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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robi Sen Pi Er (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Robi Sen Pi Er!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Erik McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sen Pi Er fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from McCarthy does no damage.
McCarthy fails to land the takedown.
A head kick misses from Sen Pi Er.
Robi Sen Pi Er seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt
and Sen Pi Er counters with a left to the body.
Some wild striking there from Sen Pi Er.
McCarthy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McCarthy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sen Pi Er's waist but Sen Pi Er gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCarthy off to one side.
Robi Sen Pi Er has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik McCarthy.
Sen Pi Er takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Robi Sen Pi Er has been cut.
Sen Pi Er throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McCarthy.
A head kick by Sen Pi Er misses
and McCarthy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McCarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy slips a jab and a cross from Sen Pi Er.
McCarthy blocks a head kick by Sen Pi Er.
McCarthy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sen Pi Er tries to avoid it but McCarthy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sen Pi Er to the ground. Sen Pi Er escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sen Pi Er but Sen Pi Er pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sen Pi Er is breathing heavily.
Sen Pi Er throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCarthy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sen Pi Er.
Sen Pi Er stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sen Pi Er wants it to stay on the feet.
Sen Pi Er seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McCarthy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sen Pi Er misses with a double jab
and McCarthy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sen Pi Er trying to stall but McCarthy improves his position.
Sen Pi Er tries to break the clinch but McCarthy is controlling the position.
McCarthy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sen Pi Er uses from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCarthy is on top in guard.
McCarthy is pushing down on Sen Pi Er's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sen Pi Er is fighting to maintain full guard but McCarthy has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sen Pi Er has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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!
McCarthy works his way into full mount!
Sen Pi Er holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McCarthy tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sen Pi Er prevents McCarthy from taking his back.
McCarthy thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McCarthy thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McCarthy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sen Pi Er holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McCarthy tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sen Pi Er blocking the ground and pound.
McCarthy controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sen Pi Er because McCarthy loaded up on that one.
McCarthy works his way to his opponent's back.
Sen Pi Er is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McCarthy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik McCarthy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robi Sen Pi Er's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McCarthy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sen Pi Er is fending him off so far but McCarthy persists. Nope, Sen Pi Er circles away and we're back to standing.
Sen Pi Er throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sen Pi Er lands with a slapping head kick.
McCarthy rushes Sen Pi Er and presses him up against the cage.
McCarthy pulls guard effortlessly.
McCarthy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McCarthy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McCarthy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sen Pi Er defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sen Pi Er throws a quick counter head kick but McCarthy was just out of range.
Robi Sen Pi Er has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik McCarthy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCarthy shoots in and drives through. Sen Pi Er sprawls well.
Robi Sen Pi Er is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy drives through and clinches with Sen Pi Er against the cage.
Sen Pi Er tries to break free but McCarthy pushes him back against the cage.
Sen Pi Er prevents a takedown attempt there.
McCarthy successfully pulls guard.
Sen Pi Er being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sen Pi Er gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCarthy pulls Sen Pi Er in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McCarthy shoots in but Sen Pi Er avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sen Pi Er seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McCarthy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McCarthy manages to break the clinch.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sen Pi Er misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCarthy rushes Sen Pi Er and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McCarthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sen Pi Er is trying to force a seperation but McCarthy has the dominant position.
McCarthy has hold of one of Sen Pi Er's legs. Sen Pi Er is fighting the takedown attempt but McCarthy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sen Pi Er is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and McCarthy dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy in side control, throwing shots but Sen Pi Er defends.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sen Pi Er is trying to escape the position but McCarthy is controlling the position.
McCarthy is trying to get an arm triangle but Sen Pi Er is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik McCarthy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robi Sen Pi Er's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
McCarthy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sen Pi Er is fending him off so far but McCarthy persists. Nope, Sen Pi Er circles away and we're back to standing.
McCarthy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sen Pi Er is fending him off so far but McCarthy persists. Nope, Sen Pi Er circles away and we're back to standing.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sen Pi Er but Sen Pi Er pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Robi Sen Pi Er has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik McCarthy.
Sen Pi Er misses with a head kick.
McCarthy throws a counter combo.
Sen Pi Er throws a head kick that misses.
McCarthy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sen Pi Er rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCarthy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCarthy looks to land a body kick but Sen Pi Er moved away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sen Pi Er showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCarthy.
Sen Pi Er is looking for a counter combo.
Some wild striking there from McCarthy.
Sen Pi Er defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCarthy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sen Pi Er sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for Sen Pi Er, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCarthy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Robi Sen Pi Er is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sen Pi Er throws a series of strikes that have McCarthy backpedaling.
McCarthy shoots in for a double leg but Sen Pi Er sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sen Pi Er throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sen Pi Er takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCarthy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sen Pi Er lands with a kick to the temple. McCarthy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sen Pi Er throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCarthy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCarthy leaning against his opponent.
McCarthy manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sen Pi Er manages to get himself to full guard.
McCarthy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McCarthy won't allow Sen Pi Er to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is stalling in the full guard.
McCarthy throwing strikes but missing.
Sen Pi Er is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McCarthy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
McCarthy clinches up with Sen Pi Er and pushes him back against the cage.
McCarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but Sen Pi Er shows good takedown defense.
McCarthy forces Sen Pi Er back against the cage and clinches.
McCarthy pulls Sen Pi Er into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCarthy is on top in guard.
McCarthy sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Erik McCarthy.
I've got McCarthy 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik McCarthy!
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energy
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
36% |
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