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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fionn Mac Cumhaill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Exterme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Cumhaill comes to the cage accompanied by Doomsword. Exterme comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Smooth Criminal by Alien Ant Farm kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fionn Mac Cumhaill !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Exterme!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mac Cumhaill is defended easily by Exterme.
Exterme stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Exterme wants it to stay on the feet.
Exterme throws a body punch but Mac Cumhaill moves out of range.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fionn Mac Cumhaill . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Exterme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mac Cumhaill .
Exterme leaves Mac Cumhaill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Exterme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mac Cumhaill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Exterme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Exterme looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac Cumhaill is just out of range.
Mac Cumhaill tries to clinch there but Exterme circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exterme with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Horrible takedown by Mac Cumhaill or perhaps it was just good defense by Exterme which made him look bad.
Mac Cumhaill closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Exterme wants to get back to his feet but Mac Cumhaill drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Exterme can't do much from the bottom here.
Mac Cumhaill tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mac Cumhaill has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mac Cumhaill goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Exterme has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mac Cumhaill but great work by Exterme.
Mac Cumhaill tries to bench press Exterme off him but Exterme keeps the position.
Mac Cumhaill sneaks back into half guard.
Well, if Exterme is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Exterme pulls his head out easily.
Mac Cumhaill is breathing heavily.
Mac Cumhaill actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mac Cumhaill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Exterme tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mac Cumhaill controls his leg.
Mac Cumhaill actively working from the bottom here.
Mac Cumhaill actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Exterme.
Exterme tries a head kick but it misses.
Exterme takes a swing at Mac Cumhaill 's ribcage but misses.
Exterme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Exterme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mac Cumhaill moves away.
Exterme stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Exterme wants it to stay on the feet.
Mac Cumhaill fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Exterme as Mac Cumhaill shoots in.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in and drives through. Exterme sprawls well.
Mac Cumhaill takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill moves out of range as Exterme throws a body kick.
Exterme throws a looping overhand right but Mac Cumhaill ducks down to avoid it.
Exterme scores with a three punch combo!
Josh Exterme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exterme looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mac Cumhaill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Exterme throws out the jab.
Exterme throws a head kick but Mac Cumhaill moves out of range.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Exterme but Exterme pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mac Cumhaill is defended easily by Exterme.
Mac Cumhaill looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Exterme throws a jab when Mac Cumhaill was well out of range.
Exterme does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Exterme dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Exterme lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mac Cumhaill 's sensitive parts.
Exterme throws a head kick that misses.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mac Cumhaill thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mac Cumhaill thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mac Cumhaill drops back looking for a leg! Exterme is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Exterme manages to kick Mac Cumhaill off! Mac Cumhaill jumps back into Exterme's guard.
Mac Cumhaill is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Exterme is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Exterme has escaped and now he's on top!
Mac Cumhaill is looking for a triangle but Exterme pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill has his foot on Exterme's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Exterme works his way back into a safe position though.
Mac Cumhaill working for submissions but it's allowed Exterme to get to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mac Cumhaill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Exterme pulls his head out easily.
Mac Cumhaill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mac Cumhaill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Exterme prevents Mac Cumhaill from improving his position.
Mac Cumhaill looking for submissions off his back.
Mac Cumhaill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mac Cumhaill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Exterme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mac Cumhaill moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exterme stuffs the takedown.
Exterme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Exterme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mac Cumhaill takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Exterme scores with a nice head shot.
Exterme lands a slapping body shot.
Exterme connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Exterme throws a jab but it's blocked by Mac Cumhaill .
Exterme throws a head kick but Mac Cumhaill moves out of range.
Exterme connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Exterme moves away from the strike by Mac Cumhaill .
Mac Cumhaill checks a leg kick.
Exterme throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Exterme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Exterme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mac Cumhaill was well out of range. Poor timing from Exterme.
Exterme misses with a straight right.
Exterme leaves Mac Cumhaill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Exterme misses with a series of wild punches.
Exterme connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Mac Cumhaill with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fionn Mac Cumhaill . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Exterme does no damage.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in for a takedown but Exterme shows good takedown defense.
Mac Cumhaill blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Exterme showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Exterme connects with a crisp jab.
Josh Exterme seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Exterme slaps away a takedown attempt from Mac Cumhaill , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in looking for a takedown. Exterme tries to sprawl out of it but Mac Cumhaill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Exterme manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mac Cumhaill staying out of range there.
Exterme is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mac Cumhaill .
Mac Cumhaill ducks under a wild hook from Exterme.
Mac Cumhaill looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mac Cumhaill is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mac Cumhaill prevents Exterme from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mac Cumhaill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mac Cumhaill is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Exterme sees it coming and defends easily.
Mac Cumhaill stops Exterme from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Exterme can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mac Cumhaill has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Exterme defend it? Mac Cumhaill steps over the head and cranks it - Exterme is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mac Cumhaill !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fionn Mac Cumhaill !
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energy
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hype
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pop
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