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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schwifty McIrish (ranked 4715 p4p, 492 weight class) and Menel Nrtwo (ranked 3052 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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190 cm
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205 lbs
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181 cm
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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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 London, Schwifty McIrish! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Menel Nrtwo! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McIrish misses with a head kick.
McIrish throws a nice inside leg kick. McIrish dives in for a single leg takedown but Nrtwo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. McIrish shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nrtwo pinned against the cage. Nrtwo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. McIrish instigates a clinch. McIrish managing to block the knees to the body from Nrtwo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nrtwo looking to throw knees to the head but McIrish is blocking nicely.
Nrtwo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McIrish to keep the fight standing. McIrish connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Menel Nrtwo has been cut. McIrish connects with a knee to the head.
Nrtwo tries to throw a body punch but McIrish avoids it by throwing Nrtwo back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nrtwo stalls. Nrtwo breaks from the clinch.
McIrish fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schwifty McIrish. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nrtwo fails in his attempt to clinch. A counter left hand to the body from McIrish misses its target. McIrish shoots in for a double leg but Nrtwo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Nrtwo clinches with his opponent.
McIrish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Nrtwo. No luck with that takedown attempt from McIrish. Nrtwo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McIrish fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nrtwo avoids it really well and circles away. Nrtwo drives through with a takedown into McIrish's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. McIrish has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nrtwo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. McIrish is breathing heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nrtwo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McIrish, pushing him back against the cage. McIrish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McIrish rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nrtwo moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Nrtwo drives through with a takedown into McIrish's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nrtwo won't allow McIrish to sweep him here. McIrish keeping moving, preventing Nrtwo from controlling successfully. McIrish is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nrtwo is aware though and is defending well. Nrtwo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. McIrish keeping moving, preventing Nrtwo from controlling successfully. Nrtwo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Nrtwo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McIrish is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nrtwo, into his guard. McIrish preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nrtwo looking for subs off his back but McIrish has passed one foot through into half guard.
McIrish with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Nrtwo wants to get back to full guard. 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 Schwifty McIrish will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Menel Nrtwo's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
No luck for McIrish with that takedown attempt. Nrtwo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nrtwo darts in and clinches McIrish up against the cage. McIrish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nrtwo clinches up against the cage. Nrtwo tries to pull guard but McIrish won't allow it.
Nrtwo can't get the takedown.
Nrtwo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schwifty McIrish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Menel Nrtwo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McIrish will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nrtwo up against the cage. Nrtwo can't find room to land a body shot as McIrish controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nrtwo is trying to pull guard but McIrish turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Nrtwo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McIrish tries to pull guard but Nrtwo forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Nrtwo is trying to pull guard but McIrish turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. McIrish has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nrtwo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Nrtwo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nrtwo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McIrish manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. McIrish misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. McIrish avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nrtwo gets a takedown into half guard. Nrtwo trying to control the action but McIrish is working from the bottom. Nrtwo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McIrish. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. McIrish is holding on to half guard well. Nrtwo wants to control but McIrish is keeping him busy. McIrish tries to roll over but Nrtwo keeps him under control. Nrtwo prevents McIrish from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nrtwo trying to mount his opponent but McIrish defends it. Nrtwo throwing shots but McIrish is blocking nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Nrtwo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Nrtwo is breathing heavily. Nrtwo is looking to clinch. McIrish throws a big counter combination but Nrtwo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Nrtwo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nrtwo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McIrish. McIrish clinches up with Nrtwo and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nrtwo is trying to pull guard but McIrish has him pressed against the cage. Nrtwo breaks from the clinch.
Nrtwo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nrtwo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McIrish if he has to take too many more of those.
Nrtwo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McIrish seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. McIrish shoots in but no luck this time. Despite the aggression on Nrtwo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. McIrish is looking to clinch but Nrtwo is avoiding it.
Nrtwo shoots in for a takedown but McIrish shows good takedown defense. McIrish attempts a counter takedown but Nrtwo avoids it well and moves away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nrtwo shoots in and drives through. McIrish sprawls well. McIrish darts in looking for a takedown but Nrtwo gets double underhooks and turns McIrish into the cage. Nrtwo slaps away a takedown attempt from McIrish, before circling back to the center of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Menel Nrtwo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Menel Nrtwo's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nrtwo drives through with a takedown into McIrish's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. McIrish pushes Nrtwo off and scrambles back to his feet.
McIrish has managed to clinch.
McIrish tries to pull guard but Nrtwo forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Nrtwo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McIrish.
Nrtwo goes for a takedown attempt but McIrish pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nrtwo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. McIrish is looking to take this fight into the clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Nrtwo looks like he's thinking about clinching though. McIrish changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. McIrish is looking to clinch but Nrtwo is avoiding it.
McIrish shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nrtwo but Nrtwo pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schwifty McIrish. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Nrtwo is trying hard to land a takedown here. McIrish sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. McIrish shoots in for a takedown but Nrtwo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. McIrish tries to clinch there but Nrtwo circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McIrish shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Nrtwo forces McIrish back against the cage and clinches. Schwifty McIrish has scored more points in the clinch so far. Nrtwo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Schwifty McIrish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A thudding body kick lands there by Nrtwo!
McIrish takes a body punch but keeps moving. McIrish gets caught napping as Nrtwo dives in and scores a takedown. McIrish manages to retain guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nrtwo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McIrish's head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nrtwo connects with a couple of short punches. McIrish keeping full guard, as Nrtwo tries to pass. Nrtwo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McIrish looking to sweep here. No luck so far. McIrish is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nrtwo is aware though and is defending well. Nrtwo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Nrtwo wants to control from the top but McIrish keeps moving. Nrtwo is in close to McIrish's body, working some short punches and elbows. Nrtwo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. McIrish trying to keep a closed guard but Nrtwo is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Nrtwo slaps away a takedown attempt from McIrish, before circling back to the center of the mat. Nrtwo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McIrish to the mat! McIrish manages to get full guard. McIrish working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. McIrish keeping moving, preventing Nrtwo from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Menel Nrtwo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Nrtwo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Menel Nrtwo!
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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
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