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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Calvin McCork (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Reznor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCork's entrance music is Great Balls Of Fire By The Killer Himself. A fine choice. Reznor comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shook Ones by Mobb Deep kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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183 lbs
3 - 4 - 1 |
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180 cm
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170 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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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
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Calvin McCork!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saul Reznor!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from McCork does no damage.
Reznor scores with a hook.
Reznor throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCork throws a combination. Reznor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Saul Reznor has been cut.
McCork tries to clinch up but Reznor circles away and keeps his distance.
Reznor looks to land a combination but McCork avoids it well.
McCork throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reznor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice cross by McCork.
McCork lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCork throws a poor cross that misses
and Reznor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reznor scores with a takedown into McCork's guard.
Reznor looking to pass the guard.
Reznor is looking to advance position but McCork has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
McCork goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Reznor turns into him and now he's in McCork's guard.
Reznor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCork is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznor got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCork has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reznor has managed to get both his arms back between McCork's legs - danger averted.
McCork throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reznor is pushing down on McCork's leg trying to pass to half guard. McCork is fighting to maintain full guard but Reznor has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCork is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reznor scores with a couple of nice shots.
Reznor wants to control but McCork is keeping him busy.
McCork actively working from the bottom here.
McCork wants to get back to full guard.
McCork is refusing to be controlled, as Reznor sits in half guard.
Reznor is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reznor is trying to control. McCork wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reznor prevents McCork from improving his position.
McCork gets full guard.
Reznor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCork swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCork controls Reznor momentarily but Reznor frees himself.
Reznor tries to free his leg and advance position but McCork is retaining full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCork is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McCork lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Reznor!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCork is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Reznor has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Reznor!
Reznor trying to control but McCork is working from the bottom.
McCork has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reznor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCork keeping full guard, as Reznor tries to pass.
McCork keeping moving, preventing Reznor from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCork is trying to control the position but Reznor postures up.
McCork tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reznor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCork is keeping the position for now.
Reznor has gone for a leg lock! McCork slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reznor's guard.
Reznor looking for a sweep. Not yet Reznor, not yet.
McCork missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McCork looking to sit in guard and control but Reznor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McCork has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reznor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Reznor wants to control from the top but McCork keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
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 Calvin McCork will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Saul Reznor's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Reznor fails to land the takedown.
McCork lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reznor circles away quickly and effectively.
McCork wants to clinch but Reznor slips to the side
and Reznor counters with a shoot takedown. McCork fights it but they end up in guard.
McCork working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reznor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reznor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saul Reznor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reznor wants to pass the guard but McCork is keeping the position.
McCork is looking for a triangle but Reznor pushes his legs off easily.
Reznor wants to control from the top but McCork keeps moving.
Reznor throwing strikes but missing.
McCork is trying to control the position but Reznor postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCork keeping moving, preventing Reznor from controlling successfully.
Reznor pushing down on McCork's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCork gets back to full guard.
McCork can't keep his opponent in guard - Reznor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McCork is not content to let Reznor control the position.
McCork wants to get back to full guard.
Reznor is trying for a kimura here. McCork looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Reznor wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Saul Reznor!
Saul Reznor gave a mention to 5th Round Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
96% |
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