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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kursch Ikenhar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Mcgarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ikenhar comes to the cage accompanied by Andromeda - Starshooter Supreme. On his way into the cage it seems that Kursch Ikenhar has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kursch Ikenhar seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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205 lbs
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180 cm
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200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kursch Ikenhar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dylan Mcgarry!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ikenhar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mcgarry looking for submissions off his back.
Mcgarry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ikenhar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mcgarry on the ground.
Mcgarry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ikenhar is just content to waste time from the top position. Mcgarry takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ikenhar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mcgarry keeping moving, preventing Ikenhar from controlling successfully.
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.
Ikenhar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ikenhar trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgarry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kursch Ikenhar wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ikenhar is looking to slow Mcgarry down with leg kicks.
Ikenhar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mcgarry tries for a takedown but Ikenhar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ikenhar has closed the distance and engaged Mcgarry in a clinch.
Ikenhar pulls Mcgarry into guard.
Mcgarry prevents Ikenhar from getting back to his feet.
Mcgarry postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ikenhar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mcgarry, into his guard.
Ikenhar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcgarry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ikenhar content to stall in guard here.
Ikenhar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mcgarry, up you get!
Mcgarry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mcgarry gets caught napping as Ikenhar dives in and scores a takedown. Mcgarry manages to retain guard.
Mcgarry looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kursch Ikenhar dominated that round.
That's time! Ikenhar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mcgarry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mcgarry shoots for a double leg takedown but Ikenhar sprawls well. He's pushed Mcgarry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mcgarry ducks under a wild hook from Ikenhar.
Ikenhar has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ikenhar.
Ikenhar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ikenhar scores with a takedown into Mcgarry's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ikenhar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mcgarry looking for a guillotine here but Ikenhar defends easily.
Ikenhar trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgarry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kursch Ikenhar wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ikenhar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mcgarry is staying active underneath Ikenhar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgarry keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ikenhar is looking to pass Mcgarry's guard but actually Mcgarry recovers to full guard.
Mcgarry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ikenhar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kursch Ikenhar wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mcgarry moves out of range as Ikenhar throws a body kick.
Ikenhar moves into the clinch.
Ikenhar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ikenhar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgarry looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kursch Ikenhar dominated that second round.
That's time! Ikenhar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ikenhar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ikenhar landing with the ground and pound.
Mcgarry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mcgarry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ikenhar trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgarry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ikenhar is pushing down on Mcgarry's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mcgarry is fighting to maintain full guard but Ikenhar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mcgarry actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgarry looking for submissions off his back.
Ikenhar drops an elbow to the side of Mcgarry's head.
Ikenhar wants to stand up but Mcgarry has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgarry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ikenhar is keen to just control but Mcgarry is a slippery customer.
Mcgarry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ikenhar pulls his head out easily.
Mcgarry actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgarry keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mcgarry is staying active underneath Ikenhar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ikenhar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ikenhar is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kursch Ikenhar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ikenhar 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kursch Ikenhar!
Kursch Ikenhar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
43% |
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