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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Unanimous Decision (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Cahill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Cahill is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Unanimous Decision!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Cahill!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decision swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cahill bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Decision throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cahill uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Decision has time to react.
Cahill lands with a shot to the body.
Cahill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cahill avoids the head kick by Decision.
Cahill throws a series of punches but Decision avoids them all with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Decision walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cahill connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Decision momentarily.
Cahill throws a nice looking combination but Decision bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Decision throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Decision misses with a head kick.
Cahill blocks a head kick by Decision.
Cahill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Decision moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Decision scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Unanimous Decision seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decision has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cahill scores with a three punch combo!
Decision throws a head kick but Cahill moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cahill lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Decision.
Cahill closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Unanimous Decision is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decision throws a head kick that misses.
Cahill avoids the body shot from Decision.
No joy there for Cahill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Decision lands a big head kick that sends Cahill tumbling to the mat! Decision takes a step backwards and waves Cahill back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cahill is rocked!
Decision is breathing heavily.
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!
Decision misses with a hook. Cahill ducked under it nicely.
Cahill is still on wobbly legs! Can Decision finish him?
Decision swinging wildly here.
Cahill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Decision circles away quickly and effectively.
Decision pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cahill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cahill throws a right and a left that both miss.
Decision misses with a jab, cross combination.
Decision throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cahill thuds his right hand into Decision's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cahill is looking to clinch.
Cahill tries for a takedown but Decision sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Decision misses with a lunging right hand
and Decision takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cahill moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Cahill.
Cahill throws a right and a left that Decision avoids nicely.
Cahill seems to have recovered his senses.
Cahill lands a body shot.
Cahill tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Decision manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cahill goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cahill looks to land a combination but Decision avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cahill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Decision.
Cahill throws a series of strikes that have Decision backpedaling.
Cahill lands a lovely overhand right.
Decision misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cahill is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Decision had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Decision throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cahill lands a jab-cross combination.
Cahill lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A head kick misses from Decision.
Horrible takedown by Cahill or perhaps it was just good defense by Decision which made him look bad.
Decision looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cahill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Decision tries to avoid it but Cahill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Decision to the ground. Decision escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Unanimous Decision has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Cahill.
Decision throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Decision tries to move into range but Cahill moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Decision avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cahill is working the combinations to good effect here.
Decision throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cahill scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Cahill - just one landing.
Horrible takedown by Cahill or perhaps it was just good defense by Decision which made him look bad.
Cahill misses with a series of wild punches.
Decision tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Decision lands with a slapping head kick.
Cahill goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cahill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Decision lands a head kick. Cahill smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cahill misses with a takedown attempt - Decision sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cahill shoots for a double leg takedown but Decision sprawls well. He's pushed Cahill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Decision lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cahill circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cahill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Decision looks to land a left hand but Cahill moved out of range nicely.
Cahill throws a combination. Decision tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cahill slips a straight right by Decision.
Cahill swinging wildly here.
Cahill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decision throws a head kick that misses.
Cahill comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Decision is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cahill's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Some wild striking there from Cahill.
Decision throws a sloppy head kick and Cahill moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cahill dives in and grabs Decision's left leg, looking for a takedown. Decision pushes down on Cahill's head and hops out.
A slow jab from Decision misses its intended target.
Cahill throws a right and a left that Decision avoids nicely.
Decision pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Unanimous Decision dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Decision misses with a head kick.
Decision looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cahill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Decision.
Cahill tries for a takedown but Decision sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Decision throws a head kick that misses.
Decision is looking to land body kicks.
Decision throws a head kick that misses.
Decision pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decision throws a sloppy head kick and Cahill moves out of range easily.
Cahill scores with a shot to the body.
Cahill tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Decision manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cahill is looking to clinch.
A lazy left from Cahill finds it's target.
Cahill tries to close the distance and clinch but Decision swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Decision swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Cahill counter with a right hand.
Cahill tries to bum rush Decision with a series of wild strikes but Decision uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Decision walks into a left hand.
No joy there for Cahill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Cahill finds it's way through Decision's defenses.
Cahill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cahill avoids the head kick by Decision.
Decision throws a right hand that misses
and Cahill counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cahill's corner calls for a 1-2. Cahill obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Decision catches Cahill with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Unanimous Decision is winning the standup battle so far.
A left and a right from Cahill both land. Nice combination.
Cahill dodges the punch combination from Decision.
Decision takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cahill throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cahill lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Decision misses with a two punch combination.
A nice combination there by Cahill.
Decision throws a sloppy body shot
and Cahill counters with a series of strikes. Decision will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cahill misses with a few strikes there.
Decision misses with a straight right.
A combination from Cahill does no damage.
Cahill blocks a head kick by Decision.
Decision throws a lazy right hand but Cahill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Unanimous Decision is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cahill shoots in looking for a takedown. Decision tries to sprawl out of it but Cahill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Decision manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cahill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cahill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Decision lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decision misses with an uppercut
and Cahill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cahill fails to land with a series of punches.
Cahill has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Decision misses with a series of wild punches.
Decision keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decision misses with a head kick.
Cahill shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Decision eats them both and turns towards Cahill to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cahill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Decision but Decision pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Unanimous Decision has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Cahill.
Decision avoids a punch combination nicely.
Decision fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cahill manages to avoid it.
Cahill throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cahill tries to clinch up
and Decision counters with a nice body kick.
Decision tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Decision misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cahill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice combination there by Cahill.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decision pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cahill scores with a one two! Decision had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Decision scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cahill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cahill tries to bum rush Decision with a series of wild strikes but Decision uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Decision is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cahill.
Some wild striking there from Cahill.
Decision goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A punch combination from Cahill misses.
Decision walks into a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Decision throws an overhand right that lands on Cahill's shoulder, as Cahill tries to avoid the shot.
Cahill cracks Decision with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cahill lands a two punch combo.
Decision swings for the body but Cahill moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tim Cahill will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cahill blocks a head kick by Decision.
Decision just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Decision misses the target.
Decision rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cahill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cahill fails with the takedown.
Decision throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cahill counters with a three punch combo that has Decision backing up. Decision nods at Cahill to acknowledge the strikes.
Decision takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A combination from Decision does no damage.
Decision throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cahill scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cahill closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cahill misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cahill staying out of range there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Decision!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Decision tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cahill digs a good body shot into Decision's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cahill.
Cahill tries for a takedown but Decision sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Cahill misses.
Cahill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Decision takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick misses from Decision.
A jab lands there for Cahill.
Cahill lands with a nice combination. Decision backs away looking to recover.
Cahill misses with the combination.
Decision thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cahill if he has to take too many more of those.
Decision misses with a head kick.
Cahill tries to bum rush Decision with a series of wild strikes but Decision uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cahill throws a right and a left that Decision avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decision looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cahill!
Decision walks into a straight right hand from Cahill.
Cahill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cahill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Decision tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cahill lands with a straight right. Decision didn't see that one coming.
Decision pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cahill pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Decision back to the cage. Cahill follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cahill shoots for a takedown but Decision saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Unanimous Decision has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Cahill.
Decision throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decision showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cahill.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decision slaps away a takedown attempt from Cahill, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Decision throws a nice looking combination but Cahill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cahill misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cahill bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Decision's head backwards.
Decision throws a predictable looking body shot
and Decision takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Decision dodges the punch combination from Cahill.
Decision tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cahill's corner calls for a 1-2. Cahill obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cahill tries to clinch but Decision moves out of range.
Decision misses with a looping left.
Decision takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Decision misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cahill lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Decision backs up against the cage.
Cahill stuns Decision with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cahill looks for a takedown but Decision sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decision closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Decision misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decision dodges the punch combination from Cahill.
Decision walks into a stiff left hand from Cahill.
Cahill throws a left and a right that both miss
and Decision counters with a nice body kick.
Decision looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cahill misses with a series of wild punches.
Cahill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cahill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decision throws an overhand right that lands on Cahill's shoulder, as Cahill tries to avoid the shot.
Cahill fails to land with a series of punches.
Cahill moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tim Cahill.
I think Cahill 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Cahill!
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hype
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