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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Quadros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quadros has chosen Pride Theme as his entrance music. Stephen Quadros has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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Good wrestling
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Connor MacLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stephen Quadros!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLeod sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Quadros fails with an attempt to clinch.
Quadros closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Quadros lands an elbow inside that MacLeod shrugs off.
Quadros pushes off an throws an elbow but MacLeod leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
MacLeod lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacLeod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Quadros backwards.
MacLeod dodges an elbow strike from Quadros.
Quadros throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacLeod blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from MacLeod fails to land.
Quadros softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacLeod takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice left hand lands by Quadros.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quadros throws a head punch that misses.
Quadros creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod blocks the elbow strike.
MacLeod blocks an elbow strike.
Quadros comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MacLeod blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacLeod takes a shot to the head.
Quadros pushes MacLeod back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacLeod dodges an elbow strike from Quadros.
MacLeod has had enough of the clinch but Quadros keeps him there for the moment.
Quadros throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Quadros creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
MacLeod blocks an elbow strike from Quadros.
MacLeod blocks the elbow strike.
MacLeod avoiding damage as Quadros throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quadros just leaning against MacLeod, taking a breather.
MacLeod struggles to land a body shot inside as Quadros controls his hands.
Quadros blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacLeod blocks an uppercut.
Quadros tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MacLeod misses with a punch to the body.
Quadros lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Quadros just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacLeod's brow.
Quadros creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
MacLeod blocks an elbow strike from Quadros.
Quadros is trying to maintain a safe position but MacLeod gets an underhook and turns Quadros into the cage.
MacLeod can't find room to land a body shot as Quadros controls the action.
Quadros tries to land knees in the clinch but MacLeod avoids the damage to the body.
Quadros with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod lands a nice uppercut.
Quadros misses with an elbow strike.
Quadros misses with a punch to the body.
Quadros throws an elbow but it misses.
Quadros lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Quadros lands an elbow just above MacLeod 's eye.
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
MacLeod dodges an elbow strike from Quadros.
MacLeod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Quadros comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MacLeod managing to block the knees to the body from Quadros.
With the fighters up against the cage, Quadros throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quadros.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Quadros just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacLeod's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quadros swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacLeod avoids a wild elbow strike from Quadros.
Quadros lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quadros trying to land knees to the body.
MacLeod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quadros pushes off an throws an elbow but MacLeod leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Quadros tries to land a knee to the head but MacLeod blocks with his arms.
MacLeod prevents a body shot from Quadros.
MacLeod works on Quadros's body with a couple of short punches.
Quadros misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacLeod blocks an elbow strike.
Quadros prevents a body shot from MacLeod.
Quadros makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Quadros dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
That's time! MacLeod's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
MacLeod tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Quadros manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Quadros looks to land a combination but MacLeod avoids it well.
MacLeod blocks a head kick by Quadros.
MacLeod avoids a kick to the body.
MacLeod moves out of range of the body kick from Quadros.
MacLeod blocks a head kick by Quadros.
Quadros takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
MacLeod throws a combination. Quadros tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Quadros tries to land a front kick but MacLeod steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Quadros swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
MacLeod avoids the head kick by Quadros.
Quadros misses with a double jab.
Stephen Quadros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacLeod throws a low kick, looking for Quadros's leg but Quadros calmly moves out of range.
Quadros avoids the body shot from MacLeod.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod lands a high kick to the side of Quadros's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! MacLeod dives into guard, looking to finish.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacLeod stands up and waves to Quadros to follow him.
MacLeod throws a leg kick which misses Quadros's front leg but catches the back leg as Quadros tries to avoid it.
Quadros throws a lazy right hand but MacLeod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quadros swinging wildly here.
MacLeod throws an overhand right that lands on Quadros's shoulder, as Quadros tries to avoid the shot.
Quadros tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Connor MacLeod is winning the standup battle so far.
MacLeod lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Quadros is breathing heavily.
MacLeod tests Quadros's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quadros moves forwards but MacLeod connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Quadros misses with an uppercut.
MacLeod clinches with his opponent.
Quadros lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacLeod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacLeod trying to stall but Quadros improves his position.
Quadros has MacLeod pressed against the cage.
Quadros misses with a knee to the head.
Quadros with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Quadros misses with an elbow over the top.
Quadros looking to throw knees to the head but MacLeod is blocking nicely.
Stephen Quadros seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quadros can't find room to land a body shot as MacLeod controls the action.
Quadros putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MacLeod in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Quadros avoids the elbow strike from MacLeod, against the cage.
MacLeod blocks an elbow strike from Quadros.
Quadros creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Quadros creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacLeod's defenses.
A head punch on the inside from Quadros fails to land.
MacLeod avoids the elbow strike from Quadros, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacLeod.
Quadros throws a head punch that misses.
MacLeod managing to block the knees to the body from Quadros.
MacLeod stalling against the cage.
MacLeod blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quadros tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quadros.
Quadros misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Quadros just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacLeod's brow.
Quadros misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacLeod.
MacLeod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quadros swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacLeod dodges an elbow strike from Quadros.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short left from MacLeod.
MacLeod avoids a wild elbow strike from Quadros.
Quadros tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quadros using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacLeod has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacLeod dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
MacLeod is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by MacLeod - just one landing.
Quadros throws a sloppy head kick and MacLeod moves out of range easily.
Quadros moves away from the strike by MacLeod.
MacLeod tries to close the distance and clinch but Quadros swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Quadros showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacLeod.
MacLeod dodges the punch combination from Quadros.
MacLeod gets a clinch.
MacLeod can't find room to land a body shot as Quadros controls the action.
Quadros misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacLeod avoids a wild elbow strike from Quadros.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod tries to throw a body punch but Quadros avoids it by throwing MacLeod back against the cage.
Quadros creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Quadros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quadros is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Quadros misses with some punches.
Quadros throws a punch but it's blocked by MacLeod.
Quadros leaning his opponent against the cage.
Quadros tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Quadros trying to land knees to the body.
Quadros pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod tries to throw a body punch but Quadros avoids it by throwing MacLeod back against the cage.
Quadros pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Quadros throws an elbow but it's blocked.
MacLeod blocks an elbow strike from Quadros.
MacLeod blocking some punches.
Quadros is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacLeod is defending well for now.
Good body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands a right hand.
Quadros misses with a knee strike.
Quadros lands an elbow inside.
Quadros throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quadros lands a nice elbow.
Quadros tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MacLeod utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
MacLeod stalling.
Quadros tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacLeod avoids it.
MacLeod dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Quadros.
Quadros lands an elbow inside.
Quadros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quadros throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quadros throws an elbow that misses.
A nice left hand lands by MacLeod.
MacLeod scores with a nice hook to the head.
Quadros struggles to land a body shot inside as MacLeod controls his hands.
MacLeod will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Quadros up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Quadros throws an elbow but misses.
Quadros missing with knees to the body.
Quadros looking to throw knees to the head but MacLeod is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quadros tries a knee to the head but MacLeod blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quadros with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Quadros prevents a body shot from MacLeod.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Connor MacLeod.
I think MacLeod has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Connor MacLeod!
In his post fight interview, Connor MacLeod gave a big smile as he said 'I would Like to thank myself for being such a bad motherfucker! '.
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hype
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