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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Metaalic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zak Duffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zak Duffy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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189 lbs
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197 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Metaalic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zak Duffy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duffy stuffs the takedown attempt from Metaalic. Metaalic gets slowly back to his feet.
Duffy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duffy has closed the distance and engaged Metaalic in a clinch.
Metaalic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Duffy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Metaalic is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Metaalic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Duffy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duffy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Duffy lands a right hand.
Duffy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Metaalic backwards.
Metaalic avoiding damage as Duffy throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duffy.
Metaalic avoiding damage as Duffy throws knees to the body.
Metaalic wants to take the fight to the mat but Duffy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Metaalic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Metaalic has been working on his balance at Wolves Den $200 Elite Circuits, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Duffy.
Metaalic wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffy digs a right hand into Metaalic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Metaalic's gas tank.
Metaalic is breathing heavily.
Duffy prevents the takedown attempt.
Duffy stalling against the cage.
Metaalic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Duffy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Duffy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Duffy manages to break the clinch.
Duffy gets a clinch.
Duffy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Metaalic backwards.
Duffy stalling.
Duffy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Duffy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Duffy on the inside.
Duffy lands with a short shot to the head.
Duffy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duffy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Duffy gets through Metaalic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duffy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Duffy lands a left hand.
Duffy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duffy darts in trying to clinch
and Metaalic counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Metaalic.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Duffy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Metaalic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Duffy is trying to control the position but Metaalic postures up.
Duffy wants to sweep here but Metaalic controlling him for the moment.
Metaalic tries to free his leg and advance position but Duffy is retaining full guard.
Duffy pulls Metaalic in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metaalic controlling from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Metaalic wants to pass the guard but Duffy is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zak Duffy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duffy jabs Metaalic right on the nose. Metaalic blinks but takes it well.
Zak Duffy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duffy drives through and clinches with Metaalic against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metaalic tries for a takedown but Duffy manages to get underhooks.
Metaalic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Metaalic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Duffy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Duffy tries to clinch up.
Duffy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Duffy.
Metaalic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Duffy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Duffy tries to clinch up but Metaalic circles away and keeps his distance.
Duffy tries to clinch there but Metaalic circles away.
Duffy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Metaalic takes a shot to the head.
Duffy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Duffy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metaalic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zak Duffy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Duffy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Duffy wants to clinch.
Duffy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Duffy darts in and clinches Metaalic up against the cage.
Duffy prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short uppercut from Duffy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duffy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Duffy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Metaalic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Duffy prevents it.
Metaalic blocks an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Duffy scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Metaalic is defending well for now.
Duffy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Metaalic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Metaalic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duffy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duffy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duffy scores with a shot to the side of Metaalic's head.
Metaalic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Duffy lands an uppercut.
A short right from Duffy.
Metaalic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Duffy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Metaalic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Duffy has Metaalic up against the cage in a clinch.
Duffy effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metaalic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Duffy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metaalic tries to keep at a distance but Duffy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Duffy leaning against his opponent.
Metaalic is looking for a takedown.
Duffy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Metaalics head.
Duffy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Metaalic is keeping busy.
Duffy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Metaalics head.
Duffy breaks the clinch.
Duffy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Metaalic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Duffy after a bit of a struggle.
Duffy is leaning against Metaalic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Duffy missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duffy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Metaalic wants to take the fight to the mat but Duffy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Duffy lands a hook that snaps the head of Metaalic backwards.
Duffy lands a left hand.
Duffy lands a shoulder strike.
Duffy missing with knees to the body.
Duffy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Duffy is stalling here.
Duffy lands with a light punch inside.
Duffy taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Duffy.
Metaalic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Duffy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Duffy lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duffy lands an uppercut.
Duffy lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duffy stalling against the cage.
Duffy prevents the takedown attempt.
Duffy cracks Metaalic with a nice body shot.
Metaalic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Duffy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Duffy lands an uppercut.
Duffy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Duffy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Metaalic backwards.
Metaalic letting Duffy take a breather here.
Duffy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Metaalic has Duffy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Duffy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zak Duffy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Duffy has managed to clinch.
A short right from Duffy on the inside.
Metaalic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Duffy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Duffy is looking to clinch but Metaalic is avoiding it.
Duffy closes the distance and pushes Metaalic back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Duffy.
Duffy lands a right hand.
Duffy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Metaalic backwards.
Duffy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Metaalic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Duffy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short left from Duffy.
Duffy lands a hook that snaps the head of Metaalic backwards.
Metaalic is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duffy lands a hook that snaps the head of Metaalic backwards.
Oh Metaalic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duffy gets through Metaalic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Metaalic has Duffy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Duffy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Metaalic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metaalic being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metaalic avoiding damage as Duffy throws knees to the body.
Metaalic seems to have got his legs back now.
Metaalic is trying to drag Duffy to the mat but Duffy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Metaalic takes a shot to the head.
Duffy manages to break the clinch.
Duffy has Metaalic up against the cage in a clinch.
Duffy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duffy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Metaalic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duffy has Metaalic up against the cage in a clinch.
Duffy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Duffy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duffy missing with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Duffy to work.
Metaalic is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Duffy can't fight it off and eventually Metaalic manages to take the fight to the floor. Duffy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Duffy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Metaalic trying to control but Duffy is working from the bottom.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duffy wants to sweep here but Metaalic controlling him for the moment.
Metaalic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Metaalic trying to control the position from guard on top but Duffy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zak Duffy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Duffy is trying to keep Metaalic in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Duffy wants to clinch up but Metaalic keeps it at a distance.
Duffy rushes Metaalic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Duffy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duffy prevents the takedown attempt.
Duffy gets underhooks to prevent Metaalic's takedown attempt.
Metaalic is trying to drag Duffy to the mat but Duffy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Duffy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Metaalic.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zak Duffy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Duffy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zak Duffy!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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