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Event:
Openweight KT FINALS
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
MacArthur Jnr cracks the inside of McRae's front leg.
McRae thumps MacArthur Jnr with a low kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws the kick towards the body but McRae avoids it.
McRae throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
MacArthur Jnr throws a wild body kick that McRae sees coming a mile off.
MacArthur Jnr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McRae throws out the jab.
McRae takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McRae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MacArthur Jnr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McRae was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
MacArthur Jnr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McRae on the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick.
McRae misses the jab.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Jnr lands a nice looking body kick.
Jab, jab by MacArthur Jnr - just one landing.
McRae swings for the body but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McRae throws a head kick but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
#T1#
McRae throws a head kick that misses.
MacArthur Jnr throws a push kick but McRae slaps the foot to one side.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body shot but no joy.
McRae misses with an uppercut. MacArthur Jnr saw that one coming.
MacArthur Jnr slips a straight right by McRae.
It looked like MacArthur Jnr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacArthur Jnr throws a lazy uppercut
and MacArthur Jnr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the side of McRae's head but McRae sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like McRae was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McRae connects with a leg kick. MacArthur Jnr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McRae misses with a hook.
McRae avoids the head kick by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacArthur Jnr throws the kick towards the body but McRae avoids it.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot.
McRae connects with a crisp jab.
MacArthur Jnr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from MacArthur Jnr, right into the meat.
McRae pivots, looking for a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr is out of range and McRae settles back down.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick.
#T2#
McRae throws a series of punches but MacArthur Jnr avoids them all with ease.
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!
McRae moves out of range as MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by MacArthur Jnr as he connects with a hook.
MacArthur Jnr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McRae lands with an overhand left.
MacArthur Jnr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McRae takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McRae looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
MacArthur Jnr moves away from the strike by McRae.
Nice shot lands for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr thows a leg kick but McRae checks it
and McRae counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McRae connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed MacArthur Jnr momentarily.
A swing and a miss from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a lazy right hand but McRae sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacArthur Jnr throws an overhand right that lands on McRae's shoulder, as McRae tries to avoid the shot.
MacArthur Jnr thows a body kick. McRae tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T3#
McRae jabs MacArthur Jnr right on the nose. MacArthur Jnr blinks but takes it well.
McRae missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Jnr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from MacArthur Jnr, right into the meat.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McRae.
MacArthur Jnr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McRae.
The crowd cheers as MacArthur Jnr lands an impressive looking overhand right. McRae doesn't seem phased though.
MacArthur Jnr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McRae avoids a kick to the body.
MacArthur Jnr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Robert MacArthur Jnr has been cut.
McRae moves out of range of the leg kick from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr missing with a left hand there. McRae was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McRae checks it well.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice side step and McRae releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McRae moves out of range as MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick.
MacArthur Jnr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McRae connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed MacArthur Jnr momentarily.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
A kick lands to the mid section there for MacArthur Jnr.
McRae scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacArthur Jnr doesn't seem bothered though.
McRae throws a jab but it's blocked by MacArthur Jnr.
McRae throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MacArthur Jnr on the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McRae with a nice cross.
MacArthur Jnr 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.
A little jabbing left from McRae on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
MacArthur Jnr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
MacArthur Jnr throws a looping overhand right but McRae ducks down to avoid it.
McRae misses with an uppercut. MacArthur Jnr saw that one coming.
A big left from MacArthur Jnr misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for MacArthur Jnr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McRae throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacArthur Jnr.
The fighters circling - McRae throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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 Robert MacArthur Jnr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robert MacArthur Jnr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
MacArthur Jnr throws a body punch but McRae moves out of range.
McRae ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McRae looks to land a right hand but MacArthur Jnr moved out of range.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to counter with a body kick.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as McRae lands an impressive looking overhand right. MacArthur Jnr doesn't seem phased though.
McRae throws a good cross that connects.
McRae fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr is out of range.
McRae chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacArthur Jnr can pounce on him.
MacArthur Jnr throws a predictable looking body shot
and McRae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McRae misses with a low kick.
As McRae backs away, MacArthur Jnr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McRae tries to work over MacArthur Jnr's front leg with a kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacArthur Jnr. McRae does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a solid leg kick.
McRae closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Jnr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McRae. McRae obviously looking to wear him down.
McRae has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from MacArthur Jnr.#T1#
McRae misses with a body kick.
MacArthur Jnr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McRae misses with a straight left.
Good shot there by MacArthur Jnr.
McRae on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McRae misses with a hook
enabling MacArthur Jnr to counter with a crisp jab.
MacArthur Jnr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McRae misses with an uppercut.
McRae throws a jab when MacArthur Jnr was well out of range.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from MacArthur Jnr, right into the meat.
McRae takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MacArthur Jnr throws a wild body kick that McRae sees coming a mile off.
McRae only half commits to the counter leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McRae's head.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Jnr throws a half hearted mid kick.
McRae avoids a kick to the body.
#T2#
MacArthur Jnr lands with an overhand left.
MacArthur Jnr moves into range and connects with a jab.
McRae throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
MacArthur Jnr throws a front kick aimed at McRae's knee but McRae avoids it well.
MacArthur Jnr moves away from the strike by McRae.
MacArthur Jnr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McRae looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McRae lands with a shot to the body.
McRae looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Jnr moved out of range nicely.
MacArthur Jnr staying out of range there.
MacArthur Jnr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McRae thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacArthur Jnr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McRae.
McRae blocks the body kick.
McRae throws a nice looking combination but MacArthur Jnr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McRae waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses the shot to the body. #T3#
MacArthur Jnr moves away from the strike by McRae.
MacArthur Jnr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McRae on the wrong end of a nice jab.
MacArthur Jnr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr lands a front kick.
McRae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacArthur Jnr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McRae stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McRae looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Jnr moved out of range nicely.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a looping left.
MacArthur Jnr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McRae scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacArthur Jnr jabs McRae right on the nose. McRae blinks but takes it well.
A big right from MacArthur Jnr misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacArthur Jnr. That's going to slow McRae down. #T4#
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McRae.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the side of McRae's head but McRae sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the strikes.
MacArthur Jnr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McRae throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
McRae displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacArthur Jnr throws out the jab.
McRae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick.
McRae takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McRae moves out of range of the body kick.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from MacArthur Jnr.
McRae steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Jnr.
McRae lands with an uppercut that bounces MacArthur Jnr off the ropes and back into range.
MacArthur Jnr defending well as McRae loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick
letting McRae counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert MacArthur Jnr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert MacArthur Jnr's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
McRae pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McRae has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from MacArthur Jnr.
McRae tests MacArthur Jnr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacArthur Jnr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McRae on the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr throws a low kick but McRae avoids it.
McRae takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MacArthur Jnr cracks the inside of McRae's front leg.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a jab to the head.
Robert MacArthur Jnr is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from McRae misses the target.
McRae's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McRae ducks right into an uppercut from MacArthur Jnr.
McRae takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a punch to the head.
MacArthur Jnr checks the leg kick nicely there.
McRae uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Jnr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Some bone on bone action there as McRae checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
McRae takes one on the chin but seems OK.
MacArthur Jnr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab from MacArthur Jnr.
McRae tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McRae throws a right hand that MacArthur Jnr ducks under and follows up with a left that MacArthur Jnr also avoids with ease.
McRae just misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Jnr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McRae was well out of range. Poor timing from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a decent looking hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McRae.
MacArthur Jnr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McRae.
McRae throws a leg kick
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a straight right hand.
MacArthur Jnr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
MacArthur Jnr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Jnr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacArthur Jnr cracks the inside of McRae's front leg.
Liam McRae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McRae checks a leg kick.
McRae takes one to the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a nice right hand.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a straight left.
MacArthur Jnr cracks McRae with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr avoids a punch combination nicely.
McRae tries a head kick but it misses.
MacArthur Jnr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McRae can do to turn this around?
McRae falls off balance throwing a combination
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a straight right hand.
McRae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
McRae loads up on a big right hand but MacArthur Jnr slips the punch.
MacArthur Jnr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacArthur Jnr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
MacArthur Jnr missing with a left hand there. McRae was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A bone on bone clash there as McRae blocks the leg kick.
#T3#
MacArthur Jnr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McRae takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
MacArthur Jnr lands a jab to McRae's midsection.
McRae moves forwards but MacArthur Jnr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McRae throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McRae misses with a low kick.
McRae avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McRae turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacArthur Jnr fakes the leg kick and cracks McRae in the body.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from McRae.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a sloppy right hand. McRae should have avoided that one.
MacArthur Jnr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McRae has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur Jnr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
MacArthur Jnr throws a looping overhand right but McRae ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
MacArthur Jnr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A good leg kick by MacArthur Jnr.
McRae misses with a leg kick.
McRae throws a head kick that misses.
MacArthur Jnr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick which misses McRae's front leg but catches the back leg as McRae tries to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr cracks McRae with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from McRae.
McRae scores with a jab to the jaw.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a crisp jab.
MacArthur Jnr throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRae throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Jnr moves away and avoids it.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a kick to the body.
Good shot there by MacArthur Jnr.
Robert MacArthur Jnr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McRae gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MacArthur Jnr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert MacArthur Jnr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacArthur Jnr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert MacArthur Jnr!
An out of breath Robert MacArthur Jnr 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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Event:
Openweight KT Tourney, R2
Date: Oct 10, 2018 |
#R1#
McRae throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norris Jr.
McRae throws a series of punches but Norris Jr moves out of range.
McRae doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Norris Jr takes a swing at McRae's ribcage but misses.
Norris Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Norris Jr walks into a jab.
Norris Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Norris Jr swings for the body but McRae moves out of range.
McRae misses the jab.
Norris Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McRae. That did some damage!
McRae keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by McRae!
Norris Jr thumps McRae with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by McRae.
Norris Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Norris Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Norris Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McRae swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McRae backing away here, and Norris Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Norris Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Norris Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Norris Jr cracks McRae with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
McRae moves out of range of the body kick.
McRae on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norris Jr. Norris Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
McRae fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A clash of legs there as Norris Jr blocks the low kick.
Norris Jr lands a right hook to the body.
McRae gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Norris Jr catches McRae with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McRae misses with a low kick.
McRae has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
McRae throws a hook to the side of Norris Jr's head but Norris Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McRae throws a jab when Norris Jr was well out of range.
Norris Jr throws a body kick that misses.
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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Norris Jr - that will leave a mark!
Norris Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Norris Jr takes one to the side of the head.
McRae scores with a decent looking hook.
Norris Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Norris Jr slips under a jab.
McRae lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Norris Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Norris Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McRae rather than just go for the knockout.
Norris Jr misses with a wild combination.
Norris Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Norris Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McRae. That did some damage!
McRae is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Norris Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McRae.
Norris Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McRae swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McRae throws a leg kick that misses.
Norris Jr throws a push kick but McRae slaps the foot to one side.
McRae tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McRae throws a sloppy body shot
and Norris Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Norris Jr. McRae does a little dance to reset his feet.
McRae throwing a counter right hand but Norris Jr manages to avoid it.
Norris Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McRae swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norris Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McRae lands a front kick.#CL2#
Norris Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Norris Jr blocks an uppercut.
Norris Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McRae struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris Jr controls his hands.
McRae is trying to break the clinch but Norris Jr is controlling him.
Norris Jr keeps control of McRae as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
McRae escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick but McRae sees it coming and moves out of range.
Norris Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Norris Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Norris Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
McRae takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Norris Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but McRae is just out of range.
Norris Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Norris Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McRae moves out of range of the leg kick from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr closes the distance but McRae moves to the side
and McRae counters with a nice leg kick.
McRae throws a body punch but Norris Jr moves out of range.
Norris Jr avoids the body shot from McRae.
Norris Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but McRae is just out of range.
Norris Jr tries to clinch there but McRae circles away.
McRae with a hook.
Norris Jr ducks under a wild hook from McRae.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRae scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McRae catches Norris Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McRae tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Norris Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Norris Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Norris Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McRae throws out the jab.
McRae throws a big shot that misses.
Norris Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but McRae is just out of range.
Norris Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Norris Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McRae.
Norris Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McRae thows a leg kick but Norris Jr checks it
and Norris Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Norris Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McRae misses the jab.
McRae uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McRae swats away the attempt to clinch by Norris Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRae checks the leg kick nicely there.
McRae is looking to counter punch.
Norris Jr needs to keep his hands up - McRae had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from McRae misses.
Norris Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McRae jabs Norris Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
McRae throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norris Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but McRae swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Norris Jr pushes McRae up against the ropes in a clinch.
Norris Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norris Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Norris Jr tries to throw a body punch but McRae avoids it by throwing Norris Jr back against the ropes.
McRae is working Norris Jr over against the ropes.
A short left from McRae.
Norris Jr misses with a punch to the body.
McRae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McRae misses with a body punch.
McRae scores with a shoulder strike.
Norris Jr is working McRae over against the ropes.
Norris Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as McRae controls his hands.
McRae misses with a body punch.
Norris Jr digs a right hand underneath McRae's ribcage. McRae let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
McRae breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Norris Jr.
Norris Jr wants to land a leg kick but McRae is out of range.
Norris Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McRae manages to avoid it.
Norris Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Norris Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McRae. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Norris Jr darts in and clinches McRae up against the ropes.
McRae is trying to break the clinch but Norris Jr has him pressed against the ropes.
A bit of stalling here from Norris Jr.
McRae lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Norris Jr throws an elbow but misses.
McRae tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norris Jr is working McRae over against the ropes.
Norris Jr tries to throw a body punch but McRae avoids it by throwing Norris Jr back against the ropes.
McRae working hard to break the clinch.#T3##BC#
McRae manages to break the clinch.
Norris Jr misses with a low kick.
Norris Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McRae checks it well.
McRae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McRae fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Norris Jr is out of range.
Norris Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Norris Jr throws a wild body kick that McRae sees coming a mile off.
McRae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr misses with a leg kick
and McRae counters with a straight right hand.
McRae throws a shot from downtown. Norris Jr moves away and avoids it.
Norris Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
McRae throws out a loose jab but Norris Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McRae with a body shot.
Norris Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McRae manages to avoid it.
Norris Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McRae throws out the jab.
Norris Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Norris Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Norris Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Norris Jr throws a sloppy head kick and McRae moves out of range easily.
McRae blocks a low kick nicely.
McRae swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McRae throws a head kick but Norris Jr moves out of range.
McRae tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris Jr throws a front kick that sends McRae stumbling back into the ropes.
Norris Jr walks into a jab.
Norris Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Norris Jr is looking to slow McRae down with leg kicks.
McRae getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McRae uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Norris Jr is looking to clinch.
McRae dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chuck Norris Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norris Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McRae.
McRae moves out of range of the leg kick from Norris Jr.
McRae takes a swing at Norris Jr's ribcage but misses.
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 McRae will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Norris Jr misses with a wild body shot.
McRae half committed to a counter leg kick.
Norris Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McRae manages to avoid it.
A solid body kick from McRae.
Norris Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Norris Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and McRae counters with an inside leg kick.
McRae is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body punch from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McRae takes a swing at Norris Jr's ribcage but misses.
Norris Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norris Jr throws a body punch but McRae moves out of range.
McRae bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris Jr throws a body punch but McRae moves out of range.
Norris Jr misses with a hook
enabling McRae to counter with a crisp jab.
McRae blocks the body kick.
Norris Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Norris Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1#
Norris Jr cracks a nice hook into McRae's ribs.
Nice shot lands for McRae.
McRae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norris Jr.
Norris Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Norris Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by McRae. That's going to slow Norris Jr down.
Norris Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick but McRae checks it.
It looked like McRae wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McRae takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Norris Jr misses with a body shot
letting McRae counter with a right hand.
Norris Jr wants to clinch
and McRae counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Norris Jr.
McRae fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Norris Jr is out of range.
Norris Jr looks for the body kick but McRae saw that one coming.
Norris Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McRae.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Norris Jr.
#T2#
Norris Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris Jr lands a nice hook to McRae's body. McRae takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Norris Jr. That's going to slow McRae down.
McRae throws the left hand but Norris Jr avoids the punch easily.
Norris Jr throws a low kick but McRae avoids it.
McRae is looking to counter punch.
Norris Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McRae throws out a loose jab but Norris Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
McRae swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McRae checks a leg kick.
Norris Jr throws a hook to the side of McRae's head but McRae sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McRae throws out a powerful jab.
McRae lands a slapping body shot.
McRae throws a series of punches but Norris Jr avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norris Jr. McRae does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norris Jr slips under a jab from McRae.#T3#
Jab from McRae.
Norris Jr stuns McRae with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Norris Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McRae stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Norris Jr lands with a straight right. McRae didn't see that one coming.
McRae moves out of range as Norris Jr throws a body kick.
McRae chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norris Jr can pounce on him.
McRae uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McRae throws the left hand but Norris Jr avoids the punch easily.
McRae misses with a wild body shot.
Norris Jr blocks a leg kick.
McRae chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norris Jr can pounce on him.
Norris Jr tries to clinch there but McRae circles away.
Norris Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick but McRae sees it coming and moves out of range.
McRae throws an overhand right that lands on Norris Jr's shoulder, as Norris Jr tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
McRae misses with a leg kick.
Norris Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McRae scores with a jab. Norris Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McRae throws a leg kick but Norris Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McRae scoring well with a low kick there.
Norris Jr throws a low kick but McRae avoids it.
Norris Jr scores with a leg kick.
McRae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Norris Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Norris Jr avoids the head kick by McRae.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McRae 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 Norris Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Norris Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from McRae. Norris Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norris Jr throws a push kick but McRae slaps the foot to one side.
Good exchange - McRae coming out on top.
Norris Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks McRae in the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chuck Norris Jr.
Well Norris Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Norris Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Chuck Norris Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Openweight KT Tournament, R1
Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for McRae.
McRae jabs at Ukkeli's body.
Ukkeli throws a leg kick that misses.
Ukkeli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jed's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ukkeli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McRae.
Ukkeli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McRae appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McRae cracks Ukkeli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A slow jab from Ukkeli misses its intended target.
McRae takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice cross by Ukkeli.#CUT#
It looks like Liam McRae has been cut.
McRae steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ukkeli. That one must have hurt.
McRae lands with a right hand.
McRae pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
McRae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ukkeli takes one to the side of the head.
Ukkeli ducks under a wild hook from McRae.
The crowd cheers as McRae lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ukkeli doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by McRae.
Ukkeli throws a body kick that misses
and McRae counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
McRae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ukkeli misses with a straight right.
Ukkeli sets himself, and McRae steps forward looking for the clinch! Ukkeli avoids it this time.
Ukkeli misses with a leg kick.
McRae tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ukkeli thows a leg kick but McRae checks it
and McRae counters with a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Ukkeli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ukkeli scores with a hook to the body. McRae takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ukkeli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McRae's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - McRae looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ukkeli misses with a leg kick
letting McRae counter with a right hand.
McRae fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ukkeli on the side of the head.
McRae takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good shot there by McRae.
McRae pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McRae throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McRae moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McRae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ukkeli manages to avoid it.
McRae 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.#T2#
McRae feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ukkeli's calf.
Ukkeli with a jab.
Ukkeli misses with a low kick as McRae jumps back.
McRae tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ukkeli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Ukkeli misses the target.
Ukkeli tries to score with a low kick but McRae moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
McRae closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
McRae is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
McRae misses with a punch to the body.
Ukkeli with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for McRae.
McRae blocks an elbow strike.
Ukkeli looking to throw knees to the head but McRae is blocking nicely.
Ukkeli pushes off an throws an elbow but McRae leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
McRae scores with a shoulder strike.
Ukkeli tries to land a knee to the head but McRae blocks with his arms.
McRae working aggressively here.
#T3#
McRae has a couple of punches blocked by Ukkeli.
McRae takes a knee right on the jaw!
McRae lands a left hand.
Ukkeli lands an elbow just above McRae 's eye.
Ukkeli throws an elbow but it misses.
McRae works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McRae is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ukkeli prevents a body shot from McRae.
McRae is working Ukkeli over against the ropes.
Ukkeli tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ukkeli with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Ukkeli manages to break the clinch.
McRae throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ukkeli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McRae was well out of range. Poor timing from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli throws a head kick that misses.
McRae lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McRae lands a lovely overhand right.
McRae throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jab by Ukkeli.
Some wild striking there from McRae.
Ukkeli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McRae can pounce on him.
McRae tries to clinch there but Ukkeli circles away.
Ukkeli throws a shot to the body.
Ukkeli throws a leg kick but McRae sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McRae tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ukkeli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McRae with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRae scores with a jab to the head.
Ukkeli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McRae looks to land a right hand but Ukkeli moved out of range.
McRae cracks the inside of Ukkeli's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Liam McRae will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Liam McRae's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ukkeli throws a poor cross that misses
and McRae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McRae blocks a jab.
Ukkeli tries to clinch up but McRae circles away and keeps his distance.
McRae throws a jab but it's blocked by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli scores with a kick to the midsection.
McRae moves away from the strike by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ukkeli wants to clinch up but McRae keeps it at a distance.
McRae tries a quick counter leg kick but Ukkeli is wise to it.
Nice defenses there by McRae.
Liam McRae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ukkeli staying out of range there.
Ukkeli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McRae to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and McRae releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab lands there for Ukkeli.
Ukkeli misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and McRae counters by moving into the clinch.
McRae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McRae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
A short left from McRae.
McRae misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ukkeli looking to throw knees to the head but McRae is blocking nicely.
Ukkeli tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McRae can't find room to land a body shot as Ukkeli controls the action.
McRae managing to block the knees to the body from Ukkeli.
McRae misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ukkeli throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McRae blocks it with crossed arms.
Ukkeli wants to break free but McRae has control.
Ukkeli lands an elbow just above McRae 's eye.
Ukkeli tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McRae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McRae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McRae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from McRae.
McRae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from McRae fails to land.
Ukkeli blocking some punches.
Maximus Ukkeli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McRae.#T2#
McRae scores with a shoulder strike.
McRae slowing the pace effectively.
McRae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McRae misses with a body punch.
McRae digs a right hand into Ukkeli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ukkeli's gas tank.
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!
McRae lands a right hand.
McRae avoids the elbow strike from Ukkeli, against the ropes.
McRae avoiding damage as Ukkeli throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McRae misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Ukkeli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ukkeli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McRae checks a leg kick.
McRae dodges the punch combination from Ukkeli.
McRae lands with a right hand. #T3#
Ukkeli throws a leg kick but McRae sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ukkeli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McRae can pounce on him.
McRae misses with a hook.
Ukkeli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ukkeli takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donk. McRae catches Ukkeli right on the button with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ukkeli.
McRae moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McRae lands a body shot.
McRae lands with an overhand left.
McRae scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ukkeli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from McRae.
Ukkeli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McRae looks to land a right hand but Ukkeli moved out of range.
McRae lands a head kick. Ukkeli smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T4#
McRae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ukkeli moves away.
A cross from McRae lands.
Ukkeli scores with a sloppy right hand. McRae should have avoided that one.
McRae blocks a leg kick.
McRae throws a lazy right hand but Ukkeli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McRae connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McRae closes the distance but Ukkeli moves to the side
and Ukkeli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ukkeli connects with a leg kick. McRae looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McRae jabs Ukkeli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ukkeli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
McRae closes the distance and clinches.
McRae lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ukkeli tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ukkeli utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McRae struggles to land a body shot inside as Ukkeli controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam McRae showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Liam McRae's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Ukkeli forces McRae back against the ropes and clinches.
McRae pushes Ukkeli back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
McRae has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ukkeli blocks an uppercut.
Ukkeli pushes off an throws an elbow but McRae leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
McRae has a couple of punches blocked by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ukkeli throws an elbow but misses.
McRae has a couple of punches blocked by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli trying to land knees to the body.
McRae lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ukkeli.
McRae misses with a short punch on the inside.
McRae swings wildly with an uppercut but Ukkeli uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McRae tries to throw a body punch but Ukkeli avoids it by throwing McRae back against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ukkeli just misses with a elbow thrown towards McRae's brow.
Ukkeli with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McRae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
McRae scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ukkeli is trying to break the clinch but McRae has him pressed against the ropes.
McRae tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ukkeli's elbow.
Ukkeli blocks an uppercut.
Ukkeli misses with a knee strike.
McRae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ukkeli utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McRae misses with a punch on the inside.
McRae blocks the elbow strike.
McRae is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ukkeli is keeping busy.
McRae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McRae lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ukkeli.
Ukkeli tries to stall but McRae uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McRae stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ukkeli throws an elbow but it misses.
Ukkeli is trying to push McRae away but McRae has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Ukkeli with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McRae lands with a light punch inside.
Ukkeli looking to throw knees to the head but McRae is blocking nicely.
McRae takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ukkeli scores with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, McRae scores with a nice short uppercut.
McRae on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ukkeli blocks a body shot from McRae.
McRae lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McRae lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ukkeli or not.
McRae lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
McRae lands a left hand.
McRae lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
McRae lands a shot to the body.
McRae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McRae.
McRae on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3#
McRae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ukkeli looking to throw knees to the head but McRae is blocking nicely.
McRae lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McRae lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ukkeli or not.
Ukkeli blocking some punches.
McRae avoids a wild elbow strike from Ukkeli.
McRae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from McRae.
McRae lands a nice uppercut.
McRae taking a breather.
McRae lands with a left to the head.
McRae makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ukkeli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McRae working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McRae stalling the fight.
McRae blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ukkeli using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McRae has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ukkeli looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maximus Ukkeli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Ukkeli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McRae lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McRae lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McRae throws a punch but it's blocked by Ukkeli.
McRae lands a body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McRae misses with a body punch.
Ukkeli tries to land knees in the clinch but McRae avoids the damage to the body.
McRae has a couple of punches blocked by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McRae blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McRae on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McRae managing to block the knees to the body from Ukkeli.
A nice right hand lands inside from McRae.
Ukkeli lands a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McRae.
McRae makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ukkeli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McRae has him pressed against the ropes.
Ukkeli misses with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam McRae comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McRae has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam McRae!
Liam McRae thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2018 |
#R1#
McRae scores with a body shot.
McRae lands a slapping body shot.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - McRae circles away.
McRae scores with a hook to the body. Aldo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aldo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McRae paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McRae.
Aldo tries to clinch but McRae moves away
letting McRae counter with a right hand.
McRae scores with a leg kick.
Aldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aldo is looking to clinch but McRae is avoiding it.
McRae flicks out a counter leg kick but Aldo steps away.
McRae swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
McRae cracks Aldo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McRae throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aldo wants to clinch but McRae slips to the side
and McRae makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving 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!
Aldo darts in trying to clinch
and McRae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aldo ducks right into an uppercut from McRae.
Aldo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McRae manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Jab by McRae.
McRae cracks the inside of Aldo's front leg.
Aldo tries to clinch but McRae is having none of it.
Anderson Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
McRae wants to counter the offense by Aldo and move into the clinch position.
Aldo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aldo is looking to clinch but McRae is avoiding it.
Good exchange - McRae coming out on top.
Aldo darts in trying to clinch
and McRae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McRae avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aldo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aldo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McRae circles away from the clinch attempt
and McRae counters with a thumping low kick.
McRae 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.
McRae is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Aldo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Aldo wants to clinch up but McRae keeps it at a distance.
McRae swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
Nice straight punches there by McRae. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McRae.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but McRae swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Aldo tries to clinch but McRae moves out of range.
Aldo wants to clinch up but McRae keeps it at a distance.
McRae feints a counter leg kick.
McRae cracks a nice hook into Aldo's ribs.
Aldo tries to clinch there but McRae circles away.
A little jabbing left from McRae on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McRae fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but McRae pushes him off.
Aldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but McRae pushes him off.
A slapping leg kick lands for McRae.
Aldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
McRae circles away from the clinch attempt.
McRae tests Aldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aldo tries to clinch up but McRae circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
McRae clinches up against the cage.
McRae avoiding damage as Aldo throws knees to the body.
Aldo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McRae avoids it.
McRae lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McRae avoiding damage as Aldo throws knees to the body.
Aldo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McRae.
Aldo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McRae avoids it.
Aldo takes a shot to the head. #T3#
McRae blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aldo tries to land knees in the clinch but McRae avoids the damage to the body.
McRae lands a body shot in the clinch.
McRae lands with a light punch inside.
McRae working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McRae.
A short right from McRae.
McRae lands a hook that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
McRae lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from McRae. #BC2#
McRae's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Aldo backs off McRae throws a huge counter combo but Aldo manages to avoid it all.
McRae with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but McRae swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McRae is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McRae ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McRae bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McRae digs a good body shot into Aldo's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McRae.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McRae paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldo tries to clinch but McRae moves out of range.
McRae throws a leg kick which misses Aldo's front leg but catches the back leg as Aldo tries to avoid it.
McRae lands a nice shot to the body.
McRae lands a head kick!
Aldo wants to clinch but McRae slips to the side
and McRae counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McRae lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McRae ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aldo looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McRae stalks Aldo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aldo's face. Aldo staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#
Aldo is rocked!
Aldo tries to clinch up but McRae circles away and keeps his distance.
McRae looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Aldo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McRae paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McRae looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aldo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRae scores with a jab to the jaw.
McRae jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aldo is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam McRae dominated that round.
That's time! Aldo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldo seems to have got his legs back now.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - McRae circles away.
Aldo tries to clinch but McRae moves out of range.
Good leg kick by McRae there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aldo takes a kick to the side of the head.
McRae ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aldo tries to clinch but McRae is having none of it.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but McRae swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McRae now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Aldo tries to clinch but McRae is having none of it.
Aldo needs to keep his hands up - McRae had a free shot at his head there.
McRae lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aldo tries to clinch up.
Aldo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aldo there as he acknowledges the shot.
McRae throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McRae lands the left hand.
Aldo tries to clinch up but McRae circles away and keeps his distance.
Aldo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McRae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McRae lands with a good body shot.
Aldo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Aldo wants to clinch but McRae slips to the side
and McRae counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McRae lands a high kick!
McRae moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but McRae pushes him off.
Aldo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McRae manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McRae fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McRae lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Anderson Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but McRae swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aldo is looking to clinch.
Aldo tries to move into range but McRae moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheers as McRae lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aldo doesn't seem phased though.
McRae with a jab.
A head kick from McRae lands but Aldo takes it in his stride.
Aldo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aldo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aldo wants to clinch up but McRae keeps it at a distance.
McRae let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Aldo is looking to clinch.
McRae scores with a head kick.
Aldo tries to clinch up but McRae circles away and keeps his distance.
McRae looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aldo tries to clinch up but McRae circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Aldo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aldo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McRae counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McRae lands a leg kick that knocks Aldo off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by McRae there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aldo closes the distance looking to clinch
and McRae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McRae was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice body punch from McRae.
Aldo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aldo tries to clinch but McRae moves away
and McRae counters with a low kick, right behind Aldo 's knee.
Aldo is looking to clinch but McRae is avoiding it.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but McRae swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aldo is looking to clinch but McRae is avoiding it.
Aldo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Aldo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McRae manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aldo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McRae.
McRae lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aldo's sensitive parts.
McRae avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aldo tries to clinch up but McRae circles away and keeps his distance.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - McRae circles away.
McRae lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but McRae swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McRae looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McRae lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aldo tries to clinch there but McRae circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by McRae. That's going to slow Aldo down.
McRae thumps Aldo with a low kick.
Aldo tries to clinch but McRae is having none of it.
Aldo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aldo tries to clinch but McRae moves out of range.
McRae throws a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by McRae.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McRae lands a leg kick that knocks Aldo off balance momentarily.
Aldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aldo closes the distance but McRae moves to the side
letting McRae counter with a right hand. #T4#
McRae misses with a head kick.
Aldo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McRae counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McRae throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aldo's head.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aldo is looking to clinch but McRae is avoiding it.
Aldo is looking to clinch.
Aldo wants to clinch.
Aldo tries to clinch there but McRae circles away.
McRae wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but McRae pushes him off.
McRae looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRae throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aldo darts in trying to clinch
and McRae counters with a nice leg kick.
Liam McRae seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aldo wants to clinch
and McRae counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam McRae showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldo darts in trying to clinch
and McRae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McRae tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McRae can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldo closes the distance looking to clinch
and McRae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aldo tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRae swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
McRae throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aldo is looking to clinch.
Aldo tries to clinch there but McRae circles away.
#T1#
McRae turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McRae turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aldo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid leg kick lands there for McRae.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McRae scores with a nice strike.
Aldo tries to clinch
and McRae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McRae throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aldo on the side of the head.
McRae avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McRae keeps the fight on the outside.
Aldo tries to clinch but McRae moves out of range.
McRae is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McRae avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McRae fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aldo.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from McRae misses.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McRae paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McRae, right into the meat.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
McRae closes the distance and clinches.
Aldo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McRae avoids it.
McRae works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McRae lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McRae creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McRae avoiding damage as Aldo throws knees to the body.
Aldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McRae is defending well for now.
Aldo takes a shot to the head.
McRae lands an uppercut.
Aldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McRae is defending well for now.
McRae lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McRae has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McRae lands a big right hand that drops Aldo! The killer instinct kicks in and McRae finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by McRae!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam McRae!
An out of breath Liam McRae 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Sexton scores with a hook to the body. McRae takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sexton throws a leg kick
and McRae counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sexton throws a half hearted mid kick.
McRae 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.
Sexton takes a swing at McRae's ribcage but misses.
Sexton misses with a body shot.
McRae looks to score with a jab to the body but Sexton is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sexton.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sexton - that will leave a mark!
McRae throws a head kick that misses.
McRae throws a body shot but no joy.
Sexton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by McRae.
Sexton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sexton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sexton lands a jab to the head.
Sexton looks to land a body kick but McRae moved away.
Sexton throws a body kick that misses.
McRae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sexton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McRae works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sexton misses with a straight right. #T1#
McRae attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McRae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sexton moves away.
McRae lands with a cross.
Sexton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sexton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sexton.
McRae changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McRae is looking to clinch but Sexton is avoiding it.
McRae stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sexton.
Sexton misses with a body kick.
McRae was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McRae scores with a nice head shot.
Sexton cracks McRae with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sexton lands a head shot.
Sexton tried to score with a low kick but McRae checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - McRae looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sexton throws a body kick that misses
and McRae counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Sexton throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
McRae throws a jab when Sexton was well out of range.
Sexton tries to counter with a takedown but McRae is quick to defend against it.
McRae throws out a loose jab but Sexton uses good head movement to avoid it.
McRae clobbers Sexton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Sexton misses.
Good shot there by McRae.
McRae looks to land a body kick but Sexton moved away.
Sexton loads up on a big right hand but McRae slips the punch.
Sexton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sexton looks for the body kick but McRae saw that one coming.
Sexton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McRae.
It appears Sexton was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sexton scores with a leg kick.
Sexton tries to land a leg kick but McRae saw it coming and moves away.
Sexton is looking to score with low kicks.
Sexton misses with a leg kick
and McRae counters with a stiff right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sexton, right into the meat.
McRae slips under a jab from Sexton.
McRae scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
McRae swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sexton.
Sexton tries to land a leg kick but McRae saw it coming and moves away.
Sexton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McRae was well out of range. Poor timing from Sexton.
McRae looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
McRae throws a looping overhand right but Sexton ducks down to avoid it.
Sexton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McRae.
McRae misses with a wild body shot.
McRae tries to work over Sexton's front leg with a kick but Sexton checks it.
McRae staying out of range there.
Sexton tries to land a leg kick but McRae saw it coming and moves away.
McRae stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McRae lands a leg kick that knocks Sexton off balance momentarily.
Sexton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like McRae was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sexton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McRae throws a leg kick which misses Sexton's front leg but catches the back leg as Sexton tries to avoid it.
McRae takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by McRae. That's going to slow Sexton down. #T4#
McRae jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
McRae jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sexton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McRae throws a leg kick but Sexton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sexton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sexton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McRae is looking to slow Sexton down with leg kicks.
McRae throws a jab but it's blocked by Sexton.
Sexton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McRae throws a jab but it's blocked by Sexton.
A looping hook to the body misses from McRae. Sexton does a little dance to reset his feet.
As McRae tries to get set, Sexton tries to push him back and clinch up but McRae manages to avoid the attempt.
Sexton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McRae misses with a body shot.
McRae misses with a low kick as Sexton jumps back.
A clash of legs there as McRae blocks the low kick.
McRae swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sexton misses with a wild body shot.
Sexton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sexton throws a hook but McRae avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Sexton.
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 Drew Sexton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sexton throws a right and a left that McRae avoids nicely.
McRae misses with a low kick.
McRae chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sexton can pounce on him.
McRae lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sexton keeps McRae at a distance using the push kick.
McRae avoids a kick to the body.
Sexton misses with a body kick.
McRae tries a quick counter leg kick but Sexton is wise to it.
McRae takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McRae lands a jab to the nose.
McRae lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sexton misses with a wild body shot.
McRae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sexton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sexton takes one to the chin there.
Sexton misses with a hook. McRae ducked under it nicely.
McRae wants to clinch.#T1#
Sexton connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sexton. McRae does a little dance to reset his feet.
McRae slips under a jab from Sexton.
Sexton throws a right hand that misses
and McRae counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sexton throws a head kick that half lands.
Sexton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Sexton.
McRae moves out of range of the body kick from Sexton.
McRae throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McRae throws a jab but it's blocked by Sexton.
Sexton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McRae misses with a hook
#CL#
and Sexton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sexton tries to work over McRae's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sexton.
Sexton lands a nice elbow. #T2#
McRae lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sexton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sexton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McRae on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sexton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McRae lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sexton missing with knees to the body.
McRae lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sexton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McRae has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sexton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sexton can't find room to land a body shot as McRae controls the action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McRae lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sexton backwards.
Sexton throws a knee to the head but misses.
McRae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sexton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sexton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McRae backwards.
Sexton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sexton can't find room to land a body shot as McRae controls the action.
Sexton stalling in the clinch but McRae improves position.
McRae throws a punch but it's blocked by Sexton.
Nice body punch from McRae. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sexton just misses with a elbow thrown towards McRae's brow.
McRae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sexton.#BC2#
McRae breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sexton misses with a left hand
and McRae counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drew Sexton is winning the standup battle so far.
Sexton misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sexton throws a jab but it's blocked by McRae.
McRae fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sexton on the side of the head.
Sexton throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling McRae to counter with a crisp jab.
Sexton ducks right into an uppercut from McRae.
Sexton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McRae shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sexton throws a hook to the side of McRae's head but McRae sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McRae checks the leg kick.
McRae throws a counter combo.
McRae slips under a jab.
McRae wants to counter with a clinch but Sexton pushes him away.
Sexton misses with a body shot
and McRae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sexton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McRae moves away.
As Sexton backs off McRae throws a huge counter combo but Sexton manages to avoid it all.
Sexton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McRae checks it well. #T4#
McRae uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sexton.
Sexton misses with a leg kick
and McRae counters with an inside leg kick.
McRae dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sexton swings away with a body shot that misses
and McRae counters with a head kick.
Sexton slips under a jab.
Sexton pivots, looking for a leg kick but McRae is out of range and Sexton settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McRae! But no joy.
Sexton is looking to land body kicks.
Sexton 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.
McRae checks a low kick from Sexton.
McRae lands with a cross.
Sexton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McRae bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sexton avoids the body shot from McRae.
McRae throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice shot lands for McRae.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRae paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McRae fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sexton on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Liam McRae will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sexton misses with a low kick.
McRae misses with a looping right.
Sexton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McRae throws a shot from downtown. Sexton moves away and avoids it.
As McRae tries to get set, Sexton tries to push him back and clinch up but McRae manages to avoid the attempt.
McRae moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McRae thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sexton tries to move into range but McRae moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sexton connects with an inside leg kick.
Sexton is looking to score with low kicks.
Sexton slips under a jab from McRae.
McRae lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McRae. Sexton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sexton throws a big counter combination but McRae scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Sexton coming out on top.
Good shot there by McRae.
A leg kick checked by Sexton.
Sexton throws a wild body kick that McRae sees coming a mile off.
McRae moves out of range as Sexton throws a body kick.
McRae looks to throw the jab but Sexton is out of range.
Sexton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Sexton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sexton throws a looping overhand right but McRae ducks down to avoid it.
McRae tries a head kick but it misses.
McRae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sexton moves away.
A swing and a miss from Sexton.
Sexton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McRae.
McRae steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sexton. That one must have hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Sexton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sexton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sexton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McRae tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sexton stuns McRae with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McRae lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sexton looks to land a left hand but McRae moved out of range nicely.
Sexton throws a hook but McRae avoids it easily.
Sexton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
McRae lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sexton throws a half hearted mid kick.
McRae lands a really nice looking cross but Sexton seems unphased.
McRae checks a low kick from Sexton.
McRae connects with a solid leg kick.
Sexton is looking to land body kicks.
McRae throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sexton.
Sexton throws a leg kick but McRae checks it.
Sexton misses the body punch
and McRae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sexton looks to land a right hand but McRae moved out of range.
Sexton misses with a straight right.
McRae checks a leg kick nicely.
Sexton misses with a hook. McRae ducked under it nicely.
Sexton looks for the body kick but McRae saw that one coming.
McRae throws a big shot that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sexton. #T3#
Sexton misses with a straight left.
McRae lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McRae's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McRae thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sexton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sexton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McRae. McRae obviously looking to wear him down.
Sexton thows a leg kick but McRae checks it
and McRae counters with a straight right hand.
McRae steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sexton.
McRae takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McRae uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sexton.
McRae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sexton manages to avoid it.
McRae throws out a loose jab but Sexton uses good head movement to avoid it.
McRae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sexton.
Sexton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McRae manages to circle out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Sexton.
McRae ducks under a wild hook from Sexton.
McRae throws a hook but Sexton blocks it.
Sexton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McRae manages to circle out of the way.
McRae on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sexton. Sexton obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4#
Sexton is looking to slow McRae down with leg kicks.
Sexton misses with an uppercut. McRae saw that one coming.
McRae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sexton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sexton jabs at McRae's body.
McRae throws a body shot but no joy.
Sexton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sexton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from McRae.
McRae slips a jab from Sexton.
McRae pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McRae blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sexton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McRae managing to block the knees to the body from Sexton.
McRae misses with a short punch on the inside.
McRae blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam McRae comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McRae 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam McRae!
A victorious Liam McRae thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Aldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McRae.
McRae 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.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McRae paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aldo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McRae dodges the punch combination from Aldo.
Aldo wants to clinch up but McRae keeps it at a distance.
A leg kick checked by McRae.
Aldo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McRae checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McRae swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aldo is looking to clinch.
McRae lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRae checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aldo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aldo throws a big counter combination but McRae scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McRae swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
McRae throws a wild body kick that Aldo sees coming a mile off.
McRae avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
McRae throws a nice outside leg kick.
McRae scores with a hook.
Aldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McRae scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McRae punishes Aldo's body with a nice straight punch.
McRae throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aldo appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McRae misses the jab.
McRae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldo manages to avoid it.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but McRae swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McRae circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aldo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McRae scores with the left hand. Aldo knows he should have avoided that one.
Aldo tries to clinch up but McRae circles away and keeps his distance.
McRae swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McRae misses with an uppercut. Aldo saw that one coming.
McRae swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
A looping hook to the body misses from McRae. Aldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aldo is looking for a counter combo.
McRae tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Aldo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
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!
Aldo is looking to clinch but McRae is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from McRae.
McRae misses with a wild body shot.
Aldo tries to clinch up.
McRae swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aldo tries a low kick but McRae avoids it.
Aldo throws a low kick but McRae moves out of range easily.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but McRae swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aldo tries to score with a low kick but McRae moves his leg out of the way.
A nice inside leg kick there by McRae. That's going to slow Aldo down.
An inside leg kick from McRae misses.
Aldo blocks a head kick by McRae.
Aldo tries to clinch but McRae moves out of range.
Anderson Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McRae throws out a loose jab but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Aldo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McRae swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
Aldo avoids the head kick by McRae.
#CL2#
McRae darts in and clinches Aldo up against the cage.
McRae lands with a right to the head. #T3##BC2#
McRae escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McRae paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McRae throws a sloppy head kick and Aldo moves out of range easily.
Aldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aldo throws a leg kick but McRae sees it coming and moves out of range.
McRae bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McRae scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aldo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McRae lands with a nice body punch.
Aldo is looking to clinch but McRae is avoiding it.
McRae connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aldo. Aldo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aldo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting McRae counter with a right hand.
McRae avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aldo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McRae throws out a counter right but Aldo avoids it with no problem.
Aldo misses with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aldo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McRae throws a body punch but Aldo moves out of range.
McRae throws a sloppy head kick and Aldo moves out of range easily.
Aldo is looking to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as McRae checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McRae is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Aldo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Aldo is looking to clinch.
McRae checks a low kick from Aldo.
McRae keeps the fight on the outside.
Aldo slips a straight right by McRae.
McRae connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aldo's hands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aldo.
A low kick from Aldo is predictable there
and Aldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aldo darts in trying to clinch
and McRae counters with a low kick, right behind Aldo 's knee.
McRae scores with a hook.
Aldo throws a leg kick
and McRae counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aldo moves to clinch but McRae breaks away
and McRae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aldo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aldo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aldo throws a series of punches but McRae moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McRae! But no joy.
McRae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aldo was well out of range. Poor timing from McRae.
McRae lands with an uppercut that bounces Aldo off the cage and back into range.
Aldo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam McRae dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Aldo motions for McRae to come forward. Aldo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aldo.
McRae has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McRae tests Aldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
McRae looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aldo throws a low kick but McRae avoids it.
McRae thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Aldo if he has to take too many more of those.
Aldo tries to clinch but McRae is having none of it.
Aldo tries to clinch but McRae is having none of it.
McRae shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McRae looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McRae lands a body shot.
Aldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
McRae lands with a shot to the body.
Aldo pivots, looking for a leg kick but McRae is out of range and Aldo settles back down.
Aldo tries to clinch but McRae moves out of range.
Aldo tries a low kick but McRae avoids it.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
McRae throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by McRae. That's going to slow Aldo down. #T1#
McRae fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aldo.
Aldo tries to work over McRae's front leg with a kick but McRae checks it.
McRae waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aldo.
Aldo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liam McRae seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aldo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McRae looks to land a right hand but Aldo moved out of range.
McRae avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aldo throws a leg kick but McRae sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anderson Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McRae pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McRae looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.
Aldo misses with a leg kick
and McRae counters with a nice leg kick.
McRae checks a low kick from Aldo.
Aldo tries to clinch but McRae moves out of range.
McRae chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aldo can pounce on him.
McRae checks a low kick from Aldo.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McRae takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McRae lands a nice looking body kick.
Aldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
McRae throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from McRae. Aldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
McRae keeps the fight on the outside.
Aldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aldo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McRae manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aldo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aldo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aldo darts in trying to clinch
and McRae counters with a stiff right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McRae checks a leg kick.
Aldo throws a low kick but McRae moves out of range easily.
Aldo thows a leg kick but McRae checks it
and McRae counters with a nice body shot.
McRae slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aldo tried to score with a low kick but McRae checks it.
McRae misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McRae.
McRae clobbers Aldo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aldo wants to slow McRae down by chopping away at his legs.
McRae avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Aldo misses with a low kick as McRae jumps back.
Aldo walks into a left hand.
McRae's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aldo closes the distance but McRae moves to the side
and McRae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McRae just misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo moves to clinch but McRae breaks away
enabling McRae to counter with a crisp jab.
Aldo throws a nice looking combination but McRae bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aldo wants to clinch
and McRae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from McRae misses.
Aldo moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from McRae misses.
McRae checks a leg kick.
McRae loads up on a big right hand but Aldo slips the punch.
McRae checks a leg kick nicely.
McRae checks a leg kick.
McRae appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aldo tries to clinch up.
Aldo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McRae.#T4#
McRae scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo is looking to slow McRae down with leg kicks.
A shot to the liver by McRae. Beautiful body shot.
Aldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aldo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aldo throws a chopping leg kick but McRae manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aldo checks a leg kick.
Aldo throws a big counter combination but McRae scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aldo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McRae manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McRae motions for Aldo to come forward. McRae throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McRae circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aldo throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and McRae holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McRae gets through Aldo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McRae lands with a right to the head.
McRae pushes Aldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McRae lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aldo missing with knees to the body.
Aldo tries to land knees in the clinch but McRae avoids the damage to the body.
Aldo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McRae.
Aldo takes a shot to the head.
Aldo trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam McRae showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Aldo throws out a leg kick but McRae moves out of range and Aldo only half commits.
McRae swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
McRae flicks out a counter leg kick but Aldo steps away.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but McRae swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McRae circles away from the clinch attempt.
McRae waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aldo.
Aldo tries to clinch up but McRae circles away and keeps his distance.
McRae doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Aldo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Aldo wants to slow McRae down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from McRae on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aldo wants to clinch.
Aldo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Aldo misses
and McRae counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aldo thinking.
McRae throws a nice inside leg kick.
McRae's corner calls for a 1-2. McRae obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aldo thumps McRae with a low kick.
Aldo thows a leg kick but McRae checks it
and Aldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Good leg kick by McRae there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but McRae swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McRae moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Good work by McRae as he checks the leg kick.
McRae scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McRae circles away from the clinch attempt
letting McRae counter with a right hand.
Aldo tries to clinch up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McRae checks a leg kick.
McRae tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McRae throws an overhand right that lands on Aldo's shoulder, as Aldo tries to avoid the shot.
Aldo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McRae has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McRae attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo moves to clinch but McRae breaks away
and McRae counters with a right hand to the body.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but McRae swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McRae fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Aldo throws out a leg kick but McRae moves out of range and Aldo only half commits.
McRae appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - McRae circles away.
Aldo closes the distance but McRae moves to the side
and McRae counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by McRae.
Aldo throws a leg kick that misses.
Aldo walks into a left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McRae paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McRae throws a counter combo.
Some wild striking there from Aldo.
A nice inside leg kick there by McRae. That's going to slow Aldo down.
McRae throws a hook to the side of Aldo's head but Aldo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aldo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aldo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McRae counters with a left to the body.
McRae bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aldo's head.
McRae misses with a low kick as Aldo jumps back.
McRae looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.#T3#
McRae paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McRae lands a front kick.
Aldo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aldo throws a leg kick that misses.
Aldo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McRae's corner calls for a 1-2. McRae obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McRae pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aldo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McRae throws a low kick, looking for Aldo's leg but Aldo calmly moves out of range.
Aldo throws a left and a right that both miss
and McRae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aldo wants to clinch.#T4#
Aldo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but McRae swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McRae blocks a leg kick.
McRae throws a leg kick but Aldo sees it coming and moves out of range.
McRae throws a head kick but Aldo moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo takes one on the button.
McRae lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McRae attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McRae misses with a few strikes there.
Aldo wants to clinch.
McRae misses with a few strikes there.
Aldo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McRae can pounce on him.
McRae swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
Anderson Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McRae jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam McRae comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McRae has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam McRae!
Liam McRae 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Grena throws a right hand that McRae ducks under and follows up with a left that McRae also avoids with ease.
Grena misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McRae counters with a straight right hand.
McRae chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McRae.
McRae scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McRae throws a leg kick which misses Grena's front leg but catches the back leg as Grena tries to avoid it.
McRae scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McRae bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McRae lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Grena throws a lazy head kick
and McRae counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McRae stuns Grena with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grena tries to clinch there but McRae circles away.
McRae digs a good body shot into Grena's ribs.
Grena shoots and misses
and McRae counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
McRae scores with a nice body kick.
Grena walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McRae smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McRae lands with a nice body punch.
Grena misses with a head kick.
McRae is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McRae buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grena tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McRae manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by McRae.
McRae has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Valhalla Training Camp in the buildup to the fight.
McRae throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grena stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grena ducks right into an uppercut from McRae. #CL#
McRae clinches up with Grena and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McRae lands an uppercut.
Grena misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McRae.
Grena is looking to break free of the clinch but McRae has double underhooks. #BC#
McRae breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Grena throws a leg kick
and McRae counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McRae lands with an uppercut that bounces Grena off the cage and back into range.
A punch lands to the side of Grena 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for McRae.
Grena tries a head kick but it misses.
Grena takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A left and a right from McRae both land. Nice combination.
McRae dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McRae scores with a one two! Grena had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Grena swinging wildly here.
McRae is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
McRae moves into range and clinches up with Grena.#T3#
A short uppercut from McRae.
McRae throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from McRae.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McRae creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McRae lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McRae pushes Grena back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grena is trying to break the clinch but McRae has him pressed against the cage.
Grena is looking to break free of the clinch but McRae has double underhooks.
McRae scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McRae softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McRae lands a hook to the side of the head.
McRae lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McRae digs a right hand underneath Grena's ribcage. Grena let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McRae lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grena backwards.
McRae lands an uppercut.
McRae lands a left hand.
McRae throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grena looks winded!
McRae digs a right hand into Grena's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grena's gas tank. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Grena's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from McRae.
McRae lands a left hand.
McRae lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grena backwards.
Good body shot from McRae.
McRae lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McRae.
Good body shot from McRae.
Grena takes a shot to the head.
McRae stalls.
McRae lands a hook that snaps the head of Grena backwards.
McRae holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short left from McRae.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#BC#
McRae breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grena takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McRae turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam McRae dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
McRae lands a head kick. Grena smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McRae connects with a body shot that sends Grena's belly button to the back.
McRae lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Umberto Grena has been cut.
McRae lands a right hook to the body.
McRae lands a right hook to the body.
McRae lands a high kick!
Liam McRae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - McRae coming out on top.
McRae connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grena's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from McRae.
Grena takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McRae swats away the attempt to clinch by Grena.
McRae lands with a right hand. #T1#
Grena throws a lazy head kick
and McRae counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grena uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McRae has time to react.
McRae ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McRae lands a head kick!
McRae fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grena looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McRae connects with a leg kick. Grena looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McRae was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McRae connects with a body shot that sends Grena's belly button to the back.
McRae lands with a thumping leg kick.
McRae plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McRae scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
McRae with a nice cross.
Grena has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McRae finds it's way round the side to connect with Grena's head.
McRae connects with a leg kick. Grena looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grena tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like McRae wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liam McRae is winning the standup battle so far.
McRae lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grena at a distance.
Grena's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grena throws a sloppy head kick
and McRae counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grena's knee momentarily.
Grena is breathing heavily.
Grena steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McRae. That one must have hurt.
Liam McRae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McRae lands with a cross.
Donk. McRae catches Grena right on the button with a cross.
McRae dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grena. That did some damage!
McRae throws a head kick that Grena semi-blocks.
A chopping leg kick lands by McRae. #T3#
McRae lands with a straight right. Grena didn't see that one coming.
McRae lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
McRae darts in and clinches Grena up against the cage.
McRae lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McRae.
Grena goes for a takedown attempt but McRae pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McRae connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grena tries to clinch but McRae moves away
and McRae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McRae scores with a hook to the body. Grena takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McRae listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McRae wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McRae shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Grena eats them both and turns towards McRae to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Umberto Grena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
McRae throws a leg kick which misses Grena's front leg but catches the back leg as Grena tries to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McRae scores with a jab.#CL#
McRae has managed to clinch.
McRae lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McRae lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grena swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McRae presses Grena against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McRae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grena is trying to break the clinch but McRae is controlling him.
Grena looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McRae.#ROC#
Grena is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRae digs a right hand underneath Grena's ribcage. Grena let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grena is still on wobbly legs! Can McRae finish him?
McRae stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grena seems to have recovered his senses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McRae creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McRae throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grenas head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam McRae dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Umberto Grena's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
McRae scores with a push kick.
McRae fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McRae connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grena takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
McRae clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McRae creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McRae lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, McRae scores with a nice short uppercut.
McRae lands with a left to the head.
McRae lands a big right hand that drops Grena! The killer instinct kicks in and McRae finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by McRae!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam McRae!
During a confident post fight interview, Liam McRae thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 32
Date: Mar 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Mclovin connects with an inside leg kick.
Mclovin throws a head kick but McRae moves out of range.
McRae throws a leg kick which misses Mclovin's front leg but catches the back leg as Mclovin tries to avoid it.
McRae throws a leg kick
and Mclovin counters with a one-two to the body.
Mclovin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mclovin. McRae does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mclovin scoring well with a low kick there.
Mclovin looks for the body kick but McRae saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Mclovin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liam McRae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mclovin blocks a head kick by McRae.
Mclovin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mclovin moves forwards but McRae connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McRae.
McRae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mclovin. #CL2#
McRae clinches.
Mclovin blocking some punches.
McRae throws a punch but it's blocked by Mclovin.
McRae struggles to land a body shot inside as Mclovin controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McRae. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mclovin.
McRae scores with a hook to the body.
Mclovin tries to land knees in the clinch but McRae avoids the damage to the body.
McRae tries a body shot but Mclovin blocks it.
McRae misses with a punch on the inside.
Mclovin takes a shot to the head.
A short left from McRae.
McRae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Mclovin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mclovin. That's going to slow McRae down.
Mclovin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mclovin connects with a good right hand that stumbles McRae. McRae circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mclovin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mclovin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mclovin wants to land a leg kick but McRae is out of range.
Mclovin moves out of range as McRae strikes.#T2#
Mclovin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mclovin lands the left hand.
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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Mclovin.
Mclovin is looking to land body kicks.
Mclovin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McRae throws a hook but Mclovin blocks it.
Mclovin throws a jab but it's blocked by McRae.
Mclovin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mclovin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McRae throws a jab but it's blocked by Mclovin.
Mclovin keeps McRae at a distance using the push kick.
McRae attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McRae moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRae connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mclovin momentarily.
Mclovin throws a leg kick but McRae sees it coming and moves out of range.
McRae keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mclovin.
Mclovin looks to land a right hand but McRae moved out of range.
McRae blocks a head kick by Mclovin.
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 Pony Mclovin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McRae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mclovin manages to avoid it.
McRae swings for the body but Mclovin moves out of range.
McRae throws a hook to the side of Mclovin's head but Mclovin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McRae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mclovin.
McRae takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pony Mclovin is winning the standup battle so far.
McRae avoids the head kick by Mclovin.
McRae chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mclovin can pounce on him.
McRae tries to clinch up.
McRae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mclovin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McRae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mclovin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mclovin just misses with a punch to the body.
Mclovin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McRae.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRae gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McRae moves out of range of the strikes.
Mclovin throws a body punch but McRae moves out of range.
Mclovin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McRae misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As McRae backs away, Mclovin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
McRae throws a low kick but Mclovin avoids it.
Mclovin throws a sloppy head kick and McRae moves out of range easily.
McRae throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mclovin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McRae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mclovin connects with the punch.
Mclovin connects with a body shot that sends McRae's belly button to the back.
Mclovin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McRae checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mclovin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McRae's calf.
Mclovin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mclovin misses with a wild body shot.
Mclovin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McRae back to the ropes. Mclovin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mclovin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from McRae misses its intended target.
Mclovin throws a big counter combination but McRae scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McRae lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mclovin at a distance.
Mclovin lands a high kick!
#T2#
Mclovin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mclovin misses with a series of wild punches.
McRae wants to counter the offense by Mclovin and move into the clinch position.
McRae feints and then cracks Mclovin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mclovin down.
McRae ducks under a wild hook from Mclovin.
McRae swings for the body but Mclovin moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for McRae.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mclovin.
McRae tries to counter with a clinch but Mclovin shakes him off and moves away.
Mclovin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mclovin lands a head kick!
McRae blocks a low kick nicely.
McRae lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mclovin slips under a jab.
McRae tries to land a front kick but Mclovin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mclovin slips under a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mclovin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of McRae 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pony Mclovin dominated that second round.
That's time! Mclovin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mclovin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McRae at a distance.
Liam McRae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mclovin misses the jab.
McRae walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McRae misses with an attempted mid kick.
McRae uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mclovin.
McRae throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Mclovin to counter with a crisp jab.
Mclovin lands with a good body shot.
McRae lands a jab-cross combination.
Mclovin misses with an attempted mid kick.
McRae misses the shot to the body.
Mclovin throws a head kick that misses
letting McRae counter with a right hand.
McRae lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mclovin misses with a low kick as McRae jumps back.
Nice jab there from McRae. #ROC2#
Mclovin is rocked!
McRae slips a jab and a cross from Mclovin.
Oh Mclovin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mclovin slips a jab from McRae.
Mclovin seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Good leg kick by Mclovin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mclovin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McRae takes one on the button.
McRae throws a leg kick
and Mclovin counters with a nice low kick that buckles McRae's knee momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from McRae.
Mclovin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McRae can do to turn this around?
Mclovin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McRae scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mclovin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McRae.
Mclovin walks straight into a big right, left combination from McRae and drops to the floor! Oh, he's out cold! He's out cold! Wow, that finish was brutal! Congratulations to McRae as he moves his way up the rankings!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Liam McRae!
During a confident post fight interview, Liam McRae thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Dyansty 34
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
McRae takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McRae 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.
McRae misses with a low kick.
McRae defending well as Gonzalez loads up on a big left hand.
Gonzalez blocks a low kick nicely.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of McRae's head but McRae sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McRae appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McRae avoids the head kick by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from McRae.
Gonzalez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gonzalez works the jab nicely.
A left lands for McRae.
A looping hook to the body misses from McRae. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
McRae pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gonzalez throws a big counter combination but McRae scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez throws a jab but it's blocked by McRae.
McRae lands a leg kick that knocks Gonzalez off balance momentarily.
Liam McRae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McRae has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gonzalez.
McRae connects with a looping right hand.
Gonzalez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Gonzalez 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.
McRae throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McRae misses with a hook to the body
and Gonzalez counters with a two punch combo.
McRae throws a nice head kick!
Gonzalez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McRae if he has to take too many more of those.
McRae misses with a head kick.
Gonzalez throws the kick towards the body but McRae avoids it.
McRae throws an off balance right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good leg kick by McRae there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzalez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McRae circles away quickly and effectively.
McRae only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Good work by McRae as he checks the leg kick.
McRae throws a front kick aimed at Gonzalez's knee but Gonzalez avoids it well.
A head kick misses from McRae. #T2#
McRae looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
A big right from McRae misses.
Gonzalez is looking to counter punch.
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from McRae.
McRae ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McRae throws a shot from downtown. Gonzalez moves away and avoids it.
McRae listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McRae scores with a punch to the head.
Gonzalez cracks McRae with an open hand slap.
Gonzalez misses with a head kick.
Gonzalez misses with a wild combination.
McRae fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gonzalez checks it well.
Gonzalez connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from McRae. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Liam McRae will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McRae ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McRae looks for the body kick but Gonzalez saw that one coming.
Gonzalez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McRae lands a nice looking body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gonzalez checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Gonzalez misses its intended target.
McRae tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gonzalez is able to avoid easily.
Gonzalez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McRae backs up against the ropes.
McRae pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gonzalez is out of range and McRae settles back down.
McRae is looking to chop away at Gonzalez's legs.
McRae just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a head kick but McRae moves out of range.
McRae throws a leg kick but Gonzalez sees it coming and moves out of range.
McRae misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonzalez misses the target.
McRae cracks the inside of Gonzalez's front leg. #T1#
McRae uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McRae has time to react.
Gonzalez staying out of range there.
Gonzalez thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McRae, right into the meat.
Nice cross by McRae.
McRae throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that McRae ducks under and follows up with a left that McRae also avoids with ease.
McRae tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonzalez misses the target.
Gonzalez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McRae misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gonzalez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gonzalez's corner calls for a 1-2. Gonzalez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gonzalez misses the shot to the body.
McRae fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gonzalez on the side of the head.
McRae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McRae throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
McRae lands a head kick!
McRae takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McRae loads up on a big right hand but Gonzalez slips the punch.
McRae sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gonzalez walks into a stiff left hand from McRae.
McRae tries to land a leg kick but Gonzalez saw it coming and moves away.
Gonzalez looks for the body kick but McRae saw that one coming.
McRae tries to counter with a clinch but Gonzalez shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Gonzalez lands an impressive looking overhand right. McRae doesn't seem phased though.
McRae ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
A bone on bone clash there as Gonzalez blocks the leg kick.
McRae misses with a low kick.
McRae throws a looping overhand right but Gonzalez ducks down to avoid it.
McRae chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Liam McRae will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3#
McRae throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gonzalez.
Anthony Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McRae misses with a wild body shot.
McRae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anthony Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez lands with a shot to the body.
Gonzalez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McRae 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.
Gonzalez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McRae.
McRae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McRae doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gonzalez misses with a few strikes there.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McRae.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez connects with a body shot that sends McRae's belly button to the back.
McRae bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from McRae.
McRae fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gonzalez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McRae takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
McRae tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McRae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonzalez.
As McRae looks to move away, Gonzalez throws a big counter combo but McRae just gets out of the way.
McRae throws out a loose jab but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
McRae avoids the head kick by Gonzalez.
A clash of legs there as McRae blocks the low kick.
McRae swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McRae bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head.
McRae scores with a leg kick.
McRae slips a straight right by Gonzalez.
McRae dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gonzalez. That did some damage!
McRae misses with a looping right.
McRae misses with a lunging right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Liam McRae has been cut.
McRae has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McRae there as he acknowledges the shot.
McRae moves out of range of the leg kick from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by McRae.
Gonzalez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
McRae ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McRae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McRae get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. McRae stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the ropes but Gonzalez runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Gonzalez!
An out of breath and clearly excited Anthony Gonzalez thanked Cartel Elite Supps for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Dynasty 28
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McRae 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 Gonzalez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gonzalez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McRae misses with a looping left.
McRae keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez looks to throw the jab but McRae is out of range.
McRae throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gonzalez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gonzalez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McRae ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
McRae lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from McRae.
Gonzalez throwing a counter right hand but McRae manages to avoid it.
McRae connects with a single shot there.
Gonzalez misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez swings for the body but McRae moves out of range.
McRae throws a head kick but Gonzalez moves out of range.
McRae will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gonzalez throws a big counter combination but McRae scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McRae swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.
It looked like Gonzalez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gonzalez checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
McRae 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.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Gonzalez misses its intended target.
Gonzalez dips to his left and cracks McRae with an uppercut!
McRae will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McRae uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez keeps the fight on the outside.
McRae misses with a hook.
Gonzalez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McRae.
McRae uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gonzalez.
Good standup being displayed there by Gonzalez as he connects with a hook.
Gonzalez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A low kick from Gonzalez is predictable there
and Gonzalez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from McRae misses.
Gonzalez throwing a counter right hand but McRae manages to avoid it.
McRae dodges the punch combination from Gonzalez.
McRae throws out a counter right but Gonzalez avoids it with no problem.#T2#
McRae pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McRae slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McRae throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gonzalez cracks McRae with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McRae loads up on a big right hand but Gonzalez slips the punch.
McRae looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McRae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gonzalez slips a straight right by McRae.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of McRae's head but McRae sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McRae staying out of range there.
McRae throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McRae misses with a right hand
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Gonzalez blocks a low kick nicely.
McRae throws a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head but Gonzalez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam McRae dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Gonzalez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McRae jabs Gonzalez right on the nose. Gonzalez blinks but takes it well.
McRae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gonzalez misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from McRae misses.
McRae slips a straight right by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gonzalez misses with a hook.
Gonzalez misses with a straight left.
Gonzalez looks to land a combination but McRae avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRae tests Gonzalez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gonzalez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gonzalez throws a jab but it's blocked by McRae.
McRae wants to counter the offense by Gonzalez and move into the clinch position.
McRae tries a low kick but Gonzalez avoids it.#T1#
Gonzalez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McRae can pounce on him.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of McRae's head but McRae sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left lands for McRae.
Gonzalez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McRae.
It seemed like McRae was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gonzalez slips a jab from McRae.
Gonzalez misses with a wild combination.
McRae slips under a jab.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut. McRae saw that one coming.
Gonzalez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gonzalez throws a shot from downtown. McRae moves away and avoids it.
McRae swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gonzalez misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Gonzalez misses its intended target.
A slow jab from McRae misses its intended target.
McRae lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anthony Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
Gonzalez misses the body punch
and McRae counters with a left and a right that stings Gonzalez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McRae misses with a looping left.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy head kick and McRae moves out of range easily.
McRae shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from McRae.
McRae throws a low kick but Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
Gonzalez misses with a hook.
Gonzalez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McRae.
Liam McRae seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McRae connects with a body shot that sends Gonzalez's belly button to the back.
Gonzalez throws an off balance right hand
and McRae counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gonzalez thinking.
A nice inside leg kick there by McRae. That's going to slow Gonzalez down.
McRae throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McRae misses with a hook.
McRae throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez blocks a head kick by McRae.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam McRae showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
McRae tries to land a front kick but Gonzalez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anthony Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Gonzalez misses.
Liam McRae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McRae throws out the jab.
Gonzalez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McRae.
Gonzalez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gonzalez is really struggling to find his range with his punches. McRae's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gonzalez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McRae throws a shot from downtown. Gonzalez moves away and avoids it.
McRae looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McRae misses the body punch
and McRae takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McRae tried to score with a low kick but Gonzalez checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRae scores with a hook to the body. Gonzalez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McRae has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gonzalez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McRae sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Gonzalez does no damage. #T1#
McRae lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gonzalez circles away quickly and effectively.
McRae looks to land a left hand but Gonzalez moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by McRae. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McRae.
Nice shot by McRae.#CL2#
McRae has managed to clinch.
McRae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Gonzalez manages to break the clinch.
McRae throws a head kick but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez throws a lazy body kick
enabling McRae to counter with a crisp jab.
McRae punishes Gonzalez's body with a nice straight punch.
Gonzalez misses with a looping right.
McRae is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gonzalez.
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!
Gonzalez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from McRae.
McRae ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
McRae doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
McRae throws a good cross that connects.
McRae scores with a kick to the body.
Gonzalez loads up on a big right hand but McRae slips the punch.
McRae's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gonzalez under the eye.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick but McRae checks it.
McRae is looking for the big counter here.
McRae ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a right hand
and McRae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by McRae.
Gonzalez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McRae takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRae bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McRae lands with a nice body kick.
McRae throws a body punch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam McRae comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McRae has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam McRae!
During a confident post fight interview, Liam McRae thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Dynasty 22
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McRae.
Sor. Khamsing lands a leg kick that knocks McRae off balance momentarily.
Sor. Khamsing throws an overhand right that lands on McRae's shoulder, as McRae tries to avoid the shot.
Sor. Khamsing blocks the body kick.
Sor. Khamsing misses with an uppercut. McRae saw that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McRae, right into the meat.
Sor. Khamsing thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sor. Khamsing scores with a jab to the body.
Sor. Khamsing cracks the inside of McRae's front leg.
McRae misses with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sor. Khamsing 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 McRae has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McRae and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sor. Khamsing defending well as McRae loads up on a big left hand.
McRae lands a really nice looking cross but Sor. Khamsing seems unphased.
McRae on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Sor. Khamsing throws an off balance right hand
and McRae counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sor. Khamsing clobbers McRae with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sor. Khamsing wants to clinch.
Sor. Khamsing misses with the combination.
#T1#
McRae looks to land a left hand but Sor. Khamsing moved out of range nicely.
Sor. Khamsing definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McRae uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sor. Khamsing has time to react.
Sor. Khamsing checks a low kick from McRae.
McRae lands a slapping body shot.
McRae throws a low kick but Sor. Khamsing moves out of range easily.
As McRae tries to get set, Sor. Khamsing tries to push him back and clinch up but McRae manages to avoid the attempt.
Sor. Khamsing throws a shot to the body.
Sor. Khamsing looks to score with a jab to the body but McRae is just out of range.
Sor. Khamsing throws a leg kick but McRae checks it.
Sor. Khamsing misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - McRae throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McRae staying out of range there.
McRae throws a leg kick that misses.
Sor. Khamsing seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sor. Khamsing with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sor. Khamsing tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McRae is able to avoid easily.
Sor. Khamsing throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McRae.
McRae throws a nice looking combination but Sor. Khamsing bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Sor. Khamsing throws a jab when McRae was well out of range.
Sor. Khamsing rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McRae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sor. Khamsing fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McRae is out of range.
Sor. Khamsing pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McRae tries a head kick but it misses.
McRae cracks Sor. Khamsing with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
McRae will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sor. Khamsing cracks the inside of McRae's front leg. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sor. Khamsing misses with a hook from the clinch.
McRae working aggressively here.
#BC2#
McRae escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McRae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sor. Khamsing sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRae on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McRae throws an overhand right that lands on Sor. Khamsing 's shoulder, as Sor. Khamsing tries to avoid the shot.
Sor. Khamsing throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McRae counters with an inside leg kick.
Sor. Khamsing scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Liam McRae will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jab by McRae.
McRae has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sor. Khamsing misses with a hook.
Sor. Khamsing looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. McRae darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McRae is looking to clinch.
Sor. Khamsing will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good shot there by McRae.
McRae throws a shot from downtown. Sor. Khamsing moves away and avoids it.
Sor. Khamsing throws a nice outside leg kick.
McRae just misses with a punch to the body.
McRae ducks under a wild hook from Sor. Khamsing .
McRae misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sor. Khamsing misses the jab.
Good work by Sor. Khamsing as he checks the leg kick.
Liam McRae seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sor. Khamsing swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McRae counters with a nice uppercut.
McRae takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sor. Khamsing throws a push kick but McRae slaps the foot to one side.
McRae checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Sor. Khamsing throws a leg kick that misses.
Sor. Khamsing fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McRae looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sor. Khamsing chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McRae closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McRae throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sor. Khamsing tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McRae manages to circle out of the way.
Sor. Khamsing misses with a hook. McRae ducked under it nicely.
Sor. Khamsing connects with a looping right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sor. Khamsing .
McRae moves out of range as Sor. Khamsing strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sor. Khamsing .
Sor. Khamsing keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McRae lands with a straight right. Sor. Khamsing didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sor. Khamsing darts in trying to clinch
and McRae counters with a stiff right hand.
McRae throws a hook but Sor. Khamsing blocks it.
Sor. Khamsing attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sor. Khamsing paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McRae's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
The fighters circling - McRae throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McRae blocks a low kick nicely.
McRae throws a jab when Sor. Khamsing was well out of range.
Sor. Khamsing throws an off balance right hand
and McRae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sor. Khamsing swings widly with a right hand
and McRae counters with a big head kick but Sor. Khamsing shrugs it off.
Jab by Sor. Khamsing .
McRae throws a right hand that Sor. Khamsing ducks under and follows up with a left that Sor. Khamsing also avoids with ease.
Sor. Khamsing checks the leg kick.
As McRae tries to get set, Sor. Khamsing tries to push him back and clinch up but McRae manages to avoid the attempt.
Sor. Khamsing throws a lazy right hand but McRae sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McRae moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sor. Khamsing throws a shot from downtown. McRae moves away and avoids it.
McRae takes a swing at Sor. Khamsing 's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Sor. Khamsing .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRae throws a series of punches but Sor. Khamsing moves out of range.
McRae throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McRae tries to work over Sor. Khamsing 's front leg with a kick but Sor. Khamsing checks it.
Sor. Khamsing throws a lazy right hand but McRae sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Liam McRae will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sor. Khamsing pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McRae lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sor. Khamsing tries to clinch up.
McRae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sor. Khamsing .
Sor. Khamsing blocks a head kick by McRae.
Sor. Khamsing with a hook.
Sor. Khamsing throws a lazy right hand but McRae sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sor. Khamsing misses with a body kick.
McRae blocks a jab.
McRae checks the leg kick.
McRae takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McRae lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRae motions for Sor. Khamsing to come forward. McRae throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McRae gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sor. Khamsing tries to clinch there but McRae circles away.
Saenchai Sor. Khamsing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sor. Khamsing keeps the fight on the outside.
Sor. Khamsing takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McRae lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Sor. Khamsing throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sor. Khamsing throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McRae moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A shot to the liver by Sor. Khamsing . Beautiful body shot.
Sor. Khamsing throws a right hand that misses
enabling McRae to counter with a crisp jab.
McRae cracks Sor. Khamsing with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sor. Khamsing throws a low kick but McRae avoids it.
McRae buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sor. Khamsing takes one on the button.#CL#
McRae tries to keep at a distance but Sor. Khamsing has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
McRae breaks from the clinch.
McRae uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sor. Khamsing .
McRae slips under a jab.
Sor. Khamsing tries to clinch there but McRae circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sor. Khamsing connects with an inside leg kick.
Sor. Khamsing tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sor. Khamsing takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Sor. Khamsing works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McRae throws a head kick but Sor. Khamsing moves out of range.
McRae lands a body shot.
Sor. Khamsing misses with a jab to the body
enabling McRae to counter with a crisp jab.
Sor. Khamsing fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from McRae does it's job there.
McRae bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sor. Khamsing 's head backwards.
McRae avoids the body shot from Sor. Khamsing .
McRae uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sor. Khamsing .
McRae swings for the body but Sor. Khamsing moves out of range.
Sor. Khamsing cracks McRae with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sor. Khamsing throws a shot from downtown. McRae moves away and avoids it.
McRae throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McRae throws a head kick but Sor. Khamsing moves out of range.
McRae with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Liam McRae.
I've got McRae 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam McRae!
Liam McRae decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Saenchai Sor. Khamsing stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win or you Learn '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
McRae fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tisoaka, pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from McRae.
Tisoaka wants a takedown.
McRae misses with the head strike.
McRae stops a takedown attempt from Tisoaka.
McRae pushes Tisoaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tisoaka is working for takedown but McRae is calmly controlling the position for now.
Liam McRae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katuro Tisoaka.
Tisoaka blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Tisoaka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McRae lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tisoaka backwards.
McRae lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for McRae to work.
McRae lands with a light punch inside.
McRae misses with a punch on the inside.
Tisoaka wants a takedown but no success here.
Tisoaka working hard to break the clinch.
Tisoaka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McRae fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McRae misses with a wild body shot.
Tisoaka moves in looking to clinch but McRae pushes him off.
Tisoaka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Tisoaka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McRae as he avoids it easily.
McRae pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by McRae.
Tisoaka throws a sloppy head kick and McRae moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from McRae as Tisoaka shoots in.
Tisoaka tries to clinch up.
McRae uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tisoaka.
Tisoaka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McRae lands with a slapping head kick.
McRae swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tisoaka.
McRae works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#
Tisoaka is rocked!
McRae cracks the inside of Tisoaka's front leg.
Tisoaka is still on wobbly legs! Can McRae finish him?
McRae drops Tisoaka with a big left hand! Tisoaka is injured, injured bad! McRae jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam McRae!
During a confident post fight interview, Liam McRae thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Katuro Tisoaka was interviewed post fight and said 'I fall but RIZE again!!!!!!'.
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 11
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Kramer lands a nice leg kick that just misses McRae's sensitive parts.
Kramer lets loose with a powerful body kick. McRae will feel that in the morning.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kramer.
McRae tries to clinch but Kramer moves out of range.
McRae tries to close the distance and clinch but Kramer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kramer misses with a body shot.
It seemed like McRae was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good shot there by McRae.
McRae fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kramer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ramirez School Of Excellence in the buildup to the fight.
McRae lands with a cross.
McRae lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kramer sizes up McRae with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kramer throws a low kick but McRae avoids it.#CL2#
McRae gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McRae tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McRae lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McRae. #BC#
Kramer manages to break the clinch.
Kramer tries a head kick but it misses.
McRae throws a hook to the side of Kramer's head but Kramer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Kramer.
McRae throws a head kick that Kramer semi-blocks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kramer.
A bone on bone clash there as McRae blocks the leg kick.
Kramer looks to throw the jab but McRae is out of range.
Kramer throws a shot from downtown. McRae moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the body from McRae misses
and Kramer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kramer connects with a single shot there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kramer. That's going to slow McRae down.
Kramer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McRae cracks Kramer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McRae pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McRae keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kramer throws out a loose jab but McRae uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kramer lands a nice leg kick that just misses McRae's sensitive parts.
McRae lands a jab to the head.
Kramer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Kramer tries to score with a low kick but McRae moves his leg out of the way.
McRae has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McRae lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kramer motions for McRae to come forward. Kramer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McRae throws a head kick that misses.
Kramer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McRae manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kramer.
Kramer lands with a nice body punch.
Kramer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kramer motions for McRae to come forward. Kramer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McRae misses with a wild body shot.
McRae waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kramer.
Kramer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kramer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McRae.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kramer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McRae moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kramer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Kramer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McRae connects with a single shot there.
Kramer throws a low kick but McRae moves out of range easily.
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 Erik Kramer 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.
#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Kramer there.
McRae staying out of range there.
McRae scores with a hook.
Kramer looks to land a right hand but McRae moved out of range.
Kramer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McRae.
McRae moves into range and connects with a jab.
McRae is looking to land body kicks.
McRae dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McRae displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kramer throws out the jab.
A jab from Kramer misses.
Erik Kramer is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Kramer misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Kramer.
A little feinted left hand from Kramer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McRae with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kramer to score with a decent uppercut.
McRae misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McRae throws a body shot but no joy.
McRae missing with a left hand there. Kramer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kramer throws a jab but it's blocked by McRae. #T1#
Kramer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McRae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kramer moves away.
Kramer misses with a looping left.
Kramer misses with a jab to the body
and McRae counters with a leg kick.
That kick from McRae tenderised Kramer's leg. Kramer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kramer misses with a leg kick
and McRae counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kramer's knee momentarily.
McRae swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kramer throws a push kick but McRae slaps the foot to one side.
Kramer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kramer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kramer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McRae checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kramer misses with a body kick.
McRae is looking to slow Kramer down with leg kicks.
McRae is looking to clinch but Kramer is avoiding it.
Kramer misses with a looping left.
McRae staying out of range there.#T2#
McRae ducks under a wild hook from Kramer.
McRae scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kramer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McRae moves out of range as Kramer throws a body kick.
Kramer throws a looping overhand right but McRae ducks down to avoid it.
Kramer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by McRae. That's going to slow Kramer down.
Kramer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kramer throws a leg kick but McRae sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kramer tries a head kick but it misses.
Kramer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McRae.
McRae moves out of range of the strikes.
McRae throws a sloppy head kick and Kramer moves out of range easily.
Kramer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McRae manages to avoid it.
McRae doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McRae throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kramer's head.
McRae moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kramer connects with an inside leg kick.
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 Erik Kramer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McRae tries to clinch but Kramer moves out of range.
Liam McRae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McRae scores with a punch to the head.
Kramer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McRae has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kramer lands with a nice body punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McRae checks a leg kick.
McRae displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kramer throws out the jab.
McRae is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kramer with a body shot.
McRae throws a head kick but Kramer moves out of range.
McRae tries to score with a low kick but Kramer moves his leg out of the way.
Kramer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McRae looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Kramer misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from McRae. Kramer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kramer sizes up McRae with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McRae avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McRae! But no joy.
McRae's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McRae uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kramer.
McRae takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McRae on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Kramer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kramer connects with a looping right hand.
McRae feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kramers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McRae moves out of range as Kramer throws a body kick.
McRae stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kramer.
Kramer throws an overhand right that lands on McRae's shoulder, as McRae tries to avoid the shot.
Kramer lands a nice looking kick to the body. McRae takes a step back to recover.
Kramer avoids the head kick by McRae.
A lazy left from Kramer finds it's target.
Kramer scores with a spinning back kick!#KD2#
McRae cracks Kramer with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Kramer is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Kramer is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kramer misses with a low kick.
McRae lands a slapping body shot.
Kramer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kramer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McRae misses the shot to the body.
Erik Kramer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kramer glances at the clock... BAM! McRae nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Kramer crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Kramer is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam McRae!
A relieved looking Liam McRae 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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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 9
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Barry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barry moves away from the strike by McRae. #CL2#
Barry rushes McRae and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Barry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barry tries to land a knee to the head but McRae blocks with his arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from McRae.
McRae blocks the elbow strike.
McRae working aggressively here.
Barry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McRae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McRae misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Barry throws an elbow but misses.
McRae avoids a wild elbow strike from Barry.
McRae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McRae swings wildly with an uppercut but Barry uses good head movement to avoid it.
McRae throws a head punch that misses.
Barry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barry misses with an elbow over the top.
Barry tries to land a knee to the head but McRae blocks with his arms.
Barry pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#T1#
McRae misses with a body punch.
McRae lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barry looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McRae blocks an elbow strike.
McRae tries to work over Barry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McRae blocks the elbow strike.
McRae scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barry blocking some punches.
Barry throws an elbow but it misses.
Barry throws an elbow that misses.
Barry misses with an elbow strike.
Barry tries to land a knee to the head but McRae blocks with his arms.
McRae tries to work over Barry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McRae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barry tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barry tries a knee to the head but McRae blocks it.
McRae working aggressively here.
McRae blocks an elbow strike from Barry.
McRae throws a head punch that misses.
Barry connects with a nasty looking knee right to McRae's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McRae lands a right hand.
Barry lands an elbow inside that McRae shrugs off. #T2#
McRae throws a punch but it's blocked by Barry.
McRae struggles to land a body shot inside as Barry controls his hands.
Barry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barry tries a knee to the head but McRae blocks it.
McRae avoids the elbow strike from Barry, against the ropes.
McRae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barry misses with an elbow strike.
Barry tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barry misses with a knee strike.
McRae avoids the elbow strike from Barry, against the ropes.
McRae working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McRae is trying to stall.
Barry pushes off an throws an elbow but McRae leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Barry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McRae dodges an elbow strike from Barry.
Barry tries to land a knee to the head but McRae blocks with his arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barry blocking some punches.
McRae lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barry backwards.
McRae tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barry's elbow.
McRae pushes Barry back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barry lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pat Barry will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McRae lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Barry closes the distance and clinches.
Barry throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barry misses with an elbow strike.
Barry looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McRae lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barry backwards.
Barry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pat Barry seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barry takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, McRae scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barry creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from McRae fails to land.
McRae tries to work over Barry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McRae misses with some punches.
Barry blocks a body shot from McRae.
McRae lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barry blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barry takes a shot to the head.
McRae lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barry looking to throw knees to the head but McRae is blocking nicely.
Barry tries to land a knee to the head but McRae blocks with his arms.
Barry throws an elbow that misses.
Barry blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Barry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McRae misses with a body punch.
Barry tries a knee to the head but McRae blocks it.
Barry tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McRae misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McRae fails to land.
Barry blocks an uppercut.
Barry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barry tries a knee to the head but McRae blocks it.
Barry tries a knee to the head but McRae blocks it.
McRae tries to work over Barry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for McRae.
Barry is breathing heavily.
McRae lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McRae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barry pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Barry pushes off an throws an elbow but McRae leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Barry tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McRae pushes Barry back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barry misses with an elbow strike.
#T2#
McRae taking a breather. #BC#
McRae breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barry needs to keep his hands up - McRae had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McRae lands a jab to Barry's midsection.#CL#
McRae moves into the clinch successfully.
Barry looking to throw knees to the head but McRae is blocking nicely.
Barry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McRae working aggressively here.
McRae scores with a shoulder strike.
Barry misses with an elbow strike.
Barry blocks a body shot from McRae.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Barry just misses with a elbow thrown towards McRae's brow.
McRae cracks Barry with a nice body shot.
McRae blocks an elbow strike.
Barry throws an elbow that misses.
Barry throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from McRae - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barry throws an elbow that misses.
Barry connects with a knee to the head.
McRae blocks the elbow strike.
McRae lands a hook to the side of the head.
McRae working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam McRae dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
McRae avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McRae darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barry darts in trying to clinch
and McRae counters with a two punch combo.
Barry is looking to clinch.
Barry wants to clinch up but McRae keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barry tries to clinch up but McRae circles away and keeps his distance.
McRae lands a glancing blow to the side of Barry's head.
Pat Barry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barry tries to close the distance and clinch but McRae swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McRae appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barry tries to close the distance and clinch up but McRae swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
McRae closes the distance and pushes Barry back into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRae works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barry takes a shot to the head.
McRae is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barry can do to turn this around?
McRae works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McRae lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McRae gets through Barry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McRae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McRae. #T1#
McRae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McRae lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from McRae.
McRae lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from McRae as the two fighters clinch.
McRae lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by McRae.
#ROC#
Barry is rocked!
Barry scores with a knee to the head.
McRae throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McRae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barry is still on wobbly legs! Can McRae finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from McRae.
McRae tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barry's elbow.
McRae lands a shoulder strike.
McRae misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barry seems to have recovered his senses.
McRae tries to throw a body punch but Barry avoids it by throwing McRae back against the ropes.
Barry creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from McRae on the inside.
Barry creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
McRae's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barry has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Pat Barry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2##CL#
McRae forces Barry back against the ropes and clinches.
Barry blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
McRae breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barry tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McRae manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barry tries to clinch there but McRae circles away.
Barry tries to close the distance and clinch up but McRae swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McRae lands a jab to the head.
McRae fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barry.
Barry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Barry closes the distance and pushes McRae back into the ropes.
Barry throws a knee to the head but misses.
McRae working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McRae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barry throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRae throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barrys head.
McRae misses with a short punch on the inside.
McRae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McRae lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McRae lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam McRae showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McRae has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam McRae!
A relieved looking Liam McRae 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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Event:
Dynasty 12
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
McRae missing with a left hand there. Kramer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, jab by Kramer - just one landing.
Kramer missing with a left hand there. McRae was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kramer thumps McRae with a low kick.
Kramer misses with a straight left.
A jab from McRae misses.
Kramer drops his hands momentarily and McRae takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kramer lands a nice hook to McRae's body. McRae takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for McRae.
McRae moves out of range of the body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from McRae misses.
McRae throws a jab when Kramer was well out of range.
Kramer missing with a left hand there. McRae was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body kick from Kramer.
McRae throws the left hand but Kramer avoids the punch easily.
Kramer appears to be looking for a big counter.
McRae throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McRae slips under a jab from Kramer.
McRae looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good leg kick by McRae there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kramer lands a nice shot that snaps McRae's head back.
#T1#
McRae throws a body punch but Kramer moves out of range.
McRae blocks a head kick by Kramer.
McRae thinks about the counter body kick.
Kramer scores with a hook.
McRae steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kramer.
McRae drops his hands momentarily and Kramer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McRae 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.
McRae bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kramer's head.
Kramer lands a head kick!
Kramer throws a good cross that connects.
Kramer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kramer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kramer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McRae back to the ropes. Kramer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McRae lands a jab to the head.
McRae lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McRae takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kramer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McRae takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McRae throws an overhand right that lands on Kramer's shoulder, as Kramer tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
McRae throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McRae lands with an uppercut that bounces Kramer off the ropes and back into range.
Kramer drops his hands momentarily and McRae takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McRae gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kramer.
Kramer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McRae.
Kramer is looking to slow McRae down with leg kicks.
Kramer thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from McRae lands.
Kramer throws a hook but McRae blocks it.
Kramer connects with an inside leg kick.
Kramer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McRae checks a leg kick nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kramer throws a predictable looking body shot
and McRae counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McRae takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McRae avoids the head kick by Kramer.
McRae lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Kramer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for McRae. That snapped Kramer's head back.
Kramer lands a nice leg kick that just misses McRae's sensitive parts.
McRae cracks Kramer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Kramer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McRae can do to turn this around?
McRae tries to work over Kramer's front leg with a kick but Kramer checks it.
McRae moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kramer stuns McRae with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kramer's jab looks to have found its range, popping McRae under the eye.
Kramer connects with a solid leg kick.
McRae 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.
Kramer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McRae backs up against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kramer needs to keep his hands up - McRae had a free shot at his head there.
McRae moves out of range as Kramer strikes.
McRae doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kramer tries to land a leg kick but McRae saw it coming and moves away.
Kramer throws a lazy uppercut
and McRae makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A leg kick checked by McRae.
McRae looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McRae moves out of range of the body kick from Kramer.
Kramer throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
McRae gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kramer counters with a nice uppercut.
McRae has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kramer.
Kramer throws a nice outside leg kick.
McRae buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kramer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McRae raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McRae looks to score with a jab to the body but Kramer is just out of range.
Kramer swings for the body but McRae moves out of range.
McRae moves out of range as Kramer strikes.
Kramer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McRae misses with a leg kick
and Kramer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McRae tried to score with a low kick but Kramer checks it.
McRae throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kramer's head.
McRae throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McRae has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McRae feints and then cracks Kramer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kramer down.
Kramer throws an off balance right hand
and McRae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from McRae. Kramer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kramer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2##CL2#
McRae instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for McRae.
McRae throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McRae looking to stall.
#BC#
Kramer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kramer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McRae misses the shot to the body.
Kramer scores with a hook to the body. McRae takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McRae throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McRae just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kramer lands a nice looking body shot.
McRae slips under a jab from Kramer.
McRae pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kramer checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Liam McRae will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
McRae pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Kramer.
Kramer misses with a looping left.
Kramer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McRae, right into the meat.
McRae misses with a wild body shot.
McRae moves out of range of the body kick from Kramer.
McRae looks to land a right hand but Kramer moved out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McRae checks a leg kick.
Kramer tries to move into range but McRae moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McRae falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kramer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer throws a shot from downtown. McRae moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of McRae 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McRae wants to clinch up but Kramer keeps it at a distance.
Kramer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kramer takes one on the button.#T1#
McRae has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kramer.
McRae scoring well with a low kick there.
Kramer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kramer throws a front kick aimed at McRae's knee but McRae avoids it well.
Kramer scores with a nice right hand.
Kramer throws a big shot that misses.
McRae uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kramer.
Kramer misses with a body kick.
McRae pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McRae staying out of range there.
Kramer misses with a head kick.
Kramer misses with a two punch combination.
McRae wants to clinch up but Kramer keeps it at a distance.
McRae fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from McRae is predictable there
and Kramer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kramer swings for the body but McRae moves out of range.
#T2#
McRae scores with a jab.
McRae's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Kramer lands with an overhand left.
A lazy left from McRae finds it's target.
McRae takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kramer scores with a crisp jab that stopped McRae in his tracks.
McRae misses with the combination.
Kramer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McRae back to the ropes. Kramer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A looping hook to the body misses from McRae. Kramer does a little dance to reset his feet.
McRae lands with a good body shot.
Kramer scores with a body shot.
Kramer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kramer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McRae manages to avoid it.
McRae rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kramer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kramer blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Kramer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kramer 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Kramer!
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 4
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Vettori fails with an attempt to clinch.
McRae loads up on a big right hand but Vettori slips the punch.
Vettori bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McRae's head backwards.
McRae blocks a head kick by Vettori.
Vettori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McRae throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McRae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vettori tries to clinch but McRae is having none of it.
It looked like McRae wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from McRae misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vettori, as that shot connected.
Vettori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vettori has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McRae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vettori.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vettori staying out of range there.
Vettori is looking to clinch.
Vettori looks to throw the jab but McRae is out of range.
A slow jab from Vettori misses its intended target.
McRae jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
McRae closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Vettori misses with a punch on the inside.
Vettori struggles to land a body shot inside as McRae controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McRae.
McRae pushes Vettori back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
McRae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
McRae breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vettori connects with a solid leg kick.
McRae tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vettori throws a low kick but McRae moves out of range easily. #CL#
McRae has managed to clinch.
A right hand to the body from Vettori.
Vettori is working McRae over against the ropes.
Vettori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McRae misses with a hook to the ribs.
McRae taking a breather.
Vettori scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vettori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McRae backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Vettori fails to land.
Vettori misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Vettori stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vettori lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McRae misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vettori is working McRae over against the ropes.
Vettori throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vettori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McRae lands an uppercut.
McRae on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McRae blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McRae throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vettori gets through McRae's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McRae trying to stall but Vettori improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from McRae fails to land.
Vettori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vettori using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McRae has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McRae lands a shoulder strike.
Vettori scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McRae gets through Vettori's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRae working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marvin Vettori will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Vettori throws a poor cross that misses
and McRae counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Vettori.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McRae, as that shot connected.
Vettori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McRae is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vettori.
McRae throws a leg kick but Vettori moved away.
Vettori tries to counter with a clinch but McRae shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd cheers as McRae lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vettori doesn't seem phased though.
McRae uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vettori.
Vettori connects with a body shot that sends McRae's belly button to the back.
McRae uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vettori.
Vettori stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vettori digs a good body shot into McRae's ribs.
Vettori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McRae moves away.
McRae misses with a straight right.
A jab from Vettori misses.
McRae throws a sloppy head kick and Vettori moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vettori shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McRae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vettori.
McRae is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vettori.#T1#
Vettori takes one to the side of the head.
Vettori cracks the inside of McRae's front leg.
Vettori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McRae.
An attempted straight right counter from McRae misses the target.
A jab from Vettori misses.
Vettori throws a solid leg kick but McRae takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vettori.
Vettori misses with a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by McRae there.
McRae thuds a left hand into Vettori's body.
McRae moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vettori tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McRae ducks under a wild hook from Vettori.
McRae takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vettori fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McRae on the side of the head.
Vettori misses with a kick to the body.
McRae rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vettori moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vettori moves away from the strike by McRae. #T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vettori checks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Vettori coming out on top.
McRae throws a lazy right hand but Vettori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McRae takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McRae misses the jab.
Vettori chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McRae can pounce on him.
Vettori lands with a nice body punch.
McRae avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liam McRae is winning the standup battle so far.
Vettori throws a shot from downtown. McRae moves away and avoids it.
A cross from McRae lands.
Vettori tries to clinch but McRae is having none of it.
Vettori wants to slow McRae down by chopping away at his legs.
Vettori throws a low kick but McRae moves out of range easily.
Vettori takes a swing at McRae's ribcage but misses.
McRae moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vettori throws a jab when McRae was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marvin Vettori will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
McRae uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vettori.
McRae quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Liam McRae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vettori throws a looping overhand right but McRae ducks down to avoid it.
McRae ducks under a wild hook from Vettori.
Vettori lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vettori misses with a hook to the body
and McRae counters with an inside leg kick.
Vettori throws a leg kick that is checked
and McRae counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vettori avoids the body shot from McRae.
McRae turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Vettori misses.
Vettori throws the left hand but McRae avoids the punch easily.
McRae throws a push kick but Vettori slaps the foot to one side.
Vettori with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRae misses with a left hand
and Vettori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McRae misses with a looping right.
McRae throws a hook to the side of Vettori's head but Vettori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McRae scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vettori throws out a loose jab but McRae uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Vettori avoids the head kick by McRae.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vettori.
McRae scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McRae misses with a few strikes there.
McRae feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vettori's calf.
Vettori is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Vettori.
Vettori lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Vettori misses its intended target.
McRae is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Vettori misses.
Vettori scores with the left hand. McRae knows he should have avoided that one.
McRae misses with an attempted mid kick.
McRae walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vettori.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Vettori has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vettori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McRae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Vettori misses with a body punch.
McRae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vettori tries to work over McRae's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McRae misses with the head strike.
McRae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marvin Vettori seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vettori misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Vettori.
McRae on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vettori has a couple of punches blocked by McRae.
McRae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Vettori.
McRae pushes Vettori back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
McRae can't find room to land a body shot as Vettori controls the action.
McRae lands a shoulder strike.
Vettori lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Vettori.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRae gets through Vettori's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vettori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McRae throws a punch but it's blocked by Vettori.
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 Liam McRae.
I think Vettori 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marvin Vettori!
A victorious Marvin Vettori thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Dynasty 4
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
McRae moves out of range of the strikes.
Bravo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bravo fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bravo. McRae does a little dance to reset his feet.
McRae looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice shot lands for Bravo.
Bravo swings for the body but McRae moves out of range.
McRae slips a jab from Bravo.
McRae swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McRae moves out of range of the body kick.
Bravo wants to slow McRae down by chopping away at his legs.
Bravo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McRae slips a jab from Bravo.#CL#
McRae rushes Bravo and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Bravo misses with some punches.
Bravo throws a punch but it's blocked by McRae.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bravo.
McRae swings wildly with an uppercut but Bravo 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!
McRae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McRae will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bravo up against the ropes.#T1#
McRae makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Bravo just misses with a elbow thrown towards McRae's brow.
McRae throws a head punch that misses.
McRae managing to block the knees to the body from Bravo.
A nice right hand lands inside from McRae.
McRae tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McRae avoids the elbow strike from Bravo, against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Bravo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McRae tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McRae struggles to land a body shot inside as Bravo controls his hands.
Bravo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McRae misses with a punch on the inside.
McRae lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Bravo manages to break the clinch.
Bravo avoids the body shot from McRae.
Bravo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McRae - that will leave a mark!
McRae lands with an uppercut that bounces Bravo off the ropes and back into range.#T2#
Bravo misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bravo misses with a low kick.
McRae stuns Bravo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bravo thows a leg kick but McRae checks it
letting McRae counter with a right hand.
McRae lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bravo throws a sloppy head kick and McRae moves out of range easily.
McRae throws out a powerful jab.
McRae takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice defenses there by McRae.
McRae scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bravo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McRae is able to avoid easily.
A jab from McRae does it's job there.
Bravo connects with a body shot that sends McRae's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bravo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bravo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McRae.
Bravo sizes up McRae with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bravo misses with a hook.
Bravo avoids the body shot from McRae.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bravo Bravo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McRae displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bravo throws out the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as McRae blocks the leg kick.
McRae misses with a low kick.
McRae looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bravo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McRae at a distance.
Bravo cracks McRae with an open hand slap.
McRae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McRae lands a jab to the nose.
McRae keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bravo.
Bravo throws a lazy right hand but McRae sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McRae tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from McRae. Bravo does a little dance to reset his feet.
McRae throws a push kick but Bravo slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo misses with a straight right.
McRae misses the jab.
Bravo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McRae was well out of range. Poor timing from Bravo.
McRae staying out of range there.
A big left from Bravo misses.
Bravo takes a swing at McRae's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Bravo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and McRae counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McRae.
McRae lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bravo.
McRae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bravo.
Bravo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bravo is trying to force a seperation but McRae has the dominant position.
McRae lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Bravo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McRae connects with a leg kick. Bravo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McRae bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bravo's head.
Bravo misses with a hook
and McRae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bravo lands a really nice looking cross but McRae seems unphased.
Bravo throws a jab but it's blocked by McRae.
Bravo misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bravo tries to move into range but McRae moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McRae scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bravo doesn't seem bothered though.
Bravo Bravo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bravo misses with a looping right.#T2#
McRae lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McRae lands a nice shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by McRae.
Bravo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bravo throws a hook but McRae avoids it easily.
Bravo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McRae connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bravo scrambles back to his feet.
Bravo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McRae avoids the head kick by Bravo.
Bravo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bravo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bravo there as he acknowledges the shot.
McRae connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bravo throws a hook but McRae avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bravo throws a leg kick that misses.
McRae checks a leg kick nicely.
A shot to the liver by McRae. Beautiful body shot.
McRae uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bravo.
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 McRae will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McRae tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bravo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bravo misses with a right hand
and McRae counters with a left and a right that stings Bravo.
Bravo scores with a body shot.
McRae takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bravo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McRae connects with a right hand. Bravo shakes it off.
Bravo throws an overhand right that lands on McRae's shoulder, as McRae tries to avoid the shot.
McRae dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bravo misses with a looping left.
Bravo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McRae.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McRae throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bravo on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Bravo as he connects with a hook.
McRae with a hook.
Bravo misses with a body kick.
McRae on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bravo thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bravo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McRae if he has to take too many more of those.
#T1#
Bravo throws an overhand right that lands on McRae's shoulder, as McRae tries to avoid the shot.
McRae thuds his shin into the meat of Bravo's side.
Bravo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McRae throws a lazy right hand but Bravo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McRae ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McRae throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McRae takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bravo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McRae lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bravo's sensitive parts.
McRae attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McRae scores with a sloppy right hand. Bravo should have avoided that one.
McRae tries to clinch up but Bravo circles away and keeps his distance.
McRae blocks a low kick nicely.
Bravo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bravo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McRae is out of range.
McRae throws a head kick but Bravo moves out of range.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Bravo misses its intended target.
McRae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bravo.
A slow jab from Bravo misses its intended target.
Bravo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bravo looks to land a right hand but McRae moved out of range.
McRae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bravo.
Bravo lands a front kick.
McRae feints and then cracks Bravo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bravo down.
McRae with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McRae lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McRae lands a head kick!
McRae thows a leg kick but Bravo checks it
and Bravo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bravo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bravo lands a front kick.
Bravo thumps McRae with a low kick.
McRae takes one to the chin there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bravo Bravo.
I think Bravo 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bravo Bravo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2017 |
#R1#
McRae finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lopette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McRae attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lopette changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopette digs a good hook to McRae's body.
Lopette is looking to land body kicks.
Lopette tries a low kick but McRae avoids it.
Lopette lands a high kick!
Lopette looks to score with a jab to the body but McRae is just out of range.
McRae dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McRae checks the leg kick.#CL2#
McRae moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lopette.
Lopette throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McRae blocks it with crossed arms.
McRae blocks an elbow strike from Lopette.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lopette throws an elbow but misses.
Lopette is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McRae is defending well for now.
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!
Lopette misses with a body punch.
McRae misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McRae creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A body shot lands from McRae.
Lopette lands a body punch. #BC#
Lopette breaks from the clinch.
Lopette avoids the body shot from McRae.
McRae moves out of range as Lopette throws a body kick.
McRae lands with a right hand.
Lopette throws a poor cross that misses
and McRae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McRae has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lopette.
McRae 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.
Lopette tries to land a leg kick but McRae saw it coming and moves away.
McRae uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopette.
McRae defending well as Lopette loads up on a big left hand.
Lopette sets himself, and McRae steps forward looking for the clinch! Lopette avoids it this time.
Lopette throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from McRae misses.
McRae misses with a hook
and Lopette counters with a low kick, right behind McRae 's knee.
McRae displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopette throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McRae! But no joy.
Lopette looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lopette thows a leg kick but McRae checks it
letting McRae counter with a right hand.
McRae tries to clinch but Lopette is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopette throws a looping overhand right but McRae ducks down to avoid it.
McRae gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McRae throws the left hand but Lopette avoids the punch easily.
Lopette tried to counter with a leg kick but McRae avoided it.
McRae misses with an uppercut
and Lopette counters with a body kick that stops McRae in his tracks momentarily.
McRae throws a head kick but Lopette moves out of range.
Lopette's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McRae connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lopette scrambles back to his feet.
Lopette dips to his left and cracks McRae with an uppercut!
Lopette 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.
Lopette takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McRae walks into a jab.
Lopette looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McRae looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McRae blocks the body kick.
McRae misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Lopette tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McRae lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopette throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McRae counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopette throws a leg kick but McRae moved away.#T3#
Lopette checks a low kick from McRae.
A little feinted left hand from Lopette on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McRae throws a leg kick which misses Lopette's front leg but catches the back leg as Lopette tries to avoid it.
Lopette cracks the inside of McRae's front leg.
McRae moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lopette moves into range and connects with a jab.
McRae throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lopette misses with a body punch
letting McRae counter with a right hand.
McRae takes one to the chin there.
Lopette scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McRae doesn't seem bothered though.
McRae throws a wild body kick that Lopette sees coming a mile off.
McRae slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lopette takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McRae misses with a 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!
Lopette steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McRae.
McRae throws a shot from downtown. Lopette moves away and avoids it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McRae.
Lopette misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Lopette tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lopette takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McRae keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lopette misses with a lunging right hand
and McRae counters with a stiff right hand.
McRae on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lopette keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McRae catches Lopette with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lopette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McRae uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopette.
McRae avoids the body shot from Lopette.
McRae finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McRae gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lopette counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopette throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lopette takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Lopette misses.
Lopette takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Liam McRae will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McRae takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lopette tries to score with a low kick but McRae moves his leg out of the way.
McRae throws an overhand right that lands on Lopette's shoulder, as Lopette tries to avoid the shot.
Lopette connects with a solid leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Lopette blocks the low kick.
McRae jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Lopette.
Lopette connects with a right hand. McRae shakes it off.
McRae looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lopette swings widly with a right hand
and McRae counters with a thumping low kick.
McRae takes a swing at Lopette's ribcage but misses.
McRae checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopette with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McRae to score with a decent uppercut.
Liam McRae seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopette lets loose with a powerful body kick. McRae will feel that in the morning.
Lopette throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lopette swings widly with a right hand
and McRae counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McRae misses with a straight right. #T1#
McRae closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lopette scores with a body shot.
Lopette connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McRae throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lopette takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from McRae. Lopette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopette throwing a counter right hand but McRae manages to avoid it.
Lopette checks a leg kick.
McRae throws a sloppy head kick and Lopette moves out of range easily.
McRae throws a head kick that Lopette semi-blocks.
McRae throws a hook but Lopette blocks it.
Lopette appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McRae lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McRae takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McRae shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lopette ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for McRae.
Lopette walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
A low kick from Lopette is predictable there
and McRae counters with a nice uppercut.
Lopette throws a low kick but McRae avoids it.
Lopette is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lopette scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McRae doesn't seem bothered though.
McRae tries to clinch but Lopette is having none of it.
Lopette changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopette tries to score with a low kick but McRae moves his leg out of the way.
McRae just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopette tries a head kick but it misses.
McRae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopette throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McRae throws a sloppy body shot
and Lopette counters with a nice low kick that buckles McRae's knee momentarily.
McRae avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lopette works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McRae throws an overhand right that lands on Lopette's shoulder, as Lopette tries to avoid the shot.
Lopette looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McRae throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
A leg kick checked by McRae.
McRae replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lopette blocks it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McRae lands a nice looking body shot.
Lopette lands with an overhand left.
Lopette blocks a head kick by McRae.
Good work by McRae as he checks the leg kick.
Lopette sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lopette misses with an uppercut.
McRae throws a hook to the side of Lopette's head but Lopette sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lopette quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lopette blocks a head kick by McRae.
Lopette tried to counter with a leg kick but McRae avoided it.
Lopette lands a slapping body shot.
McRae doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McRae takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lopette changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopette scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopette catches McRae with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lopette takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
McRae throws a head kick but Lopette moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lopette.
McRae looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lopette moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lopette.
Good exchange - Lopette coming out on top.
Lopette looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McRae lands a jab to Lopette's midsection.
Lopette connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McRae momentarily.
McRae throws a sloppy head kick and Lopette moves out of range easily.
McRae throws a chopping leg kick but Lopette manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRae finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McRae lands with a hook. Lopette tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McRae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McRae moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Liam McRae 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!
#R3#
McRae connects with a right hand. Lopette shakes it off.
McRae misses with a body shot
and Lopette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lopette throws a head kick but McRae moves out of range.
Lopette jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lopette fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McRae.
Lopette takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McRae misses with a hook.
Lopette stuns McRae with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McRae attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McRae misses with a body shot.
McRae takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McRae blocks a jab.
McRae thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopette scores with a punch to the head.
Lopette throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McRae sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Lopette attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McRae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopette sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lopette rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lopette displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McRae throws out the jab.
Lopette takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McRae throws the left hand but Lopette avoids the punch easily.
Lopette lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lopette jabs McRae right on the nose. McRae blinks but takes it well.
McRae loads up on a big right hand but Lopette slips the punch.
McRae takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lopette smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Lopette blocks the leg kick.
Lopette swings for the body but McRae moves out of range.
McRae swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McRae takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bornas Lopette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McRae has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
A jab from Lopette misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Lopette.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Lopette.
Lopette throws a lazy body kick
and McRae counters with a right hand to the body.
McRae throws a quick inside leg kick.
McRae turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lopette throws a sloppy head kick and McRae moves out of range easily.
Lopette looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McRae checks a leg kick nicely.
McRae cracks Lopette with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lopette misses with a hook
enabling McRae to counter with a crisp jab.
McRae stuns Lopette with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McRae steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lopette.
McRae is looking for the big counter here.
Lopette with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McRae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopette manages to avoid it.#T3#
McRae lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McRae lands with an overhand left.
McRae throws a sloppy head kick and Lopette moves out of range easily.
Lopette avoids the body shot from McRae.
Lopette misses with a looping left.
Lopette gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McRae counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A low kick from McRae misses
and Lopette counters with a solid body kick.
Lopette scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McRae lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lopette avoids the body shot from McRae.
McRae just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLopette.
McRae feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lopette's calf.
McRae connects with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Lopette. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McRae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopette throws a jab when McRae was well out of range.#T4#
McRae connects with a leg kick. Lopette looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lopette tries to score with a low kick but McRae moves his leg out of the way.
Lopette takes a swing at McRae's ribcage but misses.
McRae cracks Lopette with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lopette throws a leg kick
letting McRae counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of McRae 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McRae is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lopette looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lopette lands with a good body shot.
Lopette takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lopette uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McRae has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRae pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lopette walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McRae throws a low kick but Lopette avoids it.
Lopette ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Liam McRae.
Well McRae has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam McRae!
A very excited looking Liam McRae made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Lopette misses with a wild body shot.
Lopette throws a lazy body kick
and McRae counters with a low kick, right behind Lopette 's knee.
McRae changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopette feints and then cracks McRae's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McRae down.
Lopette takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McRae takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lopette finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McRae throws a big counter head kick but Lopette avoids it with no problem.
A head kick from McRae lands but Lopette takes it in his stride.
McRae scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McRae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopette sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lopette appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lopette throws a poor cross that misses
and McRae counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopette throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McRae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopette manages to avoid it.
McRae 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.
Lopette fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lopette throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McRae throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot lands for Lopette.
McRae just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
McRae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopette.
McRae checks the leg kick.
McRae throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopette throws a push kick but McRae slaps the foot to one side.
McRae connects with a looping right hand.
McRae scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lopette doesn't seem bothered though.
Lopette throws a leg kick which misses McRae's front leg but catches the back leg as McRae tries to avoid it.
Lopette slips a straight right by McRae.#CL2#
McRae closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McRae.
Lopette misses with an elbow over the top.
McRae can't find room to land a body shot as Lopette controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lopette creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McRae blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lopette misses with an elbow strike.
Lopette swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McRae stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lopette tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from McRae fails to land. #T2#
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!
McRae scores with a nice hook to the head.
McRae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lopette lands a right hand that snaps the head of McRae backwards.
McRae managing to block the knees to the body from Lopette.
McRae works on Lopette's body with a couple of short punches.
Lopette has had enough of the clinch but McRae keeps him there for the moment.
McRae lands with a left to the head.
Lopette misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McRae.
McRae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Lopette manages to break the clinch.
Lopette moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Lopette misses the target.
Lopette paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lopette misses with a left hand
and McRae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McRae misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lopette lands with a thumping leg kick.
McRae takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McRae tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lopette chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McRae can pounce on him.
#T3##CL2#
McRae gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McRae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McRae scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McRae on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lopette struggles to land a body shot inside as McRae controls his hands.
Lopette tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McRae avoids it.
McRae prevents a body shot from Lopette.
McRae lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lopette lands with a left to the head.
Lopette misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McRae lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lopette misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from McRae.
A short right from Lopette.
A nice left hand lands by McRae.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lopette.
Lopette misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McRae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lopette tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McRae's elbow.
McRae misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lopette has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
McRae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from McRae.
Lopette can't find room to land a body shot as McRae controls the action.
McRae misses with a punch to the body.
McRae blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Lopette fails to land.
Lopette has a couple of punches blocked by McRae.
Still in the clinch, McRae scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lopette misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McRae.
Lopette goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lopette tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lopette blocking some punches.
McRae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McRae lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lopette's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopette blocking some punches.
Lopette goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McRae tries to work over Lopette's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McRae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McRae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam McRae dominated that 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.
#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by McRae. That's going to slow Lopette down.
McRae changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McRae just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopette rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McRae counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lopette connects with an inside leg kick.
Lopette connects with a leg kick. McRae looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McRae has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lopette scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McRae looks to land a left hand but Lopette moved out of range nicely.
McRae is looking to score with low kicks.
McRae lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lopette takes a step back to recover.
McRae misses with an uppercut. Lopette saw that one coming.
Lopette is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lopette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McRae throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopette listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopette looks to throw the jab but McRae is out of range.
McRae tries a quick counter leg kick but Lopette is wise to it.
Lopette throws a hook to the side of McRae's head but McRae sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McRae flicks out a counter leg kick but Lopette steps away.
McRae throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Lopette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McRae.
A jab from Lopette finds it's way through McRae's defenses.
Lopette wants to land a leg kick but McRae is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McRae, right into the meat.
McRae fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, jab by McRae - just one landing.
Lopette misses with a low kick.
McRae with a nice cross.
Lopette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McRae.
A telegraphed right hand from McRae misses the target.
Lopette takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McRae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopette pivots, looking for a leg kick but McRae is out of range and Lopette settles back down.
McRae swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lopette counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Lopette.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopette swings for the body but McRae moves out of range.
#T2#
Lopette on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good standup being displayed there by McRae as he connects with a hook.
Lopette throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McRae throws a low kick but Lopette moves out of range easily.
Lopette steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McRae. That one must have hurt.
McRae lands a nice hook to Lopette's body. Lopette takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lopette thumps McRae with a low kick.
Lopette looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McRae ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopette throws a predictable looking body shot
and McRae counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McRae.
McRae smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McRae moves out of range as Lopette strikes.
McRae tries a quick counter leg kick but Lopette is wise to it.
Lopette misses with a head kick.
McRae flicks out a counter leg kick but Lopette steps away.
McRae misses with an uppercut
and Lopette counters with a nice body kick.
Lopette throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McRae on the side of the head. #T3#
McRae finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McRae throws a head kick but Lopette moves out of range.
McRae's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A shot to the body from Lopette misses
and McRae counters with a stiff right hand.
McRae walks into a left hand.
McRae looks to land a right hand but Lopette moved out of range.
Lopette tried to counter with a leg kick but McRae avoided it.
McRae dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lopette. That did some damage!
Lopette thumps McRae with a low kick.
McRae fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lopette on the side of the head.
Lopette throws a lazy right hand but McRae sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McRae lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McRae throws a jab when Lopette was well out of range.
Lopette cracks McRae with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lopette cracks McRae with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McRae scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McRae moves out of range as Lopette strikes.
McRae looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lopette misses with a kick to the body.
#T4#
Lopette jabs McRae right on the nose. McRae blinks but takes it well.
McRae throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lopette on the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as McRae blocks the leg kick.
Lopette throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lopette 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 McRae has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McRae and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lopette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McRae.
McRae is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lopette scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lopette throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McRae misses the shot to the body.
Lopette misses with a hook. McRae ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from McRae.
Lopette lands a jab-cross combination.
Lopette misses with a straight right.
McRae on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lopette. Lopette obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Liam McRae 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
McRae scores with a sloppy right hand. Lopette should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - McRae throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lopette jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lopette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McRae.
McRae plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lopette throws a looping overhand right but McRae ducks down to avoid it.
McRae throws a big counter head kick but Lopette avoids it with no problem.
Lopette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McRae manages to avoid it.
Lopette tries to work over McRae's front leg with a kick but McRae checks it.
Lopette thumps McRae with a low kick.
Liam McRae seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McRae.
A jab from Lopette misses.
Lopette lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopette moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopette has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McRae.
Lopette rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McRae counters with an outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Lopette.
McRae dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lopette. That did some damage!#T1#
Lopette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McRae.
Lopette takes a jab right on the kisser.
McRae lands a jab.
McRae keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lopette thows a left - swing and a miss!
McRae lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lopette at a distance.
Lopette throws the left hand but McRae avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McRae.
McRae 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.
Lopette just misses with a punch to the body.
McRae steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lopette.
Donk. McRae catches Lopette right on the button with a cross.
McRae takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lopette connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McRae looks to land a left hand but Lopette moved out of range nicely.
Lopette was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lopette scores with the left hand. McRae knows he should have avoided that one.
Lopette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bornas Lopette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McRae takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Lopette gets tackled into the cage by McRae. McRae maintains the clinch.
Lopette goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopette.
McRae tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McRae.
Lopette throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
McRae breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lopette.
McRae connects with a leg kick. Lopette looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McRae throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lopette.
McRae ducks under a wild hook from Lopette.
McRae is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lopette tries to land a body kick
enabling McRae to counter with a crisp jab.
A left lands for McRae.
Lopette throws the left hand but McRae avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from McRae is predictable there
enabling Lopette to counter with a crisp jab.
Lopette throws a combination that misses
and McRae counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
That kick from McRae tenderised Lopette's leg. Lopette is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lopette avoids the body shot from McRae.
McRae staying out of range there.
McRae lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McRae pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McRae misses with a series of wild punches.
Lopette tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopette throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Lopette misses.
McRae lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lopette looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McRae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopette blocks a head kick by McRae.
Lopette throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McRae.
Lopette drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McRae feints and then cracks Lopette's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lopette down. #T4#
McRae feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lopette's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopette throws a wild body kick that McRae sees coming a mile off.
Nice body punch from McRae.
McRae lands a high kick!
#CL2#
McRae closes the distance and pushes Lopette back into the cage.
Lopette creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McRae misses with a body punch.
Lopette tries a body shot but McRae blocks it.
McRae blocks a body shot from Lopette.
McRae pushes Lopette back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lopette blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
McRae manages to break the clinch.
Lopette walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McRae scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopette misses with a lunging right hand
and McRae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McRae steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lopette. That one must have hurt.
McRae chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lopette can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam McRae comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McRae has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam McRae!
Liam McRae decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
VFA 12
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Tupolski fails with an attempt to clinch.
McRae is looking to counter with a body kick.
McRae lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tupolski will feel that in the morning.#CL2#
Tupolski closes the distance and clinches.
Tupolski cracks McRae with a nice body shot.
A short right from McRae.
Tupolski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McRae misses with a punch to the body.
McRae throws a punch but it's blocked by Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a knee to the body.
McRae misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from McRae.
McRae lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards.
McRae definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McRae working aggressively here.
Tupolski has a couple of punches blocked by McRae.
McRae blocks an uppercut.
Tupolski lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by McRae.
Tupolski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McRae's defenses.
Tupolski lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
McRae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tupolski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McRae lands a body punch in the clinch.
McRae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tupolski works on McRae's body with a couple of short punches.
McRae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tupolski blocks it with crossed arms.
Tupolski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Tupolski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tupolski 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tupolski.
Tupolski jabs at McRae's body.
Tupolski thumps McRae with a low kick.
McRae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McRae throws a sloppy head kick and Tupolski moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from McRae.
A good leg kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McRae throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tupolski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tupolski connects with a solid leg kick.
A swing and a miss from McRae.
McRae throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tupolski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tupolski tries to land a leg kick but McRae saw it coming and moves away.
McRae was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tupolski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McRae takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McRae misses the shot to the body.
Tupolski moves away from the strike by McRae.
Tupolski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McRae throws a front kick that sends Tupolski stumbling back into the cage.
McRae throws a head kick that misses.
McRae on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McRae slips under a jab from Tupolski.
Tupolski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tupolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McRae throws a nice looking combination but Tupolski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
McRae looks to land a body kick but Tupolski moved away.
A jab lands there for Tupolski.
McRae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tupolski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tupolski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McRae takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tupolski with a nice cross.
Tupolski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McRae had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tupolski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tupolski lands with an overhand left.
Tupolski lands a lovely overhand right.
McRae drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tupolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McRae was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupolski.
Tupolski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McRae throws a leg kick but Tupolski moved away.
McRae moves out of range as Tupolski throws a body kick.
Tupolski lands with a nice body kick.
McRae misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tupolski throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Tupolski lands a leg kick that knocks McRae off balance momentarily.
Tupolski avoids the body shot from McRae.
McRae looks to land a left hand but Tupolski moved out of range nicely.
Tupolski unleashes a big counter combination but McRae bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A lazy body kick from Tupolski
and McRae counters with an inside leg kick.
McRae tries to score with a low kick but Tupolski moves his leg out of the way.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tupolski looks to land a right hand but McRae moved out of range.
Tupolski scores with a jab to the body.
McRae feints and then cracks Tupolski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tupolski down.
McRae finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McRae slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from McRae misses the target.
McRae walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tupolski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McRae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tupolski throws a chopping leg kick but McRae manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tupolski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tupolski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McRae.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katurian Tupolski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Crunch! Tupolski slams his shin into McRae's torso.
Tupolski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tupolski throws a poor cross that misses
and McRae counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tupolski thinking.
McRae is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tupolski. McRae does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tupolski misses with an uppercut. McRae saw that one coming.
Tupolski moves away from the strike by McRae.
Tupolski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tupolski gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McRae counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tupolski's knee momentarily.
Tupolski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McRae jabs Tupolski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McRae wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tupolski slips a jab and a cross from McRae.
A nice side step and Tupolski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tupolski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McRae on the side of the head.
McRae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tupolski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McRae throws a one two combo.
McRae swings for the body but Tupolski moves out of range.
Tupolski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tupolski thuds a left hand into McRae's body.
Tupolski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
McRae misses with a straight right.
McRae chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tupolski can pounce on him.
Tupolski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
McRae tries to keep at a distance but Tupolski has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McRae misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Tupolski breaks from the clinch.
Tupolski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tupolski throws a low kick but McRae avoids it.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tupolski scores with a hook to the body. McRae takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McRae on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tupolski. Tupolski obviously looking to wear him down.
McRae scores with a jab. Tupolski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tupolski punishes McRae's body with a nice straight punch.
McRae throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McRae checks a leg kick.
Tupolski looks to land a right hand but McRae moved out of range.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupolski scores with a push kick.
Tupolski takes a swing at McRae's ribcage but misses.
Tupolski thows a body kick. McRae tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tupolski takes a swing at McRae's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from McRae finds it's target.
Tupolski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tupolski feints and then cracks McRae's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McRae down.
Tupolski throws a nice outside leg kick.
McRae blocks a leg kick.
McRae throws a quick counter head kick but Tupolski was just out of range.
McRae misses with a head kick.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McRae's head backwards.
A nice leg kick lands there from McRae.
McRae has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL2#
Tupolski moves into range and clinches up with McRae.
McRae avoids the elbow strike from Tupolski, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McRae.
Tupolski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McRae avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tupolski. #T3#
Tupolski trying to land knees to the body.
McRae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McRae missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Tupolski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by McRae as he connects with a hook.
McRae attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tupolski missing with a left hand there. McRae was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tupolski moves out of range of the body kick from McRae.
Tupolski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McRae on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McRae dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tupolski. That did some damage!
Tupolski wants to land a leg kick but McRae is out of range.
McRae was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Tupolski.
Tupolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McRae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tupolski 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 McRae has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McRae and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tupolski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tupolski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Donk. Tupolski catches McRae right on the button with a cross.
Tupolski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McRae cracks Tupolski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McRae cracks Tupolski with a good jab.
McRae throws a big shot that misses.
Tupolski throws a hook but McRae avoids it easily.
Tupolski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tupolski!
McRae misses with a body shot.
Tupolski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McRae sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McRae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRae walks into a jab.
McRae has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tupolski.
Tupolski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McRae.
McRae looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tupolski throws a leg kick which misses McRae's front leg but catches the back leg as McRae tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katurian Tupolski 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
McRae swinging wildly here.
McRae is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.
McRae displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tupolski throws out the jab.
Tupolski with a hook.
Tupolski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McRaes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tupolski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tupolski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tupolski, right into the meat.
Tupolski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McRae.
McRae drops his hands momentarily and Tupolski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McRae checks the leg kick nicely there.
McRae fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tupolski just manages to avoid it.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McRae takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tupolski thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheers as McRae lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tupolski doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
McRae with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McRae keeps the fight on the outside.
McRae looks to throw the jab but Tupolski is out of range.
Tupolski cracks the inside of McRae's front leg.
McRae misses with a low kick.
McRae will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McRae lands with a good body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tupolski. That's going to slow McRae down.
McRae scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses.
Tupolski moves out of range of the strikes.
McRae throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McRae throws a hook but Tupolski avoids it easily.
Tupolski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McRae looks to throw the jab but Tupolski is out of range.
Tupolski counters with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tupolski.
Tupolski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McRae if he has to take too many more of those.
Some bone on bone action there as McRae checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tupolski misses with a hook.
Liam McRae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
McRae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tupolski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tupolski swings for the body but McRae moves out of range.
Tupolski lands with an uppercut that bounces McRae off the cage and back into range.
Tupolski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tupolski is looking to clinch but McRae is avoiding it.
McRae throws a body shot but no joy.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tupolski checks a leg kick.
Tupolski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McRae throws a chopping leg kick but Tupolski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McRae scores with a leg kick.
McRae moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski moves away from the strike by McRae.
Tupolski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McRae throws a jab when Tupolski was well out of range.
Tupolski throws a series of punches but McRae avoids them all with ease.
Tupolski lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Tupolski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from McRae on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McRae has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski misses with a looping left.
Donk. McRae catches Tupolski right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Tupolski moves into the clinch.
McRae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McRae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McRae working aggressively here.
McRae swings wildly with an uppercut but Tupolski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McRae.
McRae using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T4#
McRae has a couple of punches blocked by Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McRae blocks it with crossed arms.
McRae trying to land knees to the body.
McRae misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tupolski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McRae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McRae missing with knees to the body.
McRae misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski blocking some punches.
McRae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McRae misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Katurian Tupolski.
I've got Tupolski 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!
A very excited looking Katurian Tupolski rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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VFA 8
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
McRae drives through and clinches with Chainz against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Chainz.
McRae leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chainz tries a body shot but McRae blocks it.
McRae is pushing Chainz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McRae stalling against the cage.
Chainz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chainz blocks a body shot from McRae.
McRae tries to land knees in the clinch but Chainz avoids the damage to the body.
Chainz lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, McRae scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
A hook to the body from Chainz.
Chainz lands a right hand that snaps the head of McRae backwards.
Chainz takes a shot to the head.
Chainz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McRae leaning against his opponent.
Chainz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chainz.
Chainz tries a body shot but McRae blocks it.
McRae prevents a body shot from Chainz.
A right hand to the body from Chainz.
McRae misses with a hook from the clinch.
McRae working aggressively here.
Chainz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
The referee calls for McRae to work.
McRae is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McRae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McRae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chainz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McRae throws an elbow that misses.
McRae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chainz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McRae seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chainz can turn it around.
Chainz misses with a body punch.
Come on McRae - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from McRae.
Chainz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McRae throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T3#
Chainz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chainz lands a left hand that snaps the head of McRae backwards.
Chainz misses with a punch to the body.
Chainz blocking some punches.
Chainz prevents a body shot from McRae.
McRae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McRae is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chainz is keeping busy.
Chainz misses with a punch to the body.
Chainz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McRae backwards.
McRae can't find room to land a body shot as Chainz controls the action.
Chainz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chainz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McRae misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
McRae has a couple of punches blocked by Chainz.
McRae throws a punch but it's blocked by Chainz.
Chainz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McRae misses with a knee strike.
Chainz misses with some punches.
McRae lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chainz misses with some punches.
McRae lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chainz blocking some punches.
McRae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chainz pushes McRae back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McRae blocking some punches.
McRae lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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 Liam McRae will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McRae moves out of range as Chainz strikes.#CL#
McRae has taken the fight to the clinch.
Liam McRae has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McRae landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Come on McRae - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chainz tries a body shot but McRae blocks it.
McRae has a couple of punches blocked by Chainz.
McRae is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chainz is keeping busy.
McRae throws a punch but it's blocked by Chainz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Chainz fails to land.
Chainz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McRae's elbow.
McRae misses with a short punch on the inside.
McRae blocking some punches.
#T1#
McRae has Chainz pushed against the cage.
Chainz lands a hook that snaps the head of McRae backwards.
Chainz blocks an uppercut.
Chainz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McRae's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McRae.
Chainz scores with a hook to the body.
Chainz displaying some good clinch control by pressing McRae up against the cage.
McRae tries to stall but Chainz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chainz takes a knee right on the jaw!
McRae throws a punch but it's blocked by Chainz.
Chainz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Chainz lands an uppercut.
McRae throws a punch but it's blocked by Chainz.
Chainz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chainz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chainz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chainz misses with a punch to the body.
McRae lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chainz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McRae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chainz misses with a short punch on the inside.
McRae tries a knee to the head but Chainz blocks it.
#T3#
McRae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McRae tries to throw a body punch but Chainz avoids it by throwing McRae back against the cage.
Chainz lands a right hand.
Chainz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chainz displaying some good clinch control by pressing McRae up against the cage.
Chainz lands an uppercut.
Chainz misses with a hook from the clinch.
McRae is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chainz is keeping busy.
McRae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McRae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McRae blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Chainz.
Chainz working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chainz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chainz lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chainz.
Chainz misses with a hook from the clinch.
McRae tries to throw a body punch but Chainz avoids it by throwing McRae back against the cage.
McRae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chainz misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McRae fails to land.
McRae struggles to land a body shot inside as Chainz controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Chainz.
McRae misses with a hook to the ribs.
McRae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Two Chainz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
McRae fails in his attempt to clinch.
Liam McRae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
McRae gets a clinch.
Chainz has a couple of punches blocked by McRae.
Chainz leaning against his opponent.
Chainz presses McRae against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chainz misses with a punch on the inside.
McRae is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chainz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chainz lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chainz is leaning against McRae and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McRae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chainz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chainz misses with the head strike.
#T1#
McRae holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McRae is looking to control Chainz's arms but Chainz gets an underhook and turns him. Now McRae has his back to the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chainz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McRae tries to land a knee to the head but Chainz blocks with his arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chainz lands an uppercut.
Chainz misses with a punch to the body.
Chainz blocks an uppercut.
McRae is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McRae blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McRae. #T2#
Chainz lands a left hand that snaps the head of McRae backwards.
Knees to the body from McRae.
McRae misses with some punches.
Chainz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McRae wants to stall.
McRae working aggressively here.
McRae tries to land a knee to the head but Chainz blocks with his arms.
Chainz avoiding damage as McRae throws knees to the body.
Chainz lands a body punch.
Chainz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chainz lands a nice uppercut.
Chainz swings wildly with an uppercut but McRae uses good head movement to avoid it.
McRae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
McRae working aggressively here.
McRae misses with some punches.
Chainz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from McRae.
McRae blocks a body shot from Chainz.
McRae misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chainz misses with a short punch on the inside.
McRae can't find room to land a body shot as Chainz controls the action.
McRae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chainz blocks it with crossed arms.
McRae has a couple of punches blocked by Chainz.
Chainz stalling the fight.
McRae misses with a hook to the ribs.
McRae throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Chainz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McRae is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chainz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chainz scores with a hook to the body.
McRae misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chainz.
Chainz blocks an uppercut.
Chainz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McRae misses with a short punch on the inside.
McRae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chainz misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Two Chainz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chainz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Two Chainz!
Our winner, Two Chainz, 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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Event:
VFA 4 - Hayes vs. Officer
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
McRae tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Down paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McRae looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL#
McRae clinches with his opponent.
Down tries for a takedown. No joy.
McRae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McRae landing knees to the body.
McRae has a couple of punches blocked by Down.
McRae tries to land a knee to the head but Down blocks with his arms.
McRae throws a punch but it's blocked by Down.
Down misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from McRae.
McRae tries to throw a body punch but Down avoids it by throwing McRae back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRae misses with a punch to the body.
Down tries to score a body lock takedown but McRae shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McRae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McRae prevents the takedown attempt.
Liam McRae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendrik Down.
McRae throws a punch but it's blocked by Down. #TD2#
Down is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McRae can't fight it off and eventually Down manages to take the fight to the floor. McRae looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
McRae wants to stand up but Down is controlling him.
Down slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Down working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McRae being controlled here, momentarily.
Down keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McRae's head.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Down is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Down trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McRae is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Down is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Down scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Down forces McRae back against the cage and clinches.
McRae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from McRae.
McRae has a couple of punches blocked by Down.
Down blocks an uppercut.
Down has McRae pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McRae manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McRae struggles to land a body shot inside as Down controls his hands.
#T3#
McRae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Down's coach down at Brimstone Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Down's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC2#
Down breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Down does it's job there.
Down lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD2#
Down shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Down was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Down lands a few punches from side control.
Down scoring with punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here as Down stalls from top position.
Down is looking to take a break and control but McRae is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
McRae pushes Down away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Down gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
McRae avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Down.
You can see the frustration on McRae's face as Down controls the position.
Down is trying to ground and pound but McRae uses the momentary lack of control by Down to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Down trying to control from half guard but McRae is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Down working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kendrik Down will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Down keeps the fight on the outside.
Down scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McRae staying out of range there.
McRae went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Down has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McRae takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McRae tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Down manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McRae moves in looking to clinch but Down pushes him off.
McRae tries to clinch but Down moves out of range.
Down looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Down throws an overhand right that lands on McRae's shoulder, as McRae tries to avoid the shot.
McRae tries to close the distance and clinch up but Down swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Down. McRae does a little dance to reset his feet.
McRae takes one to the side of the head.
Down 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRae checks a leg kick.
Down throws the left hand but McRae avoids the punch easily.
Down fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Down dips to his left and cracks McRae with an uppercut!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Down feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McRaes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Down fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1##TD2#
Down shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McRae scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Down manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Down sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Down lands a big elbow.
Kendrik Down has got the better of the ground game so far.
Down tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McRae blocking the ground and pound. #T2#
Down has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McRae's face.
Down lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McRae taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Down looking to ground and pound but McRae is blocking nicely.
Down lands with some strikes.
McRae in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Down connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Down with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC2#
McRae is rocked!
Down controlling the pace for now.
Oh McRae is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Down scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Down cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Down working McRae over with strikes here.
Down trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McRae seems to have got his legs back now.
Down with good strikes from the mount here!
Down wants to control the pace but McRae is squirming around nicely.
Down controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Down raining down shots from the mount!
Down wants to control the pace but McRae is squirming around nicely.
Down with the ground and pound from mount.
Down throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Down connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Down working the ground and pound effectively.
Down lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendrik Down 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!
#R3##KD2#
Down lands a big shot that drops McRae! Can he finish him?
Down must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McRae can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Down controls the pace.
Down loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Down trying to control but McRae is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Down's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McRae keeping moving, preventing Down from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRae can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Down controls the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Let's hope that Down has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Down scoring with some ground and pound.
Down trying to control but McRae is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McRae is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Down looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McRae seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Down misses with an uppercut. McRae saw that one coming.#CL2#
Down clinches.
Down pressing his opponent against the cage.
Down blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Down is trying to drag McRae to the mat but McRae just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kendrik Down is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
McRae misses with a punch on the inside.
McRae misses with a punch on the inside.
Down tries for a takedown but McRae manages to get underhooks.
McRae misses with a punch to the body.
McRae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McRae gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Down.
Liam McRae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendrik Down.
McRae lands a knee to the body.
McRae misses with some punches.
#T3#
McRae tries a knee to the head but Down blocks it.
#TD2#
Down turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Down manages to end up in side control.
McRae avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Down.
A lull in the action here as Down stalls from top position.
Down fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Down controlling from side mount. #T4#
McRae tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Liam McRae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Down controlling from mount.
Down's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Down trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Down looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kendrik Down comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Down 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kendrik Down!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kendrik Down made sure he mentioned Sin City Allstars, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
VFA 2 James vs. Nakamura
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Tupolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tupolski throws out a leg kick but McRae moves out of range and Tupolski only half commits.
McRae throws a hook but Tupolski avoids it easily.
McRae throws a head kick that misses.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McRae lands a really nice looking cross but Tupolski seems unphased.
McRae blocks the body kick.
McRae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tupolski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McRae moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTupolski.
McRae throws the left hand but Tupolski avoids the punch easily.
A solid body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Tupolski misses.
Tupolski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McRae stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski dips to his left and cracks McRae with an uppercut!
A clash of legs there as McRae blocks the low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tupolski misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McRae misses with a lunging right hand
letting Tupolski counter with a right hand.
Tupolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McRae tries to bum rush Tupolski with a series of wild strikes but Tupolski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McRae takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tupolski throws a shot from downtown. McRae moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Tupolski misses with a leg kick.
A big right from McRae misses.
Tupolski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tupolski throws a front kick that sends McRae stumbling back into the cage.
McRae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McRae takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tupolski feints and then cracks McRae's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McRae down.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.
Tupolski tries a head kick but it misses.
Tupolski misses with a body shot.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupolski checks a low kick from McRae.
Tupolski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tupolski blocks a head kick by McRae.
A lazy left from McRae finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McRae throws a right hand that Tupolski ducks under and follows up with a left that Tupolski also avoids with ease.
McRae walks into a jab.
McRae tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tupolski 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.
Tupolski throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
McRae throws a head kick that misses.
We've been told by McRae's head coaches at Brimstone Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tupolski tries to clinch but McRae moves out of range.
McRae jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tupolski lands a nice looking body kick.
McRae swings for the body but Tupolski moves out of range.
Tupolski lands a body shot.
McRae throws a jab but it's blocked by Tupolski.
A big right from McRae misses.
McRae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Tupolski.
Tupolski pushes McRae away with a front kick.
Tupolski stuns McRae with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from McRae misses the target.
McRae checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tupolski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tupolski 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.
Tupolski misses with a straight right.
McRae takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for McRae.#T3#
McRae scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McRae moves out of range of the body kick.
McRae moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a really nice looking cross but McRae seems unphased.
Tupolski lands a nice looking body kick.
Tupolski slips a straight right by McRae.
A telegraphed right hand from McRae misses the target.
Tupolski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tupolski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A bone on bone clash there as McRae blocks the leg kick.
Tupolski ducks under a wild hook from McRae.
Tupolski throws a half hearted mid kick.
McRae on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tupolski. Tupolski obviously looking to wear him down.
Tupolski slips under a jab from McRae.
McRae misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McRae is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tupolski lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McRae stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski misses with a hook.
Tupolski throws a sloppy head kick and McRae moves out of range easily.
Tupolski throws out a leg kick but McRae moves out of range and Tupolski only half commits. #T4#
Tupolski tries to clinch up but McRae circles away and keeps his distance.
Tupolski throws a sloppy head kick and McRae moves out of range easily.
McRae lands a nice looking body shot.
McRae will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tupolski looks to score with a jab to the body but McRae is just out of range.
McRae throws a leg kick which misses Tupolski's front leg but catches the back leg as Tupolski tries to avoid it.
McRae jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Tupolski responds with a good body kick, but McRae manages to step out the way in time.
McRae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupolski was well out of range. Poor timing from McRae.
Tupolski catches McRae with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McRae with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McRae lands a body shot.
McRae is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tupolski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McRae.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tupolski checks a leg kick.
Tupolski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tupolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McRae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tupolski.
Tupolski throws out a leg kick but McRae moves out of range and Tupolski only half commits.
Tupolski misses with a straight right.
McRae throws a big shot that misses.
McRae moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Katurian Tupolski will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
McRae scores with a head kick. Tupolski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McRae has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McRae keeps the fight on the outside.
McRae avoids the body shot from Tupolski.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tupolski looks to land a right hand but McRae moved out of range.
McRae moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McRae steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tupolski. That one must have hurt.
McRae throws the kick towards the body but Tupolski avoids it.
McRae misses with an uppercut.
McRae throws a head kick that Tupolski semi-blocks.
McRae misses the jab.
McRae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McRae throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tupolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McRae moves away.
Tupolski scores with a nice strike.
Tupolski misses with a low kick.
Tupolski slips a straight right by McRae.
Tupolski moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
McRae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a body shot but no joy.
Tupolski throws a nice outside leg kick.
McRae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a lovely overhand right.
A clash of legs there as McRae blocks the low kick.
McRae missing with a left hand there. Tupolski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McRae takes a swing at Tupolski's ribcage but misses.
Tupolski throws a front kick that sends McRae stumbling back into the cage.
Tupolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McRae was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupolski.
Tupolski avoids the body shot from McRae.
Tupolski lands with an overhand left.
McRae scores with a shot to the body.
Tupolski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Tupolski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tupolski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Tupolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McRae misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - McRae throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tupolski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Tupolski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McRae.
Tupolski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tupolski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tupolski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tupolski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from McRae misses its intended target.
McRae throws a hook but Tupolski avoids it easily.
McRae looks to throw the jab but Tupolski is out of range.
Tupolski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tupolski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tupolski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tupolski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McRae to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tupolski.
McRae throws a leg kick but Tupolski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tupolski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tupolski digs a good body shot into McRae's ribs.
Tupolski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McRae.
Tupolski avoids the head kick by McRae.
Tupolski throws an overhand right that lands on McRae's shoulder, as McRae tries to avoid the shot.
Tupolski moves out of range as McRae strikes.#T3#
McRae with a hook.
McRae waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tupolski.
McRae takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheers as Tupolski lands an impressive looking overhand right. McRae doesn't seem phased though.
Tupolski wants to clinch up but McRae keeps it at a distance.
McRae on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A solid body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tupolski throws a hook but McRae avoids it easily.
Tupolski tries to move into range but McRae moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tupolski misses with a looping right.
Tupolski throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like McRae wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tupolski scores with a crisp jab that stopped McRae in his tracks.
Tupolski scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupolski misses with a straight right.
Tupolski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McRae wants to land a leg kick but Tupolski is out of range.
McRae jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McRae swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
McRae keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tupolski.
McRae swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tupolski throws a front kick aimed at McRae's knee but McRae avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from McRae misses its target.
Tupolski lands a body shot.
McRae moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
McRae jabs Tupolski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tupolski takes one on the button.
McRae throws a head kick but Tupolski moves out of range.
McRae looks to score with a jab to the body but Tupolski is just out of range.
Tupolski throws a push kick but McRae slaps the foot to one side.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McRae.
Tupolski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slow jab from Tupolski misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Tupolski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRae misses with a straight left.
Tupolski misses with an uppercut. McRae saw that one coming.
Tupolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McRae swings for the body but Tupolski moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Katurian Tupolski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3#
Tupolski misses with a low kick.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McRae jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tupolski - that will leave a mark!
McRae drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.
McRae looks to land a left hand but Tupolski moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Tupolski.
McRae throws the left hand but Tupolski avoids the punch easily.
McRae on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
McRae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupolski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRae throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as McRae checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McRae is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McRae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tupolski.
McRae misses with a low kick.
Tupolski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tupolski. #T1#
Tupolski tries to land a front kick but McRae steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McRae throws a looping overhand right but Tupolski ducks down to avoid it.
McRae moves out of range as Tupolski throws a body kick.
Tupolski delivers a nice body kick.
McRae loads up on a big right hand but Tupolski slips the punch.
McRae digs a good body shot into Tupolski's ribs.
McRae has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tupolski.
McRae fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McRae looks to land a left hand but Tupolski moved out of range nicely.
Tupolski lands the left hand.
McRae takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tupolski thuds his shin into the meat of McRae's side.
Tupolski thuds a left hand into McRae's body.
McRae swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tupolski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tupolski 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 McRae has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McRae and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Tupolski misses.
Tupolski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McRae throws a head kick but Tupolski moves out of range.
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
McRae tests Tupolski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McRae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Tupolski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Crunch! Tupolski slams his shin into McRae's torso.
McRae throws the left hand but Tupolski avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McRae loads up on a big right hand but Tupolski slips the punch.
Tupolski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McRae lands a jab to Tupolski's midsection.
Tupolski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McRae 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.
McRae misses with a hook.
McRae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tupolski moves away.
McRae moves out of range of the body kick.
McRae cracks a nice hook into Tupolski's ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tupolski, right into the meat.
Tupolski lands a nice shot to the body.
Tupolski throws a hook to the side of McRae's head but McRae sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice jab there from Tupolski.
McRae connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
A shot to the liver by McRae. Beautiful body shot.
Tupolski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McRae.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but McRae sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tupolski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McRae scores with a body shot.
Tupolski blocks a head kick by McRae.
McRae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupolski.
McRae lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tupolski scores with a jab to the body.
Tupolski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McRae.
Tupolski loads up on a big right hand but McRae slips the punch.
Tupolski throws a low kick, looking for McRae's leg but McRae calmly moves out of range.
Tupolski throws a quick inside leg kick.
McRae misses with a hook.
Tupolski moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McRae shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tupolski! But no joy.
A slow jab from Tupolski misses its intended target.
McRae looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McRae scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Tupolski tries to clinch up.
Liam McRae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Tupolski lands with a kick to the ribs.
McRae misses with an uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McRae crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tupolski - the referee stops the clock and McRae gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tupolski. McRae manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tupolski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McRae scores with a jab to the head.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Tupolski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McRae takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McRae cracks Tupolski with an open hand slap.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tupolski checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.
Tupolski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tupolski takes a swing at McRae's ribcage but misses.
McRae ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Katurian Tupolski.
Well Tupolski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!
Katurian Tupolski spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
USFC 130
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Ferguson motions for McRae to come forward. Ferguson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McRae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McRae throws out the jab.
Ferguson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McRae throws out the jab.
Ferguson connects with a solid leg kick.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McRae checks a leg kick.
McRae takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Donk. Ferguson catches McRae right on the button with a cross.
Nice cross by McRae.
McRae misses with an uppercut.
Ferguson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.
McRae lands with a nice body punch.
McRae misses with a straight right.
McRae throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McRae scores with a nice right hand.
Good shot there by McRae.
Ferguson connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Ferguson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McRae looks to throw the jab but Ferguson is out of range.
McRae thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ferguson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McRae.
McRae throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson slips a straight right by McRae.
Ferguson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McRae. That did some damage!
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
McRae was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McRae turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McRae lands a body shot.
Ferguson tries to move into range but McRae moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McRae throws out a loose jab but Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson scores with a jab. McRae acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Ferguson.
Ferguson keeps McRae at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Jab by Ferguson.
McRae swings widly with a right hand
and Ferguson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ferguson! But no joy.
McRae looks to land a right hand but Ferguson moved out of range.
McRae throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McRae checks a leg kick.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
McRae was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McRae misses with a looping right.
McRae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McRae missing with a left hand there. Ferguson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McRae misses the shot to the body.
McRae throws a lazy uppercut
and Ferguson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferguson stuns McRae with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ferguson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McRae throws a leg kick but Ferguson sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
McRae feints and then cracks Ferguson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ferguson down.
McRae misses with a low kick as Ferguson jumps back.
McRae throws a hook but Ferguson avoids it easily.
Ferguson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McRae's calf.
Ferguson throws the kick towards the body but McRae avoids it.
McRae misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson digs a good hook to McRae's body.
Ferguson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McRae doesn't seem bothered though.
McRae cracks Ferguson with an open hand slap.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by McRae.
McRae moves out of range as Ferguson strikes.
Ferguson slips a straight right by McRae.
A little jabbing left from Ferguson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McRae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferguson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McRae sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
McRae throws a quick counter head kick but Ferguson was just out of range.
McRae misses with a looping left.
McRae sets himself, and Ferguson steps forward looking for the clinch! McRae avoids it this time.#T4#
McRae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson cracks McRae with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from McRae.
McRae avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McRae is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for McRae. That snapped Ferguson's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McRae, as that shot connected.
McRae misses with an uppercut
and Ferguson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McRae throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ferguson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.
Ferguson finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under McRae's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Ferguson falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam McRae!
Liam McRae bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
USFC 123
Date: Nov 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Qasi connects with a crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Qasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McRae takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Qasi throws a shot to the body.
McRae staying out of range there.
McRae ducks right into an uppercut from Qasi.
Qasi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McRae throws out the jab.
Qasi avoids the body shot from McRae.
Qasi slips a jab from McRae.
Qasi tried to counter with a leg kick but McRae avoided it.
Qasi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McRae sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from McRae misses.
No luck for Qasi with that takedown attempt.
Qasi lands a nice leg kick that just misses McRae's sensitive parts.
McRae throws a sloppy head kick and Qasi moves out of range easily.
McRae takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McRae ducks under a wild hook from Qasi.
McRae takes a jab right on the kisser.
McRae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qasi.
McRae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Qasi.
McRae looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Qasi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McRae tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Qasi is in McRae's guard.#T1##SUB#
Qasi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McRae keeping full guard, as Qasi tries to pass.
McRae pulls Qasi in close to his closed guard and prevents Qasi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Qasi wants to control from the top but McRae keeps moving.
McRae looking to control.
Qasi stops McRae from standing up.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but McRae is keeping the position.#T2#
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.
Qasi being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Qasi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McRae. That did some damage!
McRae throws a leg kick but Qasi checks it.
Qasi with a lazy takedown attempt
and McRae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McRae throws a shot to the body.
McRae throws a right and a left that Qasi avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Qasi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A cross from Qasi lands.
Qasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McRae throws a nice head kick!
McRae ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McRae throws the left hand but Qasi avoids the punch easily.
Qasi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Qasi looks to land a left hand but McRae moved out of range nicely.
Qasi looks to land a right hand but McRae moved out of range.
Qasi blocks a low kick nicely.
Qasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
McRae missing with a left hand there. Qasi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Qasi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Qasi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Qasi tries to free his leg and advance position but McRae is retaining full guard. #ES2#
McRae has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Qasi is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McRae.
Qasi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McRae working aggressively here.
#BC#
Qasi manages to break the clinch.
McRae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Qasi scores with a jab to the body.
Qasi scores with the left hand. McRae knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
McRae lands with a straight right. Qasi didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Qasi does it's job there.
Qasi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Qasi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azar Qasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Qasi's corner calls for a 1-2. Qasi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McRae takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Qasi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McRae manages to avoid it.
Liam McRae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Qasi closes the distance and pushes McRae back into the cage.
McRae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McRae misses with a punch on the inside.
McRae swings wildly with an uppercut but Qasi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McRae scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Qasi.
McRae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McRae lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Qasi backwards.
Qasi working aggressively here.
McRae lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Qasi misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qasi lands with a right to the head.
McRae swings wildly with an uppercut but Qasi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qasi throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi dominated that round.
That's time! Qasi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Qasi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McRae.
Qasi misses with a wild body shot.
McRae only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McRae misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Qasi. That's going to slow McRae down.
Qasi takes a swing at McRae's ribcage but misses.
McRae throws a low kick but Qasi avoids it.
Qasi throws a shot to the body.
Qasi avoids the body shot from McRae.
McRae misses with a low kick.
Qasi throws out a loose jab but McRae uses good head movement to avoid it.
McRae misses the shot to the body.
Qasi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qasi connects with a body shot that sends McRae's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Qasi closes this distance looking for a takedown but McRae circles away.
McRae slips under a jab.
McRae swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut there from McRae.
McRae misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Qasi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qasi thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Qasi misses with a double jab.
Qasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McRae moves away.
Qasi swings for the body but McRae moves out of range.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McRae enables Qasi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McRae manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but McRae is keeping the position.#SUB#
Qasi drops back looking for a leg! McRae is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McRae manages to kick Qasi off! Qasi jumps back into McRae's guard.
McRae pulls Qasi in to control the position.
Qasi wants to control from the top but McRae keeps moving.
Qasi looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Qasi is working hard here to advance position.
Azar Qasi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Qasi postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Qasi tries to free his leg and advance position but McRae is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Qasi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McRae but McRae pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Qasi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McRae sprawls well. McRae wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Qasi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azar Qasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Qasi. McRae does a little dance to reset his feet.
Qasi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Qasi 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.#T3#
Jab from Qasi.
Qasi ducks right into an uppercut from McRae.
Qasi moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from McRae misses.
McRae staying out of range there.
McRae moves out of range of the strikes.
Qasi sizes up McRae with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McRae just misses with a punch to the body.
Qasi just misses with a punch to the body.
McRae throws a lazy right hand but Qasi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McRae connects with the punch.
McRae keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McRae lands a jab.
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!
Qasi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McRae.
Qasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McRae was well out of range. Poor timing from Qasi.
McRae looks to land a right hand but Qasi moved out of range.
Qasi avoids the head kick by McRae.
McRae dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Qasi. That did some damage!
Qasi throws a hook but McRae avoids it easily.#T4#
Qasi defending well as McRae loads up on a big left hand.
McRae throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McRae throws the left hand but Qasi avoids the punch easily.
McRae ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McRae lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Qasi throws a good cross that connects.
Qasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Qasi slips under a jab from McRae.#CL#
Qasi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Qasi swings wildly with an uppercut but McRae uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qasi lands a right hand that snaps the head of McRae backwards.
McRae misses with some punches.
McRae has a couple of punches blocked by Qasi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McRae.
A frustrated look appears on Qasi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Qasi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McRae backwards.
Qasi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from McRae as the two fighters clinch.
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 Azar Qasi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3##CL#
Qasi clinches up against the cage.
McRae tries to work over Qasi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McRae tries to work over Qasi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McRae has a couple of punches blocked by Qasi.
McRae prevents a body shot from Qasi.
McRae misses with a punch on the inside.
Qasi struggles to land a body shot inside as McRae controls his hands.
McRae scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McRae working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Qasi misses with a short punch on the inside.
McRae has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Qasi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McRae can turn it around.
McRae prevents the takedown attempt.
McRae lands a nice shot to the body.
McRae is pressed up against the cage. Qasi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McRae down to the mat. McRae avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McRae darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from McRae misses its intended target.
Qasi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McRae looks to score with a jab to the body but Qasi is just out of range.
Qasi throws a hook but McRae blocks it.
Qasi looks to land a combination but McRae avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qasi lunges at McRae with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McRae's hand. #T1#
McRae cracks Qasi with an open hand slap.
Qasi slips under a jab from McRae.
Qasi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McRae scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#
Qasi is rocked!
Azar Qasi is winning the standup battle so far.
McRae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Qasi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Qasi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McRae ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Qasi seems to have got his legs back now.
McRae throws a low kick but it's checked well by Qasi.
Qasi is looking to clinch.
Qasi swinging wildly here.
Qasi blocks a jab.
McRae throws a jab but it's blocked by Qasi.
McRae on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Qasi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McRae.
McRae displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qasi throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by McRae.
McRae connects with an inside leg kick.
Qasi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McRae now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qasi tries to clinch but McRae is having none of it.
McRae now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McRae throws a jab when Qasi was well out of range.
Qasi misses the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McRae.
Qasi is looking to chop away at McRae's legs.
Qasi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McRae.
No joy there for Qasi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Qasi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Qasi walks into a stiff left hand from McRae.
McRae slips under a jab.
McRae loads up on a big right hand but Qasi slips the punch.
Qasi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Qasi drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McRae pulls Qasi in close to prevent any damage.
Qasi is pushing down on McRae's leg trying to pass to half guard. McRae is fighting to maintain full guard but Qasi has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Qasi prevents McRae from standing back up.
#SUB#
Qasi seems to be working for a kimura but McRae defends the submission attempt.
McRae wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Qasi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McRae is looking for a sweep. Qasi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Qasi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McRae trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Qasi seems to be looking for submissions.
Qasi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McRae works his way to full guard. Good work.
McRae is looking to stand up but Qasi isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Qasi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Qasi is fighting to break McRae's control of his arms but McRae is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McRae throws a body punch but Qasi moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Liam McRae just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Qasi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
McRae fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McRae keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Qasi.
McRae misses with an uppercut. Qasi saw that one coming.
Qasi throws a shot to the body.
Qasi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McRae doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice leg kick lands there from McRae.
McRae throws a sloppy head kick and Qasi moves out of range easily.
McRae on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Qasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McRae.
Qasi walks into a stiff left hand from McRae.
Qasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Qasi clinches with his opponent.
McRae lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Qasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McRae's elbow.
McRae tries to throw a body punch but Qasi avoids it by throwing McRae back against the cage.
Qasi has a couple of punches blocked by McRae.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McRae.
A nice left hand lands by McRae.
Qasi lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
McRae blocking some punches.
Qasi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McRae presses Qasi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Qasi misses with some punches.
McRae working aggressively here.
Qasi throws a punch but it's blocked by McRae.
Liam McRae seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Qasi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Qasi goes for a double leg but McRae avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McRae continues to drive forward.
Qasi looks to throw the jab but McRae is out of range.
A little jabbing left from McRae on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McRae swings away with a body shot that misses
and Qasi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McRae looks to score with a jab to the body but Qasi is just out of range.
McRae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qasi moves away.
McRae jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A left lands for McRae.
McRae walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McRae lands with a nice body punch.
McRae takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Qasi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Qasi throws a sloppy head kick and McRae moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McRae! But no joy.
McRae connects with a good right hand that stumbles Qasi. Qasi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Qasi takes a swing at McRae's ribcage but misses.
McRae scores with a jab. Qasi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McRae throws an off balance right hand
and Qasi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McRae cracks Qasi with an open hand slap.
McRae throws a poor cross that misses
and Qasi counters with a right hand to the body.
Qasi shoots in looking for a takedown. McRae tries to sprawl out of it but Qasi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McRae manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McRae cracks the inside of Qasi's front leg.
Qasi lands a nice shot that snaps McRae's head back.
Qasi misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Qasi gets a clinch.
Qasi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Qasi tries to work over McRae's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Qasi wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azar Qasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from McRae.
McRae lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McRae tries to work over Qasi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McRae stops a takedown attempt from Qasi.
Qasi struggles to land a body shot inside as McRae controls his hands.
Qasi can't find room to land a body shot as McRae controls the action.
McRae working aggressively here.
A short right from Qasi.
Qasi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McRae avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Qasi.
McRae working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McRae lands a hook to the side of the head.
McRae misses with some punches.
McRae swings wildly with an uppercut but Qasi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qasi works on McRae's body with a couple of short punches.
McRae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McRae misses with the head strike.
#T4#
McRae blocking some punches.
Qasi has a couple of punches blocked by McRae.
McRae misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McRae lands an uppercut.
Qasi scores with a shoulder strike.
McRae tries to work over Qasi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Qasi.
Qasi is working for takedown but McRae is calmly controlling the position for now.
Qasi throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Qasi.
McRae is pressed up against the cage. Qasi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McRae down to the mat. McRae avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McRae stuffs the takedown.
McRae moves away from the strike by Qasi.
McRae swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
McRae gets tackled into the cage by Qasi. Qasi maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McRae lands a right hand.
McRae misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from McRae.
Qasi misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Liam McRae will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
McRae misses with a hook.
Qasi throws a hook to the side of McRae's head but McRae sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Qasi misses.
Qasi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McRae ducks under a wild hook from Qasi.
McRae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qasi moves away.
Qasi throws a looping overhand right but McRae ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from McRae.
Qasi connects with an inside leg kick.
Qasi works the jab nicely.
A nice combination there by McRae.
A lazy left from McRae finds it's target.
Qasi misses with a body shot.
Qasi moves out of range as McRae strikes.
Qasi thuds his right hand into McRae's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
McRae throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qasi throwing a counter right hand but McRae manages to avoid it.
Qasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McRae.
McRae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McRae throws out a counter right but Qasi avoids it with no problem.#T1#
McRae ducks under a wild hook from Qasi.
McRae rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Qasi to counter with a crisp jab.
Qasi cracks McRae with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by McRae. Beautiful body shot.
Qasi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McRae.
Qasi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Qasi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Qasi is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Qasi wants to work for an arm triangle but McRae is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#SUB#
Qasi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McRae has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Qasi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. McRae is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Azar Qasi!
Azar Qasi is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Azar Qasi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PF 14 - Hardy vs Boy
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
McRae comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dy No Mite ducks under a wild hook from McRae.
McRae misses the shot to the body.
Dy No Mite avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McRae 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 Dy No Mite has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dy No Mite and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dy No Mite ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dy No Mite fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McRae looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dy No Mite on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McRae gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dy No Mite fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McRae manages to avoid it.
Dy No Mite scores with a punch to the head.
McRae connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dy No Mite takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dy No Mite ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McRae throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Dy No Mite counter with a right hand.
McRae looks to land a right hand but Dy No Mite moved out of range.
It looked like Dy No Mite wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dy No Mite has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Skulls house of pain in the buildup to the fight.
McRae cracks Dy No Mite with an open hand slap.#T1#
McRae throws a jab but it's blocked by Dy No Mite.
Dy No Mite fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McRae manages to avoid it.
McRae ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dy No Mite stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McRae misses with a looping right.
Dy No Mite scores with a jab to the head.
Dy No Mite connects with a body shot.
McRae looks to throw the jab but Dy No Mite is out of range.
McRae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dy No Mite.
McRae connects with the punch.
McRae closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dy No Mite connects with a good right hand that stumbles McRae. McRae circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Liam McRae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dy No Mite throws a hook but McRae avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dy No Mite is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McRae.
Dy No Mite darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McRae misses with a lunging right hand
and Dy No Mite counters with a three punch combo that has McRae backing up. McRae nods at Dy No Mite to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
The fighters circling - McRae throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McRae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dy No Mite.
Dy No Mite connects with a body shot.
McRae misses with an uppercut
and Dy No Mite cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McRae comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McRae throws the left hand but Dy No Mite avoids the punch easily.
McRae throws a hook but Dy No Mite avoids it easily.
McRae missing with a left hand there. Dy No Mite was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Dy No Mite wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dy No Mite's corner calls for a 1-2. Dy No Mite obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from McRae misses.
Dy No Mite throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McRae stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dy No Mite swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dy No Mite throws a jab when McRae was well out of range.
McRae throws a hook to the side of Dy No Mite's head but Dy No Mite sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Dy No Mite misses with a wild combination.
Nice jab there from Dy No Mite.
McRae throws the left hand but Dy No Mite avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Dy No Mite wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dy No Mite throws a body punch but McRae moves out of range.
Dy No Mite scores with a one two! McRae had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dy No Mite tries to move into range but McRae moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McRae misses with a looping left.
McRae scores with a nice right hand.
Dy No Mite ducks under a wild hook from McRae.
McRae avoids the body shot from Dy No Mite.
McRae cracks the inside of Dy No Mite's front leg.
McRae throws a head kick but Dy No Mite moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McRae is looking to slow Dy No Mite down with leg kicks. #T4#
Dy No Mite uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McRae.
Dy No Mite throws a big shot that misses.
McRae jabs at Dy No Mite's body.
Dy No Mite misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McRae.
It seemed like McRae was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dy No Mite bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McRae's head backwards.
Dy No Mite throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dy No Mite takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McRae throws a hook but Dy No Mite blocks it.
McRae slips under a jab.
McRae uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dy No Mite.
Dy No Mite throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McRae displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dy No Mite throws out the jab.
Dy No Mite scores with a jab to the jaw.
McRae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dy No Mite.
Dy No Mite walks into a straight right hand from McRae.#T5#
McRae defending well as Dy No Mite loads up on a big left hand.
Dy No Mite tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McRae cracks Dy No Mite with a good jab.
Dy No Mite takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McRae tries a low kick but Dy No Mite avoids it.
Dy No Mite throws the left hand but McRae avoids the punch easily.
McRae throws out a powerful jab.
McRae looks to score with a jab to the body but Dy No Mite is just out of range.
McRae ducks under a wild hook from Dy No Mite.
McRae throws a good cross that connects.
McRae scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#
Dy No Mite is rocked!
McRae throws a shot to the body.
Oh Dy No Mite is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McRae sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Dy No Mite's defenses. It connects perfectly with Dy No Mite's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam McRae!
Liam McRae bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
PF 10 - Hardy vs Gonzalez
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
McRae lands the left hand.
McRae has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jeeri throws a right and a left that both miss.
McRae is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jeeri with a body shot.
McRae lands a jab to the nose.
Jeeri moves out of range as McRae strikes.
Jeeri fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McRae throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jeeri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McRae was well out of range. Poor timing from Jeeri.
McRae looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Liam McRae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Jeeri finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jeeri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jeeri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McRae moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeeri throws a right hand that McRae ducks under and follows up with a left that McRae also avoids with ease.
Jeeri misses the shot to the body.
Jeeri defending well as McRae loads up on a big left hand.
McRae lands the left hand.#TD#
McRae tries to sprawl but Jeeri drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Jeeri's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McRae tries to get to full guard but Jeeri has control of the leg.
Jeeri performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
McRae avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jeeri.
Jeeri takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jeeri prevents McRae from standing back up.
#SUB#
Jeeri is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McRae doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jeeri.
Jeeri with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McRae tries to roll over but Jeeri keeps him under control.
Jeeri trying to control from half guard but McRae is working away. #SUB#
Jeeri seems to be working for a kimura but McRae defends the submission attempt.
McRae wants to control but Jeeri is keeping busy.
McRae is not content to let Jeeri control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jeeri looks to score with a jab to the body but McRae is just out of range.
It seemed like McRae was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McRae stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McRae avoids the body shot from Jeeri.
#T3#
Jeeri has his takedown stuffed
and McRae counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McRae is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jeeri misses the shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jeeri.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kahwaah Jeeri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jeeri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McRae clobbers Jeeri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jeeri. That's going to slow McRae down. #TD#
Jeeri fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McRae to the ground. Jeeri is now in McRae's guard.
Jeeri postures up in McRae's guard and throws a big left but McRae blocks it.
Jeeri trying to control the position from guard on top but McRae is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McRae looking to control.
#T4#
Jeeri trying to control but McRae is working from the bottom.
Jeeri postures up in McRae's guard and throws a big left but McRae blocks it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McRae has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Skating Rink. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jeeri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jeeri tries to land a body kick
letting McRae counter with a right hand.
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!#CL#
Jeeri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McRae has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jeeri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jeeri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McRae stops a takedown attempt from Jeeri.
McRae misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from McRae.
Jeeri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jeeri blocks an uppercut.
#T5#
McRae tries to work over Jeeri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jeeri drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short left from McRae.
McRae misses with the head strike.
McRae misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
McRae is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jeeri is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McRae to the mat. McRae regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jeeri trying to control but McRae is working from the bottom.
McRae is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McRae is looking to stand up but Jeeri isn't so interested in that idea.
Jeeri is pushing down on McRae's leg trying to pass to half guard. McRae is fighting to maintain full guard but Jeeri has managed to sneak the leg through.#T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jeeri in particular looking to stall.
Jeeri is looking to advance position but McRae won't allow it.
McRae regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jeeri tries to free his leg and advance position but McRae is retaining full guard.
Jeeri being controlled here momentarily.
McRae trying to control the position.
#T7#
Jeeri trying to control but McRae is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jeeri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jeeri is looking to wear down McRae with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A swing and a miss from McRae.
Jeeri is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McRae.
McRae lands a nice shot that snaps Jeeri's head back.
Jeeri is looking to clinch.
McRae swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jeeri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McRae cracks Jeeri with an open hand slap.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jeeri.
McRae is trying to get back to half guard.
McRae can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Jeeri tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jeeri with the ground and pound but McRae regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
McRae is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McRae is not content to let Jeeri control the position.#T9#
McRae wants to control but Jeeri is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McRae won't allow Jeeri to pass to mount.
McRae is not content to let Jeeri control the position.
McRae is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jeeri throws a strike but McRae avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jeeri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McRae is keeping the position for now.
McRae wants to get back to his feet but Jeeri is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jeeri has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Liam McRae will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R2##TD#
Jeeri manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McRae on his heels. He'll look to pass McRae's guard now, I'm sure.
McRae has control of Jeeri's left arm, preventing Jeeri from doing any damage.
Jeeri is stalling in the full guard.
Jeeri trying to control the position from guard on top but McRae is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jeeri might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRae not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kahwaah Jeeri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES2#
McRae is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
Jeeri wants to take the fight to the mat but McRae manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jeeri is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McRae pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McRae digs a right hand into Jeeri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jeeri's gas tank.
McRae prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kahwaah Jeeri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jeeri is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. McRae gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jeeri takes a shot to the head.
McRae throws a head punch that misses.
McRae prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McRae.
Jeeri is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McRae is defending well.
McRae lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McRae lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Jeeri turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
McRae is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeeri tries to pass the half guard into mount. McRae knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jeeri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McRae does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jeeri is looking to advance position but McRae won't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McRae trying to control from the bottom.
McRae wants to get back to full guard.
McRae looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Jeeri is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but McRae still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, McRae has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Jeeri prevents McRae from improving position. #T3#
Jeeri wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
McRae taking a breather here.
McRae prevents Jeeri from escaping the position.
McRae slows the pace down.
McRae is looking to take a break and control but Jeeri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McRae controls the position.
McRae wants to control but Jeeri is keeping him busy.
McRae moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jeeri pushes McRae away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McRae gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jeeri fails with a takedown attempt.
Liam McRae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McRae scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T5#
The fight stays on the outside here - Jeeri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McRae throws a shot from downtown. Jeeri moves away and avoids it.
Jeeri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jeeri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McRae pinned against the ropes. McRae gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jeeri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McRae was well out of range. Poor timing from Jeeri.
McRae appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jeeri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McRae.
Kahwaah Jeeri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jeeri just misses with a punch to the body.
McRae 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.
Jeeri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McRae misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McRae feints and then cracks Jeeri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jeeri down.
Jeeri looks to land a combination but McRae avoids it well.
Jeeri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McRae.#T6#
Jeeri misses with a wild body shot.
McRae with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jeeri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McRae swivels and escapes.
Decent striking displayed by McRae there.
Jeeri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McRae.
McRae tests Jeeri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeeri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot by McRae.#ROC2#
Jeeri is rocked!
McRae slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh Jeeri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McRae stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McRae has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McRae drops Jeeri with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Jeeri! McRae dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam McRae!
Liam McRae bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
PF 8 - Bresnar vs Loveladdy
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
McRae lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A punch combination from Kulli misses.
McRae looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kulli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Body Pain_14elite_650$+VM in the buildup to the fight.
Kulli throws a right and a left that McRae avoids nicely.
Kulli looks to land a right hand but McRae moved out of range.#TD#
Kulli throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McRae tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kulli is in McRae's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kulli trying to control the position from guard on top but McRae is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McRae wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kulli stops McRae from standing up.
Kulli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McRae swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRae keeping moving, preventing Kulli from controlling successfully.
McRae wants to stand and escape but Kulli is having none of it. #T1#
Kulli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McRae swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McRae has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kulli checks a leg kick.
Kulli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kulli fails with a takedown attempt.
Kulli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
McRae gets tackled into the ropes by Kulli. Kulli maintains the clinch.
Kulli unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kulli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McRaes head.
A short body shot lands from Kulli as the two fighters clinch.
McRae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Kulli breaks the clinch.
McRae misses with an uppercut. Kulli saw that one coming.#T2#
Kulli lands a nice shot that snaps McRae's head back.
McRae blocks a head kick by Kulli.
McRae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kulli manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from McRae as Kulli shoots in.
McRae digs a good hook to Kulli's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kulli throws a front kick that sends McRae stumbling back into the ropes.
McRae lands with a cross.
Kulli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kulli misses with a lunging right hand
and McRae counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from McRae misses.
Kulli misses with a takedown
and Kulli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalju Kulli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kulli just misses with a punch to the body.
Kulli throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
McRae gets tackled into the ropes by Kulli. Kulli maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McRae fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McRae. #T3#
Kulli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kulli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Kulli breaks the clinch.
Kulli throws a body punch but McRae moves out of range.
Kulli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McRae stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kulli 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by McRae. That's going to slow Kulli down.
Kulli fails with the takedown
and McRae counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kulli tries a head kick but it misses.
McRae tries to move into range but Kulli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McRae uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kulli has time to react.
Liam McRae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by McRae there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulli ducks under a wild hook from McRae.
McRae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulli was well out of range. Poor timing from McRae.
McRae lands with a nice body punch.
McRae paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#
Kulli is rocked!
McRae scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Kulli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McRae's coach down at The Skating Rink was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McRae's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T4#
McRae scores with a nice right hand.
Kulli darts in looking for a takedown but McRae gets double underhooks and turns Kulli into the ropes.
McRae circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Kulli tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! McRae wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam McRae!
In his post fight interview, Liam McRae started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Death Squad 315:Cropp v Pablo
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Hall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McRae doesn't seem bothered though.
McRae misses with a head kick.
Hall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McRae takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from McRae.
Hall swings for the body but McRae moves out of range.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
McRae throws a hook but Hall avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from McRae.
Hall throws a leg kick which misses McRae's front leg but catches the back leg as McRae tries to avoid it.
McRae moves out of range as Hall throws a body kick.
McRae throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Hall has McRae up against the cage in a clinch.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by McRae.
Hall lands with a light punch inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hall - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
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!
Hall misses with the head strike.
McRae working aggressively here.
Hall is trying to stall.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by McRae.
#T1#
McRae misses with a punch on the inside.
McRae lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Hall trying to stall but McRae improves his position.
McRae scores with a nice hook to the head.
McRae blocking some punches.
McRae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McRae misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as McRae controls the action.
McRae swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall lands with a right to the head.
McRae throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall scores with a shot to the side of McRae's head.
McRae throws a head punch that misses.
Hall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hall lands with a left to the head.
McRae misses with the head strike.
Hall is trying to stall.
#T2#
McRae lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McRae has a couple of punches blocked by Hall.
McRae has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hall seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McRae can turn it around.
McRae tries a body shot but Hall blocks it.
Hall trying to stall but McRae improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McRae.
Hall prevents a body shot from McRae.
Hall stalls.
Hall looking to slow down the pace here.
McRae misses with a punch on the inside.
Hall lands with a left to the head.
McRae lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
McRae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McRae misses with some punches.
McRae blocking some punches.
Hall misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McRae. #T3#
McRae misses with a punch on the inside.
McRae misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall is trying to stall.
Hall trying to stall but McRae improves his position.
McRae tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
McRae misses with a punch on the inside.
Hall has McRae pressed against the cage.
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McRae can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hall.
Hall misses with a body punch.
McRae struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
McRae misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Hall.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McRae.
McRae working aggressively here.
Hall lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hall works on McRae's body with a couple of short punches.
Hall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hall lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McRae tries a body shot but Hall blocks it.
McRae has a couple of punches blocked by Hall.
A short right from McRae.
McRae lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
A shot in the inside from McRae.
Hall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from McRae.
Hall stalling against the cage.
Hall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McRae lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
McRae throws a head punch that misses.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by McRae.
Hall tries a body shot but McRae blocks it.
McRae throws a head punch that misses.
McRae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Sam Hall will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McRae's calf.
Sam Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McRae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Hall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Hall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McRae lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hall controlling the action here for a moment.
Hall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McRae lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hall gets through McRae's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McRae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as McRae controls his hands.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
McRae misses with a punch to the body.
McRae being controlled against the cage.
Hall is trying to maintain a safe position but McRae gets an underhook and turns Hall into the cage.
McRae misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Hall prevents a body shot from McRae.
A left hand lands to the body for Hall.
Hall lands with a right to the head.
McRae takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McRae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McRae misses with the head strike.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall lands a body shot.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but McRae avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McRae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Hall is rocked!
McRae lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hall to his knees! McRae keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam McRae!
Liam McRae spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Death Squad 308:Fahad v Harald
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Duffy misses with a body shot.
McRae walks into a stiff left hand from Duffy.
McRae connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Duffy momentarily.
McRae misses with a hook. Duffy ducked under it nicely.
Duffy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McRae on the side of the head.
McRae fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duffy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McRae misses with a few strikes there.
McRae lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Duffy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McRae.
McRae throws a body shot but no joy.
Duffy walks into a jab.
Good shot there by Duffy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duffy misses with a body shot
and Duffy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McRae attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Duffy misses the target.
McRae blocks a jab.
Duffy throws a head kick but McRae moves out of range.
A big left from Duffy misses. #T1#
McRae scores with a punch to the head.
McRae takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McRae just misses with a punch to the body.
McRae swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duffy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duffy misses with a right hand
and McRae makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McRae misses with a body shot.
McRae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duffy moves away.
Duffy looks for the body kick but McRae saw that one coming.
Duffy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McRae doesn't seem bothered though.
McRae sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McRae thumps Duffy with a low kick.
Duffy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Duffy tries to land a front kick but McRae steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McRae swings for the body but Duffy moves out of range.
McRae lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duffy's sensitive parts. #T2#
Duffy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duffy connects with a body shot that sends McRae's belly button to the back.
McRae is looking to score with low kicks.
A left lands for McRae.
McRae avoids the body shot from Duffy.
Duffy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McRae.
McRae let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McRae misses with a shot to the body
and McRae takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Duffy - just one landing.
McRae has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Duffy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McRae.
McRae cracks a nice hook into Duffy's ribs.
Duffy misses with a head kick.
It seemed like McRae was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Duffy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McRae if he has to take too many more of those.
Duffy throws a body shot but no joy.
Duffy misses with a straight left.
A big right from McRae misses.
McRae uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duffy.#T3#
Duffy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McRae chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McRae throws a front kick aimed at Duffy's knee but Duffy avoids it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Duffy blocks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Duffy misses the target.
Duffy throws a body punch but McRae moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Duffy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Duffy throws a body shot but no joy.
Duffy takes a swing at McRae's ribcage but misses.
McRae wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Duffy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McRae was well out of range. Poor timing from Duffy.
McRae displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duffy throws out the jab.
Duffy misses with a looping left.
Duffy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Duffy misses with a body shot.
Duffy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McRae was well out of range. Poor timing from Duffy.
A telegraphed right hand from Duffy misses the target. #T4#
Duffy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Duffy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duffy throws a sloppy head kick and McRae moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duffy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Duffy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as McRae lands an impressive looking overhand right. Duffy doesn't seem phased though.
McRae moves out of range of the strikes.
McRae throws a series of punches but Duffy moves out of range.
Duffy misses with a lunging right hand
and McRae counters with a nice uppercut.
Duffy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McRae has time to react.
Duffy misses with a wild body shot.
Duffy takes a swing at McRae's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duffy lands a jab-cross combination.
McRae moves out of range as Duffy strikes.
Duffy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Duffy.
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 Carney Duffy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Duffy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McRae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duffy.
McRae scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
McRae closes the distance and clinches.
Duffy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McRae just stands there and leans against the cage.
McRae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Duffy just misses with a elbow thrown towards McRae's brow.
McRae on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duffy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McRae to keep the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from McRae.
Duffy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McRae avoids it.
Duffy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRae lands with a light punch inside.
McRae pushes Duffy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duffy.
Duffy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Our sources have told us that Duffy has been working on his elbows in the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McRae scores with a shoulder strike.
McRae working aggressively here.
#T1##TD#
Duffy successfully pulls guard.
#SU2#
McRae stands and steps away. Duffy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Duffy scores with a decent looking hook.
Duffy misses with a wild body shot.
McRae now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McRae lands with an overhand left.
Duffy just misses with a punch to the body.
McRae looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McRae loads up on a big right hand but Duffy slips the punch.
Duffy scores with a hook to the body. McRae takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McRae takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McRae misses with a hook. Duffy ducked under it nicely.
Duffy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Duffy throws a lazy uppercut
and McRae counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duffy throws a body shot but no joy.
McRae connects with a right hand. Duffy shakes it off.
Duffy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McRae.
#T2#
A head kick by Duffy misses
and McRae counters with a leg kick.
Duffy throws a sloppy head kick and McRae moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Duffy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Duffy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McRae checks a leg kick.
McRae is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McRae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McRae blocks a head kick by Duffy.
McRae will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Duffy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McRae.
Good standup being displayed there by Duffy as he connects with a hook.
Duffy connects with the punch.
McRae blocks the body kick.
Duffy staying out of range there.
Duffy scores with a nice right hand.
Duffy just misses with a punch to the body.
McRae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duffy manages to avoid it.#T3#
Duffy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McRae.
McRae blocks a head kick by Duffy.
Duffy lands with an overhand left.
Good work by Duffy as he checks the leg kick.
McRae avoids the body shot from Duffy.
McRae throws a hook but Duffy avoids it easily.
A big right from Duffy misses.
McRae throws a low kick but Duffy moves out of range easily.
McRae takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McRae on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Duffy lands with a nice body punch.
McRae blocks a jab.
McRae dodges the punch combination from Duffy.
Duffy blocks a head kick by McRae.
McRae avoids the body shot from Duffy.
#T4#
Duffy misses with a low kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McRae in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Duffy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from McRae.
Duffy misses with a body shot.
Carney Duffy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for McRae.
Duffy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duffy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Duffy just misses with a punch to the body.
Duffy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McRae can pounce on him.
McRae throws the left hand but Duffy avoids the punch easily.
Duffy misses with a right hand
and McRae counters with a good low kick that Duffy was not able to check.
Duffy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McRae moves away.
Duffy throws a sloppy head kick and McRae moves out of range easily.
Duffy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duffy throws a lazy head kick
and McRae counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carney Duffy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Duffy just misses with a punch to the body.
McRae keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A leg kick checked by Duffy.
Duffy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Duffy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Duffy ducks under a wild hook from McRae.
Duffy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duffy misses with an uppercut. McRae saw that one coming.
It seemed like McRae was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Duffy swings widly with a right hand
and McRae counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from McRae. Duffy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duffy is looking to wear down McRae with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McRae lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duffy. McRae does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from McRae misses.
Duffy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Carney Duffy is winning the standup battle so far.
McRae swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McRae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duffy.
#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by McRae.
McRae throws a series of punches but Duffy avoids them all with ease.
Duffy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McRae was well out of range. Poor timing from Duffy.
McRae moves out of range as Duffy strikes.
McRae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duffy manages to avoid it.
Duffy jabs McRae to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McRae drops his hands momentarily and Duffy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Duffy connects with a high kick.
Duffy walks into a stiff left hand from McRae.
Duffy lands with a shot to the body.
McRae throws a body shot but no joy.
McRae jabs Duffy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McRae wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Duffy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McRae tries to bum rush Duffy with a series of wild strikes but Duffy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liam McRae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Duffy misses with a head kick.
Duffy throws a lazy uppercut
and McRae counters with a low kick, right behind Duffy 's knee.
Duffy lands a head kick!
McRae stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duffy.
McRae checks a low kick from Duffy.
It seemed like McRae was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Duffy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McRae.
McRae swinging wildly here.
Duffy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McRae manages to avoid it.
McRae appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by McRae.
Duffy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McRae counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Duffy thinking.
Duffy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Duffy's corner calls for a 1-2. Duffy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McRae showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duffy.
#T3#
McRae misses with an uppercut. Duffy saw that one coming.
McRae ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McRae is looking for the big counter here.
McRae misses with a low kick.
McRae misses with a low kick.
It looked like Duffy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Duffy thuds a left hand into McRae's body.
Duffy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McRae.
Duffy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Duffy misses with a low kick.
McRae misses with a left hand
and Duffy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duffy throws a body punch but McRae moves out of range.
Duffy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duffy connects with a jab.
McRae walks into a straight right hand from Duffy.#T4#
Duffy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McRae.
A bone on bone clash there as McRae blocks the leg kick.
McRae missing with a left hand there. Duffy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Duffy.
Duffy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McRae sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McRae takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duffy tries to land a leg kick but McRae saw it coming and moves away.
McRae throws a low kick but Duffy moves out of range easily.
Duffy looks to land a right hand but McRae moved out of range.
Duffy misses with a head kick.
Duffy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Duffy.
Duffy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duffy connects with a nice looking jab.
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 Carney Duffy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Duffy, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carney Duffy!
A very excited looking Carney Duffy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Death Squad 300:Havoc v Ortiz
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Sturmpruegel connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Liam McRae has been cut.
Sturmpruegel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sturmpruegel walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - McRae throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sturmpruegel misses with a two punch combination.
Sturmpruegel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McRae.
Sturmpruegel throws a big counter combination but McRae scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McRae paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sturmpruegel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McRae.
Sturmpruegel throws a right and a left that both miss.
McRae works Sturmpruegel's body with a nice hook.
McRae changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturmpruegel misses with a leg kick
and McRae counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sturmpruegel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A leg kick checked by McRae.
Sturmpruegel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A combination from Sturmpruegel does no damage. #T1#
Sturmpruegel digs a good body shot into McRae's ribs.
McRae feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sturmpruegels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McRae lands a jab to the nose.
McRae looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McRae just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for McRae. That snapped Sturmpruegel's head back.
Nice body kick from McRae.
McRae scores with a leg kick.
Sturmpruegel throws a hook but McRae avoids it easily.
McRae looks for the body kick but Sturmpruegel saw that one coming.
McRae moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A shot to the body from McRae misses
and Sturmpruegel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McRae lands a head kick. Sturmpruegel smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T2#
A combination from Sturmpruegel does no damage.
McRae turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McRae tries a head kick but it misses.
Sturmpruegel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sturmpruegel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sturmpruegel looks to land a combination. McRae sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sturmpruegel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by McRae.
Sturmpruegel stuns McRae with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McRae walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sturmpruegel moves out of range of the body kick from McRae.
Sturmpruegel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McRae.
Nice straight punches there by McRae. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McRae.#T3#
Sturmpruegel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sturmpruegel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sturmpruegel scores with a sloppy right hand. McRae should have avoided that one.
McRae throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McRae.
McRae cracks the inside of Sturmpruegel's front leg.
Nice shot lands for McRae.
McRae thumps Sturmpruegel with a low kick.
Liam McRae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturmpruegel thows a leg kick but McRae checks it
and McRae counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McRae paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McRae connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!
McRae thuds his right hand into Sturmpruegel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McRae throws a shot to the body.
#T4#
Good exchange - McRae coming out on top.
McRae lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by McRae.
Sturmpruegel misses with a series of wild punches.
Sturmpruegel throws a nice looking combination but McRae bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sturmpruegel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sturmpruegel throws a right hand that misses
letting McRae counter with a right hand.
McRae looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McRae throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sturmpruegel throws a body punch but McRae moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from McRae on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot lands for McRae.
McRae lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam McRae dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Liam McRae's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Decent striking displayed by McRae there.
McRae jabs Sturmpruegel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McRae bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sturmpruegel's head.
Sturmpruegel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sturmpruegel scores with a hook.
Liam McRae seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sturmpruegel misses with a hook
and McRae makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McRae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sturmpruegel might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sturmpruegel just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturmpruegel throws a low kick, looking for McRae's leg but McRae calmly moves out of range.
Sturmpruegel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRae paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McRae - that will leave a mark!
McRae takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturmpruegel scores with a head kick. McRae tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sturmpruegel throws a head kick but McRae moves out of range.
#T1#
McRae scores with a hook to the body. Sturmpruegel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McRae connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sturmpruegel misses with a left hand
and McRae counters with a stiff right hand.
Sturmpruegel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McRae counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McRae lands a leg kick that knocks Sturmpruegel off balance momentarily.
Roberto Sturmpruegel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good shot there by McRae.#ROC2#
Sturmpruegel is rocked!
McRae looks for the body kick but Sturmpruegel saw that one coming.
McRae scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sturmpruegel doesn't seem bothered though.
McRae lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McRae fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sturmpruegel throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturmpruegel throws a right hand that McRae ducks under and follows up with a left that McRae also avoids with ease.#T2#
Sturmpruegel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot by McRae.
McRae scores with a spinning back kick!
McRae scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
McRae lands a big head kick that sends Sturmpruegel tumbling to the mat! McRae takes a step backwards and waves Sturmpruegel back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Sturmpruegel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McRae drops Sturmpruegel with a naaaaasty hook - Sturmpruegel is in real trouble here! McRae dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam McRae!
In his post fight interview, Liam McRae started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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