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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between AS Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fionn MacCumhaill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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225 cm
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, AS Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fionn MacCumhaill!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacCumhaill misses the jab.
Kane misses with a double jab.
MacCumhaill lands a nice shot to the body.
Kane takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacCumhaill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kane manages to avoid it.
Kane avoids the body shot from MacCumhaill.
MacCumhaill swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kane.
It looks like AS Kane has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from MacCumhaill. Those never looked like landing.
MacCumhaill manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kane on his heels. He'll look to pass Kane's guard now, I'm sure.
Kane manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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!
MacCumhaill takes a swing at Kane's ribcage but misses.
MacCumhaill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacCumhaill lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
MacCumhaill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacCumhaill manages to avoid it.
MacCumhaill fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
MacCumhaill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacCumhaill. Kane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kane throwing a counter right hand but MacCumhaill manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacCumhaill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kane circles away quickly and effectively.
Kane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kane is breathing heavily.
MacCumhaill misses with a double jab.
MacCumhaill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kane moves away.
MacCumhaill misses with a two punch combination.
Kane swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
MacCumhaill is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kane rather than just go for the knockout.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacCumhaill or perhaps it was just good defense by Kane, which made it look bad.
Kane throws a right hand that MacCumhaill ducks under and follows up with a left that MacCumhaill also avoids with ease.
Kane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacCumhaill.
MacCumhaill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kane seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kane misses with a wild combination.
MacCumhaill lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by MacCumhaill.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kane. MacCumhaill does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacCumhaill. Kane does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacCumhaill ducks under a wild hook from Kane.
MacCumhaill pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kane back to the cage. MacCumhaill follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacCumhaill throws a right and a left that Kane avoids nicely.
MacCumhaill lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kane backs up against the cage.
Kane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Kane.
A punch combination from MacCumhaill misses.
MacCumhaill misses with a looping left.
Kane is looking to counter punch.
Kane throws a body shot but no joy.
MacCumhaill moves out of range of the strikes.
MacCumhaill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kane was well out of range. Poor timing from MacCumhaill.
MacCumhaill misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane looks to land a combination but MacCumhaill avoids it well.
Kane looks to land a left hand but MacCumhaill moved out of range nicely.
MacCumhaill moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kane takes a swing at MacCumhaill's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from MacCumhaill misses.
Kane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kane throws out a loose jab but MacCumhaill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacCumhaill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kane swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kane dodges the punch combination from MacCumhaill.
MacCumhaill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kane.
MacCumhaill throws out a loose jab but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kane looks to score with a jab to the body but MacCumhaill is just out of range.
MacCumhaill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Kane misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacCumhaill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kane.
Kane misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacCumhaill misses with a hook.
Kane slips a jab from MacCumhaill.
Kane just misses with a punch to the body.
MacCumhaill darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MacCumhaill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacCumhaill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kane defending well as MacCumhaill loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane slips a jab and a cross from MacCumhaill.
Fionn MacCumhaill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by MacCumhaill.
MacCumhaill throws out a counter right but Kane avoids it with no problem.
Kane connects with a crisp jab.
MacCumhaill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on MacCumhaill's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fionn MacCumhaill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AS Kane's cut.
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.
Kane misses with an uppercut.
Kane throws a series of punches but MacCumhaill moves out of range.
Kane ducks right into an uppercut from MacCumhaill.
Kane looks to land a combination but MacCumhaill avoids it well.
MacCumhaill cracks Kane with an open hand slap.
MacCumhaill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacCumhaill throws a right and a left that both miss.
MacCumhaill fails to land with a series of punches.
MacCumhaill staying out of range there.
MacCumhaill looks to land a combination. Kane sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
MacCumhaill misses the jab.
MacCumhaill avoids the body shot from Kane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacCumhaill throws a series of punches but Kane moves out of range.
Kane misses with a wild combination.
AS Kane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacCumhaill is breathing heavily.
MacCumhaill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from MacCumhaill.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacCumhaill misses with a wild body shot.
MacCumhaill staying out of range there.
Left hook, right uppercut from MacCumhaill.
Kane jabs MacCumhaill right on the nose. MacCumhaill blinks but takes it well.
MacCumhaill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kane throws a body punch but MacCumhaill moves out of range.
Kane connects with a jab.
Kane has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
MacCumhaill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacCumhaill swings for the body but Kane moves out of range.
Kane throws a one two combo.
MacCumhaill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kane throws a nice looking combination but MacCumhaill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MacCumhaill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kane.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sloppy strikes from MacCumhaill. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacCumhaill misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacCumhaill throws a right hand that Kane ducks under and follows up with a left that Kane also avoids with ease.
MacCumhaill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fionn MacCumhaill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacCumhaill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacCumhaill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacCumhaill swinging wildly here.
MacCumhaill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacCumhaill works Kane's body with a nice hook.
MacCumhaill throws a looping overhand right but Kane ducks down to avoid it.
Kane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Kane misses.
MacCumhaill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kane takes a swing at MacCumhaill's ribcage but misses.
MacCumhaill feints a jab promting Kane to slip. MacCumhaill then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kane slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
MacCumhaill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kane.
Kane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane misses the shot to the body.
MacCumhaill swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacCumhaill ducks under a wild hook from Kane.
MacCumhaill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Kane misses.
Kane missing with a left hand there. MacCumhaill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacCumhaill closes the distance and lands a one-two.
MacCumhaill throws a body shot but no joy.
MacCumhaill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacCumhaill looks to land a combination but Kane avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Kane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacCumhaill throws a series of punches but Kane avoids them all with ease.
MacCumhaill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kane.
MacCumhaill throws a right and a left that Kane avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from MacCumhaill.
Kane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane swinging wildly here.
Kane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacCumhaill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacCumhaill throws a right hand that Kane ducks under and follows up with a left that Kane also avoids with ease.
MacCumhaill swings widly with a right hand
and Kane counters with a nice body shot.
Kane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacCumhaill.
A punch combination from MacCumhaill misses.
Kane misses the jab.
MacCumhaill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kane.
MacCumhaill lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
MacCumhaill lands a two punch combo.
Kane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacCumhaill lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane misses with a two punch combination.
MacCumhaill shoots in and drives through. Kane sprawls well.
MacCumhaill misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fionn MacCumhaill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on AS Kane's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice cross by Kane.
MacCumhaill scores with a three punch combo!
MacCumhaill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kane.
MacCumhaill throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacCumhaill throws a looping overhand right but Kane ducks down to avoid it.
Kane throws a hook but MacCumhaill blocks it.
Kane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacCumhaill dodges the punch combination from Kane.
MacCumhaill misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacCumhaill moves out of range of the strikes.
MacCumhaill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kane.
A punch combination from Kane misses.
A shot to the liver by Kane. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
MacCumhaill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacCumhaill scores with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from MacCumhaill misses.
MacCumhaill is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kane.
Kane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacCumhaill.
Kane throws out a loose jab but MacCumhaill uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacCumhaill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kane.
Kane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacCumhaill misses with a series of wild punches.
MacCumhaill takes a swing at Kane's ribcage but misses.
Kane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacCumhaill looks to land a combination but Kane avoids it well.
Kane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacCumhaill.
MacCumhaill falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacCumhaill fails to land with a series of punches.
Kane throws a body punch but MacCumhaill moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacCumhaill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kane.
MacCumhaill looks to land a combination but Kane avoids it well.
Kane throws a nice looking combination but MacCumhaill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kane cracks MacCumhaill with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacCumhaill misses with a hook
letting Kane counter with a right hand.
MacCumhaill stalks Kane and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kane's face. Kane staggers backwards, shaken.
MacCumhaill avoids the body shot from Kane.
Some wild striking there from MacCumhaill.
A quick step to the side and Kane tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacCumhaill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kane.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacCumhaill! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacCumhaill. Kane does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacCumhaill slips a jab from Kane.
Kane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane tries to bum rush MacCumhaill with a series of wild strikes but MacCumhaill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacCumhaill connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kane momentarily.
MacCumhaill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacCumhaill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kane misses with a wild body shot.
MacCumhaill works Kane's body with a nice hook.
MacCumhaill moves out of range of the strikes.
A left and a right from MacCumhaill both land. Nice combination.
MacCumhaill misses with a double jab.
Kane misses with a wild body shot.
MacCumhaill throws a right and a left that Kane avoids nicely.
Kane misses with a straight left.
MacCumhaill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kane looks to throw the jab but MacCumhaill is out of range.
MacCumhaill just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacCumhaill manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacCumhaill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacCumhaill.
Kane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacCumhaill.
Kane is looking to counter punch.
MacCumhaill bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kane's head.
MacCumhaill fails to land with a series of punches.
Kane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacCumhaill was well out of range. Poor timing from Kane.
MacCumhaill slips under a jab from Kane.
Good shot there by MacCumhaill.
MacCumhaill misses with a wild body shot.
MacCumhaill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Kane was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
AS Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fionn MacCumhaill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kane throws a right and a left that MacCumhaill avoids nicely.
MacCumhaill stalks Kane and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kane's face. Kane staggers backwards, shaken.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fionn MacCumhaill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got MacCumhaill winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Fionn MacCumhaill!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Fionn MacCumhaill!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Fionn MacCumhaill!
Fionn MacCumhaill wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Fionn MacCumhaill thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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RATING
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