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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adan Mcknight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Oppenheimer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Oppenheimer will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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214 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adan Mcknight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Oppenheimer!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcknight gets tackled into the cage by Oppenheimer. Oppenheimer maintains the clinch.
Oppenheimer looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Oppenheimer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mcknight stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mcknight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oppenheimer throws a right and a left that Mcknight avoids nicely.
Oppenheimer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mcknight counters by clinching up.
Mcknight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcknight scores with a takedown into Oppenheimer's guard.
Mcknight is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mcknight distracts Oppenheimer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oppenheimer is looking to stand back up but Mcknight counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Oppenheimer.
Mcknight stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oppenheimer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oppenheimer gets underhooks to prevent Mcknight's takedown attempt.
Mcknight takes an elbow to the temple.
Mcknight tries to break the clinch but Oppenheimer is controlling the position.
Mcknight is trying to pull guard but Oppenheimer has him pressed against the cage.
Oppenheimer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mcknight is defending well for now.
Mcknight can't break the clinch.
Oppenheimer working hard to break the clinch.
Mcknight is trying to push Oppenheimer away but Oppenheimer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mcknight manages to break the clinch.
Mcknight changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oppenheimer tries to avoid it but Mcknight manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oppenheimer to the ground. Oppenheimer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adan Mcknight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcknight drives through with a takedown into Oppenheimer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Oppenheimer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oppenheimer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mcknight stands up from Oppenheimer's guard - Mcknight perhaps looking for a knockout.
Oppenheimer pushes Mcknight up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcknight tightens his grip and picks Oppenheimer up, before dumping him to the ground. Oppenheimer manages to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oppenheimer working a defensive guard but Mcknight manages to pass into side control anyway.
Mcknight stands up and beckons Oppenheimer to his feet.
Mcknight fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcknight goes for a double leg but Oppenheimer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oppenheimer continues to drive forward.
Oppenheimer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oppenheimer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oppenheimer is trying to force a seperation but Mcknight has the dominant position.
Mcknight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcknight shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oppenheimer pinned against the cage. Oppenheimer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oppenheimer rushes Mcknight and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcknight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oppenheimer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mcknight wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oppenheimer gets caught flat footed, as Mcknight shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Oppenheimer is wriggling around but Mcknight manages to pass to half guard.
Oppenheimer wants to get back to full guard but Mcknight has mounted him!
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!
Oppenheimer tries to hold on but Mcknight postures up.
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 Adan Mcknight 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.
Oppenheimer moves into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oppenheimer gets underhooks to prevent Mcknight's takedown attempt.
Oppenheimer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcknight fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oppenheimer sprawls well initially but Mcknight persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Oppenheimer tries to kick Mcknight off in order to stand up. Mcknight Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Mcknight stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mcknight looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mcknight stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Oppenheimer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcknight.
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!
Oppenheimer instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oppenheimer prevents Mcknight from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcknight effectively controlling the action here.
Oppenheimer prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adan Mcknight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Oppenheimer.
Oppenheimer tries to stall but Mcknight uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mcknight putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Oppenheimer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mcknight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oppenheimer trying to stall but Mcknight improves his position.
Mcknight tries to circle away but Oppenheimer has him pinned against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mcknight as Oppenheimer tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mcknight manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mcknight is pulling down on Oppenheimer's head to control his posture.
Oppenheimer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oppenheimer trying to move into half guard but instead Mcknight has managed to sweep!
Oppenheimer looking for a sweep. Not yet Oppenheimer, not yet.
Oppenheimer working a defensive guard but Mcknight passes into half guard.
Oppenheimer wants to control but Mcknight is keeping busy.
Mcknight working over Oppenheimer with some ground and pound. Oppenheimer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcknight is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oppenheimer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcknight.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mcknight in particular looking to stall.
Mcknight wants to take a breather but Oppenheimer is having none of it.
Mcknight prevents Oppenheimer from standing back up.
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.
Mcknight working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mcknight escapes and gets back to his feet.
Oppenheimer moves into the clinch.
Oppenheimer tries a body shot but Mcknight blocks it.
Oppenheimer gets underhooks to prevent Mcknight's takedown attempt.
Oppenheimer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mcknight working hard to break the clinch.
Mcknight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oppenheimer's elbow.
Oppenheimer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mcknight clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcknight covering up well under a series of strikes from Oppenheimer.
Oppenheimer punches the canvas rather than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adan Mcknight dominated that second round.
That's time! Mcknight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mcknight fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Oppenheimer to the ground. Mcknight is now in Oppenheimer's guard.
Mcknight stands up from Oppenheimer's guard - Mcknight perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mcknight lands a high kick!
Mcknight shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Oppenheimer is trying to defend but Mcknight finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Oppenheimer makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oppenheimer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marcus Oppenheimer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Oppenheimer letting Mcknight take a breather here.
Mcknight content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcknight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oppenheimer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oppenheimer is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcknight has double underhooks.
Mcknight can't get the takedown.
Mcknight is looking for a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Oppenheimer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Oppenheimer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oppenheimer darts in and clinches Mcknight up against the cage.
Oppenheimer letting Mcknight take a breather here.
Oppenheimer trying to stall but Mcknight improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcknight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mcknight working hard to break the clinch.
Mcknight breaks the clinch.
Oppenheimer throws a head kick that misses.
Mcknight tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Oppenheimer defends well and Mcknight ends up having to push Oppenheimer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adan Mcknight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcknight gets tackled into the cage by Oppenheimer. Oppenheimer maintains the clinch.
Mcknight breaks the clinch.
Oppenheimer misses with a series of wild punches.
Mcknight looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oppenheimer is fending him off so far but Mcknight persists. Nope, Oppenheimer circles away and we're back to standing.
Oppenheimer moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oppenheimer throws an elbow but it misses.
Mcknight blocks an elbow strike from Oppenheimer.
Mcknight avoids a wild elbow strike from Oppenheimer.
Mcknight manages to break the clinch.
Oppenheimer moves into the clinch successfully.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mcknight obliges.
Mcknight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mcknight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oppenheimer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcknight is looking to counter the offense by Oppenheimer and move into the clinch.
Oppenheimer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adan Mcknight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oppenheimer forces Mcknight back against the cage and clinches.
Oppenheimer prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Oppenheimer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Oppenheimer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mcknight breaks the clinch.
Oppenheimer misses with a two punch combination.
Oppenheimer forces Mcknight back against the cage and clinches.
Oppenheimer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcknight has him pressed against the cage.
Marcus Oppenheimer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mcknight as Oppenheimer tries to tie him up.
Oppenheimer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adan Mcknight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oppenheimer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mcknight blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Oppenheimer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mcknight 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adan Mcknight!
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RATING
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