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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Mccurdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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278 lbs
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210 cm
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rashad Stout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Mccurdy!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mccurdy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stout avoids it really well and circles away.
Stout really is a fat lump.
Mccurdy instigates a clinch.
Stout has hold of one of Mccurdy's legs. Mccurdy is fighting the takedown attempt but Stout gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mccurdy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stout is looking to work some ground and pound but Mccurdy has wrist control.
Stout throws an elbow that misses. Mccurdy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stout's guard. Nice move by Mccurdy!
Stout not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccurdy wants to control from the top but Stout keeps moving.
Mccurdy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mccurdy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mccurdy won't allow Stout to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stout tries to clinch but Mccurdy moves away
and Mccurdy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mccurdy.
Stout has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mccurdy after a bit of a struggle.
Mccurdy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stout misses with an elbow strike.
Mccurdy jumps guard.
Mccurdy is trying to keep Stout in close.
Mccurdy looking for a guillotine here but Stout defends easily.
Stout might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stout 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.
Mccurdy trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sean Mccurdy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mccurdy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stout sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mccurdy somewhat.
Sean Mccurdy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mccurdy shoots in for a double leg but Stout sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rashad Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Mccurdy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stout changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mccurdy tries to avoid it but Stout manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mccurdy to the ground. Mccurdy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stout shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mccurdy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stout has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mccurdy wants to hit a switch here but Stout passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mccurdy there!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mccurdy is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sean Mccurdy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mccurdy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stout checks it well.
Mccurdy moves into the clinch.
Stout's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stout closes the distance and clinches.
Stout gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mccurdy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stout postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccurdy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mccurdy working for a triangle but Stout defends it easily.
Stout missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mccurdy wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stout is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mccurdy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mccurdy has escaped and now he's on top!
Stout lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mccurdy!
Mccurdy working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccurdy manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Mccurdy, under a barage of strikes from Stout.
Mccurdy throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Stout manages to pass to side control.
Mccurdy is looking to regain half guard here but Stout keeps moving and retains side control.
Stout working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccurdy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stout off and has taken his back!
Stout is trying to stand back up.
Stout just trying to survive but Mccurdy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Stout holding both Mccurdy 's hands and preventing any damage.
Mccurdy lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sean Mccurdy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mccurdy moves into the clinch.
Mccurdy has had enough of the clinch but Stout keeps him there for the moment.
A right hand to the body from Stout.
Stout is working for takedown but Mccurdy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stout is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mccurdy can't fight it off and eventually Stout manages to take the fight to the floor. Mccurdy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mccurdy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mccurdy is pulling down on Stout's head. It's preventing any offense from Stout, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccurdy looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mccurdy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stout doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stout manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mccurdy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sean Mccurdy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Stout tries to close the distance and clinch but Mccurdy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stout tries to clinch but Mccurdy moves out of range.
Mccurdy forces Stout back against the cage and clinches.
Stout manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mccurdy passes Stout's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mccurdy lands with a punch from half guard.
Mccurdy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stout keeps working.
Stout is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sean Mccurdy has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccurdy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stout is staying active underneath Mccurdy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mccurdy controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sean Mccurdy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mccurdy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccurdy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stout.
Mccurdy forces Stout back against the cage and clinches.
Stout jumps into guard, dragging Mccurdy to the mat.
Stout throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stout wants to stand up but Mccurdy is controlling him.
Mccurdy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stout's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stout is looking to stand up but Mccurdy isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Mccurdy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mccurdy 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Mccurdy!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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