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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carver McNulty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kosti Johannes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johannes is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Raised Fist - Killing It. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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213 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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181 cm
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215 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Carver McNulty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kosti Johannes!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Johannes.
McNulty just misses with a punch to the body.
Johannes swings away with a body shot that misses
and McNulty counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johannes!
McNulty throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Johannes because McNulty loaded up on that one.
Johannes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McNulty unloading with bombs!
Johannes is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McNulty cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McNulty wants to finish this one by submission but Johannes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McNulty.
Johannes blocking the ground and pound.
A nice elbow there by McNulty.
Poor strikes thrown by McNulty there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Johannes is trying desperately to improve position.
McNulty goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Johannes turns into him and now he's in McNulty's guard.
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!
McNulty bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johannes's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNulty thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McNulty accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McNulty wants to pass the guard but Johannes is keeping the position.
McNulty thows a big elbow that misses.
Johannes wants to stand but McNulty is controlling the position.
Johannes is striking off his back. McNulty thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
McNulty throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johannes is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McNulty blocks a head kick by Johannes.
Good shot there by Johannes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johannes lands a high kick!
Johannes misses with a hook. McNulty ducked under it nicely.
Johannes falls off balance throwing a combination
and McNulty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kosti Johannes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McNulty just misses with a punch to the body.
McNulty shoots in for a takedown but Johannes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johannes swinging wilding here.
Johannes fails with an attempt to clinch.
McNulty takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johannes lands the left hand.
Johannes misses with a two punch combination.
Johannes clinches up against the cage.
McNulty being controlled against the cage.
Johannes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNulty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johannes.
McNulty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kosti Johannes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johannes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McNulty at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Johannes.
Johannes blocks a jab.
Johannes is looking to clinch.
McNulty misses with a body kick.
McNulty thows a body shot but no joy.
McNulty checks a leg kick.
McNulty tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johannes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McNulty somewhat.
Johannes waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract McNulty.
McNulty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johannes misses with a hook. McNulty ducked under it nicely.
McNulty shoots in for a takedown but Johannes shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carver McNulty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johannes fails in his attempt to clinch.
McNulty misses with an uppercut.
Johannes scores with a punch to the head.
McNulty takes one to the chin there.
McNulty throws a shot to the body.
McNulty is looking to wear down Johannes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McNulty throws a hook but Johannes avoids it easily.
McNulty throws a hook but Johannes blocks it.
Johannes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McNulty.
McNulty shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johannes as he jumps to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johannes scores with a shot to the body.
McNulty looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johannes misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosti Johannes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McNulty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johannes was well out of range. Poor timing from McNulty.
A big left from McNulty misses.
Johannes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kosti Johannes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McNulty looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johannes is trying to get back to full guard.
Johannes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McNulty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johannes tries to kick McNulty off but McNulty keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johannes can do anything to dispel that myth.
McNulty working the head and body with strikes.
Johannes wants to improve his position but McNulty is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johannes wants to control but McNulty is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McNulty throwing shots but Johannes is blocking nicely.
McNulty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johannes trying to hold on to McNulty's head to control him but McNulty postures up.
McNulty not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from McNulty there.
Johannes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johannes keeping moving, preventing McNulty from controlling successfully.
Johannes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McNulty. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johannes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McNulty manages to get himself to full guard.
Johannes is stalling in the full guard.
Johannes trying to control but McNulty is working from the bottom.
Johannes wanted to stand there but McNulty had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNulty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johannes defends well.
McNulty has a closed guard, preventing Johannes from standing up.
McNulty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McNulty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johannes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but McNulty is tightening it up a little... Johannes has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Johannes reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Johannes taps out! nice BJJ there by McNulty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Carver McNulty!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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