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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarred Mccormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dory Funk Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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278 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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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 - 4 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dory Funk Jr!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mccormick looks for a takedown but Funk Jr sprawls well.
Mccormick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Funk Jr is fending him off so far but Mccormick persists. Nope, Funk Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Jarred Mccormick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funk Jr shoots in and bounces Mccormick off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funk Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Funk Jr throws an elbow that misses. Mccormick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Funk Jr's guard. Nice move by Mccormick!
Funk Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mccormick's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Funk Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funk Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Funk Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mccormick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funk Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Funk Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mccormick wants to stand up but Funk Jr is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funk Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Mccormick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funk Jr.
Mccormick could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Funk Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Funk Jr wants to control from the top but Mccormick keeps moving.
Funk Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Funk Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Funk Jr drives through with a takedown into Mccormick's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Funk Jr is in close to Mccormick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Funk Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Funk Jr throwing strikes from guard but Mccormick blocks nicely.
Mccormick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mccormick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funk Jr.
Mccormick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Funk Jr postures up in Mccormick's guard and throws a big left but Mccormick blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funk Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Funk Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mccormick is breathing heavily.
Funk Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Funk Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Funk Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Funk Jr shoots in and bounces Mccormick off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mccormick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funk Jr.
Funk Jr throwing strikes from guard but Mccormick blocks nicely.
Mccormick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funk Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Funk Jr controlling from the top position.
Funk Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Funk Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Funk Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mccormick is keeping the position for now.
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!
Funk Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dory Funk Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Funk Jr feints and as Mccormick raises his hands in defense, Funk Jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mccormick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dory Funk Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Funk Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Mccormick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funk Jr.
Mccormick 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.
Funk Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mccormick is keeping the position for now.
Funk Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mccormick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Funk Jr throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funk Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Funk Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mccormick to the mat! Mccormick manages to get full guard.
Funk Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Mccormick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Funk Jr stays in close to Mccormick's body and controls the position.
Funk Jr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mccormick is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Funk Jr, into his guard.
Mccormick thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccormick postures up in Funk Jr's guard and throws a big left but Funk Jr blocks it.
Mccormick lands a couple of elbows.
Mccormick thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Funk Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccormick gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Funk Jr drives through with a takedown into Mccormick's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Funk Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Funk Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Funk Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Funk Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funk Jr preventing the sweep.
Funk Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Mccormick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Funk Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Funk Jr drives through with a takedown into Mccormick's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mccormick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Funk Jr throwing strikes from guard but Mccormick blocks nicely.
Funk Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Funk Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Funk Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mccormick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dory Funk Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Funk Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mccormick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mccormick gets caught flat footed, as Funk Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mccormick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Funk Jr throws an elbow that misses. Mccormick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Funk Jr's guard. Nice move by Mccormick!
Mccormick trying to control the position from guard on top but Funk Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccormick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mccormick postures up in Funk Jr's guard and throws a big left but Funk Jr blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccormick throws a big right hand that misses.
Mccormick is looking to work some ground and pound but Funk Jr has wrist control.
Funk Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Funk Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mccormick thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Funk Jr scores with a takedown into Mccormick's guard.
Funk Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Funk Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Mccormick seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mccormick is trying to control the position but Funk Jr postures up.
Mccormick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funk Jr.
Mccormick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funk Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Funk Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Funk Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Funk Jr scores with a takedown into Mccormick's guard.
Funk Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Funk Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dory Funk Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funk Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Funk Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Funk Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mccormick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mccormick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funk Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mccormick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Funk Jr is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Funk Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mccormick did well to prevent Funk Jr getting side control.
Funk Jr thows a huge punch but Mccormick dodges it nicely.
Funk Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Funk Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccormick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Funk Jr.
Jarred Mccormick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Funk Jr throwing shots but Mccormick is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dory Funk Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Funk Jr 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dory Funk Jr!
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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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