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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Muchacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Flare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Muchacho could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Flare's chin.
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212 cm
29
219 lbs
22 - 17 - 0 |
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180 cm
26
206 lbs
12 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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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
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Muchacho! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, John Flare! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Muchacho fails with the takedown. Flare tries for a takedown but Muchacho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Muchacho looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Flare working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Muchacho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Muchacho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Muchacho trying to control the position from guard on top but Flare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Flare not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Muchacho is working Flare over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Muchacho stands and throws Flare's legs to the side, diving into side control. Muchacho controlling the position from side mount. Muchacho lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Flare's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Flare might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Muchacho kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Muchacho really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Flare tries to get back to half guard but can't. Muchacho staying calm. Muchacho working the head and body with strikes. Muchacho tries to move to mount but Flare blocks the move with his legs. Muchacho wants to control but Flare is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Flare tries to bench press Muchacho off him but Muchacho keeps the position. Muchacho has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Muchacho stands up and beckons Flare to his feet. John Flare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Muchacho closes the distance and clinches. Muchacho lands with a left to the head. Muchacho manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Muchacho tries a body shot but Flare blocks it.
Nice body punch from Muchacho - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Muchacho lands a body punch in the clinch. Flare looks gassed! Muchacho jumps guard.
Muchacho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Muchacho lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Flare! Muchacho lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Muchacho has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Flare's face.
Muchacho punishing his opponent with strikes. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Muchacho landing shots from mount.
Flare is rocked! Muchacho pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Flare is still in real trouble! Can Muchacho finish him? Flare takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Muchacho's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Muchacho!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
56% |
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