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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Von Percy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Charles Von Percy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 cm
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220 lbs
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195 cm
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Von Percy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry McCoy! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McCoy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Von Percy has his feet on McCoy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Von Percy with a poor takedown and McCoy counters with a nice double leg into guard. Von Percy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McCoy has passed into half guard!
Von Percy is defending against the submission attempts here by McCoy.
Von Percy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Von Percy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCoy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Von Percy, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round. Von Percy throws a poor cross that misses
and McCoy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Von Percy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Von Percy tries to break the clinch but McCoy is controlling the position. Von Percy is working for takedown but McCoy is calmly controlling the position for now. McCoy breaks the clinch.
Von Percy misses with an uppercut
and McCoy counters with a good low kick that Von Percy was not able to check. Von Percy is breathing heavily. Von Percy tries to keep at a distance but McCoy has taken the fight into the clinch. Von Percy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCoy smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Von Percy. That's going to take a lot out of him. The fight stays on the outside here - McCoy looks like he's thinking about clinching though. McCoy lands with a kick to the ribs.
McCoy looking for a takedown here - he's got it. McCoy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McCoy forces his way into half guard. McCoy controlling the action here. Von Percy looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCoy in particular looking to stall. McCoy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. McCoy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Von Percy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Von Percy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Von Percy throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Von Percy moves into full guard.
Von Percy is working an open guard so McCoy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Von Percy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCoy, pushing him back against the cage. McCoy is trying to break free. Von Percy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McCoy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Von Percy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McCoy breaks from the clinch.
Von Percy tries for a takedown but McCoy circles away easily and McCoy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McCoy. McCoy wants to pass the guard but Von Percy is keeping the position. McCoy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Von Percy is pulling down on McCoy's head. It's preventing any offense from McCoy, at least for the moment. Von Percy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Von Percy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry McCoy dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McCoy with a poor takedown and Von Percy counters with a takedown into side control. Von Percy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McCoy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Von Percy decides to stand up, so the ref orders McCoy to his feet. Von Percy throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Von Percy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Von Percy looks for a takedown but McCoy sprawls well. Von Percy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Percy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McCoy sprawls well initially but Von Percy persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Von Percy works his way into side control. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCoy can do anything to dispel that myth. Von Percy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage! Von Percy tries to clinch but McCoy is having none of it. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. McCoy tries for a takedown but Von Percy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Von Percy throws out a loose jab but McCoy uses good head movement to avoid it. Von Percy doesn't succeed with the takedown and McCoy counters with a nice double leg into half guard. McCoy working over Von Percy with some ground and pound. Von Percy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Von Percy works his way to full guard. Good work. Von Percy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCoy's guard. Von Percy is pushing down on McCoy's leg trying to pass to half guard. McCoy is fighting to maintain full guard but Von Percy has managed to sneak the leg through. Von Percy decides to stand and escape the position. Von Percy fails with the takedown and McCoy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McCoy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Von Percy. That's going to take a lot out of him. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Von Percy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCoy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. McCoy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McCoy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Henry McCoy has got the better of the ground game so far. McCoy passes into half guard under a barage of strikes. McCoy content to control rather than advance. McCoy is pressing down on Von Percy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Von Percy is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Von Percy is trying to maintain the position but McCoy is very close to passing his half guard. McCoy decides to return to a standing position. McCoy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Von Percy as he avoids it easily. McCoy has managed to clinch.
McCoy tries to land a knee to the head but Von Percy blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from McCoy.
McCoy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Von Percy unloads a knee to the mid-section. McCoy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. McCoy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Von Percy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Von Percy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McCoy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. McCoy has clasped his hands together around Von Percy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. McCoy decides to stand back up. McCoy steps back and let's Von Percy get back to his feet. McCoy throws a combination that misses and Von Percy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Von Percy trying to control from McCoy's half guard. McCoy has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Von Percy throws a big right hand that misses. Von Percy stands up from McCoy's guard - Von Percy perhaps looking for a knockout. Von Percy shoots and misses and McCoy counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Von Percy!
Von Percy is rocked! McCoy passes to full mount! Oh Von Percy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! McCoy looking to control and managing it successfully. McCoy with good strikes from the mount here! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Von Percy is trying desperately to improve position. Von Percy seems to have got his legs back now. McCoy controlling the position easily from mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Henry McCoy will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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. This is the final round!
McCoy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than McCoy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McCoy looking to control and managing it successfully. McCoy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Von Percy is looking to escape. McCoy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Von Percy can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Von Percy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. McCoy working Von Percy over with strikes here. McCoy is landing with some decent strikes but Von Percy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. McCoy controlling his opponent. Von Percy tries to lock up and control but McCoy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Von Percy squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McCoy controlling his opponent. Von Percy is squirming around, avoiding McCoy's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Von Percy manages to regain half guard. Good work. Von Percy wants to get back to his feet. Von Percy wants to get back to full guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCoy in particular looking to stall. Von Percy is trying to get back to full guard. Von Percy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Von Percy looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCoy is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Von Percy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Von Percy looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCoy is one step ahead there. Von Percy had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. McCoy is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Von Percy Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take McCoy's back instead. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. McCoy wants to get back to his feet. Von Percy lands a shot to the head. Charles Von Percy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Von Percy working for the choke. McCoy covering up well under a series of strikes from Von Percy. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. McCoy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Von Percy wants to control but McCoy is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Henry McCoy. Well McCoy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Henry McCoy! Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Henry McCoy! Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Henry McCoy!
Henry McCoy wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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