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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Kushman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis McMurray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis McMurray is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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25
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm
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221 lbs
30 - 20 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Good knees
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Kushman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lewis McMurray!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kushman closes the distance and pushes McMurray back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by McMurray.
Kushman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A body shot lands from McMurray.
Kushman is fighting off a takedown attempt but McMurray is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kushman to the mat. Kushman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMurray cracks Kushman with a solid left hand.
McMurray looking to pass the guard.
McMurray lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kushman has his foot on McMurray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McMurray works his way back into a safe position though.
McMurray lands a couple of digs.
Kushman controls McMurray momentarily but McMurray frees himself.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McMurray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McMurray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McMurray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McMurray lands a couple of elbows.
Kushman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McMurray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McMurray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kushman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kushman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McMurray is aware though and is defending well.
Kushman has momentary wrist control but McMurray slips an elbow through the middle.
McMurray looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McMurray preventing the sweep.
McMurray trying to control the position from guard on top but Kushman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McMurray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kushman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kushman working for a triangle but McMurray defends it easily.
McMurray trying to control the position from guard on top but Kushman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kushman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McMurray defends it easily.
Kushman wants to sweep here but McMurray controlling him for the moment.
McMurray postures up and lands a big shot to Kushman's brow.
Kushman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McMurray.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kushman wants to control but McMurray passes easily into half guard.
Kushman manages to get to full guard.
Kushman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McMurray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McMurray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kushman has momentary wrist control but McMurray slips an elbow through the middle.
Kushman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McMurray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McMurray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kushman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McMurray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kushman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McMurray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kushman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kushman is looking for a triangle but McMurray pushes his legs off easily.
McMurray trying to control the position from guard on top but Kushman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McMurray works over Kushman with some ground and pound from guard.
McMurray working some strikes from top position.
Kushman working for a triangle but McMurray defends it easily.
McMurray wants to control from the top but Kushman keeps moving.
McMurray 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!
McMurray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis McMurray dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kushman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McMurray rushes Kushman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kushman missing with knees to the body.
McMurray is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kushman can't fight it off and eventually McMurray manages to take the fight to the floor. Kushman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McMurray with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McMurray with a nice head shot there.
Lewis McMurray has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kushman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kushman keeping moving, preventing McMurray from controlling successfully.
Kushman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMurray working some strikes from top position.
McMurray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kushman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McMurray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McMurray trying to control the position from guard on top but Kushman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McMurray lands a couple of elbows.
McMurray drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kushman dives on top into guard.
Kushman trying to control the position from guard on top but McMurray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Kushman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kushman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McMurray manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kushman has McMurray in his guard.
McMurray throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McMurray lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kushman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McMurray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McMurray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kushman's head.
McMurray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McMurray trying to control but Kushman is working from the bottom.
Kushman has his foot on McMurray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McMurray works his way back into a safe position though.
McMurray won't allow Kushman to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McMurray's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kushman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McMurray postures up.
McMurray looking to sit in guard and control but Kushman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kushman postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kushman is one step ahead there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kushman trying to control the position from guard on top but McMurray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McMurray has taken the fight to the clinch.
McMurray lands a body shot.
Kushman taking a breather.
McMurray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McMurray lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like Larry Kushman has been cut.
McMurray drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good body shot from McMurray.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurray stalling.
McMurray lands an elbow inside.
McMurray's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McMurray goes for a takedown attempt but Kushman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kushman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McMurray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McMurray unleashes a big counter combination but Kushman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kushman just misses with a punch to the body.
Kushman moves to clinch but McMurray breaks away
and McMurray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McMurray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kushman.
Kushman gets tackled into the cage by McMurray. McMurray maintains the clinch.
McMurray is working Kushman over against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McMurray lands a left hand.
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!
Kushman misses with a short punch on the inside.
McMurray scores with a shot to the side of Kushman's head.
McMurray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis McMurray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Larry Kushman's cut.
That's time! Kushman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kushman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McMurrays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McMurray takes the fight into the clinch.
Lewis McMurray seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McMurray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kushman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McMurray is defending well for now.
Kushman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McMurray.
McMurray tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kushman avoids it.
McMurray is leaning against Kushman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McMurray leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kushman.
McMurray taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMurray tightens his grip and picks Kushman up, before dumping him to the ground. Kushman manages to land in guard.
McMurray passes into half guard.
McMurray winds up and cracks Kushman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McMurray is thwarting Kushman's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurray is trying to control. Kushman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kushman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McMurray pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kushman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kushman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McMurray scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kushman taking some punishment here, with McMurray in his half guard.
Kushman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McMurray scores with a couple of nice shots.
McMurray seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kushman tries to roll over but McMurray keeps him under control.
McMurray working over Kushman with some ground and pound. Kushman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Larry Kushman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurray lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McMurray drops an elbow to the side of Kushman's head.
Kushman is rocked!
McMurray is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Kushman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McMurray lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kushman actively working from the bottom here.
McMurray working over Kushman with some ground and pound. Kushman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McMurray scores with a big shot! Kushman's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Kushman! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lewis McMurray!
Lewis McMurray seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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