Strikedown: Inside the Outside PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Bowens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beaumont McHale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bowens
vs
McHale

200 cm
24
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
27
215 lbs
31 - 11 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Bowens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beaumont McHale!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowens doesn't succeed with the takedown

and McHale counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bowens won't be happy with that.
Bowens manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McHale wants to control but Bowens is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bowens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bowens wants to take a breather but McHale is having none of it.
Bowens is thwarting McHale's attempts to control the position.
Bowens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McHale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McHale regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bowens lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McHale can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McHale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bowens manages to get himself to full guard.
Bowens looking to hit a scissor sweep but McHale is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McHale throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McHale wants to control from the top but Bowens keeps moving.
Bowens has momentary wrist control but McHale slips an elbow through the middle.
Bowens is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and McHale dives into side control.
McHale working the ground and pound.
McHale has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bowens is wriggling around trying to escape.
McHale unloading with bombs!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McHale scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bowens?
McHale unloading with bombs!
McHale lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHale lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McHale controlling from the full mount.
McHale landing strikes from the mount and Bowens is in trouble!
Bowens is in a horrible position here. McHale smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McHale lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Bowens is rocked!
Bowens is breathing heavily.
McHale postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Bowens out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! McHale goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Beaumont McHale!
After winning the bout, Beaumont McHale thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Czech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creed comes to the cage accompanied by That's A Sabretooth. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Creed
vs
Czech

188 cm
29
213 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

192 cm
30
215 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Czech!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Czech thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Creed 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Czech clinches with his opponent.
Czech fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Creed drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Czech throws a punch but it's blocked by Creed.
Czech misses with a body punch.
Creed tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Czech just stands there and leans against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Czech is pressed up against the cage. Creed has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Czech down to the mat. Czech avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Czech swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Czech displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Victor Creed has been cut.
Czech misses with a looping right.
Creed takes a jab right on the kisser.
Creed misses with a takedown attempt - Czech sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Czech throws a nice looking combination but Creed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Creed tries for a takedown but Czech circles away easily
and Czech counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Czech misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Czech. That snapped Creed's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Czech ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Creed moves away.
Czech scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Czech ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Creed moves away.
Czech throws a shot to the body.
Czech misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Creed.
Creed tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Czech swivels and escapes.
Good standup being displayed there by Czech as he connects with a hook.
Czech tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Creed was well out of range. Poor timing from Czech.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Czech is fending him off so far but Creed persists. Nope, Czech circles away and we're back to standing.
Czech swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Czech listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Czech lands a slapping body shot.
Creed jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Czech misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Czech throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Czech ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Czech misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Czech as he jumps to the side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Czech moves out of range of the body kick from Creed.
Czech misses with a double jab.
Creed has his takedown stuffed
and Czech makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice straight punches there by Czech. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Czech.
Czech keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Czech moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Czech dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Creed's cut.
That's time! Creed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Creed looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Czech is fending him off so far but Creed persists. Nope, Czech circles away and we're back to standing.
Creed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Czech dips to his left and cracks Creed with an uppercut!
Czech misses the jab.
Czech defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Creed.
A swing and a miss from Czech.
Peter Czech seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Czech throws the left hand but Creed avoids the punch easily.
Czech dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Creed fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creed fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Czech dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Czech misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peter Czech is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Czech works Creed's body with a nice hook.

Czech gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Czech swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Czech misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Czech leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Czech goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Creed being controlled against the cage.
Czech works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Czech tries to land knees in the clinch but Creed avoids the damage to the body.
Czech misses with a hook to the ribs.
Czech lands a nice elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Czech is trying to break the clinch but Creed is controlling him.
Creed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Czech.
Czech pushes off an throws an elbow but Creed leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Czech lands an elbow that stopped Creed in his tracks for a moment.
Creed avoids the elbow strike from Czech, against the cage.
Czech has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Czech tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Creed's elbow.
Czech misses with a body punch.
Czech is pressed up against the cage. Creed has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Czech down to the mat. Czech avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Czech throws a body punch but Creed moves out of range.
Creed with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Czech to score with a decent uppercut.
Czech misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Czech looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Czech misses with a few strikes there.
Peter Czech seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Czech just misses with a punch to the body.
Whack! Creed lands a heavy head kick that drops Czech. The ref tackles Creed to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Czech was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Victor Creed!
A very excited looking Victor Creed rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gattsu Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Namor McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko comes to the cage accompanied by Eagle Lands. McKenzie has chosen Man From Atlantis as his entrance music. Gattsu Emelianenko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Namor McKenzie's chin.

Emelianenko
vs
McKenzie

191 cm
28
258 lbs
20 - 13 - 1

200 cm
28
241 lbs
14 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gattsu Emelianenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Namor McKenzie!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by McKenzie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McKenzie staying out of range there.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Emelianenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and McKenzie counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKenzie was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
McKenzie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKenzie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McKenzie defends it nicely.

McKenzie instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko is trying to push McKenzie away but McKenzie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from McKenzie.
Emelianenko has had enough of the clinch but McKenzie keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gattsu Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKenzie is pushing Emelianenko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McKenzie blocking some punches.
McKenzie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Emelianenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McKenzie lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from McKenzie fails to land.

Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Emelianenko.
McKenzie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McKenzie throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from McKenzie.
McKenzie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Emelianenko checks it well.
McKenzie tries a head kick but it misses.
Namor McKenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKenzie misses with a left hand
and Emelianenko counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Namor McKenzie has been cut.
Emelianenko takes a swing at McKenzie's ribcage but misses.
Namor McKenzie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Emelianenko 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Emelianenko stopping the sweep attempt from McKenzie.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but McKenzie keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands a couple of elbows.
Emelianenko trying to control but McKenzie is working from the bottom.
McKenzie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McKenzie has momentary wrist control but Emelianenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Emelianenko throws an elbow that misses. McKenzie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Emelianenko's guard. Nice move by McKenzie!
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing McKenzie from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Emelianenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie tries to free his leg and advance position but Emelianenko is retaining full guard.
Emelianenko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McKenzie won't allow Emelianenko to sweep him here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McKenzie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Emelianenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKenzie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McKenzie wants it to stay on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Emelianenko jabs McKenzie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Emelianenko fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Namor McKenzie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Namor McKenzie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McKenzie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McKenzie misses with a low kick.

Emelianenko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko wants to take a breather but McKenzie is having none of it.
Emelianenko prevents McKenzie from improving his position.

McKenzie is defending against the submission attempts here by Emelianenko.
McKenzie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Emelianenko controlling from the top position.
McKenzie keeping full guard, as Emelianenko tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Emelianenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Emelianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McKenzie is keeping the position for now.
Emelianenko throws a big right hand that misses.
McKenzie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Emelianenko trying to control but McKenzie is working from the bottom.
McKenzie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko looking to pass the guard.
Emelianenko throwing strikes but missing.

McKenzie kicks Emelianenko off and gets to his feet.
McKenzie tries a low kick but Emelianenko avoids it.
Emelianenko staying out of range there.
McKenzie connects with a jab.
Emelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelianenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko walks into a left hand.
Gattsu Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie connects with a right hand. Emelianenko shakes it off.
Emelianenko misses with a wild combination.
Emelianenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McKenzie throws a nice looking combination but Emelianenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McKenzie misses with a body kick.

McKenzie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McKenzie leaning his opponent against the cage.
McKenzie stalling in the clinch but Emelianenko improves position.
A short left from McKenzie.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Emelianenko.
McKenzie stops a takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
McKenzie pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by McKenzie.

Emelianenko gets a trip takedown into half guard.

McKenzie makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Emelianenko missing with a left hand there. McKenzie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McKenzie stuffs the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKenzie is looking to score with low kicks.
McKenzie throws a big shot that misses.
McKenzie slaps away a takedown attempt from Emelianenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Namor McKenzie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Namor McKenzie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Emelianenko connects with a nice looking jab.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
McKenzie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Emelianenko fails to land the takedown.
Emelianenko has his takedown stuffed
and McKenzie counters with an inside leg kick.
McKenzie works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKenzie.
McKenzie throws a hook but Emelianenko avoids it easily.
Emelianenko tries to bum rush McKenzie with a series of wild strikes but McKenzie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McKenzie throws a nice looking combination but Emelianenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A thudding body kick lands there by McKenzie!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKenzie. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKenzie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McKenzie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McKenzie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McKenzie throws a leg kick but Emelianenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That kick from McKenzie tenderised Emelianenko's leg. Emelianenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Namor McKenzie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKenzie lands with a straight right. Emelianenko didn't see that one coming.
McKenzie lets loose with a powerful body kick. Emelianenko will feel that in the morning.
McKenzie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKenzie tries to land a leg kick but Emelianenko saw it coming and moves away.
McKenzie moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McKenzie - that will leave a mark!
Emelianenko throws a looping overhand right but McKenzie ducks down to avoid it.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by McKenzie.
McKenzie throws a leg kick but Emelianenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McKenzie thows a leg kick but Emelianenko checks it
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from McKenzie.
McKenzie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emelianenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
McKenzie scores with a nice right hand.
McKenzie chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A combination from McKenzie does no damage.
McKenzie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McKenzie lands a nice shot that snaps Emelianenko's head back.
McKenzie scores with a body shot.
A jab from McKenzie finds it's way through Emelianenko's defenses.

McKenzie darts in and clinches Emelianenko up against the cage.
McKenzie misses with some punches.
A bit of stalling here from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKenzie throws an elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKenzie.
McKenzie misses with a punch on the inside.
McKenzie lands with a short shot to the head.
McKenzie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Emelianenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emelianenko dives in and grabs McKenzie's left leg, looking for a takedown. McKenzie pushes down on Emelianenko's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gattsu Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
McKenzie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko shoots in for a double leg but McKenzie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McKenzie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelianenko. That did some damage!
McKenzie cracks a nice hook into Emelianenko's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Namor McKenzie really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Namor McKenzie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McKenzie slaps away a takedown attempt from Emelianenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McKenzie misses with an uppercut. Emelianenko saw that one coming.
McKenzie throws a good cross that connects.
McKenzie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKenzie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
Emelianenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Emelianenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Emelianenko blocks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie connects with a looping right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Emelianenko crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McKenzie - the referee stops the clock and Emelianenko gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McKenzie. Emelianenko manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McKenzie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianenko.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McKenzie sprawls well. McKenzie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gattsu Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKenzie lands with a kick to the ribs.

McKenzie lands a big head kick that sends Emelianenko tumbling to the mat! McKenzie takes a step backwards and waves Emelianenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Emelianenko is rocked!

It looks like Gattsu Emelianenko has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKenzie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oh Emelianenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McKenzie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKenzie fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Emelianenko to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Emelianenko looks to clinch but McKenzie throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Emelianenko taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Namor McKenzie! Namor McKenzie retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Namor McKenzie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clay Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fionn Mac Cumhaill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kid CuDi - Wylin Cuz I'm Young. Mac Cumhaill has chosen Warriors Code as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Mercer
vs
Mac Cumhaill

189 cm
23
219 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

197 cm
28
210 lbs
21 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clay Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fionn Mac Cumhaill !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mac Cumhaill misses with a straight right.
Mac Cumhaill uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mercer has time to react.
Mercer connects with a solid leg kick.
Mercer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mac Cumhaill staying out of range there.
Mac Cumhaill loads up on a big right hand but Mercer slips the punch.
Mercer tries to land a leg kick but Mac Cumhaill saw it coming and moves away.
Mercer lands with a hook. Mac Cumhaill tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mercer. Mac Cumhaill does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Mercer misses.
Mac Cumhaill gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill slips a jab and a cross from Mercer.
Mac Cumhaill on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mac Cumhaill misses with a double jab.
Mercer misses with an uppercut. Mac Cumhaill saw that one coming.
Mercer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mercer throws a push kick but Mac Cumhaill slaps the foot to one side.
Mercer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Mac Cumhaill is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mercer's half guard.

Mac Cumhaill seems to be working for a kimura but Mercer defends the submission attempt.
Mercer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mercer is controlling Mac Cumhaill 's trapped leg to prevent Mac Cumhaill from advancing to side control.

Mac Cumhaill is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Mac Cumhaill is working for a submission of some sort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mac Cumhaill connects with a nice short shot to Mercer's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mercer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mercer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mac Cumhaill is looking to get to half guard.
Mac Cumhaill is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mac Cumhaill wants to get back to his feet.
Mac Cumhaill is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mac Cumhaill sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Mercer stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mac Cumhaill to get to his feet.
Mercer misses the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer lands with a kick to the temple. Mac Cumhaill shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac Cumhaill misses with an uppercut. Mercer saw that one coming.
Mercer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mercer misses with the combination.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mac Cumhaill checks a low kick from Mercer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mac Cumhaill throws a jab when Mercer was well out of range.
Mac Cumhaill is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mercer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clay Mercer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mercer scores with the left hand. Mac Cumhaill knows he should have avoided that one.
Mercer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Mac Cumhaill does it's job there.
Mac Cumhaill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mac Cumhaill with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mercer counters with a good, hard body kick but Mac Cumhaill shrugs it off.
Mac Cumhaill moves out of range as Mercer throws a body kick.
Mercer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mac Cumhaill .
Mercer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mac Cumhaill throws a jab when Mercer was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer lands a nice looking body shot.
Mercer throws a leg kick which misses Mac Cumhaill 's front leg but catches the back leg as Mac Cumhaill tries to avoid it.
Mercer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mercer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mac Cumhaill stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mercer.
Mac Cumhaill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mac Cumhaill avoids the body shot from Mercer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mercer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mercer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mac Cumhaill misses with an uppercut
and Mercer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clay Mercer is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac Cumhaill moves out of range of the strikes.
Mercer looks to land a body kick but Mac Cumhaill moved away.
Mercer throws a big shot that misses.
Mercer takes a swing at Mac Cumhaill 's ribcage but misses.
Mac Cumhaill takes one on the button.
Mac Cumhaill swats away the attempt to clinch by Mercer.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mercer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mercer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mercer throws out a powerful jab.
Mercer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mac Cumhaill 's sensitive parts.
Mercer lands a jab to the head.
Mercer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mercer misses with a right hand

and Mac Cumhaill counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mercer won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercer can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercer tries to buck Mac Cumhaill off but Mac Cumhaill is having none of it.
Mac Cumhaill in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fionn Mac Cumhaill has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mac Cumhaill lands a few punches from side control.

Mac Cumhaill in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mercer is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fionn Mac Cumhaill !
Fionn Mac Cumhaill took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.