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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Klopfenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob McGill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klopfenstein comes to the cage accompanied by Freebird. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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171 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
24
178 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ichabod Klopfenstein !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob McGill!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klopfenstein tries to clinch there but McGill circles away.
McGill misses with a low kick.
Jacob McGill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGill.
Klopfenstein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGill shoots for a double leg takedown but Klopfenstein sprawls well. He's pushed McGill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGill throws a solid leg kick but Klopfenstein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGill.
McGill fails with the takedown.
Ichabod Klopfenstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob McGill.
Klopfenstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGill lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGill shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McGill trying to control the action but Klopfenstein is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGill content to control rather than advance.
McGill wants to pass to mount but Klopfenstein is defending the position.
McGill is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McGill seems to be working for a kimura but Klopfenstein defends the submission attempt.
McGill wants to free his trapped foot but Klopfenstein is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
McGill thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGill trying to pass the guard but Klopfenstein defending well.
Klopfenstein knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGill on the ground.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klopfenstein . McGill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klopfenstein checks a low kick from McGill.
Klopfenstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klopfenstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGill throws a hook to the side of Klopfenstein 's head but Klopfenstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klopfenstein moves in looking to clinch but McGill pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGill throws a low kick but Klopfenstein moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein clinches.
Klopfenstein lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Jacob McGill has been cut.
McGill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Klopfenstein backwards.
Klopfenstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGill goes for a takedown in the clinch but Klopfenstein prevents it.
Klopfenstein taking a breather.
McGill is trying to break the clinch but Klopfenstein has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Klopfenstein .
McGill blocks an elbow strike.
McGill jumps guard but Klopfenstein stands there with McGill around his waist. McGill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Klopfenstein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGill's defenses.
McGill is trying to stall.
Klopfenstein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McGill looking for a takedown.
Klopfenstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGill jumps guard.
Klopfenstein landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein stopping the sweep attempt from McGill.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klopfenstein wants to control from the top but McGill keeps moving.
Klopfenstein lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGill trying to keep a closed guard but Klopfenstein is proving a slippery customer.
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 Ichabod Klopfenstein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacob McGill's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McGill tries a head kick but it misses.
McGill misses with a body shot.
McGill missing with a left hand there. Klopfenstein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGill is looking to score with low kicks.
McGill throws a low kick but Klopfenstein avoids it.
Klopfenstein doesn't manage to clinch there - McGill circles away.
Klopfenstein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klopfenstein misses with a low kick.
McGill shoots in and bounces Klopfenstein off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McGill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klopfenstein wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McGill pushes down on Klopfenstein 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McGill trying to control the action but Klopfenstein is working from the bottom.
McGill wants to work for an arm triangle but Klopfenstein is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McGill is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Klopfenstein sees it coming and defends easily.
Klopfenstein on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Klopfenstein tries to get out of the position.
Klopfenstein is pressing down on McGill's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Klopfenstein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Klopfenstein wants to stand up but McGill is controlling him.
McGill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klopfenstein is keeping the position for now.
Klopfenstein pulls McGill in to control the position.
Klopfenstein keeping full guard, as McGill tries to pass.
McGill trying to control but Klopfenstein is working from the bottom.
Klopfenstein is pulling down on McGill's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein can't keep his opponent in guard - McGill advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Klopfenstein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Klopfenstein is refusing to be controlled, as McGill sits in half guard.
Klopfenstein wants to get back to full guard.
Klopfenstein is refusing to be controlled, as McGill sits in half guard.
Klopfenstein controlling the position well.
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.
McGill tries to pass the half guard into mount. Klopfenstein knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McGill is thwarting Klopfenstein 's attempts to control the position.
McGill is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob McGill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacob McGill's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Klopfenstein displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGill.
McGill throws a lazy right hand but Klopfenstein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klopfenstein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Klopfenstein feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Klopfenstein being controlled here momentarily.
Klopfenstein trying to control the position from guard on top but McGill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Klopfenstein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Klopfenstein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klopfenstein wants to control from the top but McGill keeps moving.
Klopfenstein is really struggling to control McGill but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McGill looking to control.
Klopfenstein has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Klopfenstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Klopfenstein manages to get himself to full guard.
McGill drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Klopfenstein manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McGill has Klopfenstein in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Klopfenstein makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Klopfenstein preventing the sweep.
Klopfenstein working some strikes from top position.
McGill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Klopfenstein slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Klopfenstein is in close to McGill's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGill lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Klopfenstein !
McGill throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
McGill takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McGill can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Klopfenstein is looking to escape.
That's four 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.
McGill jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Klopfenstein manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Klopfenstein sneaks back into half guard.
McGill uses his free foot to push down on Klopfenstein 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Klopfenstein .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice elbow there by McGill.
Klopfenstein wants to control but McGill is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ichabod Klopfenstein .
I think Klopfenstein has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichabod Klopfenstein !
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RATING
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