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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mack Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balfour Darrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Balfour Darrow enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mack Daddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Balfour Darrow!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daddy moves in looking to clinch but Darrow pushes him off.
Daddy blocks a head kick by Darrow.
Darrow throws a right hand that misses
and Daddy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Daddy misses
and Darrow counters with a straight right hand.
Daddy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Darrow lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Daddy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darrow keeps the fight on the outside.
Darrow misses with a straight right.
Daddy closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daddy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Daddy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Darrow is defending well for now.
Darrow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Darrow lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daddy lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Daddy.
Daddy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darrow lands a hook that snaps the head of Daddy backwards.
Daddy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Darrow misses with some punches.
Darrow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daddy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Darrow throws a shot from downtown. Daddy moves away and avoids it.
Darrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daddy moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Daddy misses the target.
Darrow ducks under a wild hook from Daddy.
Darrow unleashes a big counter combination but Daddy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Daddy sizes up Darrow with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Daddy misses with an uppercut.
Daddy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Darrow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Daddy.
Darrow misses with a looping left.
Darrow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daddy scores with a hook.
Daddy misses with a few strikes there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Daddy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Darrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daddy backwards.
Daddy lands an elbow inside that Darrow shrugs off.
Daddy throws an elbow that misses.
Daddy tries to land a knee to the head but Darrow blocks with his arms.
Daddy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Daddy blocks an uppercut.
Daddy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daddy has a couple of punches blocked by Darrow.
Daddy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Darrow.
A right hook to the body lands for Darrow.
Daddy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Darrow tries a body shot but Daddy blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrow pushes Daddy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Darrow avoids a wild elbow strike from Daddy.
Daddy misses with an elbow strike.
Daddy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daddy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Darrow is leaning against Daddy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Daddy.
Darrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darrow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Darrow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Darrow.
Darrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daddy's elbow.
Darrow tries to work over Daddy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Daddy throws an elbow but misses.
Daddy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Darrow lands with a short shot to the head.
Daddy misses with a knee to the head.
Daddy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Darrow blocks it with crossed arms.
Daddy lands an elbow inside that Darrow shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daddy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Darrow.
Daddy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Darrow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Daddy stops a takedown attempt from Darrow.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daddy misses with an elbow over the top.
Darrow tries to throw a body punch but Daddy avoids it by throwing Darrow back against the cage.
Darrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daddy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darrow blocks an elbow strike.
Darrow lands a left hand.
Darrow lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daddy misses with a body punch.
Daddy misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daddy.
Daddy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Daddy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Darrow fails to land.
Darrow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daddy.
Still in the clinch, Daddy scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Daddy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Daddy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Daddy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daddy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darrow only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Darrow misses the shot to the body.
Daddy connects with a crisp jab.
Darrow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daddy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Darrow on the side of the head.
Daddy scores with the left hand. Darrow knows he should have avoided that one.
Daddy avoids the head kick by Darrow.
Mack Daddy is winning the standup battle so far.
Darrow clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Darrow on the inside.
Daddy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darrow throws a head punch that misses.
Darrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daddy backwards.
Daddy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darrow gets through Daddy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Darrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daddy is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Darrow.
Oh Daddy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Darrow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Darrow unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Daddy! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Darrow is unloading with more strikes now! Daddy drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balfour Darrow!
Our winner, Balfour Darrow, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nino Niederreiter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melo comes to the cage accompanied by Max Webster- Toronto Tontos. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Eddie Melo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nino Niederreiter!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niederreiter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Niederreiter throws an off balance right hand
and Melo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Melo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Niederreiter.
Niederreiter lands with a nice body kick.
Niederreiter 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.
Melo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Melo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Niederreiter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Melo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Melo misses with an uppercut.
Melo throws a hook but Niederreiter blocks it.
Melo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Melo drives through and clinches with Niederreiter against the cage.
Niederreiter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Melo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Niederreiter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niederreiter throws a shot to the body.
Niederreiter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Niederreiter will feel that in the morning.
Melo lands a nice shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Melo, as that shot connected.
Melo throws a leg kick but Niederreiter moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Niederreiter.
Melo cracks the inside of Niederreiter's front leg.
Niederreiter connects with an inside leg kick.
Melo misses with a looping left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Niederreiter. That's going to slow Melo down.
Niederreiter misses with a body kick.
Melo takes the fight into the clinch.
Melo prevents a body shot from Niederreiter.
Melo swings wildly with an uppercut but Niederreiter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melo tries to throw a body punch but Niederreiter avoids it by throwing Melo back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Niederreiter.
Niederreiter manages to break the clinch.
Melo throws a looping overhand right but Niederreiter ducks down to avoid it.
Melo moves in looking to clinch but Niederreiter pushes him off.
Niederreiter scores with a spinning back kick!
Melo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Niederreiter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Melo moves out of range as Niederreiter throws a body kick.
As Niederreiter tries to get set, Melo tries to push him back and clinch up but Niederreiter manages to avoid the attempt.
Niederreiter checks a low kick from Melo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niederreiter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Melo.
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!
Melo throws a looping overhand right but Niederreiter ducks down to avoid it.
Niederreiter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Melo throws a leg kick but Niederreiter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Niederreiter cracks Melo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Niederreiter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Niederreiter throws a leg kick which misses Melo's front leg but catches the back leg as Melo tries to avoid it.
Melo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Niederreiter looks for the body kick but Melo saw that one coming.
Melo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Melo is looking to clinch but Niederreiter is avoiding it.
Melo takes a swing at Niederreiter's ribcage but misses.
Niederreiter throws a push kick but Melo slaps the foot to one side.
Jab from Niederreiter.
Melo scores with a nice head shot.
Niederreiter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Melo drops his hands momentarily and Niederreiter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Melo.
Niederreiter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Melo is able to avoid easily.
Melo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo misses with a low kick as Niederreiter jumps back.
Niederreiter slips under a jab.
Niederreiter moves out of range as Melo strikes.
Melo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Melo cracks the inside of Niederreiter's front leg.
A cross from Melo lands.
Niederreiter connects with a leg kick. Melo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Melo misses with an uppercut. Niederreiter saw that one coming.
Melo misses with a straight right.
Melo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Niederreiter gets tackled into the cage by Melo. Melo maintains the clinch.
Niederreiter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Melo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Niederreiter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Niederreiter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Niederreiter throws a body kick that misses.
Melo's corner calls for a 1-2. Melo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melo blocks a jab.
Melo lunges at Niederreiter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Niederreiter's hand.
Niederreiter throws a body punch but Melo moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melo misses with a looping right.
Melo moves into the clinch.
Melo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Niederreiter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Niederreiter.
I was talking to Melo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Niederreiter tries to work over Melo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Niederreiter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Melo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Melo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Melo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Melo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Melo throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Niederreiter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Melo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niederreiter's elbow.
Niederreiter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nino Niederreiter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melo tries to close the distance and clinch but Niederreiter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Melo throws a big shot that misses.
Niederreiter flicks out a counter leg kick but Melo steps away.
Melo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Melo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Niederreiter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Melo checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Melo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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 Eddie Melo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Niederreiter looks to land a left hand but Melo moved out of range nicely.
Eddie Melo is winning the standup battle so far.
Niederreiter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Melo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Melo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Niederreiter staying out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Niederreiter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Melo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Melo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Niederreiter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Niederreiter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Melo ducks under a wild hook from Niederreiter.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Niederreiter.
Melo misses with an uppercut. Niederreiter saw that one coming.
Niederreiter scores with a hook to the body. Melo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Niederreiter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Melo is looking to counter punch.
Niederreiter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melo.
Niederreiter is looking to chop away at Melo's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Melo misses the target.
Melo moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Niederreiter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niederreiter misses with a punch to the body.
Melo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Niederreiter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Melo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niederreiter was well out of range. Poor timing from Melo.
Melo is looking to clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Melo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Melo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Melo.
Melo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Melo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Niederreiter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Niederreiter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Niederreiter slips a straight right by Melo.
Melo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Niederreiter misses.
Niederreiter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Niederreiter misses with a low kick.
Niederreiter misses with an uppercut. Melo saw that one coming.
Melo looks to land a left hand but Niederreiter moved out of range nicely.
Melo misses the shot to the body.
Niederreiter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Niederreiter looks for the body kick but Melo saw that one coming.
Niederreiter cracks Melo with a good jab.
Niederreiter tries to land a front kick but Melo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melo moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niederreiter scores with a push kick.
Melo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Melo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Niederreiter just manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Niederreiter.
Niederreiter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Melo.
Niederreiter throws a push kick but Melo slaps the foot to one side.
Niederreiter thuds his shin into the meat of Melo's side.
Melo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Niederreiter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Melo blocks a leg kick.
Melo defending well as Niederreiter loads up on a big left hand.
Niederreiter misses with an uppercut.
Melo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Melo throws a body punch but Niederreiter moves out of range.
Melo misses with a low kick.
Niederreiter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Melo's calf.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Niederreiter. Melo shrugs it off though.
Niederreiter looks for the body kick but Melo saw that one coming.
Melo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Niederreiter misses with a low kick.
Melo tries to clinch up but Niederreiter circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo swings for the body but Niederreiter moves out of range.
It seemed like Niederreiter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Niederreiter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Niederreiter scores with a head kick. Melo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Niederreiter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Melo.
Niederreiter connects with a leg kick. Melo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Melo misses the shot to the body.
Niederreiter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Melo misses with a wild body shot.
Niederreiter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melo.
Niederreiter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Melo is looking to clinch.
A good leg kick by Niederreiter.
Melo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Niederreiter moves out of range as Melo strikes.
Niederreiter misses with a low kick as Melo jumps back.
Niederreiter checks a leg kick nicely.
Melo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Niederreiter.
Niederreiter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niederreiter manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Melo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Niederreiter moves away.
Niederreiter appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Melo throws a looping overhand right but Niederreiter ducks down to avoid it.
Niederreiter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Niederreiter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Melo misses with a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Niederreiter. Melo shrugs it off though.
Niederreiter moves out of range of the strikes.
Melo throws out a loose jab but Niederreiter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niederreiter checks the leg kick.
Niederreiter pushes Melo away with a front kick.
Niederreiter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Niederreiter moves away from the strike by Melo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Niederreiter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melo walks into a stiff left hand from Niederreiter.
Melo staying out of range there.
Melo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Niederreiter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Niederreiter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nino Niederreiter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Niederreiter - that will leave a mark!
Melo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Niederreiter.
Melo takes a swing at Niederreiter's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Niederreiter tenderised Melo's leg. Melo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Niederreiter throws a lazy right hand but Melo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Melo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Niederreiter.
Melo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Niederreiter.
Niederreiter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Melo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Niederreiter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Melo.
Niederreiter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melo.
Melo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Niederreiter.
Niederreiter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Niederreiter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Melo missing with a left hand there. Niederreiter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Melo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Melo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Niederreiter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niederreiter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Niederreiter is looking to chop away at Melo's legs.
Melo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Niederreiter manages to circle out of the way.
Niederreiter connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Niederreiter slams his shin into Melo's torso.
Melo throws an overhand right that lands on Niederreiter's shoulder, as Niederreiter tries to avoid the shot.
Melo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Niederreiter's hands.
Niederreiter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Melo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Melo blocks the body kick.
Niederreiter tests Melo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Melo swings for the body but Niederreiter moves out of range.
Melo misses with a wild body shot.
Niederreiter walks into a left hand.
Niederreiter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Melo ducks under a wild hook from Niederreiter.
Nice body kick from Niederreiter.
Melo ducks right into an uppercut from Niederreiter.
Melo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niederreiter throws a jab when Melo was well out of range.
Melo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Niederreiter checks a leg kick.
Niederreiter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Melo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Niederreiter's knee momentarily.
A head kick misses from Niederreiter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melo lands with a cross.
Jab by Melo.
Melo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Melo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Niederreiter scores with a jab.
Melo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Niederreiter gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Melo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Melo has a couple of punches blocked by Niederreiter.
Niederreiter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Niederreiter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Niederreiter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Niederreiter misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Niederreiter does it's job there.
Melo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab, jab by Melo - just one landing.
Melo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Niederreiter. Niederreiter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Melo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Niederreiter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Niederreiter checks a leg kick.
Melo blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niederreiter throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Niederreiter.
Melo lands the left hand.
Niederreiter missing with a left hand there. Melo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Melo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Melo loads up on a big right hand but Niederreiter slips the punch.
Niederreiter swats away the attempt to clinch by Melo.
Melo lands a body shot.
Niederreiter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slow jab from Melo misses its intended target.
Niederreiter connects with a body shot.
Niederreiter is looking to land body kicks.
Niederreiter blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Niederreiter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Melo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Niederreiter slips a jab and a cross from Melo.
Niederreiter replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Melo blocks it well.
Niederreiter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niederreiter swings for the body but Melo moves out of range.
Melo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Niederreiter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Niederreiter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Melo doesn't seem bothered though.
Niederreiter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Melo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Niederreiter.
Niederreiter misses with a body kick.
Melo throws a hook to the side of Niederreiter's head but Niederreiter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Niederreiter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Melo tries to clinch but Niederreiter is having none of it.
Niederreiter lands a really nice looking cross but Melo seems unphased.
Niederreiter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Melo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Niederreiter will feel that in the morning.
Melo looks to score with a jab to the body but Niederreiter is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Melo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Niederreiter walks into a straight right hand from Melo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Niederreiter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nino Niederreiter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Niederreiter 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nino Niederreiter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Kindmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grado Itsyersel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grado Itsyersel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pekka Kindmark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Grado Itsyersel!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itsyersel has managed to clinch.
Kindmark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kindmark takes a shot to the head.
Itsyersel blocking some punches.
Kindmark misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Itsyersel.
Kindmark has Itsyersel pressed against the cage.
Kindmark blocking some punches.
Itsyersel has a couple of punches blocked by Kindmark.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kindmark.
Kindmark takes a shot to the head.
Itsyersel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kindmark's elbow.
Itsyersel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Itsyersel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kindmark lands a shot to the body.
Kindmark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Itsyersel swings wildly with an uppercut but Kindmark uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kindmark misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kindmark.
Itsyersel gets through Kindmark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Kindmark's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kindmark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Itsyersel lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kindmark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Itsyersel.
Itsyersel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Itsyersel tries to throw a body punch but Kindmark avoids it by throwing Itsyersel back against the cage.
Itsyersel misses with the head strike.
Kindmark breaks from the clinch.
Itsyersel misses with a straight left.
Itsyersel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kindmark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kindmark's jab looks to have found its range, popping Itsyersel under the eye.
Kindmark lands with a cross.
Itsyersel moves out of range of the strikes.
Itsyersel doesn't manage to clinch there - Kindmark circles away.
Nice shot by Itsyersel.
Itsyersel gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kindmark scores with a nice short uppercut.
Itsyersel has a couple of punches blocked by Kindmark.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kindmark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kindmark drops his hands momentarily and Itsyersel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Itsyersel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kindmark slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itsyersel swings widly with a right hand
and Kindmark counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kindmark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Itsyersel misses with a straight left.
Itsyersel wants to clinch up but Kindmark keeps it at a distance.
Itsyersel wants to clinch up but Kindmark keeps it at a distance.
Itsyersel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kindmark. Kindmark obviously looking to wear him down.
Itsyersel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kindmark on the side of the head.
Kindmark throws a wild body kick that Itsyersel sees coming a mile off.
Itsyersel closes the distance and clinches.
Itsyersel lands an uppercut.
Kindmark misses with a punch to the body.
Itsyersel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kindmark.
Itsyersel working aggressively here.
Kindmark lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Itsyersel misses with the head strike.
Kindmark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kindmark lands a right hand.
Itsyersel blocks a body shot from Kindmark.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kindmark lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kindmark.
Itsyersel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Itsyersel lands with a short shot to the head.
Itsyersel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Itsyersel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kindmark.
Itsyersel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kindmark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Itsyersel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kindmark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Itsyersel is looking to clinch.
Itsyersel forces Kindmark back against the cage and clinches.
Kindmark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kindmark misses with a punch on the inside.
Itsyersel swings wildly with an uppercut but Kindmark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Itsyersel misses with a punch on the inside.
Kindmark throws a punch but it's blocked by Itsyersel.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kindmark creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Itsyersel.
Kindmark blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kindmark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kindmark misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Itsyersel.
Itsyersel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Itsyersel tries to throw a body punch but Kindmark avoids it by throwing Itsyersel back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Itsyersel.
A short body shot lands from Itsyersel as the two fighters clinch.
Kindmark tries a body shot but Itsyersel blocks it.
Itsyersel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kindmark trying to stall but Itsyersel improves his position.
Kindmark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Itsyersel.
Itsyersel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kindmarks head.
Itsyersel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kindmark working aggressively here.
Kindmark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kindmark misses with a straight right.
Itsyersel tries to counter with a clinch but Kindmark shakes him off and moves away.
Itsyersel wants to clinch
and Kindmark counters with a good low kick that Itsyersel was not able to check.
Itsyersel closes the distance and pushes Kindmark back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grado Itsyersel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Itsyersel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kindmark lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kindmark swats away the attempt to clinch by Itsyersel.
Kindmark connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Itsyersel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kindmark's hands.
Kindmark circles away from the clinch attempt.
Itsyersel is looking to clinch but Kindmark is avoiding it.
Itsyersel misses with a left hand
and Kindmark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Itsyersel misses.
It looked like Kindmark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kindmark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Itsyersel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kindmark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Itsyersel wants to clinch
and Kindmark counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kindmark ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kindmark scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kindmark, as that shot connected.
Kindmark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kindmark tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Itsyersel is able to avoid easily.
A lazy body kick from Itsyersel
and Kindmark counters with a stiff right hand.
Kindmark slips a straight right by Itsyersel.
Kindmark throws a lazy right hand but Itsyersel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kindmark 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.
Kindmark keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kindmark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Itsyersel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kindmark.
Kindmark slips a jab from Itsyersel.
Itsyersel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Itsyersel looks to throw the jab but Kindmark is out of range.
Pekka Kindmark is winning the standup battle so far.
Itsyersel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kindmark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kindmark throws out a leg kick but Itsyersel moves out of range and Kindmark only half commits.
Itsyersel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kindmark fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Itsyersel is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Itsyersel wants to clinch.
Kindmark misses with a hook.
Itsyersel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kindmark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Itsyersel misses with an uppercut
enabling Kindmark to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Itsyersel is predictable there
and Kindmark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Itsyersel moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Itsyersel.
Kindmark tries to throw a body punch but Itsyersel avoids it by throwing Kindmark back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Itsyersel.
Kindmark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kindmark tries a body shot but Itsyersel blocks it.
Itsyersel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kindmark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kindmark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Itsyersel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kindmark ducks under a wild hook from Itsyersel.
Itsyersel closes the distance and pushes Kindmark back into the cage.
A short left from Kindmark.
Itsyersel misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Itsyersel.
Still in the clinch, Kindmark scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kindmark lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Itsyersel backwards.
Kindmark blocking some punches.
Kindmark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Itsyersel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Itsyersel misses with a right hand
enabling Kindmark to counter with a crisp jab.
Itsyersel throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kindmark to counter with a crisp jab.
Itsyersel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kindmark.
Kindmark throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
Kindmark thuds his right hand into Itsyersel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kindmark throws a solid leg kick but Itsyersel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kindmark.
Itsyersel tries to clinch up but Kindmark circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kindmark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Itsyersel, as that shot connected.
Itsyersel connects with a single shot there.
Itsyersel moves forwards but Kindmark connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Itsyersel is rocked!
Itsyersel is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Kindmark doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Itsyersel crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Itsyersel's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pekka Kindmark!
Pekka Kindmark seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hardijan Matic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bee Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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146 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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25
140 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hardijan Matic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bee Jay!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jay gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matic is working Jay over against the cage.
Jay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matic's elbow.
Matic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matic tries a knee to the head but Jay blocks it.
Matic is stalling here.
Jay prevents a body shot from Matic.
Matic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matic has Jay pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Matic.
Matic struggles to land a body shot inside as Jay controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jay is defending well for now.
Matic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Matic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bee Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matic was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.
Jay clinches.
Matic blocks a body shot from Jay.
Matic is trying to break free.
Matic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jay tries to score a body lock takedown but Matic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matic manages to break the clinch.
Matic moves into range and clinches up with Jay.
Matic manages to break the clinch.
Matic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jay.
A quick step to the side and Matic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jay feints the counter takedown.
Matic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matic connects with a looping right hand.
Matic lands with a nice body kick.
Jay has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jay tries to clinch but Matic moves out of range.
Jay connects with a body shot that sends Matic's belly button to the back.
Jay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matic sprawls well. Matic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jay gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay shoots and misses
and Matic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jay thinking.
Hardijan Matic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bee Jay.
Matic leaves Jay with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've been told by Matic's head coaches at Wreckshop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Matic lands with a good body shot.
Jay looks to score with a jab to the body but Matic is just out of range.
Hardijan Matic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jay. Jay obviously looking to wear him down.
Jay just misses with a punch to the body.
Jay throws out a leg kick but Matic moves out of range and Jay only half commits.
Matic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matic throws a lazy head kick
and Jay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Matic won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matic is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jay trying to control the action but Matic is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Matic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Matic tries to bench press Jay off him but Jay keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hardijan Matic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Matic forces Jay back against the cage and clinches.
Matic lands with a right to the head.
Matic tries to break free but Jay pushes him back against the cage.
Matic breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jay.
Matic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jay can do to turn this around?
Jay thumps Matic with a low kick.
Hardijan Matic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay throws a leg kick
and Matic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jay thinking.
Matic scores with a leg kick.
Jay throws a body shot but no joy.
Matic connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay misses with a body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jay tries to clinch but Matic moves out of range.
Matic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jay swings for the body but Matic moves out of range.
Matic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jay lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matic lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Matic fails to land.
Jay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Matic has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay takes a shot to the head.
Matic is looking to break free of the clinch but Jay has double underhooks.
Matic can't find room to land a body shot as Jay controls the action.
Nice body punch from Jay.
Matic scores with a shot to the side of Jay's head.
Matic throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matic can't break the clinch.
Matic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jay throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Matic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jay swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Matic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matic manages to avoid it.
Jay is looking to clinch but Matic is avoiding it.
Matic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jay connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Jay.
Jay steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Matic.
Jay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jay wants to clinch up but Matic keeps it at a distance.
Jay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jay. Matic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matic.
Jay throws a body shot but no joy.
Jay misses with a jab to the body
and Matic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jay is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hardijan Matic is winning the standup battle so far.
Jay tried to score with a low kick but Matic checks it.
Matic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jay.
Matic misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matic is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hardijan Matic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bee Jay.
Matic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matic throws a nice looking combination but Jay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matic.
Jay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matic.
Matic looks to score with a jab to the body but Jay is just out of range.
Jay tries to counter with a clinch but Matic shakes him off and moves away.
Matic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matic throws a series of punches but Jay avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matic. Jay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matic throws a nice head kick!
Matic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jay in his tracks.
Jay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hardijan Matic dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Matic moves into range and clinches up with Jay.
Matic tries to circle away but Jay has him pinned against the cage.
Matic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matic's efforts to push away.
Jay tries to throw a body punch but Matic avoids it by throwing Jay back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Matic fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jay lands a leg kick that knocks Matic off balance momentarily.
Matic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matic is looking to wear down Jay with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jay punishes Matic's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay throws a body shot but no joy.
Jay jabs at Matic's body.
Matic rushes Jay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jay up against the cage.
Matic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matic misses with a body punch.
Jay tries a body shot but Matic blocks it.
Matic is trying to break the clinch but Jay has him pressed against the cage.
Matic stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay scores with a hook to the body.
Jay keeps control of Matic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matic.
Matic effectively controlling the action here.
Jay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matic lands a shot to the body.
Matic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matic lands a slapping body shot.
Matic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay throws a shot to the body.
Matic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jay throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matic has Jay up against the cage in a clinch.
Jay avoiding damage as Matic throws knees to the body.
Matic lands with a left to the head.
Matic is leaning against Jay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hardijan Matic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jay has Matic pressed against the cage, preventing Matic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matic has a couple of punches blocked by Jay.
Matic misses with a knee strike.
Jay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hand to the body from Matic.
Matic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matic tries to break the clinch but Jay is controlling the position.
Jay blocks a body shot from Matic.
Matic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matic as he jumps to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jay swings for the body but Matic moves out of range.
Bee Jay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardijan Matic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matic scores with a decent looking hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hardijan Matic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hardijan Matic!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hardijan Matic made sure he mentioned Perkele!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obi Canuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jone comes to the cage accompanied by If you smell!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
185 lbs
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181 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Jone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Obi Canuel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canuel misses with a straight left.
Canuel scores with a nice head shot.
Jone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Canuel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A shot to the liver by Canuel. Beautiful body shot.
Jone jabs at Canuel's body.
Canuel checks a leg kick.
Canuel tries to land a front kick but Jone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Canuel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Canuel throws a hook but Jone avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Jone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Canuel has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jone misses with a body kick.
Canuel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canuel staying out of range there.
Jone throws a front kick that sends Canuel stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canuel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jone.
Jone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Canuel momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canuel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Canuel doesn't seem bothered though.
Canuel lands a head shot.
Canuel lands with an uppercut that bounces Jone off the cage and back into range.
Jone defending well as Canuel loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Jone.
Canuel scores with a nice strike.
Canuel cracks Jone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jone motions for Canuel to come forward. Jone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Canuel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Canuel lands a head shot.
Jone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canuel misses with a wild body shot.
Jone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Canuel connects with a leg kick. Jone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slow jab from Jone misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Canuel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canuel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A quick step to the side and Jone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jone scores with a nice strike.
Canuel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jone connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Canuel scrambles back to his feet.
Jone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Canuel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jone is able to avoid easily.
Jone sizes up Canuel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice body kick there by Jone.
Jone blocks a head kick by Canuel.
Canuel misses with an uppercut. Jone saw that one coming.
Canuel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Canuel scoring well with a low kick there.
Canuel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jone.
Canuel throws a jab when Jone was well out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jone throws a leg kick which misses Canuel's front leg but catches the back leg as Canuel tries to avoid it.
Jone misses with a body kick.
Canuel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jone scores with a shot to the body.
Jone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canuel clinches up against the cage.
Canuel scores with a shot to the side of Jone's head.
A nice left hand lands by Jone.
Canuel avoiding damage as Jone throws knees to the body.
A short right from Jone on the inside.
Canuel working aggressively here.
Canuel lands with a right to the head.
Jone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jone misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canuel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jone backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canuel has a couple of punches blocked by Jone.
Canuel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Jone has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Canuel blocking some punches.
Canuel looking to throw knees to the head but Jone is blocking nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Canuel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jone blocking some punches.
Jone can't find room to land a body shot as Canuel controls the action.
Jone struggles to land a body shot inside as Canuel controls his hands.
Canuel pushes Jone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jone throws a punch but it's blocked by Canuel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canuel.
Jone takes a shot to the head.
Canuel avoiding damage as Jone throws knees to the body.
Jone tries to land knees in the clinch but Canuel avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jone lands an uppercut.
Jone misses with some punches.
Canuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canuel blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Obi Canuel will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Canuel scores with a jab. Jone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slow jab from Jone misses its intended target.
A head kick by Canuel misses
and Jone counters with a good low kick that Canuel was not able to check.
Jone misses with a looping right.
Canuel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Canuel looks to land a right hand but Jone moved out of range.
Jone ducks under a wild hook from Canuel.
Canuel scores with a leg kick.
Jone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canuel.
Canuel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jone takes a swing at Canuel's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canuel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Jone blocks the leg kick.
Canuel misses with a wild body shot.
Jone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Canuel loads up on a big right hand but Jone slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canuel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jone can pounce on him.
Canuel scores with a jab to the head.
Jone misses with a low kick.
Canuel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jone wants to land a leg kick but Canuel is out of range.
Jone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Canuel.
Canuel throws a lazy uppercut
and Jone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canuel throws a head kick that misses.
Jone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canuel.
Canuel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jone.
Canuel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jone loads up on a big right hand but Canuel slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Canuel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jone moves out of range of the leg kick from Canuel.
Canuel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canuel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Canuel on the side of the head.
Canuel lands a head shot.
Jone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jone cracks Canuel with a good jab.
A clash of legs there as Canuel blocks the low kick.
Canuel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jone will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Canuel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jone connects with a body shot that sends Canuel's belly button to the back.
A head kick misses from Canuel.
Canuel connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jone misses with a hook. Canuel ducked under it nicely.
Canuel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jone.
Canuel loads up on a big right hand but Jone slips the punch.
Canuel dips to his left and cracks Jone with an uppercut!
Jone cracks the inside of Canuel's front leg.
Jone moves out of range of the strikes.
Canuel lands a nice looking body shot.
Canuel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jone's head.
Canuel scores with a nice strike.
Canuel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jone.
Canuel moves away from the strike by Jone.
Jone misses with a body shot.
Jone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Canuel is out of range and Jone settles back down.
Jone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canuel clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canuel prevents a body shot from Jone.
Canuel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Jone.
Canuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canuel misses with a knee to the head.
Canuel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Canuel misses with a knee to the head.
Canuel swings wildly with an uppercut but Jone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jone is working Canuel over against the cage.
Canuel is breathing heavily.
Canuel misses with a punch on the inside.
Canuel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Canuel working aggressively here.
Jone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Jone.
Jone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Obi Canuel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A big right from Jone misses.
Jone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Canuel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jone momentarily.
Jone throws a body shot but no joy.
Canuel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Canuel throws a sloppy body shot
and Jone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab from Canuel.
Canuel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Canuel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jone manages to avoid it.
Jone moves out of range of the body kick from Canuel.
Canuel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jone checks a leg kick.
Canuel misses with a hook. Jone ducked under it nicely.
Jone does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Canuel misses with a jab to the body
and Jone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canuel rushes Jone and presses him up against the cage.
Jone lands a body shot.
Canuel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jone managing to block the knees to the body from Canuel.
Canuel misses with a knee to the head.
Jone lands a knee to the body.
Jone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jone lands a right hand.
Canuel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jone is working Canuel over against the cage.
Jone lands a shoulder strike.
Canuel is rocked!
Canuel misses with a punch on the inside.
Canuel is still on wobbly legs! Can Jone finish him?
Jone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jone avoiding damage as Canuel throws knees to the body.
Canuel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jone lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Canuel to his knees! Jone keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Jone!
A relieved looking Jack Jone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Luatua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Luatua's choice of entrance music: Puff Daddy feat Jimmy Page - Come with me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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243 lbs
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262 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ken Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robbie Luatua!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Halo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luatua takes a swing at Halo's ribcage but misses.
And Halo counters with a quick kick to the body but Luatua blocks it.
Halo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luatua.
Luatua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Halo.
Luatua misses with a low kick.
Luatua misses with a body kick.
Halo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luatua forces Halo back against the cage and clinches.
Luatua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halo lands a nice shot to the body.
Halo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Luatua backwards.
Halo lands a body shot in the clinch.
I was talking to Halo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Luatua can't find room to land a body shot as Halo controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Luatua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Halo's brow.
Halo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halo tries a body shot but Luatua blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Halo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Luatua on the inside.
Luatua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halo's elbow.
Luatua prevents a body shot from Halo.
Halo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Luatuas head.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
Halo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luatua is looking to clinch but Halo is avoiding it.
Luatua tries to land a front kick but Halo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Luatua tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Halo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Luatua explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo moves out of range as Luatua throws a body kick.
Halo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Halo moves out of range of the body kick from Luatua.
Halo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Luatua throws a predictable looking body shot
and Halo counters with a leg kick.
Luatua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halo manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luatua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luatua misses with a double jab.
A quick step to the side and Halo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luatua lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luatua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Halo is able to avoid easily.
Luatua fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Halo, pushing him back against the cage.
Halo lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Halo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Halo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luatua scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Luatua motions for Halo to come forward. Luatua throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Halo misses its target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Luatua lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Halo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Halo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Robbie Luatua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo swats away the attempt to clinch by Luatua.
Luatua fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Halo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Luatua. That one must have hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luatua lands a leg kick that knocks Halo off balance momentarily.
Luatua misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Halo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luatua. Halo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luatua.
It looked like Halo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Luatua.
Halo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A bone on bone clash there as Halo blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Halo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Luatua has managed to clinch.
Halo blocking some punches.
Halo manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luatua is looking to clinch but Halo is avoiding it.
Halo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Luatua catches Halo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Luatua dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Luatua misses with the body kick
and Luatua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luatua misses with the body kick
and Halo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luatua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Luatua.
Halo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luatua.
Halo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Luatua avoids it.
Luatua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Halo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Halo throws a big counter combination but Luatua scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Luatua closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Halo.
Ken Halo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Luatua can't find room to land a body shot as Halo controls the action.
Halo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halo scores with a shot to the side of Luatua's head.
A short body shot lands from Halo as the two fighters clinch.
Luatua is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Halo.
Halo can't find room to land a body shot as Luatua controls the action.
A hook to the body from Halo.
Halo is working Luatua over against the cage.
Halo pushes Luatua back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Halo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Halo lands with a short shot to the head.
Halo lands with a right to the head.
Halo breaks from the clinch.
Luatua throws a body kick that misses.
Ken Halo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luatua looks to land a right hand but Halo moved out of range.
Halo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Halo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Luatua throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Luatua throws a lazy uppercut
and Halo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Luatua misses.
Halo throwing a counter right hand but Luatua manages to avoid it.
Halo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Luatua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luatua swings away with a body shot that misses
and Halo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Robbie Luatua 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!
Luatua looks to score with a jab to the body but Halo is just out of range.
Halo blocks a head kick by Luatua.
It looked like Halo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Luatua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Halo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Luatua misses the shot to the body.
Halo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Luatua.
Luatua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luatua throws a head kick but Halo moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Halo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo moves out of range as Luatua strikes.
Halo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Luatua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Luatua scores with a leg kick.
Luatua tries to clinch
and Halo counters with a body kick that stops Luatua in his tracks momentarily.
Luatua misses with the body kick
and Halo counters with a good low kick that Luatua was not able to check.
Luatua swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Luatua fails to land with a series of punches.
Luatua looks to score with a jab to the body but Halo is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Luatua
and Halo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halo throwing a counter right hand but Luatua manages to avoid it.
Robbie Luatua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luatua throws a head kick that misses.
Luatua throws a push kick but Halo slaps the foot to one side.
Halo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Luatua tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Luatua is predictable there
and Halo counters with a good low kick that Luatua was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halo slips under a jab from Luatua.
Halo is looking for a counter combo.
Luatua finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luatua.
Halo throwing a counter right hand but Luatua manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Halo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robbie Luatua's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Luatua throws a quick inside leg kick.
Luatua throws a sloppy body shot
and Halo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Luatua walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Halo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A left and a right from Luatua both land. Nice combination.
Luatua throws a hook but Halo blocks it.
Luatua misses with a left hand
and Halo counters with a thumping low kick.
Luatua closes the distance but Halo moves to the side
and Halo counters with a crisp one two that drops Luatua! Halo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Luatua to his feet! Luatua is in big trouble!
Luatua is rocked!
A low kick from Luatua misses
and Halo counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Luatua out cold! What a finish! Halo is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ken Halo!
An intense looking Ken Halo took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Kermit you are not the frog I mistook you for, you are a much more worthy opponent, and I am happy to have smashed your face with my fist, thank you for this honor. Broken Halo Pride!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rupert Blasts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malik Al-Khaldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al-Khaldi has chosen Razihel - Legends (feat. TeamMate) (Trident Edit) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
195 lbs
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188 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rupert Blasts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malik Al-Khaldi!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al-Khaldi throws a push kick but Blasts slaps the foot to one side.
Blasts looks to score with a jab to the body but Al-Khaldi is just out of range.
Al-Khaldi moves out of range of the body kick from Blasts.
Al-Khaldi lands with an uppercut that bounces Blasts off the cage and back into range.
Blasts lands with a right hand.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick which misses Blasts's front leg but catches the back leg as Blasts tries to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al-Khaldi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blasts has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blasts and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Blasts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Al-Khaldi cracks Blasts with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blasts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al-Khaldi manages to avoid it.
Blasts with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blasts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blasts throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blasts checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blasts. Al-Khaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blasts finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blasts throws out a loose jab but Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blasts throws a solid leg kick but Al-Khaldi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blasts.
Al-Khaldi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi walks into a stiff left hand from Blasts.
Blasts stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blasts looks to score with a jab to the body but Al-Khaldi is just out of range.
Blasts tries a low kick but Al-Khaldi avoids it.
Al-Khaldi avoids the body shot from Blasts.
Blasts checks a leg kick.
Al-Khaldi blocks the body kick.
Blasts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al-Khaldi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice cross by Al-Khaldi.
Blasts dodges the punch combination from Al-Khaldi.
Rupert Blasts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blasts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al-Khaldi manages to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blasts pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blasts looks to throw a body kick
and Al-Khaldi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blasts wants to clinch.
Nice cross by Al-Khaldi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Al-Khaldi throws a front kick aimed at Blasts's knee but Blasts avoids it well.
Blasts is looking to wear down Al-Khaldi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blasts swings for the body but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Blasts takes the fight into the clinch.
Blasts blocking some punches.
Blasts is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Blasts lands an uppercut.
Blasts throws a knee to the head but misses.
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Blasts.
Blasts misses with a knee strike.
Al-Khaldi blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Blasts fails to land.
Al-Khaldi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blasts backwards.
Al-Khaldi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A knee to the head by Blasts.
It looks like Malik Al-Khaldi has been cut.
Blasts throws a punch but it's blocked by Al-Khaldi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Al-Khaldi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blasts misses with the head strike.
Al-Khaldi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Al-Khaldi gets through Blasts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi lands an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi tries a body shot but Blasts blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Al-Khaldi as Blasts tries to tie him up.
Al-Khaldi blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Blasts fails to land.
Blasts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice shot to the body.
Blasts lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi scores with a shoulder strike.
Al-Khaldi lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Al-Khaldi as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi pushes Blasts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blasts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al-Khaldi lands a left hand.
Blasts trying to land knees to the body.
Al-Khaldi lands a left hand.
Blasts blocks an uppercut.
Blasts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blasts misses with a knee strike.
Blasts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blasts misses with some punches.
Al-Khaldi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Blasts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi misses with the head strike.
Al-Khaldi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Al-Khaldi.
Blasts missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Al-Khaldi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Blasts lands a body shot.
Blasts throws a shot to the body.
Al-Khaldi is looking to slow Blasts down with leg kicks.
Blasts throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al-Khaldi lands a leg kick that knocks Blasts off balance momentarily.
Blasts looks to score with a jab to the body but Al-Khaldi is just out of range.
Blasts cracks Al-Khaldi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Malik Al-Khaldi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al-Khaldi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Al-Khaldi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Al-Khaldi missing with a left hand there. Blasts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al-Khaldi avoids a kick to the body.
Al-Khaldi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al-Khaldi is looking to chop away at Blasts's legs.
Al-Khaldi looks for the body kick but Blasts saw that one coming.
Blasts scoring well with a low kick there.
Blasts misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blasts, right into the meat.
Blasts looks for the body kick but Al-Khaldi saw that one coming.
Blasts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al-Khaldi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blasts takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi throws a shot to the body.
Al-Khaldi takes a swing at Blasts's ribcage but misses.
Al-Khaldi misses with an uppercut. Blasts saw that one coming.
Al-Khaldi connects with a single shot there.
Al-Khaldi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al-Khaldi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Al-Khaldi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blasts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al-Khaldi.
Sloppy strikes from Al-Khaldi. Those never looked like landing.
Al-Khaldi throws the kick towards the body but Blasts avoids it.
Blasts scoring well with a low kick there.
Blasts darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've been told by Blasts's head coaches at Elite Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Al-Khaldi throws a jab when Blasts was well out of range.
Blasts takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blasts.
A nice side step and Al-Khaldi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Al-Khaldi misses with a low kick.
Blasts throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Al-Khaldi throws a lazy right hand but Blasts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Al-Khaldi cracks Blasts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Al-Khaldi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A solid body kick from Al-Khaldi.
Blasts misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Al-Khaldi counters with a good low kick that Blasts was not able to check.
Blasts keeps Al-Khaldi at a distance using the push kick.
Al-Khaldi digs a good body shot into Blasts's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al-Khaldi. Blasts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blasts was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Al-Khaldi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Al-Khaldi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A good leg kick by Al-Khaldi.
Blasts throws a hook but Al-Khaldi blocks it.
Al-Khaldi moves out of range of the body kick.
Al-Khaldi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Blasts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blasts gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Al-Khaldi avoids the body shot from Blasts.
Al-Khaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
Blasts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al-Khaldi moves away.
A little jabbing left from Al-Khaldi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blasts misses with a wild body shot.
Blasts misses with a wild body shot.
Al-Khaldi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blasts.
Al-Khaldi throws a looping overhand right but Blasts ducks down to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick which misses Blasts's front leg but catches the back leg as Blasts tries to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi cracks Blasts with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Blasts looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Al-Khaldi finish him?
Blasts is rocked!
Al-Khaldi avoids the body shot from Blasts.
Oh Blasts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Al-Khaldi connects with an inside leg kick.
Blasts with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blasts misses with a body kick.
Al-Khaldi feints a counter leg kick.
Blasts throws a sloppy body shot
and Al-Khaldi counters with a low kick, right behind Blasts 's knee.
Blasts ducks into an uppercut from Al-Khaldi and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malik Al-Khaldi!
Malik Al-Khaldi is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Malik Al-Khaldi 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jong Un Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dead Man. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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141 lbs
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132 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, William Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jong Un Kim!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake throws a hook but Kim blocks it.
Kim thuds his shin into the meat of Blake's side.
Blake shoots in and drives through. Kim sprawls well.
Blake backing away here, and Kim unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kim jabs at Blake's body.
Blake throws the left hand but Kim avoids the punch easily.
Nice straight punches there by Kim. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kim.
Blake throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Blake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kim misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kim blocks a jab.
Jong Un Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kim.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kim was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
Kim throws a body kick that misses.
Kim takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kim misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blake. That did some damage!
Blake on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kim takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kim moves away.
Jong Un Kim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Blake.
Crunch! Kim slams his shin into Blake's torso.
Kim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blake.
Kim wants to slow Blake down by chopping away at his legs.
Blake connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kim. Kim circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kim tries a low kick but Blake avoids it.
A jab lands there for Kim.
Blake is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kim throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Both fighters circling a little - Kim finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blake connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kim scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Blake.
Kim shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Blake.
Blake listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blake lands a jab.
Blake is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sloppy strikes from Kim. Those never looked like landing.
Kim explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kim misses with a leg kick.
Blake slips a straight right by Kim.
Kim throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kim moves away from the strike by Blake.
Kim lands with a good body shot.
Blake takes a swing at Kim's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim throws a front kick that sends Blake stumbling back into the cage.
Kim tries to work over Blake's front leg with a kick but Blake checks it.
Blake gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blake shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Blake showed some decent athleticism there.
Blake passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kim!
Kim blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've been hearing that Blake has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kim is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kim is looking to escape.
Kim is working to get back to half guard.
Blake tries to push Kim's head away but Kim is holding on tight.
Blake punishing his opponent with strikes.
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!
Blake wants to take Kim's back but he can't do it this time.
Blake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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 William Blake will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kim moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like William Blake has been cut.
Kim throws a low kick, looking for Blake's leg but Blake calmly moves out of range.
Blake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blake moves away from the strike by Kim.
Jong Un Kim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kim on the side of the head.
Good shot there by Kim.
Kim throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kim lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blake has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blake and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kim - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim connects with a leg kick. Blake looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Blake closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kim to the mat! Kim manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blake stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Kim has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Blake manages to get his head free but now Kim has transitioned to an armbar! Blake grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Kim! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jong Un Kim!
Jong Un Kim seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mookie Blaylock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Declan Sweeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaylock's entrance music is Alive. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sweeney's choice of entrance music: Four Star Mary - Pain. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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279 lbs
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287 lbs
36 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mookie Blaylock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Declan Sweeney!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sweeney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaylock manages to avoid it.
Blaylock throws a looping overhand right but Sweeney ducks down to avoid it.
Sweeney fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blaylock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blaylock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sweeney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sweeney feints the counter takedown.
A leg kick checked by Sweeney.
Blaylock throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaylock digs a good body shot into Sweeney's ribs.
Sweeney misses with a low kick.
Sweeney throws a body kick that misses.
Blaylock tried to score with a low kick but Sweeney checks it.
Blaylock throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Sweeney tumbling to the canvas!
It looks like Declan Sweeney 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!
Sweeney pulls Blaylock in to control the position.
Sweeney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blaylock is one step ahead there.
Blaylock controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeney throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sweeney wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Blaylock stopping the sweep attempt from Sweeney.
Blaylock sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blaylock. That's going to slow Sweeney down.
Sweeney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sweeney moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sweeney throws a leg kick
and Blaylock counters with a left hand that sends Sweeney to the canvas!
Sweeney is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Blaylock is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sweeney tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blaylock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blaylock preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sweeney throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sweeney throws a strike but Blaylock avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney trying to control but Blaylock is working from the bottom.
Sweeney looking to pass the guard.
Sweeney trying to control but Blaylock is working from the bottom.
Blaylock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sweeney trying to control but Blaylock is working from the bottom.
Sweeney content to stall in guard here.
Sweeney trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaylock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Sweeney might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blaylock haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Blaylock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sweeney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaylock moves away.
Declan Sweeney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sweeney closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blaylock did well to prevent Sweeney getting side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blaylock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blaylock controlling the position.
Sweeney preventing the sweep.
Sweeney lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blaylock trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mookie Blaylock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Declan Sweeney's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sweeney tests Blaylock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sweeney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Blaylock.
Sweeney throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sweeney.
Blaylock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sweeney lands a body shot.
Blaylock throws an overhand right that lands on Sweeney's shoulder, as Sweeney tries to avoid the shot.
Blaylock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blaylock takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Mookie Blaylock has been cut.
Blaylock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sweeney.
Sweeney fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaylock moves out of range of the leg kick from Sweeney.
Blaylock avoids a kick to the body.
Sweeney uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blaylock has time to react.
Blaylock thows a leg kick but Sweeney checks it
and Sweeney makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Blaylock really felt that one!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeney throws a big shot that misses.
Sweeney misses the shot to the body.
Sweeney throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaylock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That has opened up Declan Sweeney's cut even more.
Sweeney is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blaylock rather than just go for the knockout.
Sweeney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blaylock.
Nice cross by Sweeney.
Blaylock takes a swing at Sweeney's ribcage but misses.
Sweeney looking to score a takedown here. Blaylock is defending well but Sweeney drives through and ends up in Blaylock's guard.
Blaylock 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.
Sweeney stands up over Blaylock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sweeney is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blaylock is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Blaylock looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blaylock manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sweeney manages to get himself to full guard.
Sweeney trying to keep a closed guard but Blaylock is proving a slippery customer.
Sweeney is looking to sweep but instead, Blaylock has passed into half guard.
Declan Sweeney has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaylock is keen to just control but Sweeney is a slippery customer.
Sweeney wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blaylock's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sweeney moves into full guard.
Blaylock wants to control from the top but Sweeney keeps moving.
Blaylock controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sweeney looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blaylock passes into side control.
Sweeney is trying to escape the position but Blaylock is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sweeney tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Blaylock presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Blaylock tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sweeney keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Blaylock there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sweeney is squirming around, avoiding Blaylock's attempts to control the action.
Sweeney is working to get back to half guard.
Blaylock throws some wild stikes that Sweeney manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Declan Sweeney will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Blaylock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sweeney throws out the jab.
Good exchange - Sweeney coming out on top.
Sweeney scores with a nice body kick.
Sweeney avoids the body shot from Blaylock.
Sweeney thinks about the counter body kick.
Sweeney scores with a hook to the body. Blaylock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blaylock throws a front kick aimed at Sweeney's knee but Sweeney avoids it well.
Blaylock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blaylock takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sweeney scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sweeney scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sweeney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blaylock tries to counter by clinching up but Sweeney breaks away and moves out of range.
Blaylock takes one to the chin there.
Sweeney looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Blaylock!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sweeney is looking to take a break and control but Blaylock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blaylock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sweeney scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Blaylock to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaylock is holding Sweeney down, trying to stall.
Sweeney moves into full mount!
Sweeney throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Blaylock avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sweeney.
Sweeney throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Blaylock is trying to escape the mount.
Sweeney has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Blaylock's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney avoids the attempt from Blaylock to control.
Sweeney lands a big shot there that rocks Blaylock but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Blaylock is rocked!
Blaylock working to try and regain half guard.
Oh Blaylock is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sweeney wants to control the pace but Blaylock is squirming around nicely.
Blaylock tries to lock up and control but Sweeney gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blaylock seems to have got his legs back now.
Blaylock is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Blaylock that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sweeney unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Blaylock wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Sweeney celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Declan Sweeney!
An out of breath Declan Sweeney thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Liam Donnelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arlington Beech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beech has chosen You Know My Name as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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163 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam Donnelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Arlington Beech!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Donnelly.
Beech throws a body shot but no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beech checks a leg kick.
Donnelly moves out of range as Beech strikes.
Donnelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beech clinches.
Donnelly wants to stall.
Beech blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donnelly blocking some punches.
Beech blocking some punches.
Beech tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beech throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donnelly misses with some punches.
Beech misses with some punches.
Beech misses with a hook to the ribs.
Donnelly has a couple of punches blocked by Beech.
A right hook to the body lands for Beech.
Beech presses Donnelly against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnelly jumps guard but Beech turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Beech.
Beech tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Donnelly.
Donnelly works on Beech's body with a couple of short punches.
Beech blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beech.
Beech doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beech swings wildly with an uppercut but Donnelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donnelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donnelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Donnelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beech's elbow.
Donnelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beech lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Donnelly's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Beech blocking some punches.
Beech goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Donnelly is trying to pull guard but Beech turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've been informed that Beech has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beech struggles to land a body shot inside as Donnelly controls his hands.
Beech blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Beech.
Donnelly lands a body punch.
Donnelly has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Beech uses from the top position.
Beech avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beech avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beech is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Donnelly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beech defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Beech passes into half guard.
Donnelly wants to control but Beech is keeping busy.
Donnelly is looking to improve his position.
Donnelly is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beech is thwarting Donnelly's attempts to control the position.
Beech controlling the action here.
Donnelly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beech pulls his head out easily.
Donnelly actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donnelly is trying to maintain the position but Beech is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arlington Beech will probably get the nod.
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.
Nice body kick there by Donnelly.
Donnelly connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Donnelly sizes up Beech with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Donnelly scores with a hook to the body. Beech takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Donnelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donnelly 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.
Beech pushes Donnelly off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beech thows a leg kick but Donnelly checks it
and Donnelly counters with a nice uppercut.
Beech connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Donnelly's hands.
Beech lands a leg kick that knocks Donnelly off balance momentarily.
Donnelly misses with a hook to the body
and Beech counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Donnelly missing with a left hand there. Beech was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donnelly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beech lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnelly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beech throws a shot from downtown. Donnelly moves away and avoids it.
Donnelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donnelly misses with a hook.
Beech blocks a head kick by Donnelly.
Beech takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Arlington Beech is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donnelly misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Donnelly lands a nice looking body shot.
Donnelly throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beech counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beech fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Donnelly has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donnelly tests Beech's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beech has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Donnelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Beech fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beech blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Donnelly as the two fighters clinch.
Beech blocking some punches.
Donnelly lands a body punch.
Donnelly tries to throw a body punch but Beech avoids it by throwing Donnelly back against the cage.
Beech tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beech blocks an uppercut.
Beech doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beech makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beech blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beech throws a head punch that misses.
Donnelly blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Donnelly fails to land.
Arlington Beech seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beech makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beech prevents a body shot from Donnelly.
Donnelly pulls guard.
Donnelly has an active guard here but Beech has managed to pass into half guard.
Beech takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Donnelly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Donnelly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Donnelly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly is concentrating on defense, preventing Beech from advancing position.
Donnelly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beech content to control rather than advance.
Donnelly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Beech sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Liam Donnelly will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Beech checks the leg kick.
Donnelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beech moves out of range as Donnelly throws a body kick.
Donnelly misses with a body kick.
Beech looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Donnelly loads up on a big right hand but Beech slips the punch.
Beech misses with a straight right.
Donnelly throws a body shot but no joy.
Donnelly gets the takedown into side control.
Beech bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Donnelly misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beech slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donnelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Donnelly, as that shot connected.
Beech's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Donnelly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beech scrambles back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beech.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beech throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donnelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donnelly swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beech makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Donnelly misses with a series of wild punches.
Beech misses with an uppercut. Donnelly saw that one coming.
Beech throws a leg kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Donnelly lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Beech has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beech and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Beech replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Donnelly blocks it well.
Donnelly punishes Beech's body with a nice straight punch.
Donnelly misses with a body shot
enabling Beech to counter with a crisp jab.
Donnelly throws a leg kick but Beech sees it coming and moves out of range.
Beech uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donnelly.
Beech lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beech looks to land a body kick but Donnelly moved away.
Beech throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly throws a low kick but Beech moves out of range easily.
Donnelly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Beech.
Donnelly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donnelly throws a push kick but Beech slaps the foot to one side.
Donnelly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Donnelly misses with a low kick as Beech jumps back.
Donnelly scores with a jab.
Donnelly misses with a straight right.
Beech loads up on a big right hand but Donnelly slips the punch.
Donnelly swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Beech lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Beech.
Donnelly throws a low kick but Beech moves out of range easily.
Donnelly swings widly with a right hand
and Beech counters with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beech.
Beech lands a leg kick that knocks Donnelly off balance momentarily.
Beech lands with a kick to the ribs.
Beech looks to land a body kick but Donnelly moved away.
Donnelly misses with a head kick.
Beech jabs Donnelly right on the nose. Donnelly blinks but takes it well.
Beech thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Donnelly if he has to take too many more of those.
Beech throws a quick inside leg kick.
Beech uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donnelly.
Beech blocks the body kick.
Beech fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donnelly goes for a double leg but Beech avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Beech continues to drive forward.
Beech slips a jab from Donnelly.
Beech appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Donnelly darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donnelly misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beech takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beech only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Donnelly tries to clinch up.
Beech keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Beech misses with a hook. Donnelly ducked under it nicely.
Beech throws a looping overhand right but Donnelly ducks down to avoid it.
Beech swings for the body but Donnelly moves out of range.
Beech swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beech lands with a nice body kick.
Donnelly blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Donnelly.
Donnelly tries for a takedown but Beech circles away easily
and Beech counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Beech misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arlington Beech really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Donnelly gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beech.
Beech tries a head kick but it misses.
Donnelly throws out a leg kick but Beech moves out of range and Donnelly only half commits.
Beech jabs Donnelly right on the nose. Donnelly blinks but takes it well.
Donnelly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beech. Beech obviously looking to wear him down.
Beech cracks a nice hook into Donnelly's ribs.
Donnelly misses with a looping left.
Beech throws out a counter right but Donnelly avoids it with no problem.
Donnelly misses the shot to the body.
Donnelly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beech.
Donnelly ducks under a wild hook from Beech.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donnelly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beech under the eye.
Beech lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beech.
Beech closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnelly lunges at Beech with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beech's hand.
Crunch! Beech slams his shin into Donnelly's torso.
A shot to the liver by Donnelly. Beautiful body shot.
A solid body kick from Donnelly.
Donnelly thows a leg kick but Beech checks it
and Beech counters with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beech.
Jab from Beech.
Beech connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Donnelly momentarily.
Arlington Beech seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donnelly misses with a straight right.
Beech was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Donnelly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donnelly will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Donnelly misses with a body shot.
Beech thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Donnelly if he has to take too many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donnelly throws a leg kick but Beech checks it.
Beech scores with a kick to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Beech takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Donnelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Beech.
It seemed like Beech was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beech misses with a hook.
Donnelly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donnelly works the jab nicely.
Donnelly misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Beech.
Donnelly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beech looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beech throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beech throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly ducks under a wild hook from Beech.
Donnelly throws a jab when Beech was well out of range.
Donnelly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beech circles away.
Donnelly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beech lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Donnelly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beech scores with a jab to the head.
Beech lets loose with a powerful body kick. Donnelly will feel that in the morning.
Donnelly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Beech can pounce on him.
Donnelly cracks a nice hook into Beech's ribs.
Beech throws an overhand right that lands on Donnelly's shoulder, as Donnelly tries to avoid the shot.
Donk. Beech catches Donnelly right on the button with a cross.
Beech scores with a jab to the jaw.
Donnelly throws a body punch but Beech moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donnelly throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Donnelly drops his hands momentarily and Beech takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beech fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donnelly moves out of range as Beech strikes.
Donnelly throws a body kick that misses.
Donnelly moves out of range as Beech throws a body kick.
Donnelly will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Donnelly or perhaps it was just good defense by Beech, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Donnelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beech moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donnelly slips a jab from Beech.
Donnelly lands with a hook. Beech tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Donnelly - that will leave a mark!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arlington Beech dominated that fourth round.
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!
Beech scores with a head kick. Donnelly tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Beech looks to throw the jab but Donnelly is out of range.
Beech moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Donnelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Beech moves out of range of the strikes.
Donnelly throws a nice looking combination but Beech bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beech throws out a counter right but Donnelly avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Beech lands.
Donnelly stalks Beech and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Beech's face. Beech staggers backwards, shaken.
Donnelly throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donnelly closes the distance and pushes Beech back into the cage.
Donnelly throws a head punch that misses.
Donnelly working aggressively here.
Donnelly tries to pull guard but Beech holds him up against the cage and eventually Donnelly drops back down to his feet.
Beech misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnelly gets through Beech's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Beech fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Donnelly.
Donnelly tries a body shot but Beech blocks it.
Donnelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Donnelly throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Donnelly.
Donnelly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beech tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beech blocks an uppercut.
Beech lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beech blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donnelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donnelly misses with some punches.
Donnelly misses with the head strike.
Liam Donnelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly throws a head punch that misses.
Donnelly lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Donnelly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donnelly lands a hook that snaps the head of Beech backwards.
Donnelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Donnelly is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Beech to keep the fight standing.
Beech blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Beech.
Donnelly tries to work over Beech's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beech tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beech tries a body shot but Donnelly blocks it.
Donnelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Donnelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Beech.
Beech throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Donnellys head.
Beech misses with a body punch.
Beech lands a hook that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Donnelly fails to land.
Donnelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donnelly misses with the head strike.
Beech lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards.
Beech tries a body shot but Donnelly blocks it.
A short uppercut from Donnelly.
Beech presses Donnelly against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Donnelly misses with the head strike.
Beech tries a body shot but Donnelly blocks it.
Donnelly blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Donnelly.
Beech lands a body shot.
Beech blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donnelly tries a body shot but Beech blocks it.
Donnelly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Donnelly tries to pull guard but Beech holds him up against the cage and eventually Donnelly drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Donnelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beech lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beech prevents a body shot from Donnelly.
Donnelly has a couple of punches blocked by Beech.
Donnelly tries to throw a body punch but Beech avoids it by throwing Donnelly back against the cage.
Donnelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Donnelly.
Donnelly throws a head punch that misses.
Beech lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beech lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Donnelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donnelly tries to stall but Beech uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Donnelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Beech.
Beech misses with a punch on the inside.
Donnelly can't find room to land a body shot as Beech controls the action.
Donnelly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Donnelly working aggressively here.
Beech blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Donnelly showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beech 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arlington Beech!
After winning the bout, Arlington Beech 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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