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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ian McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reynir Sverrisson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynir Sverrisson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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215 lbs
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224 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ian McCall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Reynir Sverrisson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCall throws a lazy head kick
and Sverrisson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sverrisson lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCall avoids the head kick by Sverrisson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sverrisson. McCall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sverrisson misses with an uppercut
and McCall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from McCall does it's job there.
An inside leg kick lands from Sverrisson.
McCall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCall has managed to clinch.
McCall just leaning against Sverrisson, taking a breather.
McCall manages to break the clinch.
McCall lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McCall.
It looks like Reynir Sverrisson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sverrisson blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Sverrisson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sverrisson tries a low kick but McCall avoids it.
McCall avoids a kick to the body.
McCall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sverrisson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McCall's head.
It looks like Ian McCall has been cut.
Sverrisson connects with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sverrisson.
McCall has managed to clinch.
Sverrisson tries to circle away but McCall has him pinned against the cage.
McCall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCall closes the distance and clinches.
Sverrisson tries to break free but McCall pushes him back against the cage.
Sverrisson breaks from the clinch.
McCall blocks a leg kick.
And McCall counters with a quick kick to the body but Sverrisson blocks it.
Sverrisson looks to throw a body kick
and Sverrisson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCall moves out of range of the body kick.
McCall has managed to clinch.
Sverrisson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCall darts in and clinches Sverrisson up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sverrisson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sverrisson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sverrisson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sverrisson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sverrisson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCall. That did some damage!
McCall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sverrisson, pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from McCall.
McCall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sverrisson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCall forces Sverrisson back against the cage and clinches.
McCall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCall sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McCall avoids the body shot from Sverrisson.
McCall instigates a clinch.
Sverrisson tries to throw a body punch but McCall avoids it by throwing Sverrisson back against the cage.
Sverrisson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCall clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sverrisson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sverrisson!
McCall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sverrisson can pounce on him.
Sverrisson wants to slow McCall down by chopping away at his legs.
McCall moves into the clinch.
Sverrisson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sverrisson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McCall lands with a hook. Sverrisson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sverrisson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sverrisson is out of range and McCall settles back down.
McCall throws a body kick that misses.
McCall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sverrisson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McCall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sverrisson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sverrisson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCall backing away here, and Sverrisson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sverrisson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sverrisson momentarily.
McCall closes the distance and pushes Sverrisson back into the cage.
Sverrisson tries to circle away but McCall has him pinned against the cage.
Sverrisson can't find room to land a body shot as McCall controls the action.
A shot in the inside from McCall.
Sverrisson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sverrisson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McCall closes the distance and clinches.
McCall using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sverrisson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sverrisson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCall is struggling to control the position.
McCall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from McCall does no damage.
McCall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian McCall dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sverrisson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCall finds it's way round the side to connect with Sverrisson's head.
A swing and a miss from Sverrisson.
McCall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick there by Sverrisson.
McCall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick by Sverrisson misses
and McCall counters with a nice body shot.
Reynir Sverrisson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCall moves out of range of the body kick.
McCall connects with the punch.
A leg kick checked by Sverrisson.
A big right from McCall misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sverrisson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sverrisson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sverrisson throws a head kick but McCall moves out of range.
Ian McCall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sverrisson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sverrisson.
A combination from McCall does no damage.
Sverrisson throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCall throws a right and a left that Sverrisson avoids nicely.
Sverrisson loads up on a big right hand but McCall slips the punch.
McCall clinches up with Sverrisson and pushes him back against the cage.
Sverrisson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sverrisson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCall.
McCall wants to slow Sverrisson down by chopping away at his legs.
McCall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sverrisson can do to turn this around?
Sverrisson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crunch! Sverrisson slams his shin into McCall's torso.
McCall stalks Sverrisson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sverrisson's face. Sverrisson staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCall throws a shot from downtown. Sverrisson moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sverrisson scoring well with a low kick there.
McCall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sverrisson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sverrisson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sverrisson.
Sverrisson throws a leg kick but McCall sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sverrisson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sverrisson lands a front kick.
McCall clinches up against the cage.
McCall keeps control of Sverrisson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sverrisson tries to circle away but McCall has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sverrisson throws a chopping leg kick but McCall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sverrisson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCall misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sverrisson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from McCall is predictable there
letting Sverrisson counter with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sverrisson.
McCall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCall checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McCall tries to work over Sverrisson's front leg with a kick but Sverrisson checks it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sverrisson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McCall throws a combination that misses
and Sverrisson counters with a head kick. That will keep McCall thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McCall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ian McCall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sverrisson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCall doesn't manage to clinch there - Sverrisson circles away.
Sverrisson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCall moves out of range of the leg kick from Sverrisson.
Sverrisson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sverrisson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Sverrisson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sverrisson there as he acknowledges the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Sverrisson.
McCall throws a series of punches but Sverrisson avoids them all with ease.
Sverrisson lands a nice looking kick to the body. McCall takes a step back to recover.
McCall staying out of range there.
Sverrisson swats away the attempt to clinch by McCall.
Sverrisson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McCall blocks it well.
McCall misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCall tries to score with a low kick but Sverrisson moves his leg out of the way.
Some wild striking there from McCall.
McCall will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sverrisson throws the left hand but McCall avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from McCall. Those never looked like landing.
McCall rushes Sverrisson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Reynir Sverrisson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sverrisson throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from McCall.
McCall stalling the fight.
Sverrisson blocks a body shot from McCall.
Sverrisson misses with a punch on the inside.
McCall breaks the clinch.
Sverrisson misses with a looping left.
McCall throws a series of punches but Sverrisson avoids them all with ease.
Sverrisson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sverrisson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCall avoids the head kick by Sverrisson.
McCall misses with a body kick.
McCall closes the distance and pushes Sverrisson back into the cage.
Sverrisson digs a right hand underneath McCall's ribcage. McCall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sverrisson breaks from the clinch.
McCall misses with a series of wild punches.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sverrisson - that will leave a mark!
McCall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sverrisson can pounce on him.
Sverrisson is looking to land body kicks.
McCall throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That kick from Sverrisson tenderised McCall's leg. McCall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sverrisson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCall scores with a hook to the body. Sverrisson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCall tries to clinch but Sverrisson moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from McCall.
McCall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sverrisson misses with a head kick.
As Sverrisson looks to move away, McCall throws a big counter combo bu Sverrisson just gets out of the way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCall fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCall's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
McCall moves in looking to clinch but Sverrisson pushes him off.
McCall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sverrisson is trying to break the clinch but McCall is controlling him.
Sverrisson breaks from the clinch.
Sverrisson misses with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sverrisson. That's going to slow McCall down.
McCall tries to bum rush Sverrisson with a series of wild strikes but Sverrisson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sverrisson thows a leg kick but McCall checks it
and McCall counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sverrisson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sverrisson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCall connects with a body shot.
McCall tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Sverrisson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall instigates a clinch.
McCall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sverrisson's efforts to push away.
Sverrisson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCall checks a leg kick.
McCall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sverrisson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCall has Sverrisson up against the cage in a clinch.
McCall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sverrisson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sverrisson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Sverrisson.
Sverrisson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall throws a nice looking combination but Sverrisson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sverrisson is trying to counter with his kicks.
McCall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sverrisson throws a sloppy head kick and McCall moves out of range easily.
Sverrisson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCall.
McCall tries to clinch up but Sverrisson circles away and keeps his distance.
Sverrisson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good shot there by McCall.
McCall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sverrisson, pushing him back against the cage.
McCall stalling in the clinch but Sverrisson improves position.
McCall has Sverrisson pressed against the cage, preventing Sverrisson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sverrisson is trying to force a seperation but McCall has the dominant position.
McCall lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sverrisson breaks the clinch.
McCall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ian McCall.
I think McCall has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian McCall!
Ian McCall took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Namunamu Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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hype
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