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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall McSweeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Declan Zahradnicek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Randall McSweeney has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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280 lbs
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148 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randall McSweeney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Declan Zahradnicek!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSweeney feints and then cracks Zahradnicek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zahradnicek down.
McSweeney scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zahradnicek in his tracks.
It looks like Declan Zahradnicek has been cut.
McSweeney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zahradnicek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zahradnicek keeps the fight on the outside.
Zahradnicek shoots in and bounces McSweeney off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McSweeney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zahradnicek.
McSweeney could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zahradnicek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zahradnicek lands a couple of elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zahradnicek is looking to work some ground and pound but McSweeney has wrist control.
Zahradnicek looking to pass the guard.
Zahradnicek trying to control but McSweeney is working from the bottom.
McSweeney pulls Zahradnicek in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zahradnicek lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zahradnicek scoring with punches to the head and body.
McSweeney has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zahradnicek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zahradnicek connects with a couple of short punches.
Zahradnicek landing some decent shots from guard.
Zahradnicek cracks McSweeney with a solid left hand.
Zahradnicek won't allow McSweeney to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zahradnicek trying to control the position from guard on top but McSweeney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McSweeney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zahradnicek.
Zahradnicek sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McSweeney's guard.
Zahradnicek is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zahradnicek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zahradnicek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zahradnicek thows a huge punch but McSweeney dodges it nicely.
Zahradnicek looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zahradnicek lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSweeney avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zahradnicek.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zahradnicek connects with a nice short shot to McSweeney's temple.
Nice strikes from Zahradnicek there.
Zahradnicek working the head and body with strikes.
McSweeney on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McSweeney taking some punishment here, with Zahradnicek in his half guard.
Zahradnicek wants to free his trapped foot but McSweeney is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McSweeney is looking to improve his position.
Zahradnicek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zahradnicek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zahradnicek winds up and cracks McSweeney with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McSweeney wants to control but Zahradnicek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zahradnicek trying to pass the guard but McSweeney defending well.
Zahradnicek lands strikes from half guard.
Zahradnicek throws a strike but McSweeney avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Zahradnicek lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McSweeney wants to stand up but Zahradnicek is controlling him.
McSweeney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zahradnicek.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zahradnicek trying to control the position from guard on top but McSweeney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zahradnicek with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Declan Zahradnicek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Declan Zahradnicek's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A leg kick checked by Zahradnicek.
McSweeney throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zahradnicek checks a low kick from McSweeney.
McSweeney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McSweeney moves out of range as Zahradnicek strikes.
McSweeney throws a sloppy head kick and Zahradnicek moves out of range easily.
Zahradnicek throws a lazy right hand but McSweeney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McSweeney scores with a kick to the body.
Zahradnicek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zahradnicek throws a hook to the side of McSweeney's head but McSweeney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Zahradnicek.
McSweeney will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McSweeney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McSweeney.
Zahradnicek closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zahradnicek connects with a nice short shot to McSweeney's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zahradnicek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McSweeney defending well though.
Declan Zahradnicek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zahradnicek takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zahradnicek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zahradnicek wants to lay and pray for a moment but McSweeney keeps working.
Zahradnicek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zahradnicek takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zahradnicek takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zahradnicek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zahradnicek trying to control the action but McSweeney is working from the bottom.
Zahradnicek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McSweeney defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zahradnicek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McSweeney's head.
McSweeney works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zahradnicek landing with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zahradnicek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zahradnicek landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zahradnicek makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McSweeney keeping moving, preventing Zahradnicek from controlling successfully.
Zahradnicek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zahradnicek with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zahradnicek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zahradnicek throwing strikes but missing.
Zahradnicek trying to control the position from guard on top but McSweeney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zahradnicek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zahradnicek wants to control from the top but McSweeney keeps moving.
Zahradnicek landing some decent shots from guard.
Zahradnicek scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zahradnicek trying to control the position from guard on top but McSweeney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zahradnicek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zahradnicek trying to control the position from guard on top but McSweeney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Zahradnicek. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Zahradnicek scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zahradnicek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zahradnicek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McSweeney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zahradnicek.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Declan Zahradnicek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Declan Zahradnicek's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Zahradnicek avoids the head kick by McSweeney.
McSweeney tries to work over Zahradnicek's front leg with a kick but Zahradnicek checks it.
Zahradnicek slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McSweeney slips under a jab from Zahradnicek.
McSweeney throws a front kick aimed at Zahradnicek's knee but Zahradnicek avoids it well.
McSweeney takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McSweeney dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zahradnicek. That did some damage!
McSweeney closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McSweeney tries to clinch up but Zahradnicek circles away and keeps his distance.
McSweeney defending well as Zahradnicek loads up on a big left hand.
Zahradnicek misses with a looping left.
Zahradnicek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zahradnicek swats away the attempt to clinch by McSweeney.
Zahradnicek misses the jab.
Randall McSweeney is winning the standup battle so far.
Zahradnicek feints and as McSweeney raises his hands in defense, Zahradnicek changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zahradnicek postures up in McSweeney's guard and throws a big left but McSweeney blocks it.
McSweeney on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McSweeney tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zahradnicek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McSweeney's head.
Zahradnicek is looking to work some ground and pound but McSweeney has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McSweeney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zahradnicek.
Zahradnicek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zahradnicek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zahradnicek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zahradnicek trying to control the position from guard on top but McSweeney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McSweeney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zahradnicek trying to control but McSweeney is working from the bottom.
Zahradnicek slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zahradnicek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zahradnicek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McSweeney defending well though.
Zahradnicek thows a huge punch but McSweeney dodges it nicely.
Zahradnicek wants to take a breather but McSweeney is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Zahradnicek.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zahradnicek lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zahradnicek scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Randall McSweeney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zahradnicek takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McSweeney keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zahradnicek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McSweeney blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zahradnicek.
McSweeney keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zahradnicek is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Zahradnicek there.
Zahradnicek takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zahradnicek working over McSweeney with some ground and pound. McSweeney looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zahradnicek is pressing down on McSweeney's thigh, looking to free his foot. McSweeney is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zahradnicek scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zahradnicek connects with a nice short shot to McSweeney's temple.
Zahradnicek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zahradnicek throwing shots but McSweeney is blocking nicely.
McSweeney is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zahradnicek scores with a couple of nice shots.
Declan Zahradnicek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zahradnicek wants to free his trapped foot but McSweeney is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zahradnicek is trying to control the action in half guard but McSweeney is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zahradnicek wants to free his trapped foot but McSweeney is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan Zahradnicek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zahradnicek winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Declan Zahradnicek!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
72% |
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