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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Karpov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan McCloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duncan McCloud has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alex Karpov's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Karpov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Duncan McCloud!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpov.
Karpov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCloud avoids the body shot from Karpov.
Karpov swings for the body but McCloud moves out of range.
Karpov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Karpov.
Jab by Karpov.
Karpov looks to score with a jab to the body but McCloud is just out of range.
Karpov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCloud.
Karpov throws a looping overhand right but McCloud ducks down to avoid it.
Karpov misses with a body shot.
Karpov swings for the body but McCloud moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpov throws a body punch but McCloud moves out of range.
Karpov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCloud moves away.
Karpov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCloud moves away.
Karpov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Karpov.
Karpov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Karpov.
Karpov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCloud avoids the body shot from Karpov.
Karpov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCloud.
McCloud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karpov takes a swing at McCloud's ribcage but misses.
Karpov misses the shot to the body.
McCloud shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karpov throws a body punch but McCloud moves out of range.
Karpov looks to throw the jab but McCloud is out of range.
Karpov misses with an uppercut. McCloud saw that one coming.
McCloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpov.
McCloud slips under a jab.
Karpov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karpov throws out a loose jab but McCloud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karpov just misses with a punch to the body.
McCloud defending well as Karpov loads up on a big left hand.
Karpov thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karpov misses with a wild body shot.
Karpov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCloud gets a takedown into half guard.
McCloud prevents Karpov from standing back up.
Karpov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Karpov tries to roll over but McCloud keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCloud is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karpov sees it coming and defends easily.
Karpov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Karpov keeping moving, preventing McCloud from controlling successfully.
Karpov wants to stand up but McCloud is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCloud pushing down on Karpov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCloud is trying to control. Karpov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karpov pushes McCloud off looking to stand but McCloud dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Karpov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Karpov misses.
Karpov throws a body punch but McCloud moves out of range.
McCloud moves out of range as Karpov strikes.
McCloud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karpov swings for the body but McCloud moves out of range.
Karpov misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karpov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karpov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Karpov.
Karpov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Karpov.
Karpov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCloud slips a jab from Karpov.
Karpov misses the jab.
Karpov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karpov misses the jab.
Karpov throws a body punch but McCloud moves out of range.
Karpov throws a body punch but McCloud moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Karpov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCloud misses with a body kick.
Karpov throws out a loose jab but McCloud uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Duncan McCloud will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Karpov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Karpov.
McCloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpov.
Karpov throws a body punch but McCloud moves out of range.
Karpov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCloud moves away.
Duncan McCloud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karpov throws a body punch but McCloud moves out of range.
Karpov loads up on a big right hand but McCloud slips the punch.
McCloud on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpov.
Karpov misses with a body shot.
McCloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpov takes a swing at McCloud's ribcage but misses.
McCloud on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Karpov just misses with a punch to the body.
McCloud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCloud moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCloud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karpov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCloud moves away.
Karpov misses with a wild body shot.
Karpov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karpov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCloud defending well as Karpov loads up on a big left hand.
McCloud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karpov throws a body punch but McCloud moves out of range.
Alex Karpov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCloud tries for a takedown but Karpov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Karpov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCloud.
Karpov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karpov lands a nice looking body shot.
Karpov throws a body punch but McCloud moves out of range.
Alex Karpov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karpov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Karpov.
Karpov misses with an uppercut. McCloud saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McCloud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karpov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karpov swings for the body but McCloud moves out of range.
Karpov misses the shot to the body.
Karpov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCloud.
Karpov is looking to wear down McCloud with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Karpov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCloud manages to avoid it.
McCloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpov.
Karpov takes a swing at McCloud's ribcage but misses.
Karpov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCloud moves away.
McCloud moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Karpov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karpov thows a body shot but no joy.
Karpov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCloud manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Karpov misses its intended target.
Karpov takes a swing at McCloud's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karpov misses with a body shot.
Karpov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCloud manages to avoid it.
Karpov misses with a wild body shot.
McCloud changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karpov tries to avoid it but McCloud manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karpov to the ground. Karpov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Karpov takes a swing at McCloud's ribcage but misses.
McCloud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karpov.
Karpov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCloud avoids the body shot from Karpov.
McCloud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karpov misses with a looping left.
Karpov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCloud shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Karpov really wants to buck McCloud off and get back to his feet.
McCloud looking to control but Karpov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McCloud throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCloud throwing strikes here but Karpov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McCloud is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Karpov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Karpov!
McCloud looking for a guillotine here but Karpov defends easily.
Karpov distracts McCloud with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Karpov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Karpov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCloud is breathing heavily.
Karpov stands up and waves to McCloud to follow him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCloud takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Karpov dominated that second round.
That's time! Karpov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Karpov thows a body shot but no joy.
McCloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpov.
Karpov throws a body punch but McCloud moves out of range.
Karpov looks to throw the jab but McCloud is out of range.
Karpov takes a swing at McCloud's ribcage but misses.
Karpov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karpov misses the shot to the body.
Karpov lands a jab to McCloud's midsection.
McCloud avoids the body shot from Karpov.
Karpov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpov looks to score with a jab to the body but McCloud is just out of range.
Karpov thows a body shot but no joy.
Karpov misses the shot to the body.
McCloud fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karpov looks to score with a jab to the body but McCloud is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karpov throws a body punch but McCloud moves out of range.
Karpov misses with a hook. McCloud ducked under it nicely.
McCloud avoids the body shot from Karpov.
McCloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpov.
Karpov misses with a wild body shot.
Karpov swings for the body but McCloud moves out of range.
McCloud avoids the body shot from Karpov.
McCloud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karpov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Karpov.
Karpov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCloud.
Karpov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCloud manages to avoid it.
Karpov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCloud at a distance.
McCloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpov.
Karpov takes a swing at McCloud's ribcage but misses.
Karpov misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Karpov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Karpov.
Karpov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karpov thows a body shot but no joy.
McCloud avoids the body shot from Karpov.
McCloud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karpov throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Karpov.
Karpov takes a swing at McCloud's ribcage but misses.
Karpov thows a body shot but no joy.
Karpov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karpov throws a body punch but McCloud moves out of range.
McCloud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCloud looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Karpov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCloud has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karpov wants to stand and escape but McCloud is having none of it.
Karpov wants to sweep here but McCloud controlling him for the moment.
McCloud thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McCloud won't allow Karpov to sweep him here.
McCloud postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Karpov misses with an uppercut. McCloud saw that one coming.
Karpov digs a good hook to McCloud's body.
A slow jab from Karpov misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Karpov misses the shot to the body.
McCloud slips a straight right by Karpov.
Karpov scores with the left hand. McCloud knows he should have avoided that one.
Karpov takes a swing at McCloud's ribcage but misses.
Karpov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karpov thows a body shot but no joy.
Karpov just misses with a punch to the body.
Karpov just misses with a punch to the body.
Karpov thows a body shot but no joy.
Karpov misses the shot to the body.
McCloud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karpov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karpov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCloud shoots for a double leg takedown but Karpov sprawls well. He's pushed McCloud's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Alex Karpov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McCloud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karpov.
Karpov looks to land a right hand but McCloud moved out of range.
Karpov misses with a body shot.
Karpov thows a body shot but no joy.
Karpov takes a swing at McCloud's ribcage but misses.
McCloud avoids the body shot from Karpov.
Karpov takes a swing at McCloud's ribcage but misses.
Karpov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Karpov misses.
Karpov misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpov.
Karpov takes a swing at McCloud's ribcage but misses.
Karpov missing with a left hand there. McCloud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpov.
Karpov throws a jab but it's blocked by McCloud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpov.
Karpov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCloud moves away.
No luck for McCloud with that takedown attempt.
McCloud closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McCloud thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Karpov to regain full guard.
McCloud tries to free his leg and advance position but Karpov is retaining full guard.
Karpov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Karpov trying to keep a closed guard but McCloud is proving a slippery customer.
Karpov trying to strike off his back.
Karpov wants to get back to his feet but McCloud is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McCloud showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Karpov wants to get back to his feet but McCloud is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Karpov lands a nice shot to the body.
Karpov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCloud.
Karpov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Karpov.
Karpov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karpov thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCloud takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karpov throws a hook to the side of McCloud's head but McCloud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karpov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karpov looks to score with a jab to the body but McCloud is just out of range.
Karpov thows a body shot but no joy.
McCloud defending well as Karpov loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karpov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karpov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karpov looks to score with a jab to the body but McCloud is just out of range.
McCloud avoids the body shot from Karpov.
Karpov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karpov swings for the body but McCloud moves out of range.
Karpov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Karpov.
McCloud looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McCloud stopping the sweep attempt from Karpov.
McCloud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karpov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCloud on the ground.
McCloud drops back looking for a leg! Karpov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Karpov manages to kick McCloud off! McCloud jumps back into Karpov's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karpov looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCloud is one step ahead there.
McCloud looking to pass the guard.
Karpov 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.
McCloud prevents Karpov from getting back to his feet.
McCloud looking to sit in guard and control but Karpov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karpov trying to control the position from guard on top but McCloud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Karpov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Karpov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan McCloud dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Karpov misses with a wild body shot.
Karpov looks to score with a jab to the body but McCloud is just out of range.
Karpov looks to score with a jab to the body but McCloud is just out of range.
Karpov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Karpov wants to get back to his feet but McCloud is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McCloud preventing the sweep.
Karpov working a defensive guard but McCloud passes into half guard.
Karpov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McCloud is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Karpov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Duncan McCloud!
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