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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marc Golden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Cavanaugh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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278 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marc Golden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie Cavanaugh!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golden fails with the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cavanaugh! But no joy.
Cavanaugh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Golden counters with a one-two to the body.
Cavanaugh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Golden counters with a straight right hand.
A solid body kick from Golden.
Golden shoots in looking for a takedown. Cavanaugh tries to sprawl out of it but Golden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cavanaugh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Golden!
Cavanaugh is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Golden's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cavanaugh in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cavanaugh is trying to control the action in half guard but Golden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Golden could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cavanaugh looks to land a strike but Golden avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Golden is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cavanaugh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Golden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cavanaugh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cavanaugh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cavanaugh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Golden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cavanaugh won't allow Golden to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Golden as Cavanaugh shoots in.
Marc Golden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Cavanaugh.
Cavanaugh fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golden connects with a high kick.
Cavanaugh shoots in but Golden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Golden is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cavanaugh.
Charlie Cavanaugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golden avoids the head kick by Cavanaugh.
Cavanaugh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Golden changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Golden lands a nice shot to the body.
Cavanaugh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Golden dives in for a single leg takedown but Cavanaugh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cavanaugh tries to counter with a clinch but Golden shakes him off and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavanaugh moves into the clinch.
Golden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cavanaugh can't get the takedown.
Golden decides to pull guard.
Cavanaugh pushes down on Golden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Golden is trying to stand up here but Cavanaugh is controlling him well.
Well, if Cavanaugh is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Golden dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cavanaugh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cavanaugh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cavanaugh rushes Golden and presses him up against the cage.
Cavanaugh is stalling here.
Cavanaugh tries to break the clinch but Golden is controlling the position.
Cavanaugh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Cavanaugh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cavanaugh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Golden avoids it.
Golden is trying to pull guard but Cavanaugh has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavanaugh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Golden has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cavanaugh uses from the top position.
Golden keeping moving, preventing Cavanaugh from controlling successfully.
Cavanaugh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cavanaugh stands and steps away. Golden gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Golden throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cavanaugh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Golden, pushing him back against the cage.
Cavanaugh pulls guard.
Golden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cavanaugh looking for a triangle here. Golden is fighting it but it looks tight! Cavanaugh pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Golden is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Charlie Cavanaugh!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
33% |
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