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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry McCockiner (ranked 21565 p4p, 144 weight class) and Baldur Torsten (ranked 5935 p4p, 122 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry McCockiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Baldur Torsten!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCockiner gets the takedown into side control.
Torsten throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Horrible takedown attempt by McCockiner or perhaps it was just good defense by Torsten, which made it look bad.
McCockiner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCockiner stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
McCockiner clinches up against the ropes.
McCockiner is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Torsten can't fight it off and eventually McCockiner manages to take the fight to the floor. Torsten looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McCockiner gets to his feet - Torsten follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCockiner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Torsten napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Torsten is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McCockiner decides to stand up, so the ref orders Torsten to his feet.
McCockiner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Torsten's guard.
Torsten controls McCockiner momentarily but McCockiner frees himself.
McCockiner gets to his feet - Torsten follows without any prompting.
McCockiner shoots in and gets a takedown into Torsten's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner stands up from Torsten's guard - McCockiner perhaps looking for a knockout.
McCockiner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Torsten napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McCockiner decides to take the fight back to the feet.
McCockiner gets a double leg takedown into Torsten's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torsten is working an open guard so McCockiner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McCockiner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McCockiner decides to stand up, so the ref orders Torsten to his feet.
McCockiner scores with a takedown into Torsten's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner won't allow Torsten to sweep him here.
McCockiner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Torsten, up you get!
McCockiner gets the takedown into side control.
McCockiner decides to stand back up.
McCockiner dives in for a single leg takedown but Torsten sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
And Torsten responds with a good body kick, but McCockiner manages to step out the way in time.
McCockiner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Torsten tries to avoid it but McCockiner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Torsten to the ground. Torsten escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry McCockiner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCockiner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McCockiner showed some decent athleticism there.
Torsten trying to hold on to McCockiner's head to control him but McCockiner postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCockiner stands up and beckons Torsten to join him on the feet.
McCockiner moves into the clinch.
McCockiner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Torsten's efforts to push away.
McCockiner gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Torsten regains guard.
McCockiner stands up from guard. Let's bang!
No luck for McCockiner with that takedown attempt.
McCockiner sets himself, and Torsten steps forward looking for the clinch! McCockiner avoids it this time.
Torsten slaps away a takedown attempt from McCockiner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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 Barry McCockiner will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McCockiner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Torsten is looking to regain half guard here but McCockiner keeps moving and retains side control.
McCockiner decides to take the fight back to the feet.
McCockiner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Torsten let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
No luck for McCockiner with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCockiner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McCockiner lands in his opponent's guard.
Torsten tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barry McCockiner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCockiner postures up.
McCockiner gets to his feet - Torsten follows without any prompting.
McCockiner closes the distance and clinches.
McCockiner prevents a body shot from Torsten.
McCockiner wants the takedown. Torsten is fighting it off but McCockiner persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Torsten's guard against the ropes.
McCockiner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Torsten, up you get!
McCockiner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Torsten to the ground. McCockiner is now in Torsten's guard.
Torsten wants to sweep but no luck.
McCockiner stands up and waves to Torsten to follow him.
McCockiner feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner stands up and waves to Torsten to follow him.
McCockiner darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCockiner decides to stand and escape the position.
Torsten leaves McCockiner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Torsten throws out a counter right but McCockiner avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry McCockiner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCockiner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Torsten tries to avoid it but McCockiner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Torsten to the ground. Torsten escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCockiner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McCockiner scores with a takedown into Torsten's guard.
McCockiner gets to his feet. Torsten looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McCockiner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Torsten did well to prevent McCockiner getting side control.
McCockiner decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner shoots in looking for a takedown. Torsten tries to sprawl out of it but McCockiner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Torsten manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Torsten is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCockiner with a body shot.
McCockiner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Torsten sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Torsten follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Torsten enables McCockiner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Torsten manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McCockiner decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McCockiner darts in looking for a takedown but Torsten gets double underhooks and turns McCockiner into the ropes.
McCockiner shoots for a double leg takedown but Torsten sprawls well. He's pushed McCockiner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Torsten only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McCockiner moves into the clinch.
McCockiner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Torsten after a bit of a struggle.
Torsten can't find room to land a body shot as McCockiner controls the action.
Torsten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry McCockiner dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McCockiner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Torsten is looking for a sweep. McCockiner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCockiner decides to return to a standing position.
McCockiner scores with a takedown into Torsten's guard.
McCockiner stands up and waves to Torsten to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCockiner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
Torsten wants to improve his position but McCockiner is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCockiner stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Torsten to get to his feet.
McCockiner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Torsten sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCockiner somewhat.
Torsten only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Torsten defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCockiner.
Torsten flicks out a counter leg kick but McCockiner steps away.
Torsten slaps away a takedown attempt from McCockiner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Torsten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry McCockiner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two 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.
McCockiner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Torsten sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baldur Torsten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCockiner feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McCockiner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Torsten, up you get!
Torsten gets caught flat footed, as McCockiner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McCockiner preventing the sweep.
McCockiner decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Torsten keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Torsten looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner shoots in looking for a takedown. Torsten tries to sprawl out of it but McCockiner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Torsten manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Torsten gets caught napping as McCockiner dives in and scores a takedown. Torsten manages to retain guard.
Torsten looking for a sweep. Not yet Torsten, not yet.
McCockiner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Torsten, up you get!
McCockiner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Torsten's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner stands up and waves to Torsten to follow him.
McCockiner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Torsten's half guard.
McCockiner decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
McCockiner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Torsten quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCockiner blocks the strikes from Torsten.
Torsten wants to control but McCockiner is keeping busy.
Torsten is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCockiner pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry McCockiner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCockiner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Barry McCockiner!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Barry McCockiner!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Barry McCockiner!
Barry McCockiner wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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