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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sven Majneric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin McCabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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146 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sven Majneric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin McCabe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majneric throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Majneric stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Majneric wants it to stay on the feet.
McCabe throws a series of punches but Majneric avoids them all with ease.
Majneric misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCabe fails with a takedown attempt.
Majneric feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Majneric. No joy for McCabe on that attempt.
Sven Majneric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin McCabe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majneric throws a nice looking combination but McCabe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCabe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Majneric is looking for a counter combo.
Majneric swinging wildly here.
McCabe with the counter takedown but Majneric avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCabe shoots in but no luck this time.
McCabe doesn't manage to clinch there - Majneric circles away.
Majneric looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCabe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Majneric.
McCabe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Majneric looks to land a combination but McCabe avoids it well.
McCabe avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCabe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Majneric but Majneric pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Majneric throws a big counter combination but McCabe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McCabe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majneric misses with a series of wild punches.
Majneric scores with a nice right hand.
McCabe fails with the takedown.
Majneric looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Majneric lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCabe circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCabe.
McCabe wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCabe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCabe throws a head kick that half lands.
McCabe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Majneric counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sven Majneric is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Majneric avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Majneric throws a big counter combination but McCabe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McCabe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Majneric counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Majneric.
Majneric blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majneric is pressed up against the cage. McCabe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Majneric down to the mat. Majneric avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McCabe has a takedown stuffed.
McCabe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McCabe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Majneric is fending him off so far but McCabe persists. Nope, Majneric circles away and we're back to standing.
Majneric lands an overhand right.
McCabe misses with a takedown
and Majneric moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCabe breaks from the clinch.
Majneric clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Majneric dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Majneric avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Majneric appears to be looking for a big counter.
McCabe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Majneric defends it nicely.
Majneric misses with a wild combination.
Majneric goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sven Majneric is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCabe misses with a takedown attempt
and Majneric counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCabe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Majneric manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Majneric tries to counter with a takedown but McCabe is quick to defend against it.
Majneric lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCabe circles away quickly and effectively.
McCabe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Majneric.
Martin McCabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCabe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Majneric counters with a two punch combo.
Majneric rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCabe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Majneric displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCabe.
Majneric is looking for a counter combo.
Sven Majneric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin McCabe.
McCabe tries to clinch there but Majneric circles away.
Majneric swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCabe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCabe is looking to clinch but Majneric is avoiding it.
McCabe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majneric bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCabe's head.
McCabe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Majneric pinned against the cage. Majneric gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Majneric misses the target.
McCabe misses with a wild body shot.
McCabe darts in looking for a takedown but Majneric gets double underhooks and turns McCabe into the cage.
McCabe tries for a takedown but Majneric circles away easily
and Majneric counters with a left and a right that stings McCabe.
Sven Majneric is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Majneric clinches.
Majneric breaks the clinch.
Majneric is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCabe can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCabe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCabe misses with a few strikes there.
Majneric swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCabe tries to clinch but Majneric moves out of range.
McCabe goes for a double leg but Majneric avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Majneric continues to drive forward.
Majneric stuffs the takedown.
McCabe misses with a takedown attempt
and Majneric connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCabe is breathing heavily.
Majneric lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McCabe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Majneric tries to avoid it but McCabe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Majneric to the ground. Majneric escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majneric tries to bum rush McCabe with a series of wild strikes but McCabe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Majneric misses with a two punch combination.
Majneric will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCabe thuds his right hand into Majneric's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCabe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McCabe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Majneric defends well and McCabe ends up having to push Majneric into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Majneric fails to land with a series of punches.
McCabe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McCabe tries for a takedown but Majneric sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Majneric dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! 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.
McCabe looks to throw a body kick
and Majneric counters with a three punch combo that has McCabe backing up. McCabe nods at Majneric to acknowledge the strikes.
Majneric moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Majneric scores with a nice head shot.
McCabe closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Majneric to counter with a crisp jab.
McCabe throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCabe wants to clinch but Majneric slips to the side
and Majneric counters with a two punch combo.
Majneric is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McCabe misses the shot to the body.
McCabe shoots for a double leg takedown but Majneric sprawls well. He's pushed McCabe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCabe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Majneric counters by moving into the clinch.
McCabe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Majneric gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Majneric tries to break free but McCabe pushes him back against the cage.
McCabe breaks from the clinch.
No luck for McCabe with that takedown attempt.
Sven Majneric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin McCabe.
McCabe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Majneric will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCabe shoots in and drives through. Majneric sprawls well.
Majneric appears to be looking for a big counter.
Majneric works over McCabe's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCabe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McCabe looks for a takedown but Majneric sprawls well.
McCabe with a poor takedown
and Majneric counters by clinching up.
McCabe tries to pull guard but Majneric forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McCabe has Majneric pressed against the cage, preventing Majneric from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCabe misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Majneric is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majneric is trying to force a seperation but McCabe has the dominant position.
Majneric is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Majneric manages to pull guard.
McCabe postures up in Majneric's guard and throws a big left but Majneric blocks it.
Majneric is working an open guard so McCabe takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McCabe scores with a spinning back kick!
McCabe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Majneric appears to be looking for a big counter.
Majneric forces McCabe back against the cage and clinches.
McCabe trying to stall but Majneric improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCabe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sven Majneric is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Left hook, right uppercut from McCabe.
McCabe shoots in looking for a takedown. Majneric tries to sprawl out of it but McCabe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Majneric manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Majneric gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCabe.
Majneric wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Majneric showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Majneric 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Majneric!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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