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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarred Mccormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cheif Keef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cheif Keef has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jarred Mccormick's chin.
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278 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jarred Mccormick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cheif Keef!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keef forces Mccormick back against the cage and clinches.
Keef gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Keef uses his free foot to push down on Mccormick's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mccormick.
Mccormick is looking to get to half guard.
Keef content just to control the position here.
Mccormick gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccormick kicks Keef off and gets back to his feet.
Keef throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice takedown defense from Keef. No joy for Mccormick on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccormick gets tackled into the cage by Keef. Keef maintains the clinch.
Mccormick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Keef smiles and moves away.
Keef fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mccormick, pushing him back against the cage.
Mccormick fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarred Mccormick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mccormick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Keef's efforts to push away.
Keef pulls Mccormick into guard.
Keef is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keef's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Keef is looking to sweep but instead, Mccormick has passed into half guard.
Keef is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mccormick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keef has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mccormick is working away from the top position though.
Mccormick slows the pace down in half guard.
Mccormick is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Keef defends it well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keef 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 Mccormick has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mccormick and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mccormick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Keef throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keef gets the takedown into side control.
Keef fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mccormick avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Keef.
Mccormick tries to buck Keef off but Keef is having none of it.
Keef misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mccormick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Keef decides to stand back up. Keef steps back and let's Mccormick get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheif Keef dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Keef scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Jarred Mccormick has been cut.
Keef moves into the clinch.
Keef tries to circle away but Mccormick has him pinned against the cage.
Mccormick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Keef smiles and moves away.
Keef keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Keef scores with a takedown into Mccormick's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keef drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mccormick looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mccormick looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mccormick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keef tries to bench press Mccormick off him but Mccormick keeps the position.
Mccormick could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mccormick throws a strike aimed at the side of Keef's head but Keef avoids it well.
Keef is trying to improve his position.
Keef wants to control but Mccormick postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mccormick wants to control but Keef is keeping him busy.
Keef tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mccormick controls the position.
Mccormick laying and praying for a moment but Keef takes advantage and regains half guard.
Keef has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mccormick is on him like a limpet, forcing Keef back against the cage.
Keef will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mccormick up against the cage.
Mccormick looking to throw knees to the head but Keef is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keef wants to get back to striking at distance but Mccormick won't allow it.
Keef missing with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Keef.
Keef pulls Mccormick into guard.
Mccormick thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mccormick trying to control but Keef is working from the bottom.
Mccormick throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mccormick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Keef pulls Mccormick in close to prevent any damage.
Keef avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Keef is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Keef looking to score a takedown here. Mccormick is defending well but Keef drives through and ends up in Mccormick's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccormick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Keef has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mccormick is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheif Keef showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jarred Mccormick's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Keef moves into the clinch successfully.
Mccormick tries to pull guard but Keef won't allow it.
Mccormick tries to pull guard but Keef forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Keef jumps guard.
Keef working for a triangle but Mccormick defends it easily.
Mccormick drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mccormick jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keef is controlling Mccormick's posture.
Keef has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mccormick is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Keef.
Mccormick working the ground and pound from side control.
Mccormick has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mccormick gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccormick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keef is one step ahead there.
Mccormick is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Keef slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mccormick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keef looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keef pulls Mccormick in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mccormick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mccormick thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mccormick is looking to work some ground and pound but Keef has wrist control.
Cheif Keef has got the better of the ground game so far.
Keef controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mccormick throws an elbow that misses. Keef uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mccormick's guard. Nice move by Keef!
Keef stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mccormick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mccormick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keef looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jarred Mccormick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cheif Keef is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Keef looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheif Keef comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Keef 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cheif Keef!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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