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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julian Mccormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitun Sika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sika is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kato ny äijjää. Julian Mccormick has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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162 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Julian Mccormick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitun Sika!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sika looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sika shoots in looking for a takedown. Mccormick tries to sprawl out of it but Sika keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mccormick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mccormick went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sika is defended easily by Mccormick.
Mccormick is looking to counter with a body kick.
Julian Mccormick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitun Sika.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sika shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sika wants to pass to mount but Mccormick is defending the position.
Sika keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mccormick is defending against the submission attempts here by Sika.
Mccormick moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sika won't allow Mccormick to get back to his 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sika trying to control the position from guard on top but Mccormick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mccormick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sika passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sika wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mccormick keeps working.
Mccormick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mccormick struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccormick is not content to let Sika control the position.
Sika has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Sika there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sika stands up from mount. Strange move.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sika is defended easily by Mccormick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sika misses with a takedown
and Mccormick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sika shoots in but Mccormick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mccormick wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sika doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mccormick counters with a three punch combo that has Sika backing up. Sika nods at Mccormick to acknowledge the strikes.
Sika fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sika shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mccormick pinned against the cage. Mccormick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Julian Mccormick will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mccormick blocks a head kick by Sika.
Sika avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sika shoots in for a takedown but Mccormick shows good takedown defense.
Mccormick throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sika avoids it.
No luck for Sika with that takedown attempt.
Sika misses with a takedown attempt - Mccormick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Julian Mccormick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitun Sika.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccormick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mccormick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sika.
Mccormick tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sika manages to circle out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sika fails with the takedown.
Mccormick appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sika pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sika pushes Mccormick up against the cage in a clinch.
Mccormick jumps guard.
Sika avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mccormick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sika stopping the sweep attempt from Mccormick.
Sika looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccormick keeping moving, preventing Sika from controlling successfully.
Mccormick is trying to control the position but Sika postures up.
Sika wants to control from the top but Mccormick keeps moving.
Mccormick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sika looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vitun Sika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sika.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sika is looking to clinch.
Sika changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mccormick tries to avoid it but Sika manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mccormick to the ground. Mccormick escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mccormick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mccormick tries to clinch up but Sika circles away and keeps his distance.
Sika gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sika breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Sika with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sika fails with a takedown attempt.
Sika is breathing heavily.
Sika closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccormick fails to pull guard.
Sika drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mccormick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mccormick is trying to pull guard but Sika has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Julian Mccormick will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mccormick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sika shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mccormick as he jumps to the side.
Sika shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mccormick but Mccormick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mccormick throws a big counter combination but Sika scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Julian Mccormick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitun Sika.
Sika fails to land the takedown.
Mccormick is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sika shoots in looking for a takedown. Mccormick tries to sprawl out of it but Sika keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mccormick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Julian Mccormick is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sika misses with a takedown attempt - Mccormick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sika takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mccormick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sika tries to avoid it but Mccormick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sika to the ground. Sika escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sika shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mccormick defends it nicely.
Mccormick throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sika tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mccormick is in Sika's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sika is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mccormick is trying to control the position but Sika postures up.
Mccormick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sika is aware though and is defending well.
Mccormick wants to sweep but no luck.
Sika passes Mccormick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sika wants to control but Mccormick is keeping him busy.
Mccormick wants to get back to full guard.
Mccormick won't allow Sika to pass to mount.
Mccormick tries to get to full guard but Sika has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sika is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mccormick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sika.
Mccormick is trying to maintain the position but Sika is very close to passing his half guard.
Sika trying to pass the guard but Mccormick defending well.
Sika keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mccormick gets full guard.
Mccormick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sika defends well.
Mccormick trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sika throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mccormick swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccormick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sika.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Mccormick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mccormick, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Mccormick!
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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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