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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Lynott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Randall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynott comes into the arena with Out in the Fields blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phil Lynott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Randall!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynott closes the distance but Randall moves to the side
and Randall counters with a one-two to the body.
Phil Lynott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynott looks to clinch
and Randall counters with a head kick.
Lynott darts in and clinches Randall up against the cage.
Lynott keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Randall's efforts to push away.
Randall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lynott moves to clinch but Randall breaks away
and Randall counters with a left to the body.
Horrible takedown by Randall or perhaps it was just good defense by Lynott which made him look bad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randall misses the shot to the body.
Lynott moves into the clinch successfully.
Randall is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Randall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lynott tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Randall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lynott's guard.
Lynott trying to keep a closed guard but Randall is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randall wants to control from the top but Lynott keeps moving.
Lynott looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Randall trying to control but Lynott is working from the bottom.
Randall stops Lynott from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lynott darts in trying to clinch
and Randall finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Phil Lynott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lynott darts in trying to clinch
and Randall counters with a straight right hand.
Randall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lynott tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Randall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynott tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Randall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lynott won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynott wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynott throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Randall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Randall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Randall tries to advance to mount but Lynott denies him.
Lynott is trying to get back to his feet.
Lynott struggling a bit here.
Randall takes a little break here. Lynott wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lynott pushes Randall away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Randall gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randall in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lynott throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Lynott closes the distance looking to clinch
and Randall counters with a nice leg kick.
Lynott darts in trying to clinch
and Randall counters with a nice kick to the body.
Randall circles away from the clinch attempt
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Randall counters with a body kick.
Randall fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lynott sprawls well initially but Randall persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randall has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Randall fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Randall wants to control the pace but Lynott is squirming around nicely.
Randall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lynott is trying to escape the mount but Randall keeps good control and instead manages to take Lynott's back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lynott is trying to stand back up.
Randall is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lynott knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lynott for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Randall dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lynott moves to clinch but Randall breaks away
and Randall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lynott darts in trying to clinch
and Randall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lynott closes the distance but Randall moves to the side
and Randall counters with a single leg into guard. Lynott didn't expect that.
Randall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randall passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randall trying to mount his opponent but Lynott defends it.
Randall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Randall is trying to control. Lynott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lynott is looking to escape.
Lynott makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynott tries to clinch but Randall moves away
and Randall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Randall.
Randall slips nicely into half guard.
Randall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Randall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lynott defending well though.
Randall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lynott is just riding it out for now. Randall eventually gives up the hold.
Lynott is not content to let Randall control the position.
Lynott is trying to stand back up but Randall is controlling him
Randall controlling the pace.
Randall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Randy Randall was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lynott closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Randall to counter with a crisp jab.
Lynott wants to clinch.
Lynott tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Randall counters with an inside leg kick.
Lynott takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lynott closes the distance but Randall moves to the side
and Randall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lynott darts in trying to clinch
and Randall counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lynott is trying to stand back up but Randall is controlling him
Randall is pressing down on Lynott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lynott is holding on for now.
Randall throwing shots but Lynott is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randall wants to free his trapped foot but Lynott is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Randall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Randall wants to take a breather but Lynott is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Randy Randall was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Randall closes the distance and clinches up with Lynott, looking for a takedown. Randall pushes Lynott against the cage but Lynott circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lynott wants to clinch but Randall slips to the side
and Randall counters with a nice uppercut.
Lynott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lynott wants to clinch
and Randall counters with a straight right hand.
Randall jabs at Lynott's body.
Lynott darts in trying to clinch
and Randall makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynott closes the distance but Randall moves to the side
and Randall counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Randall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Randall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Randall throwing strikes from guard but Lynott blocks nicely.
Randall passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lynott is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Randall is controlling him well.
Lynott bucks up and tries to throw Randall off but instead Randall has got his back!
What can Lynott do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Randall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lynott darts in trying to clinch
and Randall counters with a left to the body.
Lynott closes the distance but Randall moves to the side
and Randall counters with a head kick.
Lynott tries to clinch but Randall moves away
and Randall counters with a nice uppercut.
Lynott tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Randall counters with an outside leg kick.
Lynott wants to clinch but Randall slips to the side
so Randall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randall wants to pass the guard but Lynott is keeping the position.
Lynott keeping moving, preventing Randall from controlling successfully.
Lynott wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Randall prevents Lynott from getting back to his feet.
Randall content to stall in guard here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Randy Randall hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lynott wants to clinch but Randall slips to the side
and Randall counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynott tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Randall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Randall misses with a head kick.
Lynott looks to clinch
and Randall counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Randall wants to control from the top but Lynott keeps moving.
Randall slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Randall trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randall stops Lynott from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Randy Randall was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randall. Lynott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randall trying to control the position but Lynott is working away.
Randall prevents Lynott from escaping the position.
Randall trying to control the position but Lynott is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lynott knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lynott wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lynott prevents Randall from improving position.
Lynott is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Randall is controlling him well.
A lull in the action here as Randall stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lynott knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Randall has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Randall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lynott trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randall trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Randall working for a submission but Lynott is keeping him at bay.
Phil Lynott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randy Randall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lynott is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Randall avoids the attempt from Lynott to control.
Randall controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Randy Randall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lynott is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Randall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Randall 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Randall!
A very excited looking Randy Randall made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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