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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kick Ass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mack Charles has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kick Ass's chin.
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200 cm
21
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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193 cm
22
275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Powerful |
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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 St Petersburg, Kick Ass! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mack Charles! The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A head kick from Ass lands but Charles takes it in his stride.
It looks like Mack Charles has been cut. Charles drives through with a powerful takedown. That's hurt Ass! Charles is looking to work some ground and pound but Ass has wrist control. Ass wants to stand and escape but Charles is having none of it. Charles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ass is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Charles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Ass wants to stand up but Charles is controlling him. Charles thows a big elbow that misses. Charles is in close to Ass's body, working some short punches and elbows. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ass keeping full guard, as Charles tries to pass. Ass is looking to stand up but Charles isn't so interested in that idea. Charles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ass working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Charles.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ass is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Charles is controlling him. Charles drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ass dives on top into guard. Ass trying to stand up but can't free himself from Charles's guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Charles can do anything to dispel that myth. Ass is breathing heavily. Charles wants to stand up but Ass is controlling him. Charles trying to strike off his back.
Charles wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Charles wants to stand up but Ass is controlling him. Charles working for a triangle but Ass defends it easily.
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. Ass stopping the sweep attempt from Charles.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Charles moves into the clinch successfully.
Charles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ass avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Charles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ass pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ass goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Charles takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kick Ass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Charles thows a body shot but no joy. The fight stays on the outside here - Charles looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Mack Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Charles shoots for a takedown but Ass saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Kick Ass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mack Charles. Charles shoots for a takedown but Ass saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ass throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Charles's head. Ass throws a quick inside leg kick. Ass cracks the inside of Charles's front leg. Ass gets in close and instigates a clinch. Charles wants a takedown.
Ass lands a knee to the head.
Ass looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Ass wants to stall.
Charles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ass gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Ass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ass throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Charles's head. Ass goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Ass tries to clinch there but Charles circles away.
Charles throws a head kick that misses and Ass makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Ass lands with a slapping head kick. Charles tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Ass tries to close the distance and clinch up but Charles swats him away and circles back towards the center. Charles fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ass avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ass is looking to slow Charles down with leg kicks. Charles shoots in and bounces Ass off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Charles is looking to work some ground and pound but Ass has wrist control. Ass keeping full guard, as Charles tries to pass. Charles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Ass avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Charles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Charles prevents Ass from getting back to his feet. Charles stands up over Ass, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. 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 Kick Ass will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Mack Charles'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.
Nice sprawl there from Ass as Charles shoots in. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Charles. Ass fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ass lands with a nice body kick. Charles has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Charles scores with a takedown into Ass's guard. Charles is looking to work some ground and pound but Ass has wrist control. Charles throws a strike but Ass rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Ass passes easily into side control. Nice work. Charles is looking to regain half guard here but Ass keeps moving and retains side control. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Charles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Ass has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Ass lands with a kick to the temple. Charles shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Ass keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Kick Ass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mack Charles. Ass throws a head kick that Charles semi-blocks.
Charles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ass tries to avoid it but Charles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ass to the ground. Ass escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Ass feints and then cracks Charles's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Charles down. Charles swings for the body but Ass moves out of range.
Charles wants to clinch. Nice body kick there by Ass.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Charles fails to land the takedown. Charles will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Ass tries to clinch there but Charles circles away.
Ass throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Charles is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Charles drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Charles stands up over Ass, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Ass wants to stand up but Charles is controlling him. Ass utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Charles is looking to work some ground and pound but Ass has wrist control. Charles chips away with some ground and pound. Charles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ass wants to stand and escape but Charles is having none of it. Charles with a flurry of punches that miss. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Charles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Ass scores with a kick to the midsection. Charles wants to clinch. Ass swats away the attempt to clinch by Charles. Kick Ass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Charles swats away the attempt to clinch by Ass. Ass stuffs the takedown. Charles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ass is fending him off so far but Charles persists. Nope, Ass circles away and we're back to standing. Charles looks to land a combination but Ass avoids it well. Charles takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four 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. Charles shoots in for a double leg but Ass sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Charles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Charles shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ass manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Charles throws a strike but Ass rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Charles has his hands on Ass's head, controlling the position. Ass gets to his feet - Charles follows without any prompting. Left hook, right uppercut from Charles. Ass is looking to clinch but Charles is avoiding it.
Ass slaps away a takedown attempt from Charles, before circling back to the center of the mat. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice body kick from Ass. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mack Charles will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Mack Charles'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ass connects with a solid leg kick. Ass fails to land with a series of punches.
Charles tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ass swivels and escapes. Ass gets a clinch. Charles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ass is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Charles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ass gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Kick Ass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mack Charles. Charles takes a knee right on the jaw!
Charles has Ass pressed against the cage, preventing Ass from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Ass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Charles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ass tries to avoid it but Charles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ass to the ground. Ass escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Ass clinches up with Charles and pushes him back against the cage. Charles tries for a takedown. No joy.
Charles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ass gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Ass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Charles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ass but Ass pushes him off and we're back to square one. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ass lands a high kick!
Ass plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Charles shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ass napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round. Ass regains half guard, as Charles was trying to land strikes. Charles with the ground and pound but Ass uses the opportunity to regain guard. Charles throws a big right hand that misses. Charles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Ass wants to stand and escape but Charles is having none of it. Charles is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Ass wants to get back to his feet but Charles is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Charles postures up in Ass's guard and throws a big left but Ass blocks it. Charles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ass is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Charles bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Charles goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ass rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Charles's guard! Nice work there by Ass! Ass decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Ass throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Charles scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Charles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Charles is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Ass avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Charles.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ass avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Charles. Ass pushes Charles off looking to stand but Charles dives back in and keeps control.
Charles lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Ass wants to get back to his feet.
Charles working the head and body with strikes. Charles drops an elbow to the side of Ass's head. Charles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ass. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ass is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Charles scores with a couple of nice shots. Ass avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Charles. Charles is trying to work for a kimura but Ass is defending well.
Ass is trying to stand back up but Charles is controlling him
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. Charles working the head and body with strikes. Charles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ass is just riding it out for now. Charles eventually gives up the hold. Charles is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ass sees it coming and defends easily. Ass pushes Charles off looking to stand but Charles dives back in and keeps control.
And that's the end of the fight! Mack Charles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Charles has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mack Charles!
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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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