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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shamus McDermid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Jansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 cm
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215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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189 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shamus McDermid! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tim Jansen! The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jansen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McDermid on his heels. He'll look to pass McDermid's guard now, I'm sure. McDermid had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jansen defends it easily. McDermid will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
McDermid wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. McDermid looking to control.
McDermid has his feet on Jansen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. McDermid clinches up against the cage. Jansen takes a knee to the side of the body. Jansen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jansen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jansen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. McDermid throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. McDermid wants to pass the guard but Jansen is keeping the position. 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. Jansen can't keep his opponent in guard - McDermid advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. McDermid not landing any meaningful shots this time. McDermid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jansen keeps working. McDermid seems to be looking for submissions.
McDermid throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Jansen is staying active underneath McDermid, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McDermid is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jansen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDermid. Jansen blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDermid. Jansen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. McDermid perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. McDermid wants to work for an arm triangle but Jansen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McDermid throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McDermid throwing shots but Jansen is blocking nicely. McDermid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jansen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. McDermid is really struggling to control Jansen but he's trying to hold on to the position. McDermid missing with the ground and pound from half guard. McDermid is trying to control. Jansen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. McDermid throwing shots but Jansen is blocking nicely. McDermid sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jansen defending well though. McDermid sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jansen defending well though. McDermid throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. McDermid wants to work for an arm triangle but Jansen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jansen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDermid pulls his head out easily. Jansen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDermid. McDermid escapes and gets back to his feet. McDermid has Jansen up against the cage in a clinch.
Jansen wants to get back to striking at distance but McDermid won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. McDermid landing knees to the head.
McDermid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McDermid wants the takedown. Jansen is fighting it off but McDermid persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jansen's guard against the cage. McDermid is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamus McDermid dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jansen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Tim Jansen has been cut. Jansen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Jansen advances to full mount. McDermid bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Jansen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDermid. Jansen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. This has been an exciting period of action! McDermid postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Jansen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDermid. McDermid thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. McDermid postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. McDermid advances position into side control! McDermid trying to control the position but Jansen is working away. McDermid tries to score with some ground and pound. Jansen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. McDermid advances nicely into full mount. McDermid throwing strikes here but Jansen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McDermid thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. McDermid throws a strike there. Jansen manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McDermid thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. McDermid thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jansen's head. Jansen is looking for a sweep. McDermid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. McDermid thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. McDermid is trying to control. Jansen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Jansen is defending against the submission attempts here by McDermid.
McDermid missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McDermid is looking to take a break and control but Jansen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. McDermid sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jansen defending well though. McDermid is controlling the pace.
Jansen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDermid.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jansen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDermid. McDermid thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. McDermid not landing any meaningful shots this time. McDermid stalling. McDermid thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. McDermid sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jansen defending well though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. McDermid throwing shots but Jansen is blocking nicely. McDermid not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamus McDermid dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Tim Jansen's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McDermid dives in and scores a takedown into Jansen's guard. McDermid controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. McDermid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. McDermid is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. McDermid trying to control but Jansen is working from the bottom. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Jansen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDermid gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. McDermid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jansen can do to turn this around? A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDermid accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. McDermid forces his way into half guard. McDermid is trying to control. Jansen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. McDermid sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jansen defending well though. McDermid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jansen keeps working. McDermid throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. McDermid missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McDermid not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. McDermid wants to work for an arm triangle but Jansen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shamus McDermid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. McDermid not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. McDermid is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jansen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDermid. McDermid is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McDermid thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. McDermid not landing any meaningful shots this time. McDermid sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jansen defending well though. Jansen blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDermid. McDermid is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jansen has managed to free his arm - good work. McDermid is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jansen is just riding it out for now. McDermid eventually gives up the hold. Shamus McDermid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McDermid throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Jansen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDermid. Tim Jansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Still in half guard, McDermid seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight! Shamus McDermid showed his dominance in that final round. Well McDermid has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamus McDermid!
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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
46% |
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