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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack McKenna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cyrus Lucas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack McKenna!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from McKenna.
McKenna rushes Lucas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McKenna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McKenna gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lucas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lucas tries to stand but McKenna is controlling from the bottom.
McKenna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lucas won't allow McKenna to get back to his feet.
McKenna tries to strike from the bottom.
McKenna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucas wants to control from the top but McKenna keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKenna trying to control the position here.
McKenna keeping full guard, as Lucas tries to pass.
McKenna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lucas is one step ahead there.
Lucas throws a big right hand that misses.
Lucas trying to control but McKenna is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Cyrus Lucas just wasn't active enough.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown but McKenna shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McKenna drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lucas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McKenna pulls Lucas into guard.
Lucas trying to control but McKenna is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McKenna wants to sweep but no luck.
McKenna is still trying to improve position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cyrus Lucas.
McKenna tries to land a leg kick but Lucas saw it coming and moves away.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lucas napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McKenna trying to control the action but Lucas is working from the bottom.
McKenna controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenna throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lucas wants to control but McKenna postures up.
McKenna controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McKenna in side control, throwing shots but Lucas defends.
McKenna in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McKenna dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McKenna shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lucas is trying to defend but McKenna finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lucas wants to improve his position but McKenna is controlling well.
McKenna is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lucas really is a fat lump.
McKenna winds up and cracks Lucas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McKenna is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lucas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McKenna.
McKenna tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lucas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McKenna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lucas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenna passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lucas!
McKenna controlling from mount.
McKenna fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenna jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lucas is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lucas and McKenna has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lucas being controlled for a moment.
McKenna lands a few punches from side control.
McKenna tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas trying to remain calm as McKenna controls from the top position.
Lucas is trying to improve his position.
McKenna wants to control but Lucas is keeping him busy.
McKenna is staying tight to Lucas's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McKenna 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! This is the final round!
Lucas forces McKenna back against the cage and clinches.
McKenna lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McKenna is trying to work for a kimura but Lucas is defending well.
Lucas is looking to control McKenna's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucas avoid being mounted?
Lucas won't allow McKenna to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna seems to be looking for submissions.
McKenna is keen to just control but Lucas is a slippery customer.
McKenna throwing shots but Lucas is blocking nicely.
McKenna not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McKenna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McKenna prevents Lucas from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas is looking to control McKenna's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucas avoid being mounted?
McKenna moves into full mount! Lucas won't be happy about that!
McKenna landing strikes, looking to finish!
McKenna trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenna working the ground and pound effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McKenna controlling the pace for now.
McKenna looking to finish Lucas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lucas!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenna looking to control and managing it successfully.
McKenna's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee warns Lucas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack McKenna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McKenna has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack McKenna!
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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
37% |
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