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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus Kremlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert McDermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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251 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Decent boxing
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cyrus Kremlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert McDermott!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Hemmingworth and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDermott fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kremlin avoids it really well and circles away.
McDermott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A combination from Kremlin does no damage.
McDermott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kremlin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDermott somewhat.
Cyrus Kremlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert McDermott.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDermott is defended easily by Kremlin.
McDermott shoots in and drives through. Kremlin sprawls well.
Kremlin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kremlin fakes the leg kick and cracks McDermott in the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kremlin - that will leave a mark!
Kremlin lands a nice looking kick to the body. McDermott takes a step back to recover.
McDermott looks winded!
Kremlin clinches up against the cage.
Kremlin stalling against the cage.
Kremlin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McDermott in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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!
Kremlin crunches a lovely knee into McDermott's ribcage.
Kremlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kremlin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kremlin working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McDermott drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kremlin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kremlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kremlin closes the distance and clinches.
Kremlin tries to work over McDermott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kremlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kremlin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McDermott's head.
McDermott will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McDermott sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kremlin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kremlin scores with a nice body kick.
Kremlin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice defenses there by McDermott.
McDermott tries to clinch
and Kremlin counters with a good, hard body kick but McDermott shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kremlin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kremlin lands a head kick!
Kremlin throws a head kick that half lands.
McDermott on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McDermott is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kremlin is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McDermott.
McDermott tries for a takedown but Kremlin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McDermott takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kremlin fakes the leg kick and cracks McDermott in the body.
McDermott looks for a takedown but Kremlin sprawls well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kremlin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kremlin. McDermott shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kremlin leaves McDermott with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McDermott has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kremlin.
Cyrus Kremlin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDermott has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kremlin.
Kremlin throws a head kick that McDermott semi-blocks.
Kremlin lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDermott misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kremlin lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus Kremlin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kremlin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McDermott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kremlin defends it nicely.
McDermott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kremlin circles away.
Kremlin scores with a push kick.
McDermott shoots in and drives through. Kremlin sprawls well.
Cyrus Kremlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert McDermott.
Kremlin scores with a spinning back kick!
McDermott takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McDermott is breathing heavily.
Kremlin delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Kremlin!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kremlin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McDermott's calf.
Kremlin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Kremlin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kremlin.
Kremlin lands a head kick!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kremlin.
Kremlin lands a leg kick that knocks McDermott off balance momentarily.
Kremlin has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDermott takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kremlin stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermott on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McDermott has Kremlin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kremlin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McDermott prevents a body shot from Kremlin.
Kremlin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kremlin trying to land knees to the body.
Kremlin throws a punch but it's blocked by McDermott.
McDermott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kremlin lands a nice knee to the body.
Kremlin lands a knee to the body.
Kremlin stalling.
Kremlin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDermott shoots in looking for a takedown but Kremlin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDermott's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robert McDermott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kremlin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kremlin takes the fight into the clinch.
McDermott on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McDermott has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kremlin.
McDermott has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kremlin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kremlin working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kremlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kremlin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McDermott is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kremlin is defending well.
Kremlin trying to land knees to the body.
Kremlin misses with the head strike.
McDermott is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kremlin trying to land knees to the body.
Kremlin stops a takedown attempt from McDermott.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kremlin.
Kremlin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDermott.
McDermott is trying to break the clinch but Kremlin has him pressed against the cage.
Kremlin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McDermott blocks it with crossed arms.
Kremlin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDermott can do to turn this around?
Kremlin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDermott has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cyrus Kremlin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kremlin is pressed up against the cage. McDermott has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kremlin down to the mat. Kremlin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McDermott blocks a head kick by Kremlin.
McDermott goes for a double leg but Kremlin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kremlin continues to drive forward.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kremlin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDermott avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDermott tries to score a body lock takedown but Kremlin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kremlin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kremlin is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus Kremlin dominated that second round.
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.
McDermott shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kremlin but Kremlin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A good leg kick by Kremlin.
McDermott moves away from the strike by Kremlin.
No luck for McDermott with that takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kremlin.
Kremlin thows a body kick. McDermott tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McDermott shoots in looking for a takedown but Kremlin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDermott's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cyrus Kremlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert McDermott.
McDermott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kremlin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kremlin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McDermott if he has to take too many more of those.
McDermott walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kremlin.
Kremlin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McDermott's head.
Kremlin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDermott takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McDermott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kremlin defends it nicely.
Kremlin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kremlin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDermott.
Robert McDermott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermott shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kremlin but Kremlin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kremlin - that will leave a mark!
McDermott takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McDermott has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kremlin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDermott looks to clinch
and Kremlin counters with a nice body kick.
Kremlin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kremlin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDermott misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McDermott shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kremlin, right into the meat.
McDermott is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kremlin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kremlin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick from Kremlin lands but McDermott takes it in his stride.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDermott lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kremlin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kremlin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McDermott shoots for a takedown but Kremlin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McDermott's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kremlin connects with a high kick.
McDermott scores with a nice right hand.
McDermott fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kremlin scores with a kick to the body.
McDermott takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McDermott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kremlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDermott.
Kremlin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kremlin connects with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDermott tries to work over Kremlin's front leg with a kick but Kremlin checks it.
Cyrus Kremlin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDermott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kremlin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyrus Kremlin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kremlin 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyrus Kremlin!
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