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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armando Elcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karevul Ikarus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ikarus has chosen Flight of Icarus by Iron Maiden as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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193 cm
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200 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Armando Elcock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karevul Ikarus!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elcock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Elcock misses with a body shot.
Ikarus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ikarus scores with a jab. Elcock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A combination from Elcock does no damage.
Ikarus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Elcock swinging wildly here.
Ikarus misses with a two punch combination.
Elcock lands a really nice looking cross but Ikarus seems unphased.
Some wild striking there from Elcock.
Elcock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Karevul Ikarus has been cut.
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!
A shot to the body from Elcock misses
and Ikarus counters with a single leg into guard. Elcock didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ikarus stops Elcock from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elcock keeping moving, preventing Ikarus from controlling successfully.
Ikarus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ikarus trying to control the position from guard on top but Elcock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Karevul Ikarus was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ikarus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ikarus seems to be working for a kimura but Elcock defends the submission attempt.
Elcock pushes Ikarus off looking to stand but Ikarus dives back in and keeps control.
Ikarus is looking for a kimura here.
Ikarus prevents Elcock from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ikarus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Elcock sees it coming and defends easily.
Ikarus is keen to just control but Elcock is a slippery customer.
Elcock wants to get back to his feet.
Ikarus is working for a kimura but Elcock is defending it quite comfortably.
Elcock is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ikarus is looking for a kimura but Elcock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ikarus to get the leverage.
Ikarus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Elcock is just riding it out for now. Ikarus eventually gives up the hold.
Elcock looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karevul Ikarus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karevul Ikarus's cut.
That's time! Elcock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ikarus shoots for a double leg takedown but Elcock sprawls well. He's pushed Ikarus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ikarus connects with a nice looking jab.
Ikarus shoots in for a takedown but Elcock shows good takedown defense.
Elcock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Armando Elcock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elcock misses with a series of wild punches.
Ikarus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ikarus with a hook.
Elcock throws a hook but Ikarus blocks it.
Elcock lands a jab to Ikarus's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ikarus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elcock.
Ikarus blocks a jab.
Elcock lands a right hook to the body.
Elcock tries to bum rush Ikarus with a series of wild strikes but Ikarus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elcock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Elcock throws a good cross that connects.
Ikarus slips under a jab from Elcock.
Ikarus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Armando Elcock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karevul Ikarus.
Elcock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ikarus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ikarus scores with a hook.
Elcock misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ikarus or perhaps it was just good defense by Elcock, which made it look bad.
Ikarus throws a lazy right hand but Elcock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Elcock. Those never looked like landing.
Ikarus scores with a takedown into Elcock's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elcock keeping moving, preventing Ikarus from controlling successfully.
Elcock wants to stand but Ikarus is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ikarus is standing up over Elcock. Elcock looks to escape but Ikarus dives into side control.
Ikarus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Elcock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ikarus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ikarus swings around for an armbar but Elcock sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ikarus's guard.
Ikarus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ikarus wants to control from the top but Elcock keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ikarus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Karevul Ikarus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Karevul Ikarus's cut.
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.
Elcock misses with a wild body shot.
Ikarus with a jab.
Armando Elcock is winning the standup battle so far.
Ikarus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ikarus dodges the punch combination from Elcock.
Elcock jabs Ikarus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Elcock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ikarus moves away.
Elcock loads up on a big right hand but Ikarus slips the punch.
Elcock tries to sprawl but Ikarus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ikarus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ikarus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ikarus trying to control from Elcock's half guard. Elcock has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ikarus trying to control the position from guard on top but Elcock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Ikarus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Elcock looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Elcock looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Elcock!
Ikarus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Elcock's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Karevul Ikarus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Elcock is thwarting Ikarus's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elcock wants to stand up but Ikarus is controlling the position.
Armando Elcock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ikarus wants to get back to full guard.
Ikarus is holding on to half guard well.
Ikarus wants to control but Elcock is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Elcock. No joy for Ikarus on that attempt.
Elcock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ikarus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elcock misses with a double jab
and Elcock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ikarus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Elcock momentarily.
Elcock swinging wildly here.
Armando Elcock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elcock moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elcock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karevul Ikarus.
I've got Ikarus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karevul Ikarus!
A very excited looking Karevul Ikarus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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