell has been cut. Campbell tries to keep at a distance but MoCop has taken the fight into the clinch. Campbell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short uppercut from MoCop.
Campbell is rocked! MoCop wants to break free but Campbell has control.
Campbell is still on wobbly legs! Can MoCop finish him? Still in the clinch, MoCop scores with a nice short uppercut. MoCop is working for takedown but Campbell is calmly controlling the position for now. MoCop wants a takedown but no success here.
Campbell misses with a knee strike.
MoCop lands with a short shot to the head. MoCop goes for a takedown in the clinch but Campbell prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. MoCop throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from MoCop. MoCop is working for takedown but Campbell is calmly controlling the position for now. MoCop blocks an uppercut.
MoCop goes for a takedown attempt but Campbell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
MoCop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Campbell moves out of range and avoids them all easily. MoCop shoots in but Campbell avoids the takedown attempt easily. Campbell seems to have recovered his senses. MoCop fails to land the takedown. Campbell tries to clinch up. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. MoCop wants to clinch and Campbell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. MoCop fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merka MoCop dominated that round. The cut man is working on Alex Campbell's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
MoCop circles away from the clinch attempt.
MoCop throws a right and a left that Campbell avoids nicely. MoCop fails to land the takedown. MoCop fails with a takedown attempt. Campbell lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
MoCop has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merka MoCop. That's going to take a lot out of him. MoCop misses with an uppercut. Campbell saw that one coming. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Campbell avoids a kick to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Campbell as MoCop shoots in. MoCop throws a leg kick that is checked and Campbell counters by clinching up. MoCop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MoCop scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. MoCop wants a takedown.
A knee to the head by Campbell.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Campbell blocks an uppercut.
Campbell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Campbell landing knees to the head.
Campbell scores with a knee to the head.
Campbell scores a nice knee to the body.
MoCop can't break the clinch.
MoCop has Campbell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Campbell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Campbell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Campbell landing knees to the head.
Campbell misses with a short punch on the inside. Campbell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Campbell looking to throw knees to the head but MoCop is blocking nicely.
MoCop looking for a takedown. Campbell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Campbell connects with a nasty looking knee right to MoCop's face.
MoCop changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Campbell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Campbell closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. MoCop wants to break the clinch but can't.
MoCop is trying to break free. Campbell keeps control of MoCop as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. MoCop wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Campbell has him pressed against the cage. MoCop takes a knee right on the jaw!
MoCop can't break the clinch.
MoCop is trying to break free. MoCop wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Campbell has him pressed against the cage. Campbell stalling in the clinch but MoCop improves position. MoCop tries to pull guard but Campbell holds him up against the cage and eventually MoCop drops back down to his feet.
Campbell tries to land knees in the clinch but MoCop avoids the damage to the body. MoCop pulls Campbell into guard.
MoCop is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. MoCop controls Campbell momentarily but Campbell frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round. MoCop manages to escape and get back to his feet.
MoCop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Campbell forces MoCop back against the cage and clinches. Campbell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MoCop wants to break the clinch but can't.
MoCop is trying to break free. MoCop tries for a takedown but Campbell manages to get underhooks.
MoCop tries to break the clinch but Campbell is controlling the position. Campbell crunches a lovely knee into MoCop's ribcage. MoCop wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
MoCop wants to get back to striking at distance but Campbell won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Campbell.
MoCop stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Campbell landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Campbell prevents MoCop from breaking the clinch. Campbell misses with a knee strike.
MoCop wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Campbell has him pressed against the cage. MoCop wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Campbell has him pressed against the cage. MoCop takes a knee right on the jaw!
MoCop wants to break free but Campbell has control.
MoCop wants a takedown.
Campbell looks to throw an elbow but misses. Campbell is pressed up against the cage. MoCop has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Campbell down to the mat. Campbell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Campbell throws a head kick that misses. Campbell wants to clinch and MoCop counters with a straight right hand. Campbell fails in his attempt to clinch. MoCop moves into range and clinches up with Campbell. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. MoCop lands a shoulder strike. Nice body punch from MoCop - that landed with a thud.
MoCop has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Campbell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. MoCop wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Campbell looking to stall.
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 Merka MoCop will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Alex Campbell's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
MoCop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MoCop looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Campbell is staying active underneath MoCop, who seems content to just control the action from this position. MoCop tries to stand but his arm is trapped. MoCop stands up from half guard. MoCop moves into the clinch successfully.
Campbell prevents MoCop from breaking the clinch. Campbell is trying to stall.
Campbell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A head punch on the inside from Campbell fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round. MoCop wants to break free but Campbell has control.
MoCop lands with a right to the head. MoCop is trying to break free. Campbell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A bit of stalling here from MoCop.
Campbell looking to throw knees to the head but MoCop is blocking nicely.
Campbell landing knees to the head.
Campbell dodges an elbow strike from MoCop.
Campbell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MoCop tries for a takedown but Campbell manages to get underhooks.
Campbell crunches a lovely knee into MoCop's ribcage. MoCop lands a shoulder strike. Campbell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Campbell tries to stall but MoCop uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Campbell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Campbell managing to block the knees to the body from MoCop.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Campbell. MoCop wants to break the clinch but can't.
MoCop can't break the clinch.
Campbell stalling in the clinch but MoCop improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Campbell gets underhooks to prevent MoCop's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merka MoCop. That's going to take a lot out of him. Campbell successfully pulls guard.
MoCop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Campbell swivels though and keeps the full guard. MoCop would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. MoCop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. MoCop content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. MoCop gets to his feet - Campbell follows without any prompting. Campbell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A low kick from MoCop misses and Campbell counters with an outside leg kick.
Campbell is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. MoCop looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. MoCop throws an overhand right that has Campbell reeling! MoCop follows up with a more punches and Campbell is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Merka MoCop!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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