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Event:
PFC 171 Semenko vs Peterson
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Mac Airt misses with the combination.
Stone slips under a jab.
Mac Airt stuns Stone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mac Airt throws a lazy uppercut
and Stone counters with a body kick that stops Mac Airt in his tracks momentarily.
Cormac Mac Airt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Mac Airt misses the target.
Mac Airt takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot.
Stone fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mac Airt just manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt misses with a straight left.
Mac Airt misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mac Airt.
Stone jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mac Airt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stone missing with a left hand there. Mac Airt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stone seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mac Airt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Stone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A clash of legs there as Stone blocks the low kick.
Mac Airt throws an off balance right hand
and Stone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mac Airt looks to throw the jab but Stone is out of range.
Mac Airt scores with a nice right hand.
Mac Airt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mac Airt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.#KD2#
Mac Airt lands a left and a right that send Stone crashing to the mat, dazed. Mac Airt thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Stone is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Stone drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Mac Airt swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Stone's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac Mac Airt!
After winning the bout, Cormac Mac Airt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
PFC 166 Hanagan vs Ispa
Date: Mar 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Steve has Mac Airt up against the cage in a clinch.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve works on Mac Airt's body with a couple of short punches.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Mac Airt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mac Airt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mac Airt misses with the head strike.
Mac Airt tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Mac Airt misses with some punches.
Mac Airt takes a shot to the head.
Mac Airt misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve tries to work over Mac Airt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mac Airt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Mac Airt controls his hands.
Mac Airt throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
A shot in the inside from Mac Airt.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mac Airt's elbow.
Steve takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mac Airt.
Steve tries to work over Mac Airt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mac Airt misses with a punch on the inside.
Mac Airt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve pushes Mac Airt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mac Airt tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mac Airt has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Steve pushes Mac Airt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve tries a body shot but Mac Airt blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Mac Airt swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve tries a body shot but Mac Airt blocks it.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Nice body punch from Mac Airt - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt lands a nice uppercut.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Mac Airt misses with a body punch.
Mac Airt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mac Airt tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Mac Airt back against the cage.
Mac Airt struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
#BC#
Mac Airt manages to break the clinch.
Cormac Mac Airt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve cracks Mac Airt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mac Airt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Steve tests Mac Airt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mac Airt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve moves away from the strike by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt connects with a right hand. Steve shakes it off.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steve works the jab nicely.
Steve connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Steve throws a right hand that Mac Airt ducks under and follows up with a left that Mac Airt also avoids with ease.
Mac Airt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good standup being displayed there by Steve as he connects with a hook.
Steve has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Steve slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steve tries to clinch up but Mac Airt circles away and keeps his distance.
Mac Airt is looking to counter punch.
Mac Airt throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mac Airt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mac Airt misses with the combination.
Mac Airt lands a jab to the head.
Mac Airt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac Airt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Mac Airt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Mac Airt.
Steve is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mac Airt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mac Airt misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mac Airt. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac Airt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mac Airt was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
As Steve looks to move away, Mac Airt throws a big counter combo but Steve just gets out of the way.
Steve on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T4#
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Steve instigates a clinch.
Mac Airt takes a shot to the head.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Mac Airt controls his hands.
Mac Airt tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve blocks a body shot from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mac Airt can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Mac Airt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mac Airt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve blocking some punches.
Mac Airt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steve working aggressively here.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay Steve will probably get the nod.
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##KD#
Mac Airt drops Steve with a beautiful combination! Steve stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mac Airt is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Steve is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Steve cracks a nice hook into Mac Airt's ribs.
Steve is still on wobbly legs! Can Mac Airt finish him?
Mac Airt lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cormac Mac Airt!
A relieved looking Cormac Mac Airt 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:
Tokyo Monday Night Raw
Date: Feb 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Mac Airt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Strauss throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mac Airt on the side of the head.
Mac Airt lands a jab to the nose.
Cormac Mac Airt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Strauss misses with a hook.#KD#
Mac Airt lands a left and a right that send Strauss crashing to the mat, dazed. Mac Airt thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Strauss is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac Airt lands a body shot.
Strauss is still on wobbly legs! Can Mac Airt finish him?
Strauss lands with a kick to the temple. Mac Airt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Strauss seems to have recovered his senses.#CUT2#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Mac Airt throws a monster overhand right that drops Strauss! Mac Airt follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac Mac Airt!
Cormac Mac Airt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CEC 690 Vilson vs Grande
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Mac Airt throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Poli misses.
Poli swats away the attempt to clinch by Mac Airt.
Poli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mac Airt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Mac Airt closes the distance and clinches.
Mac Airt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Poli.
Poli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poli tries to work over Mac Airt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poli lands a right hand.
Poli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Mac Airt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mac Airt lands a hook that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
Poli throws a punch but it's blocked by Mac Airt.
A short left from Poli.
Poli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poli lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Poli blocking some punches.
Poli lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Poli scores with a shoulder strike.
Mac Airt blocking some punches.
Mac Airt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poli scores with a shot to the side of Mac Airt's head.
Mac Airt blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poli.
Poli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Poli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poli.
Mac Airt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poli lands a hook that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Poli blocks an uppercut.
Mac Airt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mac Airt fails to land.
A short right from Mac Airt on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poli lands a shoulder strike.
Mac Airt swings wildly with an uppercut but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mac Airt misses with a punch to the body.
Poli misses with some punches.
#T2#
Poli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mac Airt misses with the head strike.
Poli blocks an uppercut.
Poli misses with some punches.
Mac Airt misses with a body punch.
Mac Airt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mac Airt has a couple of punches blocked by Poli.
Poli lands with a left to the head.
Poli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poli swings wildly with an uppercut but Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mac Airts head.
Mac Airt can't break the clinch.
Poli blocks a body shot from Mac Airt.
Poli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mac Airt's elbow.
Poli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Poli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Poli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Poli on the inside.
Poli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Mac Airt pushes Poli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Poli.
Poli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mac Airt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Poli swings wildly with an uppercut but Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mac Airt wants to get back to striking at distance but Poli won't allow it.
Poli throws a punch but it's blocked by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mac Airt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Mac Airt misses with a punch to the body.
Poli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Poli lands a left hand.
Mac Airt has a couple of punches blocked by Poli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt blocks an uppercut.
Mac Airt tries a body shot but Poli blocks it.
Poli lands a nice uppercut.
Mac Airt misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Poli on the inside. #T4#
Poli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mac Airt misses with a body punch.
Poli misses with the head strike.
Poli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mac Airt lands with a right to the head.
Mac Airt throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Poli.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mac Airt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Poli.
Mac Airt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poli lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poli.
Mac Airt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Poli throws a punch but it's blocked by Mac Airt.
Poli tries a body shot but Mac Airt blocks it.
Mac Airt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mac Airt misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mac Airt fails to land.
Mac Airt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Mac Airt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roli Poli dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mac Airt misses with a few strikes there.
Poli misses with a hook
and Mac Airt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mac Airt misses with a hook
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mac Airt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mac Airt swings widly with a right hand
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mac Airt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mac Airt throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Mac Airt jabs Poli right on the nose. Poli blinks but takes it well.
Poli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mac Airt misses with a right hand
and Poli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac Airt misses with a hook.
Poli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mac Airt's sensitive parts.
Poli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mac Airt defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Mac Airt darts in trying to clinch
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Mac Airt is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.#T1#
Poli drops Mac Airt with a naaaaasty hook - Mac Airt is in real trouble here! Poli dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roli Poli!
Roli Poli bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Cormac Mac Airt was interviewed post fight and said '"When I am gone I charge you that ye bury me not at Brugh of the Boyne where is the royal cemetery of the Kings of Erinn. For all these kings paid adoration to gods of wood or stone, or to the Sun and the Elements, whose signs are carved on the walls of their tombs, but I have learned to know the On'.
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Event:
CEC 688
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Alexius throws a sloppy head kick
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexius blocks a jab.#CL2#
Alexius takes the fight into the clinch.
Mac Airt misses with some punches.
Mac Airt digs a right hand into Alexius's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alexius's gas tank.
We've been informed that Alexius has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mac Airt throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexius.
Mac Airt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexius.
Mac Airt lands a nice shot to the body.
Mac Airt throws a head punch that misses.
Mac Airt cracks Alexius with a nice body shot.
Alexius looks winded!
Mac Airt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alexius or not. #BC2#
Alexius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mac Airt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mac Airt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mac Airt scores with a jab. Alexius acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Airt scores with a jab to the head.
Alexius's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mac Airt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alexius scrambles back to his feet.
Alexius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Alexius gets tackled into the cage by Mac Airt. Mac Airt maintains the clinch. #T1#
Mac Airt throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexius. #BC#
Mac Airt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Mac Airt moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Alexius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mac Airt throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#
Alexius is rocked!
Mac Airt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alexius is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alexius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mac Airt misses with a hook. Alexius ducked under it nicely.
Alexius cracks Mac Airt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mac Airt looks to land a left hand but Alexius moved out of range nicely.
Alexius swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mac Airt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mac Airt 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.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Alexius avoids it easily.
Alexius steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mac Airt.
Alexius scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alexius is still on wobbly legs! Can Mac Airt finish him?
Mac Airt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alexius defending well as Mac Airt loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mac Airt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mac Airt lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Alexius up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Mac Airt from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Alexius's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cormac Mac Airt!
After winning the bout, Cormac Mac Airt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Bessarion Alexius spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh moth*****r, not again!'.
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Event:
CEC 683.5
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Mac Airt misses with a looping right.
Pera throws a body shot but no joy.
Pera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mac Airt thuds a left hand into Pera's body.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pera jabs at Mac Airt's body.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pera.
Pera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mac Airt doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pera.
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!
Pera misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mac Airt is trying to buck Pera off.
Mac Airt dodges the ground and pound from Pera.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mac Airt can't do much from the bottom here.
Pera in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Mac Airt is being controlled here.
Mac Airt manages to get back to half guard.
Pera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pera lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mac Airt trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#ES#
Mac Airt bucks Pera off and manages to get back to his feet!
Mac Airt misses with a wild body shot.
Mac Airt looks to clinch
and Pera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mac Airt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mac Airt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
Mac Airt looks to land a right hand but Pera moved out of range.
Mac Airt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pera connects with a solid leg kick. #T2##CL2#
Pera moves into range and clinches up with Mac Airt.
Mac Airt throws a punch but it's blocked by Pera.
A shot in the inside from Pera.
Mac Airt throws a punch but it's blocked by Pera.
Mac Airt is trying to force a seperation but Pera has the dominant position.
Mac Airt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mac Airt blocks an uppercut.
Mac Airt is trying to force a seperation but Pera has the dominant position.
Mac Airt being controlled against the cage.
Mac Airt blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Pera.
Pera throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mac Airt lands a left hand.
Pera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Pera on the inside.
Mac Airt blocks an uppercut.
Mac Airt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mac Airt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pera or not.
Pera's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pera's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera. #T3#
A short left from Mac Airt.
Pera struggles to land a body shot inside as Mac Airt controls his hands.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mac Airt lands a right hand.
Stalling in the clinch from Pera.
Mac Airt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mac Airt scores with a shot to the side of Pera's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Mac Airt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mac Airt misses with a body punch.
Pera tries to throw a body punch but Mac Airt avoids it by throwing Pera back against the cage.
A short right from Pera.
Pera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mac Airt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mac Airt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mac Airt digs a right hand underneath Pera's ribcage. Pera let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pera blocks a body shot from Mac Airt.
Pera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Pera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!#BC#
Mac Airt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mac Airt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Peras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mac Airt connects with a looping right hand.
Mac Airt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mac Airt lunges at Pera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pera's hand.
Pera scores with a punch to the head.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut. Pera saw that one coming.
Mac Airt lands a nice shot that snaps Pera's head back.
#CUT#
That has opened up Pekka Pera's cut even more.
Pera is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mac Airt rather than just go for the knockout.
Pera throws out a leg kick but Mac Airt moves out of range and Pera only half commits.
A shot to the liver by Pera. Beautiful body shot.
Mac Airt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pera moves away.
Pera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Pera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mac Airt's half guard.#ES#
Mac Airt kicks off Pera and gets to his feet.
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 Cormac Mac Airt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mac Airt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pera.
Pera shoots and misses #KD#
and Mac Airt counters with a crisp one two that drops Pera! Mac Airt thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Pera to his feet! Pera is in big trouble!
BOOM! Mac Airt lands a beautiful left hook that drops Pera. Pera tries to recover but Mac Airt is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Pera lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac Mac Airt!
After winning the bout, Cormac Mac Airt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
CEC 680
Date: Oct 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Lokren.
Lokren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lokren keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mac Airt. Lokren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lokren with a nice cross.#CUT#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Lokren thuds a left hand into Mac Airt's body.
Lokren misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Mac Airt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lokren moves away from the strike by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt looks to land a right hand but Lokren moved out of range.
Lokren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mac Airt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lokren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lokren lands a nice shot to the body.
Mac Airt throws an overhand right that lands on Lokren's shoulder, as Lokren tries to avoid the shot.
Lokren is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Airt tries to clinch up
and Lokren counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Mac Airt throws a looping overhand right but Lokren ducks down to avoid it.
Lokren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mac Airt misses with a shot to the body
and Lokren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mac Airt thinking.
Mac Airt cracks Lokren with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mac Airt throws an overhand right that lands on Lokren's shoulder, as Lokren tries to avoid the shot.
Mac Airt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Mac Airt is out of range.
Lokren jabs Mac Airt right on the nose. Mac Airt blinks but takes it well.
Mac Airt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mac Airt moves away from the strike by Lokren.
Mac Airt misses with a right hand
and Lokren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mac Airt thinking. #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!
Mac Airt throws a right hand that misses
and Lokren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Lokren feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mac Airt sprawling to the canvas! Mac Airt rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lokren finish him?!
#ROC#
Mac Airt is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Cormac Mac Airt's cut even more.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Lokren! Mac Airt is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sairanix Lokren!
Sairanix Lokren seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Cormac Mac Airt spoke after the fight, saying '"When I am gone I charge you that ye bury me not at Brugh of the Boyne where is the royal cemetery of the Kings of Erinn. For all these kings paid adoration to gods of wood or stone, or to the Sun and the Elements, whose signs are carved on the walls of their tombs, but I have learned to know the On'.
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Event:
NSC 55: McDonald vs Brandis
Date: Sep 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Dalton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mac Airt misses with a straight left.
Mac Airt has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dalton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dalton lands a head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Mac Airt looks to throw the jab but Dalton is out of range.
Mac Airt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dalton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mac Airt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mac Airt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dalton momentarily.
#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Dalton has been cut.
Dalton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dalton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac Airt manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt throws the left hand but Dalton avoids the punch easily.
Mac Airt 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.
Mac Airt missing with a left hand there. Dalton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mac Airt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mac Airt misses the target.
Mac Airt moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dalton cracks Mac Airt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Dalton stuns Mac Airt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Mac Airt lands with a shot to the body.
Mac Airt throws a one two combo.
Mac Airt throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mac Airt. Dalton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dalton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dalton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut.
Dalton takes a swing at Mac Airt's ribcage but misses.
Mac Airt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mac Airt. Dalton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac Airt throws a lazy right hand but Dalton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dalton lands a body shot.
Dalton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mac Airt.
Mac Airt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dalton looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac Airt is just 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!
Mac Airt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mac Airt missing with a left hand there. Dalton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mac Airt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Dalton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
A slow jab from Mac Airt misses its intended target.
Mac Airt throws the left hand but Dalton avoids the punch easily.
Dalton lands a leg kick that knocks Mac Airt off balance momentarily.
Nick Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac Airt throws a shot from downtown. Dalton moves away and avoids it.
Mac Airt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dalton connects with a solid leg kick.
Dalton lands with an overhand left.
Mac Airt throws a jab when Dalton was well out of range.
Dalton scores with a push kick.
Dalton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dalton misses with a body shot
and Mac Airt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mac Airt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dalton.
Mac Airt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dalton misses with a jab to the body
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand.
Mac Airt's corner calls for a 1-2. Mac Airt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mac Airt throws a jab but it's blocked by Dalton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Mac Airt dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mac Airt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dalton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac Airt.
Dalton throws a head kick but Mac Airt moves out of range.
It seemed like Mac Airt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mac Airt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good standup being displayed there by Mac Airt as he connects with a hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dalton might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dalton throws a lazy uppercut
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand.
Mac Airt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dalton was well out of range. Poor timing from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt moves forwards but Dalton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mac Airt throws a body punch but Dalton moves out of range.
Dalton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt misses with a wild combination.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Dalton blocks it.
Mac Airt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cormac Mac Airt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac Airt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dalton throws a leg kick but Mac Airt sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Dalton.
Mac Airt lands the left hand.
Dalton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Dalton connects with a solid leg kick.
Dalton moves out of range as Mac Airt strikes.
Dalton thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dalton scores with the left hand. Mac Airt knows he should have avoided that one.
Dalton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mac Airt ducks right into an uppercut from Dalton.
Dalton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dalton throws a body shot but no joy.
Mac Airt throws out a counter right but Dalton avoids it with no problem.
Dalton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mac Airt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mac Airt fails to land with a series of punches.
Dalton swings for the body but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dalton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mac Airt throws a lazy uppercut
and Dalton counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Dalton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Dalton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mac Airt throws out the jab.
Mac Airt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mac Airt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dalton tries a low kick but Mac Airt avoids it.
Mac Airt is looking for the big counter here.
Dalton throws a looping overhand right but Mac Airt ducks down to avoid it.
Mac Airt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dalton.
Mac Airt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dalton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt lands a right hook to the body.
Dalton tries to bum rush Mac Airt with a series of wild strikes but Mac Airt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mac Airt looks to throw the jab but Dalton is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalton misses with a kick to the body
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dalton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut. Dalton saw that one coming.
Dalton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dalton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Mac Airt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dalton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dalton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dalton throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Mac Airt to counter with a crisp jab.
Mac Airt loads up on a big right hand but Dalton slips the punch.
Dalton throws a head kick that misses.
Dalton throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Mac Airt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dalton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mac Airt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dalton lands with a kick to the temple. Mac Airt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dalton ducks right into an uppercut from Mac Airt.
Dalton connects with a body shot that sends Mac Airt's belly button to the back.
Dalton moves out of range as Mac Airt strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mac Airt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dalton misses with a shot to the body
and Mac Airt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dalton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mac Airt on the side of the head.
Dalton swings for the body but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Mac Airt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T1#
Mac Airt cracks Dalton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#
Dalton is rocked!
Dalton throws a body shot but no joy.
Mac Airt misses with a hook. Dalton ducked under it nicely.
Dalton misses with a looping left.
Mac Airt connects with a body shot that sends Dalton's belly button to the back.#KD2#
Mac Airt cracks Dalton with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mac Airt has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dalton to stand back up!
Oh Dalton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mac Airt throws an overhand right that lands on Dalton's shoulder, as Dalton tries to avoid the shot.
Nick Dalton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt cracks Dalton with a hook to the temple - Dalton is on wobbly legs here! Mac Airt swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Dalton falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Mac Airt wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cormac Mac Airt!
Our winner, Cormac Mac Airt, 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:
NSC 50: Maximus vs Anstey
Date: Aug 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Lancaster 's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mac Airt looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Lancaster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Mac Airt misses.
Lancaster cracks the inside of Mac Airt's front leg.
Mac Airt throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster counters with a nice uppercut.
Mac Airt misses with a left hand
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand.
Mac Airt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lancaster .
Lancaster swings widly with a right hand
and Mac Airt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster .
Lancaster slips under a jab from Mac Airt.
Lancaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lancaster slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Lancaster misses the target.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
#T1#
Lancaster throws a front kick aimed at Mac Airt's knee but Mac Airt avoids it well.
Mac Airt throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster . Mac Airt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac Airt stuns Lancaster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mac Airt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mac Airt lands a jab.#ROC2#
Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mac Airt! But no joy.
Oh Lancaster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
A solid body kick from Lancaster .
Lancaster seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Mac Airt lands a big right hand that sends Lancaster crashing to the mat! Mac Airt stays standing though and waves Lancaster back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster moves to clinch but Mac Airt breaks away
and Mac Airt scores with a counter punch that sends Lancaster to the canvas! Mac Airt smells blood - he's punishing Lancaster with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Lancaster has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac Mac Airt!
Post fight, Cormac Mac Airt took to the microphone: '"With a host, with a valiant band
Well did he go into Connacht.
Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn
On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.
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Event:
GAMMA#777 Verbeek v Mumu
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Gonzalez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Mac Airt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mac Airt walks into a stiff left hand from Gonzalez.#CUT#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Mac Airt throws a combination that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mac Airt looks to land a left hand but Gonzalez moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Mac Airt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mac Airt swings widly with a right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez looks to throw a body kick
and Mac Airt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gonzalez scores with a hook.
Gonzalez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Mac Airt lands with a straight right. Gonzalez didn't see that one coming.
Mac Airt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Mac Airt to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Mac Airt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mac Airt.
Danga de danga de dang - Gonzalez scores with a four punch combination!
Mac Airt misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut. Mac Airt saw that one coming.
A cross from Gonzalez lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gonzalez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez gets in close and tags Mac Airt with a short punch that almost sends Mac Airt to the mat! Oh Mac Airt is in big trouble! He turns his back on Gonzalez, trying to create some distance but Gonzalez rushes him, striking wildly and Mac Airt goes down! The referee tackles Gonzalez into the cage to end the fight! Gonzalez is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Gonzalez!
After the fight, Anthony Gonzalez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Cormac Mac Airt stepped up to the mic, saying '"When I am gone I charge you that ye bury me not at Brugh of the Boyne where is the royal cemetery of the Kings of Erinn. For all these kings paid adoration to gods of wood or stone, or to the Sun and the Elements, whose signs are carved on the walls of their tombs, but I have learned to know the On'.
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Event:
GAMMA#774 Delsarte v Vee
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Sanchez connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.#CL#
Sanchez has Mac Airt up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Sanchez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sanchez lands an elbow inside.
Mac Airt managing to block the knees to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Mac Airt working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Mac Airt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez lands with a nice body punch.
Mac Airt misses with a hook
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Sanchez defending well as Mac Airt loads up on a big left hand.
Mac Airt lands with a right hand.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Mac Airt sprawls well.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.#TD#
Sanchez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sanchez showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt is trying to stand back up but Sanchez is controlling him
#T1#
Sanchez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sanchez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mac Airt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanchez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mac Airt's head. #ES2#
Mac Airt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mac Airt throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mac Airt throws out the jab.
Mac Airt keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mac Airt throws out the jab.
Mac Airt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mac Airt throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Sanchez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanchez slips a jab from Mac Airt.
Sanchez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mac Airt.
Cormac Mac Airt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Sanchez misses the body punch
letting Mac Airt counter with a right hand.
Mac Airt has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mac Airt just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Mac Airt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mac Airt wants it to stay on the feet.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez looks for a takedown but Mac Airt sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez throws a combination that misses
and Mac Airt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Mac Airt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mac Airt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sanchez scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mac Airt.#CL#
Sanchez drives through and clinches with Mac Airt against the cage.
#BC2#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez tries to move into range but Mac Airt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mac Airt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanchez digs a good body shot into Mac Airt's ribs.
Mac Airt fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanchez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the body.
Mac Airt avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Sanchez cracks Mac Airt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Mac Airt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Mac Airt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez throws a combination that misses
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez lands a jab to Mac Airt's midsection.
Sanchez misses with a hook
and Mac Airt counters with a right hand to the body.
Mac Airt avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
and Mac Airt counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Mac Airt circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanchez throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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 Jesus Sanchez will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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##TD#
Sanchez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mac Airt wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez drags him back down.
Sanchez wants to control but Mac Airt is keeping him busy.
Sanchez prevents Mac Airt from escaping the position.#SUB#
Sanchez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanchez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mac Airt keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt is pushing Sanchez's head away, looking to escape. Sanchez manages to hold on to the position though.#T1##ES2#
Mac Airt bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Sanchez is looking to wear down Mac Airt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sanchez moves out of range as Mac Airt strikes.
Sanchez closes the distance but Mac Airt moves to the side
enabling Mac Airt to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Mac Airt. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
Mac Airt throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mac Airt throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
A jab from Mac Airt misses.
Mac Airt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Sanchez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Mac Airt misses. #T2#
Mac Airt lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac Airt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Jesus Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac Airt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mac Airt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Mac Airt misses.
Sanchez throws a head kick that half lands.
Sanchez lands a jab to the nose.
Mac Airt throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Sanchez scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Mac Airt ducks down to avoid it.
Mac Airt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheers as Sanchez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mac Airt doesn't seem phased though.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez throws a one two combo.
Mac Airt takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac Airt.
Sanchez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sanchez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mac Airt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mac Airt scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mac Airt.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Mac Airt is out of range. #T4#
Mac Airt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Mac Airt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mac Airt misses with a straight left.
Jesus Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Mac Airt moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Mac Airt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mac Airt throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Mac Airt is having none of it.
Mac Airt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donk. Sanchez catches Mac Airt right on the button with a cross.
Mac Airt dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
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 Jesus Sanchez will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mac Airt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mac Airt duly obliges.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez throws a right hand that misses
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mac Airt as he jumps to the side.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Mac Airt moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez lands with an uppercut that bounces Mac Airt off the cage and back into range.
Mac Airt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mac Airt throws a series of strikes that have Sanchez backpedaling.
#T1#
Mac Airt throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanchez misses its target.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Mac Airt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mac Airt lands a jab.
Sanchez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mac Airt misses with a looping left.
Sanchez throws out a powerful jab.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mac Airt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Mac Airt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Mac Airt throws out a powerful jab.
Sanchez misses with a body shot
enabling Mac Airt to counter with a crisp jab.
Mac Airt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mac Airt throws an off balance right hand
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt
and Mac Airt counters with a three punch combo that has Sanchez backing up. Sanchez nods at Mac Airt to acknowledge the strikes.
Sanchez misses with a body punch
and Mac Airt counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Sanchez closes the distance and pushes Mac Airt back into the cage.
Jesus Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Mac Airt tries to circle away but Sanchez has him pinned against the cage.
Mac Airt wants to break free but Sanchez has control.
#BC2#
Mac Airt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mac Airt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanchez moves out of range as Mac Airt strikes.
Mac Airt misses with a straight left.
Sanchez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mac Airt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanchez to score with a decent uppercut.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Mac Airt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mac Airt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut
enabling Mac Airt to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez throws a hook but Mac Airt blocks it.
Mac Airt misses with a double jab
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Mac Airt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Mac Airt defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Mac Airt misses with a hook
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mac Airt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mac Airt 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 cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac Airt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mac Airt avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Mac Airt throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Mac Airt misses with a shot to the body
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cormac Mac Airt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mac Airt looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cormac Mac Airt.
I think Sanchez 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jesus Sanchez!
Jesus Sanchez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Cormac Mac Airt was interviewed post fight and said '"When I am gone I charge you that ye bury me not at Brugh of the Boyne where is the royal cemetery of the Kings of Erinn. For all these kings paid adoration to gods of wood or stone, or to the Sun and the Elements, whose signs are carved on the walls of their tombs, but I have learned to know the On'.
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Event:
GAMMA#769 Legions v Ricard
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Baba misses with a body punch
and Baba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Afeef Isa Baba has been cut.
A jab from Baba misses.
Baba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mac Airt lands a really nice looking cross but Baba seems unphased.
Baba misses the jab.
Mac Airt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
Baba slips a jab from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt lands a nice shot to the body.
Baba misses with an uppercut.
Mac Airt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mac Airt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No joy there for Mac Airt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baba slips a straight right by Mac Airt.
Baba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baba scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mac Airt in his tracks. #CUT2#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.#T1#
A combination from Baba does no damage.
Mac Airt throwing a counter right hand but Baba manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt scores with a sloppy right hand. Baba should have avoided that one.
Baba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt takes a swing at Baba's ribcage but misses.
Baba scores with a hook.
Baba misses with a straight right.
Baba lands with an uppercut that bounces Mac Airt off the cage and back into range.
Baba misses with a hook.
Baba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baba scores with a jab to the head.
Baba has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mac Airt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mac Airt.
Baba slips a straight right by Mac Airt.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baba throws the kick towards the body but Mac Airt avoids it.
Mac Airt throwing a counter right hand but Baba manages to avoid it.
Baba is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mac Airt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mac Airt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mac Airt misses with a lunging right hand
and Baba counters with a left to the body.
Mac Airt misses with a hook. Baba ducked under it nicely.
Baba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mac Airt.
Baba swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mac Airt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baba defending well as Mac Airt loads up on a big left hand.
Mac Airt misses with a straight left.
Baba replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mac Airt blocks it well.
Mac Airt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mac Airt misses with a straight right.
Afeef Isa Baba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Baba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mac Airt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mac Airt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baba finds it's way round the side to connect with Mac Airt's head.
Mac Airt takes a swing at Baba's ribcage but misses.
Mac Airt misses with a hook.
A lazy body kick from Baba
and Mac Airt counters with a three punch combo that has Baba backing up. Baba nods at Mac Airt to acknowledge the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baba.
Mac Airt clobbers Baba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baba lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mac Airt will feel that in the morning.
Baba tries to close the distance and clinch but Mac Airt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mac Airt lands with an overhand left.
Baba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baba takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baba throws a right and a left that Mac Airt avoids nicely.
Mac Airt is looking to counter punch.
Baba tries a head kick but it misses.
Baba tests Mac Airt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Mac Airt misses.
Mac Airt staying out of range there.
Baba digs a good hook to Mac Airt's body.
Baba throws a body punch but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Baba misses with a wild body shot.
Mac Airt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mac Airt circles away quickly and effectively.
Baba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mac Airt throws out the jab.
Mac Airt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baba moves away.
Mac Airt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baba throws a sloppy head kick
and Mac Airt counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Afeef Isa Baba will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Baba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baba scores with a hook to the body. Mac Airt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mac Airt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A left lands for Baba.
Baba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baba throws a leg kick but Mac Airt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mac Airt throws a lazy right hand but Baba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baba misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mac Airt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mac Airt avoids the head kick by Baba.
Baba lands a leg kick that knocks Mac Airt off balance momentarily.
Baba throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Mac Airt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baba steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mac Airt.
Baba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mac Airt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baba! But no joy.
Baba misses with a left hand
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Mac Airt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mac Airt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mac Airt throws an overhand right that lands on Baba's shoulder, as Baba tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Baba.
Baba swings for the body but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Baba throws a chopping leg kick but Mac Airt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - Mac Airt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baba throws out a loose jab but Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Baba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mac Airt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baba avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baba lands a jab to Mac Airt's midsection.
Baba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circling - Baba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Mac Airt misses the target.
Mac Airt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baba was well out of range. Poor timing from Mac Airt.
Baba misses with a straight left.
Baba throws an overhand right that lands on Mac Airt's shoulder, as Mac Airt tries to avoid the shot.
Mac Airt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Mac Airt swats away the attempt to clinch by Baba.
Mac Airt blocks a head kick by Baba.
Mac Airt misses with a hook. Baba ducked under it nicely.
Mac Airt thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Baba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mac Airt throws the left hand but Baba avoids the punch easily.
Mac Airt misses with a left hand
and Baba counters with a nice body kick.
Mac Airt lands a jab to the head.
Mac Airt missing with a left hand there. Baba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baba throws an overhand right that lands on Mac Airt's shoulder, as Mac Airt tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Mac Airt misses the target.
Baba slips a straight right by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Mac Airt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baba throws out the jab.
It looked like Mac Airt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mac Airt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mac Airt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mac Airt avoids the head kick by Baba.
Mac Airt swings for the body but Baba moves out of range.
Baba throws a hook but Mac Airt avoids it easily.
Mac Airt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#
Cormac Mac Airt's cut is getting worse.
Mac Airt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Afeef Isa Baba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Airt misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Baba.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baba! But no joy.
Mac Airt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mac Airt lands with a right hand.
Baba throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Mac Airt misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Afeef Isa Baba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Baba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mac Airt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baba thuds his shin into the meat of Mac Airt's side.
Mac Airt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baba.
Mac Airt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mac Airt misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Mac Airt misses the target.
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
Baba lands with a straight right. Mac Airt didn't see that one coming.
A good leg kick by Baba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba scores with a jab.
Nice jab there from Mac Airt.
Baba scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Baba gets a clinch. #T1#
Mac Airt tries to break the clinch but Baba is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Baba.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baba keeps control of Mac Airt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mac Airt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Baba.
Baba lands with a left to the head.
Baba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mac Airt is trying to break the clinch but Baba is controlling him.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mac Airt is trying to force a seperation but Baba has the dominant position.
Mac Airt tries to break the clinch but Baba is controlling the position.
Mac Airt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Baba lands a shoulder strike.
Mac Airt can't break the clinch.
Mac Airt working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Baba.
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baba lands a body shot. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baba.
Mac Airt is trying to force a seperation but Baba has the dominant position.
A right hook to the body lands for Baba.
Baba lands a left hand.
Mac Airt tries to circle away but Baba has him pinned against the cage.
Baba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mac Airt takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Mac Airt manages to break the clinch.
Mac Airt walks straight into a right hand from Baba - that's dropped him! Baba jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Mac Airt from any more punishment! Mac Airt complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Afeef Isa Baba!
A relieved looking Afeef Isa Baba thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Cormac Mac Airt had this to say: '"When I am gone I charge you that ye bury me not at Brugh of the Boyne where is the royal cemetery of the Kings of Erinn. For all these kings paid adoration to gods of wood or stone, or to the Sun and the Elements, whose signs are carved on the walls of their tombs, but I have learned to know the On'.
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Event:
GAMMA#764 Sonnen v Wrexham
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Experiment lV dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mac Airt. That did some damage!
Experiment lV plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Mac Airt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Experiment lV was well out of range. Poor timing from Mac Airt.
Jab from Mac Airt.
Experiment lV lands with a kick to the ribs.
Experiment lV takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mac Airt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Experiment lV takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Experiment lV avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mac Airt misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mac Airt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Experiment lV counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Mac Airt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Experiment lV doesn't seem phased though.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Experiment lV avoids it easily.
Experiment lV tried to score with a low kick but Mac Airt checks it.#T1#
Experiment lV throws a shot from downtown. Mac Airt moves away and avoids it.
Mac Airt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mac Airt throws a poor cross that misses
and Experiment lV counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mac Airt's knee momentarily.
Experiment lV tries to close the distance and clinch but Mac Airt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Experiment lV's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mac Airt under the eye.
Mac Airt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Experiment lV avoids the body shot from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Experiment lV looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Experiment lV throws out a loose jab but Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mac Airt slips under a jab.
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
Mac Airt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Mac Airt takes a swing at Experiment lV's ribcage but misses.
Mac Airt slips a jab and a cross from Experiment lV.
Mac Airt misses with a looping right.
Mac Airt keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Mac Airt misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mac Airt staying out of range there.
Experiment lV steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Experiment lV cracks the inside of Mac Airt's front leg.
A telegraphed right hand from Mac Airt misses the target.
Mac Airt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mac Airt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mac Airt throws a right hand that Experiment lV ducks under and follows up with a left that Experiment lV also avoids with ease.#T3#
Mac Airt misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mac Airt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Experiment lV looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mac Airt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Experiment lV defending well as Mac Airt loads up on a big left hand.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mac Airt lands with a hook. Experiment lV tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mac Airt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mac Airt misses with a straight right.
Experiment lV is looking to counter the offense by Mac Airt and move into the clinch.
Mac Airt throws out a loose jab but Experiment lV uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Mac Airt misses with a straight left.
Finnish Experiment lV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac Airt swats away the attempt to clinch by Experiment lV.
Experiment lV darts in trying to clinch
and Experiment lV takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Experiment lV is looking to score with low kicks.
Mac Airt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mac Airt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Experiment lV misses
and Mac Airt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Experiment lV steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Experiment lV lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Mac Airt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt'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.
#R2#
Mac Airt checks a low kick from Experiment lV.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Experiment lV.
Mac Airt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV wants to slow Mac Airt down by chopping away at his legs.
Mac Airt 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.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Experiment lV.
Mac Airt throws a looping overhand right but Experiment lV ducks down to avoid it.
Mac Airt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment lV tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mac Airt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mac Airt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Experiment lV. #T1#
Experiment lV ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Experiment lV is looking to counter punch.
Cormac Mac Airt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Experiment lV ducks right into an uppercut from Mac Airt.
Jab by Experiment lV.
Experiment lV 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.
Experiment lV lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Experiment lV looks to clinch
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut
and Experiment lV counters with a nice leg kick.
Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV misses with a leg kick
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mac Airt catches Experiment lV with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
Experiment lV tries to counter by clinching up but Mac Airt breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Mac Airt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Experiment lV.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment lV motions for Mac Airt to come forward. Experiment lV throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mac Airt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Experiment lV can pounce on him.
Mac Airt circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV blocks a jab.
Experiment lV half committed to a counter leg kick.
Experiment lV moves away from the strike by Mac Airt.
Experiment lV scores with a hook.
Experiment lV throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Experiment lV throws a head kick that misses.
Mac Airt is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Experiment lV throws out a leg kick but Mac Airt moves out of range and Experiment lV only half commits.
Experiment lV throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Experiment lV misses with a combination
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut
and Experiment lV counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mac Airt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mac Airt connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mac Airt. Experiment lV does a little dance to reset his feet.
Experiment lV tries to score with a low kick but Mac Airt moves his leg out of the way.
Experiment lV moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mac Airt jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Experiment lV avoids the body shot from Mac Airt.
The fighters circling - Mac Airt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Experiment lV on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mac Airt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mac Airt moves away from the strike by Experiment lV.
Experiment lV takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Experiment lV throws a sloppy head kick and Mac Airt moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Mac Airt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mac Airt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Experiment lV walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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 Finnish Experiment lV will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mac Airt scores with a jab to the body.
Experiment lV uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mac Airt has time to react.
Experiment lV finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Experiment lV slips under a jab.
Experiment lV tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mac Airt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mac Airt keeps the fight on the outside.
Experiment lV tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac Airt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mac Airt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body punch from Mac Airt. #T1#
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut. Experiment lV saw that one coming.
Mac Airt swats away the attempt to clinch by Experiment lV.
Mac Airt lands a body shot.
Mac Airt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mac Airt swings widly with a right hand
and Experiment lV counters with an outside leg kick.
Mac Airt connects with a looping right hand.
Experiment lV displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mac Airt throws out the jab.
Experiment lV is looking to clinch. #T2#
Mac Airt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Mac Airt misses its intended target.
Experiment lV tries a low kick but Mac Airt avoids it.
Mac Airt lands with a straight right. Experiment lV didn't see that one coming.
Mac Airt misses with a double jab.
Mac Airt lands with a straight right. Experiment lV didn't see that one coming.
Mac Airt misses with a straight left.
Experiment lV throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment lV keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Experiment lV.
Experiment lV fakes the leg kick and cracks Mac Airt in the body. #T3#
Experiment lV tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment lV looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body punch from Mac Airt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Experiment lV 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 Mac Airt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mac Airt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mac Airt misses with a jab to the body
and Experiment lV counters with a two punch combo.
Experiment lV throws a push kick but Mac Airt slaps the foot to one side.
An inside leg kick lands from Experiment lV. #CL#
Experiment lV gets a clinch.
Mac Airt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mac Airt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Experiment lV has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Mac Airt wants to break free but Experiment lV has control.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mac Airt as Experiment lV tries to tie him up.
Experiment lV misses with some punches.
#TD#
Experiment lV decides to pull guard.
Experiment lV looking to control.
#SU2#
Mac Airt gets to his feet. Experiment lV looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Experiment lV throws a body kick that misses
and Mac Airt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac Airt missing with a left hand there. Experiment lV was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Experiment lV misses the shot to the body.
Experiment lV takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment lV manages to avoid it.
Experiment lV displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mac Airt throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cormac Mac Airt.
I think Mac Airt 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac Mac Airt!
Post fight, Cormac Mac Airt stared into the camera and said '"With a host, with a valiant band
Well did he go into Connacht.
Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn
On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.
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Event:
GAMMA#762 SissyPants v Curry
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Mac Airt throws a hook but Corson avoids it easily.
Corson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mac Airt counters with a straight right hand.
Corson throws a looping overhand right but Mac Airt ducks down to avoid it.
Corson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt throws a body punch but Corson moves out of range.
Mac Airt lands with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Corson.
Corson works Mac Airt's body with a nice hook.
Corson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mac Airt.
Corson looks for the body kick but Mac Airt saw that one coming.
Mac Airt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corson lands with a shot to the body.
Corson misses with a left hand
enabling Mac Airt to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Corson misses with a kick to the body
and Corson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corson is looking to land body kicks.
Corson throws a looping overhand right but Mac Airt ducks down to avoid it.
Corson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Corson throws a body shot but no joy.
Corson throws a looping overhand right but Mac Airt ducks down to avoid it.
Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corson.
Mac Airt is looking for the big counter here.
Corson wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Mac Airt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mac Airt looks to land a right hand but Corson moved out of range.
Mac Airt misses with a hook.
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
Mac Airt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
Corson throws a hook but Mac Airt blocks it.
Corson throws a hook but Mac Airt blocks it.
Mac Airt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mac Airt misses with a wild body shot.
Corson takes a swing at Mac Airt's ribcage but misses.
Mac Airt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corson.
It looked like Corson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mac Airt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mac Airt takes a swing at Corson's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Mac Airt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mac Airt moves out of range as Corson strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac Airt slips under a jab from Corson.
Shayne Corson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Corson misses.
Corson takes a swing at Mac Airt's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Corson tries a low kick but Mac Airt avoids it.
Corson lands with a kick to the temple. Mac Airt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Corson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mac Airt doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the body from Corson misses
enabling Mac Airt to counter with a crisp jab.
Mac Airt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Corson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mac Airt.
An attempted straight right counter from Corson misses the target.
Corson throws a head kick that half lands.
Corson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Corson.#ROC#
Mac Airt is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corson misses the shot to the body.
Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corson.
Corson 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.
Mac Airt is still on wobbly legs! Can Corson finish him?
Corson slips under a jab.
Mac Airt seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Corson throws a solid leg kick but Mac Airt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Corson.
Mac Airt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corson.
Corson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt moves out of range of the strikes.
Mac Airt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mac Airt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corson throws a leg kick but Mac Airt moved away.
Corson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mac Airt will feel that in the morning.
Mac Airt misses the shot to the body.
Corson ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Corson misses with a body shot.
Corson just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shayne Corson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Corson with a hook.
Corson lunges at Mac Airt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mac Airt's hand.
Jab, jab by Mac Airt - just one landing.
Mac Airt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Corson's head.
Corson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A good leg kick by Corson.
Mac Airt blocks a jab.
Corson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac Airt can do to turn this around?
A decent looking cross lands there for Corson.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mac Airt might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Corson has got the better of the exchanges.
Corson thuds a left hand into Mac Airt's body.
Corson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac Airt.
Corson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Corson.
Corson ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Corson throws a lazy uppercut
and Corson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Mac Airt takes a swing at Corson's ribcage but misses.
Mac Airt throws a looping overhand right but Corson ducks down to avoid it.
Corson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mac Airt.
Shayne Corson is winning the standup battle so far.
Corson scores with a leg kick.
Corson ducks right into an uppercut from Mac Airt.
Corson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mac Airt misses with a hook. Corson ducked under it nicely.
Corson misses the shot to the body.
Mac Airt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Corson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Corson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mac Airt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corson connects with an inside leg kick.
Corson blocks a jab.#T2#
Corson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt missing with a left hand there. Corson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD2#
Mac Airt lands a big right hand that sends Corson crashing to the mat! Mac Airt stays standing though and waves Corson back to his feet!#ROC2#
Corson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corson moves out of range of the strikes.
Oh Corson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mac Airt drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Corson right on the button. Corson goes down! Mac Airt follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Mac Airt gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac Mac Airt!
Cormac Mac Airt took to the mic in his post fight interview and said '"With a host, with a valiant band
Well did he go into Connacht.
Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn
On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.
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Event:
GAMMA#757 DeNeville v Dassler
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Tepes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tepes's corner calls for a 1-2. Tepes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Mac Airt tries to keep at a distance but Tepes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mac Airt blocks a body shot from Tepes. #BC2#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tepes cracks Mac Airt with a good jab.
Tepes misses with a straight left.
Mac Airt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tepes can pounce on him.
Mac Airt checks a leg kick.
Tepes misses the jab.
Tepes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tepes blocks a jab.
Tepes lands a slapping body shot.
Tepes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mac Airt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac Airt just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac Airt manages to avoid it.#T1#
Tepes misses with a right hand
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tepes misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tepes lands the left hand.
Tepes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tepes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Nice body kick from Tepes.
Nice uppercut there from Tepes.
Bruno Tepes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes throws a push kick but Mac Airt slaps the foot to one side.
Tepes throws a leg kick
and Mac Airt counters with a straight right hand.
Mac Airt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tepes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A good leg kick by Tepes. #T2#
Tepes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mac Airts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes misses with a hook
and Tepes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tepes.
Tepes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mac Airt. Mac Airt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tepes moves out of range of the strikes.
Tepes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Tepes closes the distance and clinches.
Tepes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mac Airt's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Mac Airt breaks from the clinch.
Tepes misses with a low kick.
Tepes misses the body punch
letting Mac Airt counter with a right hand.
Mac Airt throws out a loose jab but Tepes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tepes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mac Airt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes.
#T3#
Mac Airt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mac Airt ducks under a wild hook from Tepes.
Mac Airt looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes is just out of range.
Mac Airt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tepes. That one must have hurt.
Tepes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tepes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tepes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tepes thumps Mac Airt with a low kick.
Tepes misses with a few strikes there.
Tepes throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Tepes.
Tepes moves away from the strike by Mac Airt.
Tepes misses the body punch
and Mac Airt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Tepes finds it's way through Mac Airt's defenses.
Mac Airt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes scores with a hook to the body. Mac Airt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tepes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tepes takes a swing at Mac Airt's ribcage but misses.
Mac Airt lands a nice shot to the body.
Mac Airt swings for the body but Tepes moves out of range.
Mac Airt ducks under a wild hook from Tepes.
Mac Airt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mac Airt moves away from the strike by Tepes.
Mac Airt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tepes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mac Airt.
Tepes throws a poor cross that misses
and Mac Airt counters with a one-two to the body.
Tepes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mac Airt counters with a right hand to the body.
Tepes lands with a hook. Mac Airt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tepes tries to clinch up
and Mac Airt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Tepes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tepes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mac Airt.
Tepes works the jab nicely.
Tepes cracks a nice hook into Mac Airt's ribs.
Mac Airt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tepes circles away quickly and effectively.
Tepes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tepes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac Airt can do to turn this around?
Tepes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mac Airt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tepes throws the kick towards the body but Mac Airt avoids it.
Tepes wants to clinch up but Mac Airt keeps it at a distance.
Jab by Tepes.
Tepes scores with a sloppy right hand. Mac Airt should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes wants to land a leg kick but Mac Airt is out of range.
Jab from Mac Airt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes. Mac Airt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Tepes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes misses with a body shot.
Tepes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Mac Airt.
Tepes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mac Airt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tepes throws the kick towards the body but Mac Airt avoids it.
Tepes punishes Mac Airt's body with a nice straight punch.
Mac Airt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tepes at a distance.
Tepes is looking to score with low kicks.
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes manages to avoid it.
Tepes slips under a jab from Mac Airt.
It looked like Tepes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tepes lands a leg kick that knocks Mac Airt off balance momentarily.
Mac Airt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mac Airt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mac Airt swings for the body but Tepes moves out of range.
#T2#
Mac Airt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes.
Tepes misses with the body kick
and Mac Airt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tepes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A leg kick checked by Mac Airt.
Tepes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tepes tries to clinch up.
Mac Airt lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab by Mac Airt.
Tepes throws a body shot but no joy.
Mac Airt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mac Airt.
Tepes throws out a leg kick but Mac Airt moves out of range and Tepes only half commits.
Mac Airt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mac Airt swats away the attempt to clinch by Tepes.#T3#
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt walks into a jab.
Tepes lands with a hook. Mac Airt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tepes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mac Airt moves away.
Tepes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac Airt manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tepes scores with a decent looking hook.
Mac Airt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tepes misses the jab.
Tepes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mac Airts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mac Airt misses the jab.
Tepes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mac Airt counters with a three punch combo that has Tepes backing up. Tepes nods at Mac Airt to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes throws the kick towards the body but Mac Airt avoids it.
Tepes scores with the left hand. Mac Airt knows he should have avoided that one.
Tepes defending well as Mac Airt loads up on a big left hand.
Tepes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mac Airt will feel that in the morning.
Tepes scores with a punch to the head.
Mac Airt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tepes at a distance.
Tepes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac Airt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tepes wants to clinch.
No joy there for Mac Airt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tepes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tepes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mac Airt.
Tepes misses with a body punch
and Mac Airt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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 Bruno Tepes 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mac Airt looks to throw the jab but Tepes is out of range.
Tepes is looking to counter punch.
Tepes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tepes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mac Airt's hands.
Tepes slips a jab from Mac Airt.
Tepes moves out of range of the strikes.
Tepes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tepes throws a body kick that misses
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand.
Mac Airt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mac Airt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tepess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mac Airt moves out of range of the body kick from Tepes.
Mac Airt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tepes lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mac Airt moves out of range of the body kick.
Tepes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mac Airt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Mac Airt throws out a loose jab but Tepes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tepes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mac Airt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tepes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tepes.
Tepes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mac Airt counters with a straight right hand.
Tepes misses with a left hand
and Mac Airt counters with a two punch combo.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mac Airt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tepes - the referee stops the clock and Mac Airt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tepes. Mac Airt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tepes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes throws a body kick that misses.
Mac Airt swings for the body but Tepes moves out of range.
Bruno Tepes is winning the standup battle so far.
Mac Airt defending well as Tepes loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Mac Airt misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt missing with a left hand there. Tepes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tepes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mac Airt was well out of range. Poor timing from Tepes.
Mac Airt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tepes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tepes keeps Mac Airt at a distance using the push kick.
Tepes is looking to slow Mac Airt down with leg kicks.
Mac Airt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tepes feints and then cracks Mac Airt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mac Airt down.
Tepes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mac Airt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes was well out of range. Poor timing from Mac Airt.
Tepes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tepes looks to land a left hand but Mac Airt moved out of range nicely.
Mac Airt with a nice cross.#T3#
Mac Airt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mac Airt moves out of range of the body kick.
Mac Airt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tepes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tepes connects with a single shot there.
Tepes moves away from the strike by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tepes misses with a leg kick
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand.
Tepes looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac Airt is just out of range.
Tepes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mac Airt moves away from the strike by Tepes.
Tepes slips a jab from Mac Airt.
Tepes lands with a straight right. Mac Airt didn't see that one coming.
Tepes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bruno Tepes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac Airt throws a hook but Tepes avoids it easily.
A jab from Tepes misses.
Mac Airt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mac Airt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mac Airt's corner calls for a 1-2. Mac Airt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mac Airt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tepes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy body kick from Tepes
and Mac Airt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mac Airt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tepes.
Tepes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tepes throws a series of punches but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Tepes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tepes misses with a wild body shot.
Cormac Mac Airt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tepes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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 Bruno Tepes.
Well Tepes 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Tepes!
An out of breath Bruno Tepes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Cormac Mac Airt spoke after the fight, saying '"When I am gone I charge you that ye bury me not at Brugh of the Boyne where is the royal cemetery of the Kings of Erinn. For all these kings paid adoration to gods of wood or stone, or to the Sun and the Elements, whose signs are carved on the walls of their tombs, but I have learned to know the On'.
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Event:
GAMMA#754 Imbula v Sin
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Pierno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mac Airt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pierno looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac Airt is just out of range.
Mac Airt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pierno looks to land a right hand but Mac Airt moved out of range.
Mac Airt looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Pierno clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Mac Airt manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Pierno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Pierno blocks it.
Pierno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Pierno closes the distance and clinches.
Pierno tries to pull guard but Mac Airt won't allow it.
Pierno throws a punch but it's blocked by Mac Airt. #BC2#
Mac Airt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mac Airt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Pierno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pierno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mac Airt tries to break free but Pierno pushes him back against the cage.
Mac Airt tries to break free but Pierno pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mac Airt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Pierno.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierno tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mac Airt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1##CL#
Pierno has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pierno tries to pull guard but Mac Airt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pierno keeps control of Mac Airt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch but Pierno keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Pierno.
Pierno has Mac Airt pressed against the cage, preventing Mac Airt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mac Airt working hard to break the clinch.
Pierno tries to pull guard but Mac Airt holds him up against the cage and eventually Pierno drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Pierno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mac Airt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pierno has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Mac Airt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Pierno avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Pierno.
Pierno connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Pierno thuds a left hand into Mac Airt's body.
Mac Airt moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Mac Airt misses its intended target.
Mac Airt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pierno misses with a right hand
enabling Mac Airt to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac Airt throws a right hand that misses
letting Pierno counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Pierno lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mac Airt doesn't seem phased though.
Pierno swings widly with a right hand
and Mac Airt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pierno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mac Airt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pierno with a body shot.
Mac Airt ducks under a wild hook from Pierno.#CL#
Pierno moves into the clinch successfully.
Mac Airt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pierno has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Pierno manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Mac Airt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mac Airt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Pierno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pierno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt throws out a counter right but Pierno avoids it with no problem.
Mac Airt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pierno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Pierno avoids it easily.
Pierno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac Airt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mac Airt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Pierno rushes Mac Airt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mac Airt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pierno has him pressed against the cage.
Pierno throws a punch but it's blocked by Mac Airt.
Pierno prevents Mac Airt from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch.
Mac Airt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pierno is looking to clinch but Mac Airt is avoiding it.
Pierno misses with a straight right.
Pierno misses with a few strikes there.
#T4##CL#
Pierno has managed to clinch.
Pierno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pierno has Mac Airt pressed against the cage, preventing Mac Airt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Mac Airt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pierno.
Pierno throws a hook to the side of Mac Airt's head but Mac Airt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pierno tests Mac Airt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pierno just misses with a punch to the body.
Mac Airt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pierno tries to clinch but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Pierno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mac Airt's head.
Mac Airt avoids the body shot from Pierno.
A countering left hand to the body from Mac Airt misses.
Mac Airt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pierno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pierno digs a good hook to Mac Airt's body.
Pierno tries to close the distance and clinch but Mac Airt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Pierno dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pierno throws a big shot that misses.
Pierno 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.
Pierno throws an off balance right hand
enabling Mac Airt to counter with a crisp jab.
Pierno lands with an uppercut that bounces Mac Airt off the cage and back into range.
Mac Airt needs to keep his hands up - Pierno had a free shot at his head there.
Mac Airt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut.
Mac Airt misses the jab.
Mac Airt 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.
Pierno moves in looking to clinch but Mac Airt pushes him off.
Mac Airt looks to land a left hand but Pierno moved out of range nicely.
Pierno wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pierno throws a hook but Mac Airt blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierno tries to clinch but Mac Airt moves out of range. #CL#
Pierno moves into the clinch.
Pierno is working Mac Airt over against the cage.
Pierno creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pierno is trying to pull guard but Mac Airt has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Pierno keeps control of Mac Airt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Mac Airt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pierno tries to clinch
enabling Mac Airt to counter with a crisp jab.
Pierno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pierno just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Pierno forces Mac Airt back against the cage and clinches.
Pierno keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mac Airt's efforts to push away.
Mac Airt is trying to break the clinch but Pierno has him pressed against the cage.
Pierno prevents Mac Airt from breaking the clinch.
Mac Airt tries to break free but Pierno pushes him back against the cage.
Mac Airt working hard to break the clinch.
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mac Airt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pierno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mac Airt's elbow.
Pierno lands with a short shot to the head.
Mac Airt wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pierno.
Pierno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Mac Airt is trying to break the clinch but Pierno is controlling him.
Mac Airt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mac Airt tries to break free but Pierno pushes him back against the cage.
Mac Airt wants to break free but Pierno has control.
#BC2#
Mac Airt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mac Airt misses the jab.
It looked like Pierno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pierno defending well as Mac Airt loads up on a big left hand.
Pierno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mac Airt! But no joy.
Mac Airt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mac Airt there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac Airt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mac Airt misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut.
Nice cross by Pierno.
A telegraphed right hand from Mac Airt misses the target. #T3#
Pierno ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Pierno darts in trying to clinch
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Pierno fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mac Airt, pushing him back against the cage.
Mac Airt wants to break free but Pierno has control.
Mac Airt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pierno lands with a right to the head.
Pierno misses with an elbow over the top.
Mac Airt is looking to break free of the clinch but Pierno has double underhooks.
Pierno has a couple of punches blocked by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pierno jumps guard but Mac Airt stands there with Pierno around his waist. Pierno gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mac Airt wants to break free but Pierno has control.
Pierno misses with the head strike.
Mac Airt is trying to break free.
Pierno is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mac Airt to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Pierno. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##BC2#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mac Airt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pierno slips under a jab.
Mac Airt misses with a looping left.
A punch lands to the side of Mac Airt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Pierno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pierno.
Pierno takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierno jabs Mac Airt right on the nose. Mac Airt blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Pierno drives through and clinches with Mac Airt against the cage.
Mac Airt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pierno has Mac Airt pressed against the cage, preventing Mac Airt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pierno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mac Airt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pierno has him pressed against the cage.
Mac Airt tries to break the clinch but Pierno is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Pierno dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mac Airt lands with a straight right. Pierno didn't see that one coming.
Pierno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac Airt can do to turn this around?
Mac Airt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pierno to score with a decent uppercut.
Pierno lands a lovely overhand right.
Pierno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mac Airt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pierno.
Pierno appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mac Airt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pierno swings for the body but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Mac Airt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pierno misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pierno connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mac Airt scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Mac Airt.
Pierno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Pierno wants to clinch but Mac Airt slips to the side
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac Airt looks to land a left hand but Pierno moved out of range nicely.#T1##CL#
Pierno drives through and clinches with Mac Airt against the cage.
#BC2#
Mac Airt manages to break the clinch.
Pierno ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Pierno connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mac Airt scores with a jab to the head.
Pierno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mac Airt tries to move into range but Pierno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pierno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mac Airt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pierno misses with a right hand
and Pierno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pierno staying out of range there.
Mac Airt lands a body shot.
Tim Pierno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierno blocks a jab.
Mac Airt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pierno throws a shot from downtown. Mac Airt moves away and avoids it.
Pierno wants to clinch.
Mac Airt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pierno moves to clinch but Mac Airt breaks away
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut.
Pierno misses with a lunging right hand
and Mac Airt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mac Airt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mac Airt defending well as Pierno loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Pierno misses.
Pierno tries to clinch but Mac Airt is having none of it.
Pierno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T3#
Mac Airt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pierno slips a jab and a cross from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt takes a swing at Pierno's ribcage but misses.
Pierno tries to clinch up.
Pierno tries to clinch up but Mac Airt circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mac Airt! But no joy.
Pierno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pierno misses the shot to the body.
Mac Airt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mac Airt misses with a wild body shot.
Mac Airt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pierno moves away.
Mac Airt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mac Airt missing with a left hand there. Pierno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mac Airt throws a right hand that Pierno ducks under and follows up with a left that Pierno also avoids with ease.#T4#
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Pierno's head but Pierno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pierno misses with an uppercut. Mac Airt saw that one coming.
Pierno throws a lazy uppercut
and Mac Airt counters with a left to the body.
Pierno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Pierno. Beautiful body shot.
Pierno misses with a looping right.#CL#
Pierno darts in and clinches Mac Airt up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Pierno. #CUT#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Mac Airt wants to get back to striking at distance but Pierno won't allow it.
#TD#
Pierno pulls guard. #SU2#
Mac Airt decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pierno, up you get!
Pierno moves to clinch but Mac Airt breaks away
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut.
Cormac Mac Airt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierno throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cormac Mac Airt.
I think Pierno 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Pierno!
A relieved looking Tim Pierno thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Cormac Mac Airt stepped up to the mic, saying '"When I am gone I charge you that ye bury me not at Brugh of the Boyne where is the royal cemetery of the Kings of Erinn. For all these kings paid adoration to gods of wood or stone, or to the Sun and the Elements, whose signs are carved on the walls of their tombs, but I have learned to know the On'.
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Event:
GAMMA#751 Imbula v Wrexham
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Mac Airt just misses with a punch to the body.
Mac Airt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mac Airt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mac Airt slips under a jab from Rocker.
Mac Airt throws a jab but it's blocked by Rocker.
Rocker with the counter takedown but Mac Airt avoids it easily.#TD2#
Mac Airt tries to sprawl but Rocker drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Mac Airt manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rocker keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Rocker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch.
Rocker slips a jab from Mac Airt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mac Airt. Rocker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocker tries a low kick but Mac Airt avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Mac Airt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rocker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rocker misses with the combination.
#T1#
Good shot there by Mac Airt.
Rocker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Rocker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD2#
Rocker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mac Airt's guard.#ES#
Mac Airt pushes Rocker off and gets back to his feet.
Mac Airt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rocker throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mac Airt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Rocker slips under a jab.
Mac Airt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mac Airt sizes up Rocker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like Ram Rocker has been cut.#T2#
Rocker takes one to the chin there.
Rocker thows a body kick. Mac Airt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocker manages to avoid it.
Rocker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mac Airt at a distance.
Mac Airt looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocker is just out of range.
Mac Airt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mac Airt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nice cross by Rocker.
Mac Airt thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Rocker misses.
Rocker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mac Airt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mac Airt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocker.
Rocker flicks out a counter leg kick but Mac Airt steps away.
Rocker is looking to land body kicks.#T3##TD2#
Rocker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mac Airt's guard.
Rocker won't allow Mac Airt to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mac Airt trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Rocker works over Mac Airt with some ground and pound from guard.
Rocker won't allow Mac Airt to get back to his feet.
Mac Airt has momentary wrist control but Rocker slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Rocker won't allow Mac Airt to get back to his feet.
Mac Airt can't keep his opponent in guard - Rocker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mac Airt wants to get back to his feet.
Rocker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mac Airt is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Rocker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mac Airt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rocker.
Mac Airt won't allow Rocker to pass to mount.
Mac Airt is trying to stand up here but Rocker is controlling him well.
Mac Airt won't allow Rocker to pass to mount.
Mac Airt wants to get back to his feet.
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 Cormac Mac Airt will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rocker, as that shot connected.
Rocker lands a lovely overhand right.
Mac Airt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocker was well out of range. Poor timing from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt dips to his left and cracks Rocker with an uppercut!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mac Airt!
Mac Airt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mac Airt misses with a looping right.
Rocker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mac Airt.
Rocker lands a head kick. Mac Airt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac Airt digs a good body shot into Rocker's ribs.
Cormac Mac Airt is winning the standup battle so far.
Rocker misses with a hook
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Rocker misses its intended target. #T1#
Rocker throws a shot from downtown. Mac Airt moves away and avoids it.
Rocker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A punch combination from Mac Airt misses.
Mac Airt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rocker on the side of the head.
Rocker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mac Airt is fending him off so far but Rocker persists. Nope, Mac Airt circles away and we're back to standing.
Cormac Mac Airt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Mac Airt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rocker.
Rocker throws the left hand but Mac Airt avoids the punch easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut.
Mac Airt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Rocker throws a jab when Mac Airt was well out of range.
Rocker looks to throw the jab but Mac Airt is out of range.
Mac Airt throwing a counter right hand but Rocker manages to avoid it.
Rocker lands a head shot.
Rocker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mac Airt as he avoids it easily.
Mac Airt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocker throws the kick towards the body but Mac Airt avoids it.
Mac Airt cracks Rocker with an open hand slap.#CUT#
That has opened up Ram Rocker's cut even more.
Rocker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rocker misses with a wild body shot.
Mac Airt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rocker's head.
Rocker throws a hook but Mac Airt blocks it.
Mac Airt is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Mac Airt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rocker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mac Airt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Rocker finds it's way through Mac Airt's defenses. #CUT2#
Cormac Mac Airt's cut is getting worse.
Rocker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rocker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rocker throws a good cross that connects.
Rocker misses with a low kick.
Rocker throws a low kick but Mac Airt moves out of range easily.
Mac Airt throws a poor cross that misses
and Rocker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rocker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rocker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Rocker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Airt moves out of range of the strikes.
Rocker tries to work over Mac Airt's front leg with a kick but Mac Airt checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocker. Mac Airt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac Airt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rocker counters with a nice body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Mac Airt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mac Airt misses with a hook.
Rocker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mac Airt works the jab nicely.#CUT#
The cut above Ram Rocker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rocker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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 Cormac Mac Airt will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Rocker misses with a left hand
and Mac Airt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mac Airt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rocker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mac Airt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rocker on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Mac Airt.
A combination from Mac Airt does no damage.
Mac Airt slips a jab and a cross from Rocker.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mac Airt checks a leg kick.
Mac Airt is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocker throws a jab but it's blocked by Mac Airt.
As Rocker looks to move away, Mac Airt throws a big counter combo but Rocker just gets out of the way.
Mac Airt just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mac Airt checks a leg kick.
It looked like Mac Airt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
The fighters circling - Rocker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mac Airt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut. Rocker saw that one coming.
Mac Airt lands a lovely overhand right.
Rocker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rocker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rocker throws a shot from downtown. Mac Airt moves away and avoids it.
Rocker misses with a left hand
and Mac Airt counters with a three punch combo that has Rocker backing up. Rocker nods at Mac Airt to acknowledge the strikes.
Mac Airt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rocker.
Rocker only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mac Airt throws an off balance right hand
and Rocker counters with a leg kick.
Rocker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mac Airt under the eye.
Ram Rocker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mac Airt slips under a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Mac Airt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac Airt misses with a looping right.
Mac Airt connects with the punch.
Mac Airt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rocker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rocker slips a jab from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt throws a looping overhand right but Rocker ducks down to avoid it.
Rocker throws a body shot but no joy.
Mac Airt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocker.
Rocker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mac Airt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mac Airt blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Mac Airt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rocker has time to react.
Rocker misses with a hook
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rocker.
Mac Airt slips under a jab from Rocker.
Mac Airt misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Rocker misses the target.
Mac Airt staying out of range there.
Mac Airt misses with a looping right.
Rocker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mac Airt throws out the jab.
Rocker lands a really nice looking cross but Mac Airt seems unphased.
#T4#
Rocker throws a series of punches but Mac Airt avoids them all with ease.
Rocker misses the jab.
Ram Rocker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac Airt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rocker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac Airt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rocker. Rocker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rocker throws a lazy head kick
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
Ram Rocker's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mac Airt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rocker. That one must have hurt.
Rocker misses with a leg kick.
Mac Airt throws a big shot that misses.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut
and Rocker counters with a low kick, right behind Mac Airt 's knee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac Mac Airt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mac Airt, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac Mac Airt!
As Cormac Mac Airt got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: "With a host, with a valiant band
Well did he go into Connacht.
Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn
On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.
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Event:
Syn 604
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
A big right from Mac Airt misses.
Vasleyiev misses with a body shot.
Vasleyiev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mac Airt was well out of range. Poor timing from Vasleyiev.
Nice shot lands for Mac Airt.
Vasleyiev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mac Airt misses with a hook.
Mac Airt dips to his left and cracks Vasleyiev with an uppercut!
Vasleyiev 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasleyiev missing with a left hand there. Mac Airt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vasleyiev swings for the body but Mac Airt moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mac Airt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Mac Airt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vasleyiev. Vasleyiev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cormac Mac Airt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac Airt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mac Airt tests Vasleyiev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mac Airt throws an overhand right that lands on Vasleyiev's shoulder, as Vasleyiev tries to avoid the shot.
Vasleyiev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mac Airt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mac Airt throws out a loose jab but Vasleyiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasleyiev works over Mac Airt's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Nice uppercut there from Mac Airt.#T2#
Mac Airt connects with a nice looking jab.
Mac Airt lands a head shot.
Vasleyiev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt throws a shot from downtown. Vasleyiev moves away and avoids it.
Vasleyiev throwing a counter right hand but Mac Airt manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mac Airt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vasleyiev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vasleyiev misses with a looping right.
Mac Airt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vasleyiev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mac Airt scrambles back to his feet.
Mac Airt ducks under a wild hook from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev misses with a double jab
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Vasleyiev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the liver by Mac Airt. Beautiful body shot.
Mac Airt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vasleyiev avoids a punch combination nicely.
A quick step to the side and Vasleyiev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mac Airt throws a right and a left that Vasleyiev avoids nicely.
Vasleyiev is looking to counter punch.
Mac Airt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vasleyiev.
A telegraphed right hand from Vasleyiev misses the target. #T4#
Mac Airt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vasleyiev back to the cage. Mac Airt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Vasleyiev closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Mac Airt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac Airt throws a lazy right hand but Vasleyiev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vasleyiev jabs Mac Airt right on the nose. Mac Airt blinks but takes it well.
Mac Airt scores with a nice head shot.
Vasleyiev slips a jab and a cross from Mac Airt.
Vasleyiev ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt misses with a hook
letting Vasleyiev counter with a right hand.
Vasleyiev misses with an uppercut
and Mac Airt counters with a three punch combo that has Vasleyiev backing up. Vasleyiev nods at Mac Airt to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Mac Airt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mac Airt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasleyiev.
The crowd cheers as Mac Airt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vasleyiev doesn't seem phased though.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Vasleyiev's head but Vasleyiev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasleyiev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasleyiev lands with an uppercut that bounces Mac Airt off the cage and back into range.
Mac Airt avoids the body shot from Vasleyiev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mac Airt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mac Airt scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch combination from Mac Airt misses. #T1#
Vasleyiev is looking to clinch.
Vasleyiev throws an overhand right that lands on Mac Airt's shoulder, as Mac Airt tries to avoid the shot.
Vasleyiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mac Airt! But no joy.
Mac Airt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mac Airt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Vasleyiev misses.
Vasleyiev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vasleyiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasleyiev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mac Airt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T2#
Mac Airt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vasleyiev.
Mac Airt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vasleyiev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt with a nice cross.
Vasleyiev scores with a head kick. Mac Airt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt throws an overhand right that lands on Vasleyiev's shoulder, as Vasleyiev tries to avoid the shot.
Mac Airt swings for the body but Vasleyiev moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Vasleyiev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mac Airt takes a swing at Vasleyiev's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Vasleyiev misses the target.
Vasleyiev moves forwards but Mac Airt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vasleyiev moves forwards but Mac Airt connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3##CL#
Vasleyiev drives through and clinches with Mac Airt against the cage.
#BC#
Vasleyiev manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Vasleyiev coming out on top.
Mac Airt tests Vasleyiev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mac Airt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vasleyiev's hands.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot
and Vasleyiev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
That has opened up Cormac Mac Airt's cut even more.
Mac Airt throws an off balance right hand
and Vasleyiev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mac Airt looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasleyiev is just out of range.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Vasleyiev. Those never looked like landing.
Mac Airt tries to move into range but Vasleyiev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasleyiev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vasleyiev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mac Airt lands a right hook to the body.
Vasleyiev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vasleyiev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Mac Airt.
Vasleyiev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Mac Airt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
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#
Mac Airt lands a nice shot that snaps Vasleyiev's head back.
Mac Airt throws a right and a left that Vasleyiev avoids nicely.
Vasleyiev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mac Airt just misses with a punch to the body.
Mac Airt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasleyiev moves away.
Vasleyiev is looking to counter with head kicks.
Vasleyiev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vasleyiev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC2#
Mac Airt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Mac Airt coming out on top.#T1#
Mac Airt misses with a series of wild punches.
Vasleyiev throws out a loose jab but Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mac Airt lands a really nice looking cross but Vasleyiev seems unphased.
Mac Airt scores with a punch to the head.
Vasleyiev lands with a kick to the temple. Mac Airt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Good shot there by Mac Airt.#ROC2#
Vasleyiev is rocked!
Vasleyiev walks into a left hand.
Oh Vasleyiev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mac Airt tests Vasleyiev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dimitri Vasleyiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##KD2#
Mac Airt drops Vasleyiev with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Vasleyiev looks back up at him and smiles so Mac Airt waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
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!
Vasleyiev throws a hook to the side of Mac Airt's head but Mac Airt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasleyiev seems to have got his legs back now.
Mac Airt pounces like a tiger and cracks Vasleyiev with a vicious hook! Vasleyiev is down but not out! Mac Airt follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cormac Mac Airt!
Cormac Mac Airt took some time post fight to say the following; '"With a host, with a valiant band
Well did he go into Connacht.
Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn
On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.
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Event:
Syn 597
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Mac Airt defending well as Harding loads up on a big left hand.
Harding scores with a jab to the head.
Harding scores with a shot to the body.
Harding keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mac Airt.
Harding has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Mac Airt defending well as Harding loads up on a big left hand.
Mac Airt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mac Airt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mac Airt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harding to score with a decent uppercut.
Harding throws a lazy uppercut
and Mac Airt counters with a left to the body.
Mac Airt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mac Airt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harding cracks a nice hook into Mac Airt's ribs.
Harding misses with an uppercut.
Mac Airt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Harding avoids it easily.
Harding keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mac Airt.#T1#
Harding connects with a crisp jab.
Mac Airt throws out a loose jab but Harding uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by Harding.
Mac Airt misses with a straight right.
Mac Airt slips a straight right by Harding.
Mac Airt throws out a counter right but Harding avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt staying out of range there.
Mac Airt moves forwards but Harding connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Harding takes a swing at Mac Airt's ribcage but misses.
Harding defending well as Mac Airt loads up on a big left hand.
Harding missing with a left hand there. Mac Airt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harding throws an overhand right that lands on Mac Airt's shoulder, as Mac Airt tries to avoid the shot.
Mac Airt misses with a looping right.
Mac Airt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harding. Harding obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Harding. Mac Airt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac Airt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harding misses with an uppercut
letting Mac Airt counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harding uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Harding connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mac Airt's hands.
Harding is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mac Airt misses with a hook.
Mac Airt looks to land a left hand but Harding moved out of range nicely.
Mac Airt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harding ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harding connects with a solid leg kick.
Mac Airt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Harding in his tracks.
Harding throws a sloppy body shot
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harding ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harding appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Harding throws an overhand right that lands on Mac Airt's shoulder, as Mac Airt tries to avoid the shot.
Mac Airt avoids the body shot from Harding.
#T3#
Mac Airt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harding misses the shot to the body.
Harding waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mac Airt.
Harding waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mac Airt.
Harding fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac Airt manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harding lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mac Airt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harding.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut.
Jonathan Harding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Harding moves into the clinch.
Harding throws a head punch that misses.
Harding misses with some punches.
Mac Airt is trying to force a seperation but Harding has the dominant position.
Harding has Mac Airt pressed against the cage, preventing Mac Airt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harding has a couple of punches blocked by Mac Airt.
Harding lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards. #T4#
Harding lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harding swings wildly with an uppercut but Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harding misses with a body punch.
Harding lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Airt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mac Airt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch.
Mac Airt moves out of range as Harding strikes.
Harding looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac Airt is just out of range.
Mac Airt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harding.
Harding moves away from the strike by Mac Airt.
Harding lands an overhand right.
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Harding misses the target.
Harding tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Mac Airt counter with a right hand.
Mac Airt missing with a left hand there. Harding was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Harding dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mac Airt. Harding does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac Airt jabs Harding to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harding looks to land a left hand but Mac Airt moved out of range nicely.
As Harding backs off Mac Airt throws a huge counter combo but Harding manages to avoid it all.
Harding lands the left hand.
Harding misses the jab.
Harding takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Harding changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mac Airt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harding sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harding throws a big shot that misses.
Harding cracks Mac Airt with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt avoids the body shot from Harding.
Mac Airt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harding jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harding ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
A little feinted left hand from Harding on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harding tries to clinch there but Mac Airt circles away.
#T1#
Mac Airt works the jab nicely.
Harding tests Mac Airt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mac Airt misses the jab.
Harding throws a hook but Mac Airt avoids it easily.
Jonathan Harding is winning the standup battle so far.
Mac Airt misses with a two punch combination.
Harding scores with the left hand. Mac Airt knows he should have avoided that one.
Mac Airt works Harding's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Mac Airt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mac Airt works Harding's body with a nice hook.
Harding tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mac Airt was well out of range. Poor timing from Harding.
Mac Airt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harding looks to land a right hand but Mac Airt moved out of range.
Mac Airt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mac Airt misses with a right hand #CL#
and Harding counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #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!
Harding lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harding keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mac Airt's efforts to push away.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harding.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harding creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mac Airt wants to get back to striking at distance but Harding won't allow it.
Mac Airt is trying to force a seperation but Harding has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Mac Airt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mac Airt tries to break the clinch but Harding is controlling the position.
Harding misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mac Airt tries to break free but Harding pushes him back against the cage.
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harding tries to work over Mac Airt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harding throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mac Airt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harding jabs Mac Airt right on the nose. Mac Airt blinks but takes it well.
Harding is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac Airt can do to turn this around?
Harding throws out a loose jab but Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mac Airt unleashes a big counter combination but Harding bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Harding has Mac Airt up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3##BC2#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch.
Harding scores with a shot to the body.
Harding slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harding.
Mac Airt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
Harding throws an overhand right that lands on Mac Airt's shoulder, as Mac Airt tries to avoid the shot.
Mac Airt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mac Airt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harding moves away.
Mac Airt slips under a jab.
Jab by Harding.
A lazy left from Mac Airt finds it's target.
Harding throws a hook but Mac Airt blocks it.
Harding slips a jab and a cross from Mac Airt.
#T4#
Harding looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac Airt is just out of range.
Harding tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac Airt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mac Airt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Harding lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mac Airt throws a shot from downtown. Harding moves away and avoids it.
Harding throws out a powerful jab.
Harding lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mac Airt misses with a straight left.
Harding misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Mac Airt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mac Airt digs a good hook to Harding's body.
Mac Airt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mac Airt throws out a loose jab but Harding uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mac Airt throws a shot from downtown. Harding moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Mac Airt.
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 Jonathan Harding 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Harding ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mac Airt takes one to the side of the head.
Harding jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Harding closes the distance and pushes Mac Airt back into the cage.#BC2#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harding throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mac Airt throws a lazy uppercut
and Harding counters with a right hand to the body.
Mac Airt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harding moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mac Airt looks to throw the jab but Harding is out of range.
Harding looks to land a right hand but Mac Airt moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harding.
Mac Airt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harding slips a jab from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt slips under a jab.
Mac Airt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Harding throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mac Airt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harding lands a nice shot that snaps Mac Airt's head back.
Harding ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.#CL#
Harding has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mac Airt tries to circle away but Harding has him pinned against the cage.
Harding misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mac Airt is trying to force a seperation but Harding has the dominant position.
Harding can't find room to land a body shot as Mac Airt controls the action.
Good body shot from Harding.
Harding misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch.
Harding fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot.
Mac Airt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harding. Harding obviously looking to wear him down.
Mac Airt slips under a jab.
Jonathan Harding is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Harding tries to close the distance and clinch but Mac Airt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Harding misses.
Mac Airt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Harding 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.
As Harding backs off Mac Airt throws a huge counter combo but Harding manages to avoid it all.
Mac Airt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harding throws a leg kick which misses Mac Airt's front leg but catches the back leg as Mac Airt tries to avoid it.
Harding feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mac Airt's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harding misses with a hook
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mac Airt 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.
Harding looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harding moves away from the strike by Mac Airt.
A shot to the liver by Harding. Beautiful body shot.
Harding ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mac Airt throws a shot from downtown. Harding moves away and avoids it.
Harding looks to land a right hand but Mac Airt moved out of range.
Mac Airt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Harding throws a leg kick which misses Mac Airt's front leg but catches the back leg as Mac Airt tries to avoid it.
Harding blocks a jab.
Harding waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mac Airt.
Harding lands a slapping body shot.
Harding is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mac Airt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Harding tries to clinch but Mac Airt moves away
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mac Airt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Harding misses its target.
Mac Airt throws an overhand right that lands on Harding's shoulder, as Harding tries to avoid the shot.
Harding is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mac Airt defending well as Harding loads up on a big left hand.
Mac Airt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harding scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
Harding paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mac Airt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harding tries to clinch up but Mac Airt circles away and keeps his distance.
Harding ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Harding scores with a jab.
Mac Airt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harding seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice shot lands for Harding.
Harding dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mac Airt throws a body punch but Harding moves out of range.
Mac Airt misses with a right hand
letting Harding counter with a right hand.
Mac Airt avoids the body shot from Harding.
Cormac Mac Airt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mac Airt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Harding showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harding 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Harding!
Our winner, Jonathan Harding, 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.
The defeated Cormac Mac Airt had this to say: '"When I am gone I charge you that ye bury me not at Brugh of the Boyne where is the royal cemetery of the Kings of Erinn. For all these kings paid adoration to gods of wood or stone, or to the Sun and the Elements, whose signs are carved on the walls of their tombs, but I have learned to know the On'.
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Event:
Mac Airt vs Norris
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Norris throws a lazy uppercut
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Norris swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand.
Norris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mac Airt missing with a left hand there. Norris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mac Airt slips under a jab.
Norris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Mac Airt misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Norris! But no joy.
Mac Airt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Norris lunges at Mac Airt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mac Airt's hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Norris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mac Airt throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Norris! But no joy.
Mac Airt slips a jab from Norris.#T1#
Mac Airt with a jab.
Norris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mac Airt moves out of range of the strikes.
Mac Airt thuds his right hand into Norris's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Norris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Norris throws a right hand that misses
and Mac Airt counters with a straight right hand.
Mac Airt slips a jab from Norris.
Mac Airt throws an overhand right that lands on Norris's shoulder, as Norris tries to avoid the shot.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac Airt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Mac Airt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Norris looks to land a right hand but Mac Airt moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mac Airt misses the target.#KD#
Mac Airt drops Norris with a beautiful combination! Norris stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mac Airt is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Norris is rocked!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mac Airt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mac Airt thinking.
Mac Airt misses with a straight right.
Norris loads up on a big right hand but Mac Airt slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Mac Airt.#KD#
Mac Airt lands a big right hand that sends Norris crashing to the mat! Mac Airt stays standing though and waves Norris back to his feet!
Norris is still on wobbly legs! Can Mac Airt finish him?
Mac Airt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
BOOM! Mac Airt lands a beautiful left hook that drops Norris. Norris tries to recover but Mac Airt is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Norris lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac Mac Airt!
Cormac Mac Airt took to the mic in his post fight interview and said '"With a host, with a valiant band
Well did he go into Connacht.
Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn
On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.
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Event:
Mac Airt v Ekstrovertti
Date: Aug 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Mac Airt connects with a right hand. Ekstrovertti shakes it off.
Ekstrovertti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ekstrovertti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jab, jab by Ekstrovertti - just one landing.
A slow jab from Mac Airt misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Ekstrovertti.
Mac Airt swings for the body but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Mac Airt blocks the body kick.
Ekstrovertti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mac Airt doesn't seem bothered though.
Ekstrovertti throws a jab but it's blocked by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt throwing a counter right hand but Ekstrovertti manages to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mac Airt walks into a left hand.
Ekstrovertti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mac Airt counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac Airt lands a nice hook to Ekstrovertti's body. Ekstrovertti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ekstrovertti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ekstrovertti throws a sloppy body shot
and Mac Airt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Mac Airt staying out of range there.
Ekstrovertti takes a swing at Mac Airt's ribcage but misses.
Ekstrovertti throws a series of punches but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Mac Airt 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.
Good exchange - Ekstrovertti coming out on top.
Cormac Mac Airt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekstrovertti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ekstrovertti cracks Mac Airt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mac Airt scores with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ekstrovertti takes one to the side of the head.
Mac Airt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekstrovertti misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti swings widly with a right hand
enabling Mac Airt to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekstrovertti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mac Airt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Ekstrovertti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ekstrovertti misses with a left hand
letting Mac Airt counter with a right hand.
Mac Airt looks to land a right hand but Ekstrovertti moved out of range.
Ekstrovertti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mac Airt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ekstrovertti doesn't seem bothered though.
Mac Airt ducks under a wild hook from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti throws a sloppy body shot
and Mac Airt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mac Airt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt throwing a counter right hand but Ekstrovertti manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt connects with a body shot that sends Ekstrovertti's belly button to the back.
Mac Airt connects with a body shot that sends Ekstrovertti's belly button to the back.
Ekstrovertti throws a sloppy head kick
and Mac Airt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mac Airt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Ekstrovertti instigates a clinch. #T3##BC#
Mac Airt breaks from the clinch.
Ekstrovertti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mac Airt blocks a jab.
Ekstrovertti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Ekstrovertti is rocked!
Ekstrovertti misses the body punch
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut.
Ekstrovertti is still on wobbly legs! Can Mac Airt finish him?
A solid leg kick lands there for Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti seems to have recovered his senses.
Ekstrovertti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mac Airt.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook to the side of Mac Airt's head but Mac Airt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mac Airt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mac Airt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mac Airt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ekstrovertti tries to land a leg kick but Mac Airt saw it coming and moves away.
Ekstrovertti scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ekstrovertti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mac Airt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekstrovertti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mac Airt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ekstrovertti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ekstrovertti feints the counter takedown.
Ekstrovertti throws a right hand that Mac Airt ducks under and follows up with a left that Mac Airt also avoids with ease.
Mac Airt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ekstrovertti counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mac Airt's sensitive parts.
Ekstrovertti slips a straight right by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt tests Ekstrovertti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ekstrovertti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mac Airt moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mac Airt misses the jab.
Ekstrovertti tries to land a body kick
and Mac Airt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekstrovertti misses with a lunging right hand
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand.
Ekstrovertti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mac Airt counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Ekstrovertti out cold! What a finish! Mac Airt is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cormac Mac Airt!
As Cormac Mac Airt got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: "With a host, with a valiant band
Well did he go into Connacht.
Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn
On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.
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Event:
Oggleberry-Pip vs Kingsley
Date: Jul 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Mac Airt throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Kuznetsov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kuznetsov darts in trying to clinch
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut.
Mac Airt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuznetsov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mac Airt closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Konstantin Kuznetsov has been cut.#CL2#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt blocking some punches.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuznetsov keeps control of Mac Airt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mac Airt.
Kuznetsov working aggressively here.
Kuznetsov misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Mac Airt avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Mac Airt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mac Airt keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuznetsov closes the distance but Mac Airt moves to the side
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Kuznetsov is rocked!
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
Mac Airt backing away here, and Kuznetsov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch there but Mac Airt circles away.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuznetsov is still on wobbly legs! Can Mac Airt finish him?
Mac Airt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetsov.
Mac Airt circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kuznetsov to the canvas! Kuznetsov doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Mac Airt keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac Mac Airt!
Cormac Mac Airt made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying '"With a host, with a valiant band
Well did he go into Connacht.
Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn
On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Universe with a nice cross.
Mac Airt blocks a head kick by Universe.
Mac Airt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Universe misses with a combination
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Universe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mac Airt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mac Airt throws a big shot that misses.
Universe tries to clinch there but Mac Airt circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've been told by Universe's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Universe's head but Universe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Mac Airt looks to move away, Universe throws a big counter combo but Mac Airt just gets out of the way.
Mac Airt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Universe. That one must have hurt.
Universe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Universe feints and then cracks Mac Airt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mac Airt down.
Universe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mac Airt avoids the head kick by Universe.
Mac Airt connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Mr Universe has been cut.
Mac Airt lands a nice looking body shot.
Universe throws a right and a left that Mac Airt avoids nicely.
Jab from Mac Airt.
Universe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac Airt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Universe's head but Universe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Universe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mac Airt manages to circle out of the way.
Mac Airt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mac Airt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Universe has time to react.#T2##CL#
Universe rushes Mac Airt and presses him up against the cage.
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!#BC2#
Mac Airt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mac Airt moves out of range of the body kick.
Mac Airt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Universe manages to avoid it.#CL#
Universe moves into range and clinches up with Mac Airt.
Mac Airt can't break the clinch.
Mac Airt tries to circle away but Universe has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Mac Airt breaks from the clinch.
Universe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Universe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Universe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mac Airt works the jab nicely.
Mac Airt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#
Universe is rocked!#T3#
Mac Airt throws an overhand right that drops Universe like a sack of potatoes! Mac Airt dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac Mac Airt!
As Cormac Mac Airt got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: "With a host, with a valiant band
Well did he go into Connacht.
Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn
On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.
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Event:
GC 200
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Mac Airt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#
It looks like Mika Saarenpaa has been cut.
Mac Airt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mac Airt duly obliges.
Mac Airt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saarenpaa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saarenpaa takes a swing at Mac Airt's ribcage but misses.
Saarenpaa lands with a nice body kick.
Mac Airt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mac Airt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saarenpaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa misses with a leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good work by Mac Airt as he checks the leg kick.
Mac Airt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saarenpaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mac Airt at a distance.
We've been told by Mac Airt's head coaches at #ICC4ISREAL that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saarenpaa misses with a body punch
and Mac Airt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Saarenpaa.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac Airt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Saarenpaa throws a series of punches but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Mac Airt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saarenpaa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that Mac Airt semi-blocks.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Saarenpaa throws out a counter right but Mac Airt avoids it with no problem.
Saarenpaa misses with a right hand
and Mac Airt counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mac Airt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mac Airt looks to land a combination. Saarenpaa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mac Airt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saarenpaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Saarenpaa there.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Mac Airt.
Saarenpaa connects with a body shot that sends Mac Airt's belly button to the back.
Mac Airt scores with a jab. Saarenpaa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saarenpaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saarenpaa is looking to slow Mac Airt down with leg kicks.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mac Airt.
It looked like Mac Airt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mac Airt's knee momentarily.
Mac Airt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mac Airt connects with a body shot that sends Saarenpaa's belly button to the back.
Saarenpaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mac Airt at a distance.
Saarenpaa lands a nice hook to Mac Airt's body. Mac Airt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Saarenpaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mac Airt cracks Saarenpaa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mac Airt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Saarenpaa connects with a right hand. Mac Airt shakes it off.
Saarenpaa throws a right and a left that Mac Airt avoids nicely.
Saarenpaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head but Saarenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saarenpaa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mac Airt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mac Airt. Saarenpaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Mac Airt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saarenpaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mac Airt lands a really nice looking cross but Saarenpaa seems unphased.
#T4#
Saarenpaa lunges at Mac Airt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mac Airt's hand.
Crunch! Saarenpaa slams his shin into Mac Airt's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac Airt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot.
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mac Airt swings for the body but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa scores with a head kick.
Saarenpaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mac Airt.
Both fighters circling a little - Saarenpaa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa misses the jab.
Saarenpaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mac Airt ducks right into an uppercut from Saarenpaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Saarenpaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mika Saarenpaa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Saarenpaa moves away from the strike by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt moves out of range of the leg kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Mac Airt blocks it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Saarenpaa.
Nice defenses there by Mac Airt.
Saarenpaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saarenpaa ducks right into an uppercut from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saarenpaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saarenpaa.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mac Airt might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mac Airt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saarenpaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Mac Airt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saarenpaa throws a lazy uppercut
letting Mac Airt counter with a right hand. #T1#
Saarenpaa thows a body kick. Mac Airt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Saarenpaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mac Airt slips under a jab.
Mac Airt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saarenpaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Mac Airt's head.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head but Saarenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saarenpaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Saarenpaa.
A little feinted left hand from Mac Airt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saarenpaa moves away from the strike by Mac Airt.
Saarenpaa throws out a counter right but Mac Airt avoids it with no problem.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mac Airt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws out a counter right but Mac Airt avoids it with no problem.
Mac Airt throws a right hand that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Saarenpaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab by Saarenpaa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac Airt looks to throw the jab but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Mac Airt backing away here, and Saarenpaa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Saarenpaa throws a push kick but Mac Airt slaps the foot to one side.
Mac Airt checks a leg kick.
Mac Airt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saarenpaa. That's going to slow Mac Airt down.
Mac Airt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Saarenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saarenpaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mac Airt.
Mac Airt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saarenpaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mac Airt tries to move into range but Saarenpaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Mac Airt moves out of range as Saarenpaa strikes.
Saarenpaa misses with the combination.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saarenpaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mac Airt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot by Mac Airt.
Saarenpaa sizes up Mac Airt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saarenpaa scores with a head kick.
Jab by Saarenpaa.
Mac Airt misses with a wild body shot.
Mac Airt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Mac Airt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa looks for the body kick but Mac Airt saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Airt looks to throw the jab but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Mac Airt slips a straight right by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saarenpaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saarenpaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Saarenpaa works the jab nicely.
Saarenpaa misses with an uppercut
and Mac Airt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mac Airt cracks Saarenpaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saarenpaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mac Airt.
Mac Airt throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Saarenpaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mika Saarenpaa's cut.
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#
Mac Airt throws the left hand but Saarenpaa avoids the punch easily.
Mac Airt misses the jab.
Saarenpaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saarenpaa connects with a jab.
Saarenpaa lands with a good body shot.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good leg kick by Saarenpaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saarenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac Airt is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mac Airt misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
Mac Airt misses with a lunging right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa misses with an uppercut.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick but Mac Airt moves out of range.
#T1#
Saarenpaa lands a nice shot that snaps Mac Airt's head back.
A low kick from Saarenpaa is predictable there
and Mac Airt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarenpaa. Mac Airt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac Airt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mac Airt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saarenpaa throws a push kick but Mac Airt slaps the foot to one side.
Mac Airt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saarenpaa misses with a leg kick
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick which misses Mac Airt's front leg but catches the back leg as Mac Airt tries to avoid it.
Mac Airt scores with a nice strike.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab.
Mac Airt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saarenpaa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mac Airt lands with a good body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saarenpaa 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 Mac Airt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mac Airt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A quick step to the side and Mac Airt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mac Airt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Mac Airt misses its intended target.
Saarenpaa misses with a shot to the body
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mac Airt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saarenpaa lands with a right hand.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Saarenpaa avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saarenpaa. That's going to slow Mac Airt down.
Saarenpaa misses with a right hand
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mac Airt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mika Saarenpaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Mac Airt loads up on a big right hand but Saarenpaa slips the punch.
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
Saarenpaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mac Airt just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saarenpaa.
Mac Airt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saarenpaa's hands.
Saarenpaa 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.
Mac Airt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa digs a good body shot into Mac Airt's ribs.
Saarenpaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saarenpaa. That's going to slow Mac Airt down.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Mac Airt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Saarenpaa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot.
Mac Airt throws a big counter combination but Saarenpaa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mac Airt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mac Airt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saarenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Saarenpaa wants to land a leg kick but Mac Airt is out of range.
Mac Airt throwing a counter right hand but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mac Airt missing with a left hand there. Saarenpaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saarenpaa misses with a straight right.
Mac Airt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook. Mac Airt ducked under it nicely.
Cormac Mac Airt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mac Airt throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Saarenpaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saarenpaa 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Saarenpaa!
A relieved looking Mika Saarenpaa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Cormac Mac Airt stepped up to the mic, saying '"When I am gone I charge you that ye bury me not at Brugh of the Boyne where is the royal cemetery of the Kings of Erinn. For all these kings paid adoration to gods of wood or stone, or to the Sun and the Elements, whose signs are carved on the walls of their tombs, but I have learned to know the On'.
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Event:
GAMMA#692 Ridgeway v Diehard
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Mac Airt slips a jab and a cross from Shankoli.
Mac Airt throws out a counter right but Shankoli avoids it with no problem.
Mac Airt moves out of range as Shankoli throws a body kick.
Mac Airt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shankoli.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mac Airt! But no joy.
Mac Airt takes one on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Mac Airt.
Shankoli throws a lazy body kick
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shankoli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mac Airt.
A combination from Mac Airt does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut.
Mac Airt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shankoli's head.
Shankoli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shankoli misses with a shot to the body
letting Mac Airt counter with a right hand. #T1#
The fighters circling - Mac Airt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mac Airt lands with a right hand.
Shankoli digs a good body shot into Mac Airt's ribs.
Mac Airt throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD#
and Shankoli counters with a crisp one two that drops Mac Airt! Shankoli thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mac Airt to his feet! Mac Airt is in big trouble!#ROC#
Mac Airt is rocked!
Shankoli plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Mac Airt to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Mac Airt just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ravi Shankoli!
Post fight, Ravi Shankoli stared into the camera and said 'His spirit was strong, but my intention was to crush him. Psychologically, as well as physically with my boxing. I knew that he would be a willing opponent, and he showed heart, but my soul wanted this more! I feel strongly against animal violence, but in this case taking the hammer to the panda wa'.
Cormac Mac Airt was interviewed post fight and said '"When I am gone I charge you that ye bury me not at Brugh of the Boyne where is the royal cemetery of the Kings of Erinn. For all these kings paid adoration to gods of wood or stone, or to the Sun and the Elements, whose signs are carved on the walls of their tombs, but I have learned to know the On'.
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Event:
GAMMA#687 Goodman v Hanolla 2
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Mac Airt slips under a jab.
Genia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Genia tries to clinch but Mac Airt moves away
and Mac Airt counters with a straight right hand.
Genia is looking to clinch but Mac Airt is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Genia.
Genia wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Genia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genia misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Mac Airt counter with a right hand.
Will Genia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Mac Airt misses its intended target.
Genia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Genia takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Mac Airt is trying to push Genia away but Genia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Genia swings wildly with an uppercut but Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Genia misses with a punch to the body.
Genia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Genia has a couple of punches blocked by Mac Airt.
#BC#
Genia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mac Airt moves away from the strike by Genia.
Genia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mac Airt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Genia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mac Airt wants to break free but Genia has control.
Mac Airt tries to break free but Genia pushes him back against the cage.
Genia misses with some punches.
Genia misses with a punch on the inside.
Mac Airt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Mac Airt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mac Airt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mac Airt is trying to break free.
Mac Airt tries to break the clinch but Genia is controlling the position. #BC2#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Genia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Genia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Genia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Genia tries to clinch up but Mac Airt circles away and keeps his distance.
Mac Airt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Genia was well out of range. Poor timing from Mac Airt.
Genia seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Genia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Genia avoids it easily.
Mac Airt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Genia lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Genia clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Mac Airt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Genia.
Genia misses with a wild body shot.
Mac Airt jabs Genia right on the nose. Genia blinks but takes it well.
Genia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mac Airt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mac Airt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Genia jabs Mac Airt right on the nose. Mac Airt blinks but takes it well.
Mac Airt swats away the attempt to clinch by Genia.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mac Airt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Genia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mac Airt prevents a body shot from Genia.
Genia digs a right hand into Mac Airt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mac Airt's gas tank. #BC2#
Mac Airt breaks from the clinch.
#T4##CL#
Genia has Mac Airt up against the cage in a clinch.
Genia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Genia working aggressively here.
Genia has Mac Airt pressed against the cage, preventing Mac Airt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mac Airt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Mac Airt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Genia misses the shot to the body.
Mac Airt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Genia clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac Airt is trying to break the clinch but Genia has him pressed against the cage.
Genia misses with a punch to the body.
Genia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mac Airt's elbow. #BC2#
Mac Airt breaks from the clinch.
Genia walks into a jab.
Genia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mac Airt.
Genia wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mac Airt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Genia is looking to wear down Mac Airt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mac Airt swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Genia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Genia works the jab nicely.
Mac Airt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Genia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac Airt can do to turn this around?
Mac Airt misses with a looping left.
Genia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Will Genia is winning the standup battle so far.
Genia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Genia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mac Airt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Genia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Genia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mac Airt moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Mac Airt misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mac Airt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mac Airt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mac Airt missing with a left hand there. Genia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Genia has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1##BC2#
Mac Airt manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Mac Airt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Genia takes a swing at Mac Airt's ribcage but misses.
Genia looks to throw the jab but Mac Airt is out of range.
Mac Airt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Genia back to the cage. Mac Airt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Genia tries to clinch but Mac Airt is having none of it. #CL#
Genia clinches with his opponent.
Mac Airt is trying to push Genia away but Genia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mac Airt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Genia has him pressed against the cage.
Genia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Genia prevents Mac Airt from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Mac Airt breaks from the clinch.
Mac Airt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Genia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Genia is looking to clinch but Mac Airt is avoiding it.
#T2#
Genia tries to clinch up.
Genia throws a shot from downtown. Mac Airt moves away and avoids it.
Genia walks into a stiff left hand from Mac Airt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Genia moves into the clinch.
Mac Airt is trying to break the clinch but Genia is controlling him.
Genia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Genia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mac Airt is trying to force a seperation but Genia has the dominant position.
Genia prevents Mac Airt from breaking the clinch.
Mac Airt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Genia swings wildly with an uppercut but Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mac Airt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Genia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mac Airt is looking to break free of the clinch but Genia has double underhooks.
Will Genia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Genia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Genia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Genia.
#T3#
Genia keeps control of Mac Airt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mac Airt tries to break the clinch but Genia is controlling the position.
Mac Airt blocking some punches.
Genia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Genia throws a punch but it's blocked by Mac Airt.
Genia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Genia misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Genia.
A frustrated look appears on Mac Airt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Genia looking to stall.
Genia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Genia throws a head punch that misses.
Mac Airt blocks a body shot from Genia.
Genia tries to throw a body punch but Mac Airt avoids it by throwing Genia back against the cage.
Genia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Genia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Genia.
A head punch on the inside from Genia fails to land. #T4#
Mac Airt tries to break the clinch but Genia is controlling the position.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch but Genia keeps him there for the moment.
Genia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Genia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Genia has Mac Airt pressed against the cage, preventing Mac Airt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mac Airt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Genia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mac Airt's efforts to push away.
Genia misses with a punch on the inside.
Mac Airt is trying to push Genia away but Genia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Mac Airt breaks from the clinch.
Mac Airt looks to land a right hand but Genia moved out of range.
Genia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac Airt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Mac Airt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Genia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Genia misses with an uppercut
and Mac Airt counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Genia. Mac Airt does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Mac Airt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Genia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
That's time! Genia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Genia tries to clinch up.
Genia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Genia wants to clinch
and Mac Airt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mac Airt keeps the fight on the outside.
Genia staying out of range there.
Genia tries to clinch but Mac Airt moves away
and Mac Airt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Genia is looking to clinch but Mac Airt is avoiding it.
Mac Airt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Genia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genia misses with a hook to the body
and Mac Airt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Genia clinches with his opponent.
Genia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Genia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mac Airt is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Genia. #T1##BC2#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mac Airt walks into a stiff left hand from Genia.
Mac Airt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mac Airt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mac Airt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Genia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Genia misses the shot to the body.
Genia tries to clinch up but Mac Airt circles away and keeps his distance.
Genia misses the jab.
Mac Airt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Genia wants to clinch up but Mac Airt keeps it at a distance.
Mac Airt scores with a jab. Genia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Genia takes a swing at Mac Airt's ribcage but misses.
Mac Airt 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.
Genia swings for the body but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Mac Airt circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Genia is looking to clinch but Mac Airt is avoiding it.
Mac Airt with a jab.#ROC2#
Genia is rocked!
Mac Airt lands with a nice body punch.
Oh Genia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mac Airt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Genia moves away.
Genia seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Genia digs a good hook to Mac Airt's body.
Genia lands a nice looking body shot.
Mac Airt throws a body punch but Genia moves out of range.
Mac Airt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Genia wants to clinch
and Genia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mac Airt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Genia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac Airt paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
A shot to the body from Genia misses
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mac Airt misses with a wild combination.
Genia is looking to clinch.
Mac Airt cracks Genia with an open hand slap.
Genia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Will Genia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Genia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mac Airt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Genia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut.
Genia is looking to clinch.
Mac Airt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A left lands for Genia.
Genia tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mac Airt counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Mac Airt throws out a loose jab but Genia uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
Genia is looking to clinch but Mac Airt is avoiding it.
Mac Airt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Mac Airt lands a big right hand that sends Genia crashing to the mat! Mac Airt stays standing though and waves Genia back to his feet!
Genia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mac Airt has time to react.#KD2#
Mac Airt lands a big right hand that sends Genia crashing to the mat! Mac Airt stays standing though and waves Genia back to his feet!
Genia misses with a hook. Mac Airt ducked under it nicely.
Mac Airt misses the jab.
Genia throws a sloppy body shot
and Mac Airt counters with a straight right hand.
Cormac Mac Airt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Genia misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac Mac Airt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Genia 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Genia!
Will Genia thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Cormac Mac Airt stepped up to the mic, saying '"When I am gone I charge you that ye bury me not at Brugh of the Boyne where is the royal cemetery of the Kings of Erinn. For all these kings paid adoration to gods of wood or stone, or to the Sun and the Elements, whose signs are carved on the walls of their tombs, but I have learned to know the On'.
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Event:
C30: Mac Airt vs Westlund
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mac Airt. Westlund does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac Airt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Westlund follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Westlund misses with a left hand
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand.
Mac Airt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at #ICC4ISREAL in the buildup to the fight.
Westlund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac Airt.
Westlund wants to counter with a clinch but Mac Airt pushes him away.
Westlund throws a quick inside leg kick.
Loke Westlund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Westlund!
Mac Airt sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mac Airt moves out of range of the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Westlund.
Westlund lands a body shot.
Mac Airt catches Westlund with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mac Airt throws a hook but Westlund blocks it.
Westlund throws a leg kick but Mac Airt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mac Airt throwing a counter right hand but Westlund manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Westlund. #T1#
The fighters circling - Mac Airt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mac Airt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Mac Airt misses.
Westlund scores with a one two! Mac Airt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Westlund scores with a leg kick.
Westlund fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Westlund's head but Westlund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Westlund shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Westlund.
Westlund misses with a few strikes there.
As Westlund looks to move away, Mac Airt throws a big counter combo but Westlund just gets out of the way.
Mac Airt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Westlund dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mac Airt. That did some damage!#T2#
Westlund throws a lazy right hand but Mac Airt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Westlund throws a hook but Mac Airt avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Westlund.
Mac Airt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Westlund on the side of the head.
Westlund lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Westlund is predictable there
and Mac Airt counters with a straight right hand.
Westlund tries to land a front kick but Mac Airt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mac Airt misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Westlund counters by moving into the clinch.
Mac Airt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Westlund keeps control of Mac Airt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Westlund prevents Mac Airt from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Westlund fails to land.
Westlund has Mac Airt pressed against the cage, preventing Mac Airt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westlund. #T3#
Mac Airt is trying to break the clinch but Westlund is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Mac Airt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Westlund misses with a body punch.
Mac Airt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mac Airt tries to circle away but Westlund has him pinned against the cage.
Mac Airt wants to break free but Westlund has control.
Westlund lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Westlund keeps control of Mac Airt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Westlund is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mac Airt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Westlund throws a punch but it's blocked by Mac Airt.
Westlund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westlund lands a hook that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Mac Airt tries to break the clinch but Westlund is controlling the position.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mac Airt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Westlund. Westlund obviously looking to wear him down.
Mac Airt moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Westlund feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mac Airt's calf.
Mac Airt throws a big shot that misses.
Mac Airt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Westlund connects with a nice looking jab.
Westlund avoids the body shot from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt blocks a head kick by Westlund.
Mac Airt misses with a wild body shot.
Westlund lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Westlund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mac Airt.
Westlund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Westlund slips a straight right by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Westlund.
Westlund lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mac Airt's sensitive parts.
Mac Airt throws a body shot but no joy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Westlund.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Loke Westlund dominated that round.
That's time! Mac Airt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Westlund looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Westlund throws a push kick but Mac Airt slaps the foot to one side.
Mac Airt tests Westlund's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Westlund lands with a shot to the body.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut
and Westlund counters with a good low kick that Mac Airt was not able to check.
Mac Airt looks to throw the jab but Westlund is out of range. #CL2#
Westlund moves into range and clinches up with Mac Airt.
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Mac Airt manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Westlund blocks it.
Westlund connects with a leg kick. Mac Airt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Westlund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mac Airt checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T1#
Mac Airt avoids the body shot from Westlund.
A nice inside leg kick there by Westlund. That's going to slow Mac Airt down.
Westlund cracks a nice hook into Mac Airt's ribs.
Westlund wants to clinch but Mac Airt slips to the side
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Westlund connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Westlund tries to land a leg kick but Mac Airt saw it coming and moves away.
Mac Airt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Westlund throws a push kick but Mac Airt slaps the foot to one side.
Mac Airt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Westlund counters with a body kick that stops Mac Airt in his tracks momentarily.
Westlund scores with a nice body kick.
Westlund thows a leg kick but Mac Airt checks it
and Westlund takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Loke Westlund seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Westlund.
Westlund throws a wild body kick that Mac Airt sees coming a mile off.
Westlund has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mac Airt throws a shot from downtown. Westlund moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Westlund is looking to chop away at Mac Airt's legs.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Westlund's head but Westlund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westlund avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mac Airt misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Westlund counters by clinching up.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch but Westlund keeps him there for the moment.
Westlund misses with a punch on the inside.
Mac Airt is looking to break free of the clinch but Westlund has double underhooks.
Mac Airt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mac Airt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mac Airt is trying to force a seperation but Westlund has the dominant position.#BC#
Mac Airt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Westlund uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mac Airt.
Westlund throws out a counter right but Mac Airt avoids it with no problem.
Westlund scores with the left hand. Mac Airt knows he should have avoided that one.
Westlund 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.
Westlund bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mac Airt's head.
Mac Airt blocks the body kick.
It looked like Mac Airt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Mac Airt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Westlund lands a leg kick that knocks Mac Airt off balance momentarily.
Westlund throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mac Airt lands with an overhand left.
Mac Airt moves out of range of the body kick from Westlund.
Westlund feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mac Airt's calf.
Westlund lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Westlund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mac Airt throws out the jab.
Westlund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Westlund throws a leg kick but Mac Airt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mac Airt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T4#
Westlund lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Westlund blocks a jab.
Westlund lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Westlund throws out a loose jab but Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Westlund.
Mac Airt misses with a jab to the body
#CL2#
and Westlund counters by clinching up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Westlund keeps control of Mac Airt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Westlund throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mac Airt misses with a hook
and Westlund counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mac Airt thinking.
Mac Airt misses the jab.
Westlund with a jab.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Westlund's head but Westlund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Loke Westlund showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Westlund buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Westlund lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Westlund fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mac Airt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mac Airt looks to throw the jab but Westlund is out of range.
Mac Airt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Westlund has time to react.
Westlund fakes the leg kick and cracks Mac Airt in the body.
Westlund connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Mac Airt misses.
A jab from Mac Airt misses.
Westlund steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mac Airt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westlund chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Westlund thumps Mac Airt with a low kick.
Mac Airt throws an off balance right hand
and Westlund counters with a nice body kick.
Mac Airt misses with a looping right.#T1#
Westlund looks to land a right hand but Mac Airt moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Westlund. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Westlund.
Mac Airt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mac Airt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Westlund fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mac Airt.
Westlund lands a nice looking body shot.
Westlund connects with a leg kick. Mac Airt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Westlund.
Mac Airt loads up on a big right hand but Westlund slips the punch.
Westlund fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mac Airt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Westlund.
Mac Airt's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Westlund throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mac Airt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Westlund scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Westlund avoids the body shot from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Westlund manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Westlund.
Westlund tries a head kick but it misses.
Mac Airt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Westlund connects with a leg kick. Mac Airt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Westlund lands with a nice body kick.
Mac Airt scores with the left hand. Westlund knows he should have avoided that one.
Mac Airt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mac Airt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mac Airt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Westlund.#T3#
Westlund throws a nice inside leg kick.
Westlund lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mac Airt looks to land a left hand but Westlund moved out of range nicely.
Westlund is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mac Airt swings for the body but Westlund moves out of range.
Westlund ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Westlund throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mac Airt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mac Airt swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mac Airt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Westlund dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mac Airt. That did some damage!
Westlund lands with a hook. Mac Airt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mac Airt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Westlund counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Loke Westlund is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Westlund throws a leg kick which misses Mac Airt's front leg but catches the back leg as Mac Airt tries to avoid it. #T4#
A jab lands there for Westlund.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Airt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Westlund throws a solid leg kick but Mac Airt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Westlund.
Westlund scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters circling a little - Westlund finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Westlund.
Mac Airt misses with a hook.
It seemed like Westlund was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Westlund misses with a head kick.
Mac Airt is looking to counter punch.
Westlund misses with a two punch combination.
Mac Airt missing with a left hand there. Westlund was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mac Airt misses with a left hand
and Westlund counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mac Airt's knee momentarily.
Cormac Mac Airt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mac Airt needs to keep his hands up - Westlund had a free shot at his head there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Loke Westlund comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Westlund 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Loke Westlund!
Loke Westlund thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Cormac Mac Airt was interviewed post fight and said '"When I am gone I charge you that ye bury me not at Brugh of the Boyne where is the royal cemetery of the Kings of Erinn. For all these kings paid adoration to gods of wood or stone, or to the Sun and the Elements, whose signs are carved on the walls of their tombs, but I have learned to know the On'.
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Event:
C24: Baker vs Mac Airt
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Mac Airt misses with a looping right.
Baker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mac Airt manages to circle out of the way.
Mac Airt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as Baker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mac Airt doesn't seem phased though.
Baker throws a body punch but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Baker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baker blocks a jab.
Mac Airt defending well as Baker loads up on a big left hand.
Baker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Baker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Baker defending well as Mac Airt loads up on a big left hand.
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Mac Airt misses.
Baker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mac Airt misses with a left hand
and Baker counters with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker throws a lazy right hand but Mac Airt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Mac Airt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Baker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mac Airt counters with a nice body shot.
Baker throws a right hand that misses
and Baker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mac Airt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baker.
Baker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mac Airt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A head kick misses from Baker.
Baker looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac Airt is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mac Airt! But no joy.
Mac Airt slips under a jab from Baker.
Baker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mac Airt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baker.
Mac Airt misses with a straight right.
Baker misses with a wild body shot.
Baker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baker there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Baker wants to clinch
and Mac Airt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Mac Airt tries to move into range but Baker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mac Airt throws a jab but it's blocked by Baker.
Baker tries to clinch up.
Baker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mac Airt throws a lazy right hand but Baker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mac Airt 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.
Baker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Baker clinches with his opponent.
Mac Airt is looking to break free of the clinch but Baker has double underhooks.
Baker throws a head punch that misses.
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Mac Airt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Baker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mac Airt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baker tests Mac Airt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Mac Airt. #T3#
Baker throws a hook but Mac Airt avoids it easily.
Mac Airt looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Baker clinches with his opponent.
Baker tries to work over Mac Airt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mac Airt's efforts to push away.
Mac Airt can't break the clinch.
Mac Airt can't break the clinch.
Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mac Airt is trying to break the clinch but Baker has him pressed against the cage.
Baker lands a shot to the body.
Mac Airt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baker has him pressed against the cage.
Mac Airt is trying to break the clinch but Baker has him pressed against the cage.
Mac Airt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker has a couple of punches blocked by Mac Airt.
Baker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baker misses with some punches.
Baker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baker has a couple of punches blocked by Mac Airt.
#T4#
Mac Airt prevents a body shot from Baker.
Baker prevents Mac Airt from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Mac Airt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mac Airt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baker lands a lovely overhand right.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mac Airt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mac Airt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand.
Mac Airt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut. Baker saw that one coming.#CL#
Baker clinches up with Mac Airt and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Baker fails to land.
Baker lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Mac Airt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humphrey Baker dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mac Airt throws a shot from downtown. Baker moves away and avoids it.
Baker seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Baker throws a lazy uppercut
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Baker is rocked!
Baker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baker looks to land a body kick but Mac Airt moved away.
Mac Airt missing with a left hand there. Baker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Baker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Mac Airt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mac Airt throws out a loose jab but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Baker moves into range and clinches up with Mac Airt.
Baker has Mac Airt pressed against the cage, preventing Mac Airt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Mac Airt manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL#
Mac Airt gets tackled into the cage by Baker. Baker maintains the clinch.
Mac Airt is trying to break the clinch but Baker is controlling him.
Baker has Mac Airt pressed against the cage, preventing Mac Airt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Mac Airt is looking to break free of the clinch but Baker has double underhooks.
Mac Airt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baker.
Mac Airt prevents a body shot from Baker.
Baker works on Mac Airt's body with a couple of short punches.
Mac Airt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baker tries a body shot but Mac Airt blocks it.
Baker lands with a right to the head.
Mac Airt is trying to break the clinch but Baker has him pressed against the cage.
Mac Airt wants to get back to striking at distance but Baker won't allow it.
Baker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mac Airt tries to break the clinch but Baker is controlling the position.
Baker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mac Airt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mac Airt is looking to break free of the clinch but Baker has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker.
Baker misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mac Airt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baker to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Baker lands a jab to the nose.
Mac Airt moves forwards but Baker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac Airt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baker. Baker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Baker moves out of range of the strikes.
Baker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mac Airt.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac Airt paws at him with a jab and circles away.#KD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mac Airt drops Baker with a beautiful combination! Baker stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mac Airt is looking for the KO!
Oh Baker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baker scores with a head kick.
#CUT#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Cormac Mac Airt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baker sizes up Mac Airt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mac Airt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Baker avoids the body shot from Mac Airt.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mac Airt throws a counter combo.
Mac Airt throws a looping overhand right but Baker ducks down to avoid it.
Baker throws a series of punches but Mac Airt avoids them all with ease.
Humphrey Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mac Airt looks to land a left hand but Baker moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Baker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mac Airt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baker scores with the left hand. Mac Airt knows he should have avoided that one.
Baker seems to have got his legs back now.
Baker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mac Airt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baker throws out the jab.
Baker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mac Airt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mac Airt throws a jab but it's blocked by Baker.
As Mac Airt tries to get set, Baker tries to push him back and clinch up but Mac Airt manages to avoid the attempt.
Mac Airt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baker throws a hook to the side of Mac Airt's head but Mac Airt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mac Airt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mac Airt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mac Airt tries to move into range but Baker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Baker has closed the distance and engaged Mac Airt in a clinch.
Baker has Mac Airt pressed against the cage, preventing Mac Airt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Baker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baker throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Mac Airt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Airt loads up on a big right hand but Baker slips the punch.
Baker tries to work over Mac Airt's front leg with a kick but Mac Airt checks it.
Mac Airt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Baker.
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac Airt can do to turn this around?
Baker lands with a nice combination. Mac Airt backs away looking to recover.
Baker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mac Airt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mac Airt!
Baker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Baker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards. #BC2#
Mac Airt breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Baker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mac Airt, pushing him back against the cage.
Baker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humphrey Baker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Baker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baker. Mac Airt does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Baker clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Mac Airt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good leg kick by Baker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mac Airt swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Mac Airt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Baker misses the target.
Baker lands a jab to the head.
Baker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mac Airt, as that shot connected.
Baker slips a straight right by Mac Airt.
It looked like Baker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac Airt.
Baker scores with a hook.#T1#
Baker scores with a decent looking hook.
Baker misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Mac Airt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baker moves forwards but Mac Airt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mac Airt misses the jab.#CL#
Baker clinches with his opponent.
Mac Airt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baker.
Mac Airt working hard to break the clinch.
Mac Airt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Baker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mac Airt's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baker doesn't manage to clinch there - Mac Airt circles away.
Baker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baker misses with an uppercut.
Mac Airt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Mac Airt looks to land a right hand but Baker moved out of range.
Baker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Baker tries to clinch but Mac Airt is having none of it.
Baker misses the jab.
Baker throws a leg kick
and Mac Airt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac Airt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mac Airt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Baker misses with the body kick
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand.
Baker tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and Mac Airt counters with a crisp one two that drops Baker! Mac Airt thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Baker to his feet! Baker is in big trouble!
Baker avoids the body shot from Mac Airt.
A head kick misses from Baker.
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Mac Airt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mac Airt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Baker.
Baker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt throws a shot to the body.
Baker defending well as Mac Airt loads up on a big left hand.
Mac Airt misses with a looping left.
Baker half committed to a counter leg kick.
Baker misses with a low kick as Mac Airt jumps back.
Baker tries to clinch there but Mac Airt circles away.
Baker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mac Airt if he has to take too many more of those.
Baker scores with a hook.
Mac Airt misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker misses with a hook
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut.
Baker throws a hook to the side of Mac Airt's head but Mac Airt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baker throws an off balance right hand
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mac Airt blocks the body kick.
Baker tries to clinch but Mac Airt is having none of it.
Mac Airt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mac Airt misses with a looping left.
Mac Airt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mac Airt.
Baker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mac Airt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Baker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch but Baker keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Humphrey Baker did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Mac Airt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mac Airt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mac Airt ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
Baker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mac Airt takes a step back to recover.
Baker tries to clinch
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac Airt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mac Airt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheers as Baker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mac Airt doesn't seem phased though.
Baker throws a nice head kick!
Baker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Baker misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mac Airt! But no joy.
Mac Airt lands the left hand.
Baker staying out of range there.#T1#
Baker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mac Airt will feel that in the morning.
Baker throws a head kick that misses
and Baker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baker misses with a body kick.
Mac Airt throws out a powerful jab.
Nice uppercut there from Baker.
Baker is looking to clinch.
Baker connects with a jab.
Mac Airt blocks a leg kick.
Baker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mac Airt throws out the jab.
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baker cracks Mac Airt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac Airt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baker tries to clinch up.#T2#
The fighters circling - Mac Airt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Baker misses.
Mac Airt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mac Airt checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Mac Airt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mac Airt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Baker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mac Airt if he has to take too many more of those.
Baker walks into a straight right hand from Mac Airt.#CL#
Mac Airt tries to keep at a distance but Baker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baker is leaning against Mac Airt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mac Airt is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mac Airt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mac Airt tries to break the clinch but Baker is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Baker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Humphrey Baker has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch but Baker keeps him there for the moment.
Baker lands a right hand.
Mac Airt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mac Airt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mac Airt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Baker.
Mac Airt takes a shot to the head.
Baker prevents Mac Airt from breaking the clinch.
Baker misses with the head strike.
Baker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Baker fails to land.
Baker misses with a punch on the inside.
Baker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mac Airt's elbow.
Mac Airt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baker has him pressed against the cage.
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker.
Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Baker.
Good body shot from Baker.
#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baker.
Baker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Baker.
Baker lands a nice shot to the body.
Baker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mac Airt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Mac Airt is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt is trying to break the clinch but Baker has him pressed against the cage.
Baker presses Mac Airt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Baker as the two fighters clinch.
Baker is leaning against Mac Airt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Baker.
Baker lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Baker.
Mac Airt is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him?
Baker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baker scores with a shot to the side of Mac Airt's head.
Mac Airt is trying to push Baker away but Baker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baker dips a shoulder and cracks Mac Airt with a mighty uppercut! Mac Airt falls back against the cage and Baker unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mac Airt is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Baker screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Humphrey Baker!
Humphrey Baker retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Humphrey Baker started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Cormac Mac Airt had this to say: '"When I am gone I charge you that ye bury me not at Brugh of the Boyne where is the royal cemetery of the Kings of Erinn. For all these kings paid adoration to gods of wood or stone, or to the Sun and the Elements, whose signs are carved on the walls of their tombs, but I have learned to know the On'.
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Event:
C21: Aas vs Vader
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mac Airt.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mac Airt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Mac Airt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mac Airt counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Mac Airt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jones.
Mac Airt swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mac Airt has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Mario Jones has been cut.
Mac Airt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mac Airt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Jones slips under a jab from Mac Airt.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mac Airt.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
enabling Mac Airt to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mac Airt slips under a jab.
Jones thumps Mac Airt with a low kick.
and Mac Airt counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Jones! He's just covering up as Mac Airt starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac Mac Airt!
Post fight, Cormac Mac Airt stared into the camera and said '"With a host, with a valiant band
Well did he go into Connacht.
Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn
On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.
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Event:
C17: Lowe vs Seery
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Meyer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mac Airt, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mac Airt.
Meyer keeps control of Mac Airt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Meyer.
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Meyer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Mac Airt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A lazy body kick from Meyer
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Meyer moves away from the strike by Mac Airt.
Meyer scores with a jab.
Mac Airt scores with a jab.
Mac Airt misses with a hook.
Meyer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Meyer ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meyer loads up on a big right hand but Mac Airt slips the punch.
Meyer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt throws a looping overhand right but Meyer ducks down to avoid it.
Meyer wants to clinch up but Mac Airt keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Mac Airt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mac Airt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Meyer can pounce on him.
#T1#
Meyer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Meyer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mac Airt! But no joy.#CL#
Meyer forces Mac Airt back against the cage and clinches.
Meyer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
A body shot lands from Meyer.
Mac Airt blocks an uppercut.
Meyer struggles to land a body shot inside as Mac Airt controls his hands.
Meyer misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Mac Airt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mac Airt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meyer.
Ulrik Meyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac Airt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Meyer looks to clinch
and Mac Airt counters with a straight right hand.
Meyer defending well as Mac Airt loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meyer.
#CL#
Meyer moves into range and clinches up with Mac Airt.
Nice body punch from Meyer.
A body shot lands from Meyer.
#BC2#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meyer lands a really nice looking cross but Mac Airt seems unphased.
#T2#
Meyer cracks Mac Airt with a good jab.
A big right from Mac Airt misses.
Meyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mac Airt moves away.
Mac Airt lands with a straight right. Meyer didn't see that one coming.
Meyer defending well as Mac Airt loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Meyer darts in and clinches Mac Airt up against the cage.
Meyer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch but Meyer keeps him there for the moment.
Mac Airt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mac Airt tries to circle away but Meyer has him pinned against the cage.
Mac Airt is trying to push Meyer away but Meyer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Meyer working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Mac Airt breaks from the clinch.
Meyer lands a leg kick that knocks Mac Airt off balance momentarily.
That kick from Meyer tenderised Mac Airt's leg. Mac Airt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mac Airt 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.
Meyer feints a jab promting Mac Airt to slip. Meyer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mac Airt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.#T3#
Meyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac Airt.
Meyer connects with a nice looking jab.
Meyer throws a right hand that misses
letting Mac Airt counter with a right hand.
Meyer sizes up Mac Airt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mac Airt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Meyer.
Meyer dips to his left and cracks Mac Airt with an uppercut!
Mac Airt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meyer.
Meyer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mac Airt on the side of the head.
Mac Airt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Meyer misses with a hook
and Mac Airt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Meyer moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mac Airt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mac Airt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mac Airt stalks Meyer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Meyer's face. Meyer staggers backwards, shaken.
Meyer misses with a wild body shot.
Mac Airt cracks Meyer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Meyer scores with a body shot.
#T4#
Meyer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mac Airt's head backwards.
Meyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Meyer's head but Meyer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Meyer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mac Airt's hands.
Meyer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Meyer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mac Airt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Mac Airt misses the target.
Meyer lands a glancing blow to the side of Mac Airt's head.
Mac Airt jabs Meyer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mac Airt moves forwards but Meyer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mac Airt swats away the attempt to clinch by Meyer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mac Airt connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulrik Meyer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
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#
Mac Airt scores with a nice head shot.
Meyer misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Meyer closes the distance and clinches.
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Meyer.
Meyer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meyer misses with a body punch.
Ulrik Meyer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mac Airt blocks an uppercut.
Meyer throws a head punch that misses.
Mac Airt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mac Airt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mac Airt can't break the clinch.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mac Airt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Mac Airt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ulrik Meyer is winning the standup battle so far.
Meyer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Meyer misses.
It seemed like Mac Airt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Meyer throws a jab but it's blocked by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Meyer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Meyer 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.#T1#
Meyer scoring well with a low kick there.
Mac Airt moves out of range of the strikes.
Mac Airt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meyer moves away.
Meyer throwing a counter right hand but Mac Airt manages to avoid it.
Meyer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Meyer avoids the body shot from Mac Airt.
Meyer tries a low kick but Mac Airt avoids it.
Meyer throws a lazy uppercut
and Mac Airt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Meyer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Meyer misses with an uppercut
letting Mac Airt counter with a right hand.
Meyer throws the left hand but Mac Airt avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Meyer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Meyer forces Mac Airt back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meyer.
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!#BC2#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch.
Mac Airt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Meyer throws a hook but Mac Airt avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Mac Airt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mac Airt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Meyer takes the fight into the clinch.
Mac Airt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Meyer has him pressed against the cage.
Mac Airt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch.
Good shot there by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mac Airt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Meyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac Airt manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mac Airt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meyer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Meyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac Airt is just out of range.
Meyer throws a leg kick which misses Mac Airt's front leg but catches the back leg as Mac Airt tries to avoid it. #T3#
Meyer swings widly with a right hand
and Mac Airt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Meyer, as that shot connected.
That kick from Meyer tenderised Mac Airt's leg. Mac Airt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mac Airt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Mac Airt has knocked Meyer down with a huge combo! Mac Airt steps away and waves a wobbly Meyer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Meyer is rocked!
Meyer ducks into an uppercut from Mac Airt and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cormac Mac Airt!
Post fight, an emotional Cormac Mac Airt said '"With a host, with a valiant band
Well did he go into Connacht.
Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn
On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.
The defeated Ulrik Meyer had this to say: 'Boss couldn't see how I could beat this kid, he was right. I tried though.'.
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Event:
C12: Aas vs Claudiano
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Davis jabs Mac Airt right on the nose. Mac Airt blinks but takes it well.
Ewen Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Mac Airt misses.
Davis tests Mac Airt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davis tries to bum rush Mac Airt with a series of wild strikes but Mac Airt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davis shoots for a double leg takedown but Mac Airt sprawls well. He's pushed Davis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Davis is looking to chop away at Mac Airt's legs.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Mac Airt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mac Airt misses with a looping right.
Davis misses with a kick to the body.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Mac Airt misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Davis.
Mac Airt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davis slips under a jab.
Davis wants to counter the offense by Mac Airt and move into the clinch position.
Davis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
Davis shoots in and drives through. Mac Airt sprawls well.#T1#
Mac Airt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
Davis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cormac Mac Airt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mac Airt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Davis misses with a right hand
enabling Mac Airt to counter with a crisp jab.
Davis connects with a nice looking jab.
Davis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Davis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Davis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mac Airt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Davis has Mac Airt up against the cage in a clinch.
Mac Airt tries to circle away but Davis has him pinned against the cage.
Mac Airt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Davis has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mac Airt is trying to break the clinch but Davis is controlling him.#BC#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mac Airt moves out of range as Davis throws a body kick.
Davis throws an off balance right hand
and Mac Airt counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#
Davis is rocked!
Mac Airt knocks out Davis with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Mac Airt before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Mac Airt picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cormac Mac Airt!
Post fight, Cormac Mac Airt took to the microphone: '"With a host, with a valiant band
Well did he go into Connacht.
Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn
On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.
Ewen Davis was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill be back and next time ill be ready.'.
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Event:
Combate 8: Obamacare vs Jung
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Mac Airt blocks a head kick by Locke.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Locke's head but Locke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Locke manages to avoid it.
Locke has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mac Airt is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Locke walks into a stiff left hand from Mac Airt.
Locke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mac Airt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mac Airt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Locke replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mac Airt blocks it well.
We've been told by Mac Airt's head coaches at #ICC4ISREAL that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Locke wants to clinch but Mac Airt slips to the side
and Mac Airt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Locke closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John Locke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mac Airt misses with a hook. Locke ducked under it nicely. #T1#
A nice combination there by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt slips a jab from Locke.
Locke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mac Airt circles away quickly and effectively.
Mac Airt feints a jab promting Locke to slip. Mac Airt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Locke slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A cross from Locke lands.
A jab from Locke does it's job there.
A cross from Mac Airt lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac Airt misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Locke counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Mac Airt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mac Airt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Locke doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Mac Airt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Locke on the side of the head.
Mac Airt moves away from the strike by Locke.
Mac Airt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Locke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mac Airt misses the jab.
Mac Airt misses with a wild combination.
Mac Airt lands a nice hook to Locke's body. Locke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Locke blocks a jab.
Mac Airt throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range.
Locke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mac Airt. That did some damage!#T3#
Mac Airt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Locke on the side of the head.
Mac Airt lands an overhand right.
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Locke manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt throws a jab when Locke was well out of range.
Locke is trying to counter with his kicks.
A head kick misses from Locke.
Mac Airt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Locke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mac Airt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Locke throws a right hand that misses
and Mac Airt counters with a straight right hand.
Mac Airt takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Locke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac Airt paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Locke looks to throw a body kick
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut.
Locke throws a chopping leg kick but Mac Airt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mac Airt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mac Airt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mac Airt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Locke looks to throw a body kick
and Mac Airt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Locke moves in looking to clinch but Mac Airt pushes him off.
Mac Airt fails to land with a series of punches.
Mac Airt connects with a body shot.
Mac Airt swings for the body but Locke moves out of range.
Mac Airt throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Locke counters by moving into the clinch.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Mac Airt avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Locke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Mac Airt dominated that round.
That's time! Mac Airt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Locke rushes Mac Airt and presses him up against the cage.
Locke pushes Mac Airt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mac Airt wants to break free but Locke has control.
Mac Airt tries to circle away but Locke has him pinned against the cage.
Mac Airt tries to break the clinch but Locke is controlling the position.
Locke is trying to stall.
#BC#
Mac Airt breaks from the clinch.
Locke moves in looking to clinch but Mac Airt pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Mac Airt misses the target.
Locke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mac Airt throws the left hand but Locke avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mac Airt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Locke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mac Airt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot
and Locke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Locke fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Locke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Locke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Mac Airt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mac Airt tries to break free but Locke pushes him back against the cage.
Mac Airt is trying to force a seperation but Locke has the dominant position.
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mac Airt wants to break free but Locke has control.
A right handed body shot lands from Locke.
Mac Airt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mac Airt is trying to break free.
Mac Airt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mac Airt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Locke has him pressed against the cage.
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Mac Airt breaks from the clinch.
Mac Airt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Locke.
Locke tries to clinch but Mac Airt is having none of it. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Locke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mac Airt misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Locke counters by moving into the clinch.
Mac Airt is trying to break the clinch but Locke has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mac Airt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mac Airt is trying to break free.
Locke struggles to land a body shot inside as Mac Airt controls his hands.
Locke tries a body shot but Mac Airt blocks it.
Locke tries a body shot but Mac Airt blocks it.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch but Locke keeps him there for the moment.
Mac Airt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mac Airt tries to break the clinch but Locke is controlling the position.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mac Airt's efforts to push away.
Locke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Locke just leaning against Mac Airt, taking a breather. #BC#
Mac Airt breaks from the clinch.
Mac Airt misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Mac Airt lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Locke pushes Mac Airt up against the cage in a clinch.
Mac Airt is trying to break the clinch but Locke is controlling him.#BC#
Mac Airt manages to break the clinch.
Locke tries to clinch but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Locke slips a jab from Mac Airt.
Locke is looking to clinch but Mac Airt is avoiding it.
It looked like Mac Airt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mac Airt 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.
Locke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mac Airt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Locke rushes Mac Airt and presses him up against the cage.
Mac Airt can't break the clinch.
Locke prevents Mac Airt from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Locke keeps control of Mac Airt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Locke keeps control of Mac Airt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mac Airt tries to break the clinch but Locke is controlling the position.
Locke misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch.
Mac Airt scores with the left hand. Locke knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot lands for Mac Airt.
Mac Airt misses with a straight right.
Mac Airt throws a looping overhand right but Locke ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Locke misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Locke tries to clinch but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Locke slips under a jab.
Locke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Danga de danga de dang - Mac Airt scores with a four punch combination!#ROC#
Locke is rocked!
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 Cormac Mac Airt will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cormac Mac Airt is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Locke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Locke manages to avoid it.
Locke moves in looking to clinch but Mac Airt pushes him off.
Locke ducks right into an uppercut from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt digs a good body shot into Locke's ribs.
Locke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Locke steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mac Airt.
Locke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mac Airt. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke takes a swing at Mac Airt's ribcage but misses.
Mac Airt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Locke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mac Airt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Mac Airt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Locke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mac Airt finds it's way round the side to connect with Locke's head.
Jab, jab by Mac Airt - just one landing.
Locke moves to clinch but Mac Airt breaks away
and Mac Airt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Locke is looking to clinch but Mac Airt is avoiding it.
Locke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Locke staying out of range there.
Locke steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt misses with a two punch combination.
Locke throws a leg kick but Mac Airt checks it.
Mac Airt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2##CL2#
Mac Airt tries to keep at a distance but Locke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mac Airt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Locke can do to turn this around?
Mac Airt tries to break free but Locke pushes him back against the cage.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mac Airt tries to circle away but Locke has him pinned against the cage.
Mac Airt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Locke has a couple of punches blocked by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt wants to get back to striking at distance but Locke won't allow it.
Locke keeps control of Mac Airt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mac Airt can't break the clinch.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Locke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Locke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mac Airt's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Locke fails to land.
Locke swings wildly with an uppercut but Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mac Airt prevents a body shot from Locke.
Mac Airt prevents a body shot from Locke.
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Locke prevents Mac Airt from breaking the clinch.
John Locke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Locke is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Mac Airt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Locke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mac Airt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Locke.
Mac Airt lands a jab to the nose.
Locke thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mac Airt if he has to take too many more of those.
Locke wants to clinch
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mac Airt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Locke counters with an inside leg kick.
Locke moves away from the strike by Mac Airt.
Locke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Mac Airt throws an off balance right hand
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut.
Locke was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mac Airt misses with a straight left.
Locke is looking to slow Mac Airt down with leg kicks.
Mac Airt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mac Airt looks to land a left hand but Locke moved out of range nicely.
Mac Airt digs a good hook to Locke's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Airt misses with a wild combination.
Locke tries a quick counter leg kick but Mac Airt is wise to it.
Locke throws a body kick that misses
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac Mac Airt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mac Airt, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac Mac Airt!
As Cormac Mac Airt got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: "With a host, with a valiant band
Well did he go into Connacht.
Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn
On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.
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Event:
USFC 156
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Mac Airt keeps the fight on the outside.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Ferguson misses its intended target.
Mac Airt looks to land a right hand but Ferguson moved out of range.
Mac Airt missing with a left hand there. Ferguson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson takes one to the chin there.
Mac Airt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ferguson 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 Mac Airt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mac Airt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ferguson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slow jab from Mac Airt misses its intended target.
Ferguson feints a counter leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mac Airt.#T1#
Mac Airt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferguson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mac Airt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses.
Mac Airt misses with a wild body shot.
Mac Airt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mac Airt scores with a sloppy right hand. Ferguson should have avoided that one.
Ferguson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mac Airt lands an overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Quincey Ferguson has been cut.
Ferguson misses with a head kick.
A jab from Mac Airt does it's job there.#ROC#
Ferguson is rocked!
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD#
and Mac Airt counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ferguson! Mac Airt lets Ferguson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ferguson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mac Airt finish him?#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson tries to land a body kick
and Mac Airt counters with a big left hand that crumples Ferguson! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cormac Mac Airt!
Cormac Mac Airt took some time post fight to say the following; '"With a host, with a valiant band
Well did he go into Connacht.
Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn
On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.
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Event:
USFC 151
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mac Airt checks a leg kick.
Mac Airt thuds his right hand into Laine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Laine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mac Airt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laine.
Laine has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gangsterdamage in the buildup to the fight.
Mac Airt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Laine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Laine shoots in looking for a takedown but Mac Airt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Laine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mac Airt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mac Airt moves out of range of the body kick from Laine.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick by Laine misses
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand.
Laine tries to land a front kick but Mac Airt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mac Airt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mac Airt takes one on the button.#T1#
Mac Airt looks to land a left hand but Laine moved out of range nicely.
Laine appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mac Airt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mac Airt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mac Airt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laine tries to clinch up.
Laine throws a sloppy head kick
and Mac Airt counters with a straight right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Mac Airt's head but Mac Airt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine's corner calls for a 1-2. Laine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mac Airt slips under a jab.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice combination there by Laine.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac Airt throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Laine counters with a shoot takedown. Mac Airt fights it but they end up in guard. #T2#
Laine trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac Airt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mac Airt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Laine is controlling him.
Mac Airt wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Laine manages to pass to side control.
Laine slips a nice elbow through Mac Airt's hands, connecting with Mac Airt's forehead.
Laine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mac Airt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Laine scores with a couple of nice shots.
Laine has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mac Airt is trying to stand.
Mac Airt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Laine scores with a couple of nice shots.
Laine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mac Airt's head. #ES2#
Mac Airt manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Laine's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mac Airt under the eye.
Cormac Mac Airt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Mac Airt. Beautiful body shot.
Laine slips a straight right by Mac Airt.
Laine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Laine misses
and Laine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Laine has closed the distance and engaged Mac Airt in a clinch.
Mac Airt takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Laine jumps into guard, dragging Mac Airt to the mat.
#SU2#
Mac Airt gets to his feet - Laine follows without any prompting.
Nice jab there from Laine.
Laine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mac Airt's calf.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.
A jab from Laine finds it's way through Mac Airt's defenses.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laine, right into the meat.
Crunch! Laine slams his shin into Mac Airt's torso.#T4#
Nice body kick there by Laine.
Mac Airt lands the left hand.
Laine lands a front kick.
Laine is looking to clinch but Mac Airt is avoiding it.
Laine avoids the body shot from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine misses with a head kick.
Laine lands a high kick!
Laine blocks a jab.
Mac Airt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mac Airt stuns Laine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mac Airt throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Musta Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musta Laine dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Laine shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Laine takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mac Airt wants to get back to his feet.
Laine 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.
Laine stops Mac Airt from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mac Airt won't allow Laine to pass to mount.
Mac Airt is trying to stand up here but Laine is controlling him well.
Mac Airt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Laine scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Laine seems content to control.
Laine's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Laine scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Laine working the head and body with strikes.
Laine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Laine lands strikes from half guard.#CUT#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.#T1#
Laine wants to pass to mount but Mac Airt is defending the position.
Mac Airt is trying to stand back up but Laine is controlling him
#ES2#
Mac Airt has one foot on Laine's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mac Airt walks into a stiff left hand from Laine.
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Laine lands a really nice looking cross but Mac Airt seems unphased.
Laine slips under a jab from Mac Airt.
Laine misses with a wild combination.
Mac Airt throws a right and a left that Laine avoids nicely.
It looked like Laine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Laine dives in for a single leg takedown but Mac Airt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice jab there from Laine.
A jab from Mac Airt misses. #T2#
Laine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mac Airt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mac Airt enables Laine to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mac Airt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mac Airt wants to stand and escape but Laine is having none of it.
Laine stands up over Mac Airt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mac Airt wants to stand and escape but Laine is having none of it.
Laine trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac Airt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laine stops Mac Airt from standing up.
Mac Airt keeping moving, preventing Laine from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Laine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mac Airt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3##ES2#
Mac Airt is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Laine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Laine has Mac Airt pressed against the cage, preventing Mac Airt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Laine prevents Mac Airt from breaking the clinch.
Mac Airt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Laine can't find room to land a body shot as Mac Airt controls the action.
Mac Airt is trying to break free.
Laine keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mac Airt's efforts to push away.
A right hook to the body lands for Laine.
#BC#
Laine breaks from the clinch.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt checks a leg kick nicely.
Laine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac Airt can do to turn this around?
Mac Airt avoids a kick to the body.
Laine shoots in for a takedown but Mac Airt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4#
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mac Airt looks to throw the jab but Laine is out of range. #CL#
Laine rushes Mac Airt and presses him up against the cage.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mac Airt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mac Airt wants to get back to striking at distance but Laine won't allow it.
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mac Airt is trying to push Laine away but Laine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mac Airt is trying to break the clinch but Laine has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Mac Airt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mac Airt's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laine thumps Mac Airt with a low kick.
Laine lands a nice shot that snaps Mac Airt's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musta Laine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
A big left from Mac Airt misses. #TD#
Laine gets a takedown into half guard.
Laine stops Mac Airt from getting back to his feet.
Laine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Laine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Laine trying to control from half guard but Mac Airt is working away. #SUB#
Laine seems to be working for a kimura but Mac Airt defends the submission attempt.
Mac Airt wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Laine.
Mac Airt pushes Laine off looking to stand but Laine dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Laine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mac Airt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laine.
Laine wants to take a breather but Mac Airt is having none of it. #T1#
Laine prevents Mac Airt from standing back up.
Laine scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mac Airt is trying to stand back up but Laine is controlling him
#ES2#
Mac Airt has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Laine is on him like a limpet, forcing Mac Airt back against the cage.
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Laine struggles to land a body shot inside as Mac Airt controls his hands.
#BC2#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Laine.
Laine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mac Airt's calf.#CL#
Laine closes the distance and clinches.
Mac Airt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Laine misses with some punches.
#T2#
Laine has Mac Airt pressed against the cage, preventing Mac Airt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mac Airt.
Laine keeps control of Mac Airt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Laine pushes Mac Airt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mac Airt is trying to break free.#BC#
Laine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laine thumps Mac Airt with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine lands a head kick!
Musta Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
Laine tries to land a leg kick but Mac Airt saw it coming and moves away.
Laine misses the shot to the body.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Mac Airt slips the punch.
That kick from Laine tenderised Mac Airt's leg. Mac Airt is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Laine takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Laine lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Mac Airt manages to break the clinch.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Laine. Mac Airt shrugs it off though.
Mac Airt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Laine.
Laine thows a leg kick but Mac Airt checks it
and Laine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Laine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mac Airt throws a shot from downtown. Laine moves away and avoids it.
Mac Airt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mac Airt! But no joy.
Mac Airt throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Laine. Mac Airt shrugs it off though.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Laine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mac Airt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mac Airt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine throws a solid leg kick but Mac Airt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laine.
Mac Airt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laine lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Laine clinches with his opponent.
Laine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laine cracks Mac Airt with a nice body shot.
Mac Airt tries to break free but Laine pushes him back against the cage.
Laine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mac Airt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Laine has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Laine as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musta Laine clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Laine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mac Airt on the side of the head.
Mac Airt 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.
Mac Airt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Mac Airt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laine slips a jab from Mac Airt.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Mac Airt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laine.
Mac Airt looks to throw the jab but Laine is out of range.
Mac Airt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mac Airt on the side of the head.
Mac Airt 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine lands a high kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Laine.
A head kick from Laine lands but Mac Airt takes it in his stride.
Laine keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
Laine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Laine shoots in but no luck this time.
Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine.
Laine connects with a solid leg kick.
Laine slips under a jab from Mac Airt.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mac Airt throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine tries to clinch but Mac Airt moves away
letting Mac Airt counter with a right hand.
Laine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Mac Airt gets caught flat footed, as Laine shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mac Airt keeping moving, preventing Laine from controlling successfully. #T2#
Mac Airt wants to get back to his feet but Laine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Laine's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mac Airt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Laine is controlling him.
Laine is looking to work some ground and pound but Mac Airt has wrist control.
Laine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mac Airt's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac Airt wants to stand but Laine is controlling the position.
Laine slips nicely into half guard.
Laine is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mac Airt looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3##SUB#
Laine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mac Airt is not content to let Laine control the position.
Laine is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Laine stops Mac Airt from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Laine misses with a takedown attempt - Mac Airt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mac Airt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Laine with a body shot.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Laine slips a straight right by Mac Airt.
Laine tried to counter with a leg kick but Mac Airt avoided it.
Laine blocks a jab.
Laine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mac Airt unleashes a big counter combination but Laine bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Laine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mac Airt's waist but Mac Airt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laine off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Musta Laine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mac Airt lands a nice looking body shot.
Laine motions for Mac Airt to come forward. Laine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laine swinging wildly here.
Mac Airt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mac Airt checks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musta Laine had his way with Cormac Mac Airt in that round.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Mac Airt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mac Airt throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Laine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mac Airt walks into a left hand.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Mac Airt throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine misses with a head kick.
Mac Airt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Laine.
Laine throws a series of strikes that have Mac Airt backpedaling.
Mac Airt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Laine clinches.
Laine prevents Mac Airt from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Mac Airt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laine throws the kick towards the body but Mac Airt avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Mac Airt misses.#T1#
Mac Airt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
A nice combination there by Mac Airt.
Laine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mac Airt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mac Airt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laine.
Mac Airt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mac Airt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mac Airt there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Laine darts in and clinches Mac Airt up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laine.
Mac Airt takes a shot to the head.
Mac Airt wants to get back to striking at distance but Laine won't allow it.
#TD#
Laine gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt is trying to stand back up but Laine is controlling him
#T2#
Laine working the head and body with strikes.
Mac Airt looks like he's trying to stand up.
Laine looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mac Airt keeps working. #SUB#
Laine is working for a kimura but Mac Airt is defending it quite comfortably.
Mac Airt taking some punishment here, with Laine in his half guard.
Laine missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Laine seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3##ES2#
Mac Airt has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Laine is on him like a limpet, forcing Mac Airt back against the cage.
Mac Airt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Laine pulls guard effortlessly.
Mac Airt wants to get up but he can't break Laine's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Mac Airt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mac Airt has managed to get both his arms back between Laine's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Laine has his foot on Mac Airt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mac Airt works his way back into a safe position though.
Laine looking to control.
#SU2#
Mac Airt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Laine looks for the body kick but Mac Airt saw that one coming.
Mac Airt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mac Airt throws out the jab. #T4#
Laine throws the left hand but Mac Airt avoids the punch easily.
Mac Airt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Mac Airt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine scores with a spinning back kick!
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mac Airt throws out the jab.
Laine tried to counter with a leg kick but Mac Airt avoided it.
Mac Airt moves out of range of the body kick.
Laine listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Mac Airt misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mac Airt avoids the head kick by Laine.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laine.
A nice side step and Mac Airt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mac Airt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Laine thumps Mac Airt with a low kick.
Cormac Mac Airt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Laine feints and as Mac Airt raises his hands in defense, Laine changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Musta Laine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laine 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musta Laine!
Musta Laine retains his welterweight title!
Musta Laine bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Cormac Mac Airt spoke after the fight, saying '"When I am gone I charge you that ye bury me not at Brugh of the Boyne where is the royal cemetery of the Kings of Erinn. For all these kings paid adoration to gods of wood or stone, or to the Sun and the Elements, whose signs are carved on the walls of their tombs, but I have learned to know the On'.
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USFC 145
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Mac Airt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stewart doesn't seem phased though.
Mac Airt slips under a jab.
Mac Airt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Don Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stewart connects with a nice looking jab.
Stewart throws a shot to the body.
Stewart thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mac Airt if he has to take too many more of those.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stewart.
Mac Airt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mac Airt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mac Airt lands a glancing blow to the side of Stewart's head.
Mac Airt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stewart.
Stewart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Stewart throws a head kick that misses.
Stewart moves out of range as Mac Airt strikes.
Stewart half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stewart with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mac Airt throws a shot from downtown. Stewart moves away and avoids it.
Stewart connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Mac Airt misses with a straight right.
Stewart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mac Airt throws out the jab.
Stewart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cormac Mac Airt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Stewart lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mac Airt doesn't seem phased though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stewart.#T2#
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stewart manages to avoid it.
Stewart staying out of range there.
Stewart jabs Mac Airt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stewart tries for a takedown but Mac Airt circles away easily
and Mac Airt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mac Airt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stewart.
Stewart throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mac Airt! But no joy.
Stewart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Stewart slips under a jab.
Stewart slips a jab from Mac Airt.
An attempted straight right counter from Stewart misses the target.
A low kick from Stewart misses
and Stewart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stewart tries to work over Mac Airt's front leg with a kick but Mac Airt checks it.
Mac Airt looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Mac Airt with a nice cross.
Mac Airt lands a nice looking body shot.
Stewart takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A head kick misses from Stewart.
Stewart misses with a takedown attempt - Mac Airt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mac Airt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stewart is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Stewart drives through and clinches with Mac Airt against the cage.
#BC2#
Mac Airt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
Stewart bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mac Airt's head backwards.
Stewart with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mac Airt to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Stewart dives in and scores a takedown into Mac Airt's guard.#T4#
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!
Mac Airt wants to get back to his feet but Stewart is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
We've been hearing that Stewart has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Stewart with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mac Airt is looking to stand up but Stewart isn't so interested in that idea.
Stewart throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Mac Airt is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mac Airt moves away from the strike by Stewart.
A leg kick checked by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt moves away from the strike by Stewart.
Mac Airt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cormac Mac Airt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Mac Airt.
Stewart swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stewart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stewart fails to land the takedown.
Mac Airt throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
Stewart is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mac Airt! But no joy.
Stewart shoots in but Mac Airt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart moves away.
Cormac Mac Airt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stewart uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mac Airt has time to react.
Mac Airt misses with a hook. Stewart ducked under it nicely.
Stewart misses with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Stewart throws a leg kick
and Mac Airt counters with a two punch combo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stewart darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stewart.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stewart, as that shot connected.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Stewart avoids it easily.
Stewart throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stewart. Stewart obviously looking to wear him down.
Stewart has his takedown stuffed
and Stewart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac Airt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stewart blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Stewart misses the target.
Good work by Mac Airt as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Mac Airt throws a looping overhand right but Stewart ducks down to avoid it.
Mac Airt takes a swing at Stewart's ribcage but misses.
A lazy body kick from Stewart
and Mac Airt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stewart slips under a jab.
Mac Airt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some bone on bone action there as Mac Airt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stewart connects with a solid leg kick.
Stewart looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac Airt is just out of range.
Stewart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mac Airt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stewart.#TD#
Stewart manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mac Airt on his heels. He'll look to pass Mac Airt's guard now, I'm sure.
Stewart lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mac Airt wants to stand and escape but Stewart is having none of it. #T3#
Stewart landing some decent shots from guard. #ES2#
Mac Airt has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Stewart has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Stewart is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Mac Airt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mac Airt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mac Airt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Stewart.
Stewart fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stewart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mac Airt throws a big shot that misses.
Mac Airt cracks a nice hook into Stewart's ribs.#TD#
Stewart looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Mac Airt has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Stewart is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4##BC2#
Mac Airt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mac Airt sprawls well. Mac Airt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stewart gets slowly back to his feet.
Stewart connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stewart has his takedown stuffed
and Mac Airt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Stewart with that takedown attempt.
Mac Airt thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Mac Airt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mac Airt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mac Airt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mac Airt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stewart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stewart turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stewart manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mac Airt.
Stewart misses with a body kick.
Mac Airt lands a slapping body shot.
Stewart wants to land a leg kick but Mac Airt is out of range.
Mac Airt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stewart misses with a body punch
and Mac Airt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mac Airt misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Mac Airt lands a big right hand that sends Stewart crashing to the mat! Mac Airt stays standing though and waves Stewart back to his feet!#ROC2#
Stewart is rocked!#T1#
Mac Airt throws a jab but it's blocked by Stewart.
Stewart looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Oh Stewart is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stewart lands with a good body shot.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Stewart avoids it easily.
Stewart seems to have got his legs back now.
Stewart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Stewart with that takedown attempt.
Mac Airt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stewart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stewart throws a leg kick that misses.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mac Airt misses with a straight left.
Stewart takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stewart scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Don Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mac Airt avoids the body shot from Stewart.
Mac Airt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mac Airt throws a jab but it's blocked by Stewart.
Stewart scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stewart missing with a left hand there. Mac Airt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stewart darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mac Airt misses with a looping left.
Mac Airt misses with a hook. Stewart ducked under it nicely.
Stewart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Stewart is predictable there
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stewart takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stewart staying out of range there.#T3#
Stewart tries to land a leg kick but Mac Airt saw it coming and moves away.
Stewart throws a front kick aimed at Mac Airt's knee but Mac Airt avoids it well.
Good work by Mac Airt as he checks the leg kick.
Stewart turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Stewart blocks it.
As Mac Airt backs away, Stewart returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stewart takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mac Airt loads up on a big right hand but Stewart slips the punch.
Stewart delivers a nice body kick.
Stewart throws a looping overhand right but Mac Airt ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Stewart is predictable there
and Mac Airt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Stewart tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Mac Airt.
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!
Mac Airt scores with a nice right hand.
Stewart gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Mac Airt gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac Mac Airt!
Post fight, Cormac Mac Airt took to the microphone: '"With a host, with a valiant band
Well did he go into Connacht.
Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn
On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.
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Event:
POWERS 69
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Mac Airt misses with a straight left. #CL#
King closes the distance and pushes Mac Airt back into the cage.
King is working Mac Airt over against the cage.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mac Airt tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
Mac Airt is trying to break free.
King lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Mac Airt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mac Airt is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mac Airt or not.
Mac Airt tries to break free but King pushes him back against the cage.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mac Airt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mac Airt is trying to break free.#BC2#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch.
King throws a leg kick which misses Mac Airt's front leg but catches the back leg as Mac Airt tries to avoid it. #T1#
Mac Airt lands a nice shot to the body.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Calvin King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac Airt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
King lands with a right hand.
Mac Airt swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and King counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by King.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mac Airt's efforts to push away.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
King lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Mac Airt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King misses with the combination.
Mac Airt looks to land a combination. King sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Calvin King has been cut.#T2#
Mac Airt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mac Airt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Mac Airt.
King misses with a body shot.
King connects with a looping right hand.
#CL#
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mac Airt working hard to break the clinch.
King keeps control of Mac Airt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
Mac Airt wants to break the clinch but can't.
King gets through Mac Airt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
King lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mac Airt is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mac Airt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. King seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mac Airt can turn it around.#T3#
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
King misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from King on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for King.
Mac Airt looks winded!
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Mac Airt controls his hands.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from King.
Mac Airt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
King lands a left hand.
Mac Airt is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the cage.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards. #ROC#
Mac Airt is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King lands a big right hand that drops Mac Airt! The killer instinct kicks in and King finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin King!
Calvin King retains his welterweight title!
Calvin King bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Cormac Mac Airt was interviewed post fight and said '"When I am gone I charge you that ye bury me not at Brugh of the Boyne where is the royal cemetery of the Kings of Erinn. For all these kings paid adoration to gods of wood or stone, or to the Sun and the Elements, whose signs are carved on the walls of their tombs, but I have learned to know the On'.
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Event:
POWERS 68
Date: Feb 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Mac Airt looks to land a combination but Donkashane avoids it well.
Mac Airt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Donkashane. Donkashane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Donkashane looks to clinch
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut.
Mac Airt jabs Donkashane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mac Airt lands with a shot to the body.
Donkashane tries to clinch up but Mac Airt circles away and keeps his distance.
Donkashane fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donkashane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac Airt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donkashane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Donkashane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mac Airt counters with a straight right hand.
Donkashane darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and Mac Airt counters with a nice right hand that sends Donkashane toppling to the canvas! Donkashane scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mac Airt finish him?!#TD#
Mac Airt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Donkashane to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Mac Airt is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Donkashane jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mac Airt walks away with a smile on his face. Donkashane gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rascal Donkashane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donkashane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Donkashane drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Mac Airt swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Donkashane's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac Mac Airt!
Cormac Mac Airt made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying '"With a host, with a valiant band
Well did he go into Connacht.
Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn
On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.
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Event:
POWERS 65
Date: Jan 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Pierno misses with a wild body shot.
Pierno 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.
Pierno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mac Airt takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Pierno misses its intended target.
Pierno 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.
Mac Airt slips a straight right by Pierno.
Pierno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice jab there from Pierno.
Pierno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mac Airt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pierno tries to clinch up
and Mac Airt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been told by Mac Airt's head coaches at The Axis of Evil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mac Airt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pierno finds it's way round the side to connect with Mac Airt's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierno lands with an uppercut that bounces Mac Airt off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Mac Airt throws a lazy right hand but Pierno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mac Airt scores with a nice head shot.
Mac Airt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mac Airt looks to land a left hand but Pierno moved out of range nicely.
Mac Airt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pierno.
Pierno swings for the body but Mac Airt moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pierno.
Mac Airt looks to score with a jab to the body but Pierno is just out of range.
Pierno misses with a double jab
and Mac Airt counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot lands for Pierno.
Mac Airt slips a straight right by Pierno.
Pierno misses with a wild body shot.
Pierno ducks right into an uppercut from Mac Airt. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mac Airt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pierno.
A slow jab from Mac Airt misses its intended target.
Pierno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mac Airt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pierno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pierno throws a poor cross that misses
and Mac Airt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mac Airt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pierno wants to counter the offense by Mac Airt and move into the clinch position.
Pierno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mac Airt throws an overhand right that lands on Pierno's shoulder, as Pierno tries to avoid the shot.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut. Pierno saw that one coming.
Mac Airt swings widly with a right hand
and Mac Airt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tim Pierno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac Airt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mac Airt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pierno connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mac Airt scrambles back to his feet.
Mac Airt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T3#
Pierno throws a body punch but Mac Airt moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mac Airt. Pierno does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Pierno clinches up against the cage.
Mac Airt wants to get back to striking at distance but Pierno won't allow it.
Pierno keeps control of Mac Airt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pierno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pierno lands a hook that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Pierno misses with a punch to the body.
Pierno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mac Airt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pierno keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mac Airt's efforts to push away.
Mac Airt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mac Airt working hard to break the clinch.
Pierno wants to stall.
Pierno is working Mac Airt over against the cage.#BC#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Pierno. Those never looked like landing.
Mac Airt throwing a counter right hand but Pierno manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pierno manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Mac Airt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Pierno's head but Pierno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mac Airt misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Pierno to counter with a crisp jab.
Mac Airt walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierno looks to land a combination but Mac Airt avoids it well.
Pierno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac Airt manages to avoid it.
Pierno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mac Airt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pierno lands a really nice looking cross but Mac Airt seems unphased.
Pierno scores with a nice head shot.
Pierno 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Pierno dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Pierno throws a combination that misses
and Mac Airt counters with a nice body shot.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot.
Pierno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mac Airt throws a big shot that misses.
Pierno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pierno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pierno rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mac Airt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mac Airt punishes Pierno's body with a nice straight punch.
Mac Airt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pierno takes a swing at Mac Airt's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Mac Airt 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!
Pierno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Pierno cracks Mac Airt with an open hand slap.
Pierno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mac Airt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mac Airt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mac Airt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pierno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pierno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mac Airt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mac Airt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mac Airt throws a shot to the body.
Mac Airt moves forwards but Pierno connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Pierno fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mac Airt, pushing him back against the cage.
Mac Airt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pierno has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Mac Airt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pierno has him pressed against the cage.
Mac Airt is trying to force a seperation but Pierno has the dominant position.
Pierno stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mac Airt is looking to break free of the clinch but Pierno has double underhooks.
Mac Airt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mac Airt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pierno lands with a right to the head.
Pierno working aggressively here.
Mac Airt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A frustrated look appears on Mac Airt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pierno 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.#BC#
Mac Airt manages to break the clinch.
Mac Airt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pierno scores with a hook to the body. Mac Airt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mac Airt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pierno avoids the body shot from Mac Airt.
#T3#
Pierno lands a nice shot that snaps Mac Airt's head back.
#CL2#
Pierno gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pierno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pierno lands a body shot.
Pierno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mac Airt is trying to break free.
Mac Airt wants to get back to striking at distance but Pierno won't allow it.
Mac Airt is trying to force a seperation but Pierno has the dominant position.
Mac Airt is trying to break the clinch but Pierno has him pressed against the cage.
Pierno keeps control of Mac Airt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pierno misses with a punch on the inside.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch but Pierno keeps him there for the moment.
Pierno lands with a left to the head.
Mac Airt tries to circle away but Pierno has him pinned against the cage.
Mac Airt wants to get back to striking at distance but Pierno won't allow it.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pierno.
Mac Airt wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mac Airt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pierno has him pressed against the cage.
Pierno lands a right hand.
Stalling in the clinch from Pierno.
Pierno lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mac Airt can't break the clinch.
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mac Airt tries to break the clinch but Pierno is controlling the position.
Pierno stalls.
Mac Airt wants to get back to striking at distance but Pierno won't allow it.
Mac Airt tries to circle away but Pierno has him pinned against the cage.
Pierno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pierno works on Mac Airt's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pierno.
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!
Mac Airt wants to break free but Pierno has control.
Pierno is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mac Airt is trying to force a seperation but Pierno has the dominant position.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pierno lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Pierno 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pierno connects with a nice looking jab.
Mac Airt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mac Airt loads up on a big right hand but Pierno slips the punch.
Mac Airt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mac Airt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pierno slips under a jab.
Pierno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pierno loads up on a big right hand but Mac Airt slips the punch.
Mac Airt throws a looping overhand right but Pierno ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Mac Airt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Pierno does it's job there.
Mac Airt throws a series of punches but Pierno avoids them all with ease.
Pierno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.#T1#
Pierno scores with a nice right hand.
Pierno works the jab nicely.
Pierno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mac Airt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pierno looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Pierno closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pierno misses with some punches.
Pierno keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mac Airt's efforts to push away.
A bit of stalling here from Pierno.
Pierno is stalling here.
Pierno has Mac Airt pressed against the cage.
Pierno tries a body shot but Mac Airt blocks it.
#BC#
Mac Airt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mac Airt fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot lands for Mac Airt.#T2#
Pierno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mac Airt.
Pierno scores with a hook.
Mac Airt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mac Airt.
Tim Pierno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierno with a hook.
Mac Airt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pierno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac Airt manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pierno throws a hook but Mac Airt avoids it easily.
Mac Airt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mac Airt scores with a jab to the body.
Pierno cracks Mac Airt with a good jab.
Mac Airt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pierno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pierno throws out a counter right but Mac Airt avoids it with no problem.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pierno.#T3#
Mac Airt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pierno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Pierno scores with a shot to the body.
Pierno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mac Airt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mac Airt throwing a counter right hand but Pierno manages to avoid it.
Pierno throws a lazy right hand but Mac Airt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mac Airt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mac Airt slips under a jab.
Mac Airt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pierno scores with a jab to the body.
Pierno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mac Airt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pierno.
Pierno lunges at Mac Airt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mac Airt's hand.
Mac Airt walks into a straight right hand from Pierno.#T4#
Pierno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pierno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Mac Airt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pierno on the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pierno.
Pierno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Mac Airt - just one landing.
Pierno lands with a right hand.
Pierno looks to throw the jab but Mac Airt is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Mac Airt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pierno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac Airt.
Cormac Mac Airt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mac Airt throws a lazy right hand but Pierno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Pierno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pierno 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Pierno!
During a confident post fight interview, Tim Pierno thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Cormac Mac Airt had this to say: '"When I am gone I charge you that ye bury me not at Brugh of the Boyne where is the royal cemetery of the Kings of Erinn. For all these kings paid adoration to gods of wood or stone, or to the Sun and the Elements, whose signs are carved on the walls of their tombs, but I have learned to know the On'.
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Event:
POWERS 62
Date: Dec 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Malenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Malenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mac Airt.
Malenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mac Airt moves away.
Malenko tries for a takedown but Mac Airt circles away easily
and Mac Airt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malenko scores with a jab.
Malenko throws a lazy right hand but Mac Airt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malenko swings for the body but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Mac Airt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt misses with a straight right.
Mac Airt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Malenko counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac Airt wants to get back to his feet.
Mac Airt is trying to escape the position but Malenko is controlling the position. #T1#
Mac Airt is trying to buck Malenko off.
A lull in the action here as Malenko stalls from top position.
Malenko postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mac Airt is not content to let Malenko control the position.
Mac Airt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Malenko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Malenko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mac Airt is trying to buck Malenko off.
Malenko trying to control the action but Mac Airt is working from the bottom.
Malenko just content to control the position.
Malenko trying to control the position but Mac Airt is working away.
Mac Airt being controlled for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Malenko'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.
Mac Airt wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mac Airt throws a poor cross that misses
and Malenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Malenko.
Malenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mac Airt throws a combination. Malenko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mac Airt throws a lazy right hand but Malenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Malenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mac Airt.
Malenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Malenko swings for the body but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Mac Airt misses with a looping left.
Mac Airt misses with a wild body shot.
Malenko feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Malenko missing with a left hand there. Mac Airt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malenko throws a jab when Mac Airt was well out of range.
Malenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mac Airt momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Mac Airt misses the target.
Mac Airt lands with a shot to the body.
Mac Airt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malenko's hands.
Mac Airt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Malenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mac Airt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Malenko misses.
Malenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Malenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mac Airt.
A telegraphed right hand from Mac Airt misses the target.
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 Ray Malenko 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#
Mac Airt looks to land a right hand but Malenko moved out of range.
Mac Airt misses with a straight left.
Mac Airt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
Mac Airt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Malenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mac Airt.
A little feinted left hand from Malenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Malenko throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Malenko misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malenko slips under a jab from Mac Airt.
Malenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mac Airt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Malenko. That snapped Mac Airt's head back.
#T1#
Mac Airt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malenko shoots for a takedown but Mac Airt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Mac Airt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mac Airt throws a lazy right hand but Malenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mac Airt throws an off balance right hand
and Malenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ray Malenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Malenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Malenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand.
Mac Airt misses with a looping left.
Malenko lands a nice shot that snaps Mac Airt's head back.
Malenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Mac Airt should have avoided that one.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Mac Airt misses with the combination.
Malenko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Malenko.#CUT#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mac Airt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mac Airt walks into a jab.
Mac Airt throws a big shot that misses.
Malenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mac Airt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Mac Airt.
Malenko slips a straight right by Mac Airt.
Malenko scores with the left hand. Mac Airt knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Malenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mac Airt.
Malenko misses with a right hand
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand.
Mac Airt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malenko.
Malenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malenko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Malenko avoids it easily.
Mac Airt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
Mac Airt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mac Airt misses the jab.
Malenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Malenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mac Airt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malenko with a jab.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mac Airt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mac Airt misses with a two punch combination.
Malenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Malenko scores with a hook to the body. Mac Airt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mac Airt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Mac Airt misses.
Mac Airt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Malenko cracks Mac Airt with an open hand slap.
Mac Airt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Malenko has time to react.
Malenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac Airt manages to avoid it.
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 Ray Malenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body punch from Malenko.
Mac Airt lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Malenko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mac Airt is trying to escape back to his feet but Malenko uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Malenko throws a strike aimed at the side of Mac Airt's head but Mac Airt avoids it well.#ES2#
Mac Airt throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Mac Airt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Mac Airt misses the target.
Malenko misses with a straight right.
A jab from Malenko finds it's way through Mac Airt's defenses. #T1#
Malenko dips to his left and cracks Mac Airt with an uppercut!
Malenko takes a swing at Mac Airt's ribcage but misses.
Mac Airt misses with a combination
and Mac Airt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mac Airt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malenko goes for a double leg but Mac Airt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mac Airt continues to drive forward.
A lazy left from Mac Airt finds it's target.
Malenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mac Airt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malenko moves forwards but Mac Airt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Malenko slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Malenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Mac Airt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malenko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mac Airt tests Malenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mac Airt 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malenko misses with a body shot.
Mac Airt throws out a counter right but Malenko avoids it with no problem.
Mac Airt lands a nice looking body shot.
Mac Airt misses with a hook to the body
enabling Malenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Malenko misses with a body shot.
Mac Airt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Malenko counter with a right hand.
Mac Airt throws a right hand that Malenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Malenko also avoids with ease.
Mac Airt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Malenko missing with a left hand there. Mac Airt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ray Malenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Mac Airt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mac Airt lands a nice shot to the body.
Mac Airt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Malenko has time to react.
Mac Airt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mac Airt lands a really nice looking cross but Malenko seems unphased.
Good shot there by Malenko.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Malenko blocks it.
Malenko is looking to counter punch.
Malenko fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Malenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mac Airt on the side of the head.
A cross from Mac Airt lands.
Malenko lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Malenko misses.
Mac Airt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Malenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malenko cracks Mac Airt with an open hand slap.
Mac Airt defending well as Malenko loads up on a big left hand.
Mac Airt throws out a counter right but Malenko avoids it with no problem.
Mac Airt lands a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Malenko!
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 Ray Malenko.
Well Malenko 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Malenko!
Ray Malenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Cormac Mac Airt was interviewed post fight and said '"When I am gone I charge you that ye bury me not at Brugh of the Boyne where is the royal cemetery of the Kings of Erinn. For all these kings paid adoration to gods of wood or stone, or to the Sun and the Elements, whose signs are carved on the walls of their tombs, but I have learned to know the On'.
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Event:
PFC 56
Date: Oct 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Mac Airt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bates throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bates throws a poor cross that misses
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bates blocks a jab.
Mac Airt throws out a loose jab but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bates misses with a body shot.
Bates looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bates misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mac Airt.
A shot to the liver by Mac Airt. Beautiful body shot.
Mac Airt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bates looks to throw the jab but Mac Airt is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mac Airt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bates throws a lazy right hand but Mac Airt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bates avoids the body shot from Mac Airt.
Nice jab there from Bates.
Luigi Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bates misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mac Airt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bates.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Bates takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mac Airt throws a looping overhand right but Bates ducks down to avoid it.
Bates changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bates misses with a left hand
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut.
Bates dives in and grabs Mac Airt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mac Airt pushes down on Bates's head and hops out.
Bates tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut.
Bates moves out of range of the strikes.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Bates's head but Bates sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bates avoids the body shot from Mac Airt.
Bates tries to counter with a takedown but Mac Airt is quick to defend against it.
Bates misses with a wild combination.
Mac Airt falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Bates counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Bates thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bates won't allow Mac Airt to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mac Airt keeping full guard, as Bates tries to pass. #ES2#
Mac Airt pushes Bates off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bates moves out of range of the strikes.
Bates cracks Mac Airt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bates takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mac Airt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bates.
Mac Airt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Mac Airt.
Bates shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mac Airt defends it nicely.
Mac Airt throws out a counter right but Bates avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Mac Airt slaps away a takedown attempt from Bates, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luigi Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the body from Bates misses
and Mac Airt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bates thinking.
A big right from Bates misses.
Bates jabs Mac Airt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mac Airt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A combination from Mac Airt does no damage.
Bates blocks a jab.
Mac Airt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mac Airt thuds a left hand into Bates's body.
Mac Airt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mac Airt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bates changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Bates misses with a hook. Mac Airt ducked under it nicely.
Bates defending well as Mac Airt loads up on a big left hand.
Mac Airt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bates displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mac Airt throws out the jab.
Mac Airt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mac Airt ducks under a wild hook from Bates.
Mac Airt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bates at a distance.
Bates throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mac Airt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mac Airt throws a shot from downtown. Bates moves away and avoids it.
Bates connects with a jab.
Bates misses with a takedown attempt
and Mac Airt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mac Airt loads up on a big right hand but Bates slips the punch.
Bates swings for the body but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Mac Airt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bates had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mac Airt ducks under a wild hook from Bates.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Mac Airt dominated that round.
That's time! Bates's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bates uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mac Airt.
Bates feinted with a counter takedown.
Mac Airt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mac Airt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bates misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mac Airt! But no joy.
Mac Airt lands an overhand right.
Mac Airt throws a jab when Bates was well out of range.
Mac Airt slips under a jab.
Mac Airt lands the left hand.
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
Bates swings for the body but Mac Airt moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt throws a jab when Bates was well out of range.
Bates shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mac Airt but Mac Airt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bates works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Mac Airt.
Nice straight punches there by Bates. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bates.
Mac Airt looks to land a right hand but Bates moved out of range.
Mac Airt connects with a crisp jab.
Mac Airt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bates throws a hook but Mac Airt avoids it easily.
Mac Airt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mac Airt throws a looping overhand right but Bates ducks down to avoid it.
Bates cracks a nice hook into Mac Airt's ribs.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Bates's head but Bates sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bates pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bates avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bates changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mac Airt scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Bates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mac Airt was well out of range. Poor timing from Bates.
Bates rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mac Airt counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Mac Airt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bates on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bates tries to clinch
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand.
Bates misses with a body punch
and Mac Airt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mac Airt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#
Bates is rocked!
Bates misses the shot to the body.
Bates throws out a loose jab but Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Mac Airt.
Oh Bates is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bates walks straight into a right hand from Mac Airt - that's dropped him! Mac Airt jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bates from any more punishment! Bates complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cormac Mac Airt!
As Cormac Mac Airt got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: "With a host, with a valiant band
Well did he go into Connacht.
Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn
On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.
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Event:
PFC 52
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Mac Airt cracks Donkashane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Donkashane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mac Airt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donkashane fails with the takedown
and Mac Airt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donkashane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mac Airt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut lands for Mac Airt. That snapped Donkashane's head back.
Mac Airt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mac Airt clobbers Donkashane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mac Airt misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Airt connects with a right hand. Donkashane shakes it off.#T1#
Donkashane tries to move into range but Mac Airt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mac Airt, as that shot connected.
Mac Airt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Donkashane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Donkashane is rocked!
Mac Airt cracks Donkashane on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Donkashane falls backwards against the cage. Mac Airt follows up with more strikes that drop Donkashane to his knees. Mac Airt keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Donkashane! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac Mac Airt!
Cormac Mac Airt looked relieved post fight as he said the following; '"With a host, with a valiant band
Well did he go into Connacht.
Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn
On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.
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Event:
PFC 47 :
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Xenophobus swinging wildly here.
Mac Airt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mac Airt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mac Airt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xenophobus.
Xenophobus misses with the combination.
A shot to the liver by Mac Airt. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Mac Airt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xenophobus manages to avoid it.
Xenophobus misses with an uppercut.
Xenophobus misses with a looping right.#T1#
Xenophobus avoids the body shot from Mac Airt.
It looked like Xenophobus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mac Airt looks to land a left hand but Xenophobus moved out of range nicely.
Xenophobus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Mac Airt.
Xenophobus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Xenophobus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mac Airt blocks a jab.
Xenophobus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xenophobus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mac Airt on the side of the head.
Xenophobus connects with a body shot that sends Mac Airt's belly button to the back.
Nice cross by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt slips a jab from Xenophobus.
Mac Airt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ulysseus Xenophobus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xenophobus missing with a left hand there. Mac Airt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Xenophobus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Nice defenses there by Xenophobus.
Sloppy strikes from Mac Airt. Those never looked like landing.
A punch lands to the side of Xenophobus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Xenophobus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mac Airt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xenophobus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Mac Airt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xenophobus circles away quickly and effectively.
Xenophobus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mac Airt misses with a hook
and Xenophobus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xenophobus swings for the body but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Xenophobus misses with a straight right.
Mac Airt scores with a punch to the head.
Mac Airt avoids the body shot from Xenophobus.
A big left from Mac Airt misses. #T3#
Xenophobus misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Mac Airt misses.
Mac Airt moves away from the strike by Xenophobus.
Mac Airt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Xenophobus with a body shot.
Mac Airt looks to land a right hand but Xenophobus moved out of range.
Mac Airt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xenophobus was well out of range. Poor timing from Mac Airt.
Xenophobus misses the shot to the body.
Mac Airt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Xenophobus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Xenophobus misses its intended target.
Xenophobus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mac Airt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xenophobus.
Xenophobus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xenophobus lands with a cross.
Xenophobus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Xenophobus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mac Airt counters with a straight right hand.
Xenophobus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Xenophobus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mac Airt looks to throw the jab but Xenophobus is out of range.
Xenophobus misses with a body punch
and Mac Airt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xenophobus throws the left hand but Mac Airt avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Mac Airt does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Airt throws a poor cross that misses
and Xenophobus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Xenophobus misses.
Xenophobus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Xenophobus throws a lazy right hand but Mac Airt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Mac Airt misses its intended target.
Mac Airt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Xenophobus dodges the punch combination from Mac Airt.
Xenophobus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
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 Ulysseus Xenophobus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt'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#
Mac Airt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Xenophobus avoids it easily.
Mac Airt misses with a two punch combination.
Xenophobus misses with a lunging right hand
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xenophobus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Xenophobus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mac Airt tries to bum rush Xenophobus with a series of wild strikes but Xenophobus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Xenophobus throws a lazy uppercut
and Mac Airt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mac Airt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Xenophobus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mac Airt scrambles back to his feet.
Xenophobus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#
Xenophobus is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Xenophobus blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Xenophobus misses its target.
A big left from Xenophobus misses.
Xenophobus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oh Xenophobus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Xenophobus slips under a jab.
Xenophobus throws a body shot but no joy.
Mac Airt throws a right hand that Xenophobus ducks under and follows up with a left that Xenophobus also avoids with ease.
Xenophobus seems to have got his legs back now.
Xenophobus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mac Airt at a distance.
Xenophobus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xenophobus.
Mac Airt throws a jab but it's blocked by Xenophobus.
Mac Airt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xenophobus wants to clinch up but Mac Airt keeps it at a distance.
Xenophobus looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac Airt is just out of range.
Xenophobus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mac Airt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Mac Airt throws a looping overhand right but Xenophobus ducks down to avoid it.
Xenophobus lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xenophobus's corner calls for a 1-2. Xenophobus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mac Airt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cormac Mac Airt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xenophobus throws a jab but it's blocked by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mac Airt misses with a hook. Xenophobus ducked under it nicely.
Mac Airt lands a lovely overhand right.
A cross from Xenophobus lands.
A big left from Xenophobus misses.
Mac Airt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Mac Airt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mac Airt looks to land a left hand but Xenophobus moved out of range nicely.
Cormac Mac Airt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xenophobus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mac Airt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mac Airt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xenophobus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Mac Airt staying out of range there.
Mac Airt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mac Airt takes one on the button.
Xenophobus fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xenophobus. Mac Airt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac Airt moves out of range of the strikes.
Xenophobus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mac Airt moves away.
Mac Airt just misses with a punch to the body.
Mac Airt digs a good body shot into Xenophobus's ribs.
Xenophobus punishes Mac Airt's body with a nice straight punch.
Xenophobus misses with a wild body shot.
Mac Airt misses with a combination
and Xenophobus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mac Airt on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Xenophobus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mac Airt's hands.
Mac Airt misses with a straight left.
Mac Airt drops his hands momentarily and Xenophobus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac Airt misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Xenophobus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mac Airt swings for the body but Xenophobus moves out of range.
Xenophobus ducks right into an uppercut from Mac Airt.
Xenophobus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mac Airt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xenophobus moves away.
Xenophobus misses with a few strikes there.
Mac Airt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Xenophobus scores with a shot to the body.
Mac Airt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mac Airt there as he acknowledges the shot.
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 Ulysseus Xenophobus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Mac Airt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Xenophobus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mac Airt moves away.
Mac Airt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xenophobus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mac Airt stuns Xenophobus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch combination from Mac Airt misses.
Mac Airt missing with a left hand there. Xenophobus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mac Airt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Xenophobus finds it's way round the side to connect with Mac Airt's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt tries to move into range but Xenophobus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mac Airt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xenophobus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mac Airt misses with a hook. Xenophobus ducked under it nicely.
Mac Airt misses with a hook. Xenophobus ducked under it nicely. #T1##CL#
Xenophobus instigates a clinch.
Mac Airt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Xenophobus has him pressed against the cage.
Xenophobus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Xenophobus leaning against his opponent.
Xenophobus tries a body shot but Mac Airt blocks it.
Mac Airt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Xenophobus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mac Airt's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Xenophobus. #BC2#
Mac Airt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xenophobus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mac Airt throws an off balance right hand
and Xenophobus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mac Airt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xenophobus moves away.
It looked like Xenophobus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xenophobus misses with a left hand
and Mac Airt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Xenophobus moves out of range of the strikes.
Mac Airt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
A jab from Xenophobus misses.
Xenophobus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac Airt paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Xenophobus moves into the clinch successfully.
Xenophobus can't find room to land a body shot as Mac Airt controls the action.
Xenophobus keeps control of Mac Airt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mac Airt wants to break free but Xenophobus has control.
Xenophobus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mac Airt.
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mac Airt is trying to force a seperation but Xenophobus has the dominant position.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mac Airt is trying to break free.
Xenophobus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xenophobus lands with a left to the head.
Mac Airt prevents a body shot from Xenophobus.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Xenophobus breaks the clinch.
Xenophobus cracks Mac Airt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
A big right from Mac Airt misses.
Xenophobus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mac Airt backs up against the cage.
Xenophobus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mac Airt's head backwards.
Xenophobus avoids the body shot from Mac Airt.
Xenophobus throws a big shot that misses.
Mac Airt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Xenophobus with a jab.
Xenophobus throws the left hand but Mac Airt avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Mac Airt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xenophobus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Xenophobus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mac Airt was well out of range. Poor timing from Xenophobus.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mac Airt! But no joy.
Xenophobus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mac Airt walks into a stiff left hand from Xenophobus.
Xenophobus's corner calls for a 1-2. Xenophobus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mac Airt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Xenophobus in his tracks. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xenophobus misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xenophobus. Mac Airt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac Airt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xenophobus. Mac Airt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xenophobus misses with a looping right.
Xenophobus tests Mac Airt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xenophobus ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Xenophobus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Xenophobus looks to land a right hand but Mac Airt moved out of range.
Mac Airt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xenophobus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cormac Mac Airt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ulysseus Xenophobus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mac Airt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xenophobus.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ulysseus Xenophobus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Xenophobus 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulysseus Xenophobus!
In his post fight interview, Ulysseus Xenophobus started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Cormac Mac Airt spoke after the fight, saying '"When I am gone I charge you that ye bury me not at Brugh of the Boyne where is the royal cemetery of the Kings of Erinn. For all these kings paid adoration to gods of wood or stone, or to the Sun and the Elements, whose signs are carved on the walls of their tombs, but I have learned to know the On'.
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Event:
PFC 46
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Tiitti looks to land a combination but Mac Airt avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Mac Airt misses.
Tiitti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tiitti seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tiitti fails in his attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Mac Airt misses.
Mac Airt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mac Airt thuds his right hand into Tiitti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tiitti throws a head kick that misses.
Mac Airt swinging wildly here.
Tiitti tries to clinch up but Mac Airt circles away and keeps his distance.
Mac Airt throws out a counter right but Tiitti avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiitti shoots in for a double leg but Mac Airt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tiitti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mac Airt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tiitti somewhat.#TD#
Tiitti is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mac Airt's half guard.#ES2#
Mac Airt manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tiitti keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1##BC2#
Mac Airt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mac Airt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mac Airt with a jab.
Mac Airt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tiitti. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mac Airt enables Tiitti to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mac Airt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Mac Airt has his feet on Tiitti's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Mac Airt.
Tiitti drops his hands momentarily and Mac Airt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tiitti slips a straight right by Mac Airt.#T2#
Mac Airt connects with a crisp jab.
Tiitti is looking to score with low kicks.
Mac Airt swinging wildly here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tiitti. #CUT#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Mac Airt swats away the attempt to clinch by Tiitti.
Tiitti throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Tiitti fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mac Airt to the ground. Tiitti is now in Mac Airt's guard.#ES2#
Mac Airt has his feet on Tiitti's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tiitti tries to bum rush Mac Airt with a series of wild strikes but Mac Airt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Mac Airt throws a body punch but Tiitti moves out of range.
Mac Airt misses with a looping right.
Tiitti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cormac Mac Airt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mac Airt connects with a single shot there.
Tiitti moves in looking to clinch but Mac Airt pushes him off.#CL#
Tiitti closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Tiitti breaks from the clinch.
Tiitti is looking to clinch but Mac Airt is avoiding it.
Tiitti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mac Airt.
Tiitti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mac Airt throws a lazy right hand but Tiitti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Mac Airt breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Tiitti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Mac Airt to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Repa Tiitti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt throws a lazy right hand but Tiitti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mac Airt sizes up Tiitti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tiitti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiitti manages to avoid it.
Tiitti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mac Airt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mac Airt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tiitti.
Repa Tiitti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tiitti.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiitti ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tiitti's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Mac Airt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tiitti fails with a takedown attempt.
Tiitti slips a jab and a cross from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt scores with a jab to the body.
Tiitti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mac Airt scores with a hook to the body. Tiitti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tiitti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mac Airt counters with a straight right hand.
Tiitti misses with a takedown attempt
and Mac Airt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Repa Tiitti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt scores with a jab to the body.
Tiitti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#
Tiitti is rocked!
Mac Airt lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Tiitti - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Mac Airt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cormac Mac Airt!
Cormac Mac Airt took some time post fight to say the following; '"With a host, with a valiant band
Well did he go into Connacht.
Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn
On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.
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Event:
PFC 45: Sigurdsson vs. Lee
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Mac Airt misses with a looping right.
Baez throws a push kick but Mac Airt slaps the foot to one side.
Baez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mac Airt doesn't seem bothered though.
Mac Airt takes a kick to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Mac Airt misses the target.
Mac Airt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baez throws a lazy body kick
and Baez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Baez lands a front kick.
Mac Airt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL#
Baez has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Baez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mac Airt misses with a wild body shot.
Mac Airt ducks right into an uppercut from Baez.
Mac Airt clobbers Baez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mac Airt throws a shot from downtown. Baez moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Baez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baez throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Mac Airt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baez has time to react.
Baez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mac Airt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mac Airt misses with a hook. Baez ducked under it nicely.
Baez digs a good body shot into Mac Airt's ribs.
Mac Airt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mac Airt just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBaez.
Mac Airt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baez tries a head kick but it misses.
Baez scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Airt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baez lands a nice shot to the body.
Baez misses with a looping right.#T2#
Baez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mac Airt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baez connects with a high kick.
Baez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mac Airt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Baez misses with an uppercut
and Mac Airt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mac Airt in his tracks.
Mac Airt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Baez is looking to score with low kicks.
Baez tries to clinch but Mac Airt is having none of it.
A jab from Mac Airt misses.
Mac Airt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Baez. That one must have hurt.
Baez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Baez.#CUT#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Baez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mac Airt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Baez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mac Airt backs up against the cage.
Mac Airt misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Mac Airt tries to keep at a distance but Baez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mac Airt tries to break free but Baez pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baez.
Baez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mac Airt wants to break free but Baez has control.
Baez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baez missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Baez.
Baez has a couple of punches blocked by Mac Airt.
A short left from Baez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baez gets through Mac Airt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mac Airt is trying to push Baez away but Baez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Baez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baez misses with some punches.
Baez stalling in the clinch but Mac Airt improves position.
Mac Airt wants to get back to striking at distance but Baez won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baez.
Mac Airt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mac Airt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baez has him pressed against the cage.
Mac Airt working hard to break the clinch.
Baez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baez prevents Mac Airt from breaking the clinch.
Mac Airt working hard to break the clinch.
Baez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mac Airt's efforts to push away.
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch but Baez keeps him there for the moment.
I was talking to Baez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mac Airt can't break the clinch.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Baez on the inside.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch but Baez keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryant Baez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Baez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mac Airt! But no joy.#CL#
Baez clinches with his opponent.
Bryant Baez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mac Airt tries to circle away but Baez has him pinned against the cage.
Mac Airt wants to break free but Baez has control.
Mac Airt is trying to push Baez away but Baez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baez prevents Mac Airt from breaking the clinch.
Baez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mac Airt tries to circle away but Baez has him pinned against the cage.
Mac Airt blocking some punches.
Mac Airt is trying to force a seperation but Baez has the dominant position.#BC2#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mac Airt lands a glancing blow to the side of Baez's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baez.
A combination from Baez does no damage.
Mac Airt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut
and Baez counters with a two punch combo.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Baez's head but Baez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bryant Baez is winning the standup battle so far.
Baez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mac Airt.
Baez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Baez lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
Baez clinches up with Mac Airt and pushes him back against the cage.
Baez misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Baez.
Baez lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Mac Airt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baez scores with the left hand. Mac Airt knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch combination from Mac Airt misses.
Bryant Baez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baez is looking to clinch but Mac Airt is avoiding it.
#T2#
Mac Airt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Mac Airt.
Baez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mac Airt's head.
Mac Airt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baez.#CL#
Baez forces Mac Airt back against the cage and clinches.
Baez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mac Airt is trying to force a seperation but Baez has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Mac Airt's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Baez as he connects with a hook.
Mac Airt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baez doesn't seem bothered though.
Mac Airt misses the jab.
Baez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mac Airt.
Baez throws out a powerful jab.
Baez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC#
Mac Airt is rocked!#T3#
Baez and Mac Airt are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Baez throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Mac Airt into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Baez knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bryant Baez!
An intense looking Bryant Baez took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Who's next!? I am taking on anyone! I am a world champ who ain't afraid to scrap with anyone! How about a rematch Calvin King? I lve whooping that ass the first time!'.
The defeated Cormac Mac Airt had this to say: '"When I am gone I charge you that ye bury me not at Brugh of the Boyne where is the royal cemetery of the Kings of Erinn. For all these kings paid adoration to gods of wood or stone, or to the Sun and the Elements, whose signs are carved on the walls of their tombs, but I have learned to know the On'.
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Event:
PFC 42: Karimov vs Sigurdsson
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Damhuis misses with an uppercut
and Mac Airt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Damhuis thinking.
A big left from Damhuis misses.
Damhuis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mac Airt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Damhuis staying out of range there.
Damhuis misses with the body kick
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut.
Damhuis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Damhuis scores with a push kick.
Mac Airt moves out of range of the body kick.
Mac Airt throws a nice looking combination but Damhuis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt throws a shot from downtown. Damhuis moves away and avoids it.
Damhuis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Damhuis tries for a takedown but Mac Airt circles away easily
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Damhuis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Damhuis misses with a shot to the body
and Mac Airt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Damhuis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Damhuis, right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Damhuis.
Damhuis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mac Airt lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Damhuis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Mac Airt is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Damhuis asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
Damhuis misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mac Airt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mac Airt takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Damhuis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mac Airt takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mac Airt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Damhuis has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
Damhuis working the body and head with strikes.
Damhuis tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Damhuis lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mac Airt down.
Damhuis throws a strike aimed at the side of Mac Airt's head but Mac Airt avoids it well.
Mac Airt avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Damhuis.
Damhuis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mac Airt keeps working.
Damhuis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mac Airt is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Damhuis asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
Damhuis working the ground and pound but Mac Airt is defending the strikes.
Mac Airt is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Damhuis asserts his dominance and retains side control.
An elbow from Damhuis crashes against the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Damhuis scoring with punches from side control.
Damhuis working the ground and pound.
Damhuis prevents Mac Airt from escaping the position.
Mac Airt trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mac Airt tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Mac Airt tries to buck Damhuis off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manolito Damhuis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt'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.
#R2#
Mac Airt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice jab there from Damhuis.
Damhuis misses with a kick to the body
and Mac Airt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mac Airt lands with a hook. Damhuis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've been told by Mac Airt's head coaches at The Axis of Evil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mac Airt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Damhuis misses with an uppercut.
Cormac Mac Airt is winning the standup battle so far.
Mac Airt blocks a jab.
Damhuis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Damhuis, right into the meat.
Mac Airt scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mac Airt throws an overhand right that lands on Damhuis's shoulder, as Damhuis tries to avoid the shot.
Mac Airt checks a low kick from Damhuis.
A counter left hand to the body from Mac Airt misses its target.#T1#
Damhuis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac Airt.
Damhuis feints the counter takedown.
Damhuis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Damhuis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mac Airt.
Damhuis lands with a hook. Mac Airt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Damhuis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Manolito Damhuis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Damhuis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Damhuis cracks Mac Airt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mac Airt catches Damhuis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Damhuis misses with a leg kick.
Mac Airt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mac Airt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mac Airt connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Mac Airt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut. Damhuis saw that one coming.
Mac Airt punishes Damhuis's body with a nice straight punch.
Damhuis throws the kick towards the body but Mac Airt avoids it.
Damhuis has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Damhuis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mac Airt's sensitive parts.
Mac Airt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mac Airt moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mac Airt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mac Airt walks into a left hand.
Mac Airt throws a jab but it's blocked by Damhuis.
Mac Airt misses with a looping left.
Damhuis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mac Airt.#T3#
Mac Airt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mac Airt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mac Airt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Mac Airt there.
Damhuis throws a jab when Mac Airt was well out of range.
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Damhuis manages to avoid it.
Cormac Mac Airt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mac Airt scores with a body shot.
Damhuis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mac Airt throwing a counter right hand but Damhuis manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Damhuis is predictable there
and Mac Airt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Damhuis scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mac Airt. Damhuis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Damhuis misses the body punch
and Mac Airt counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Mac Airt throws a lazy right hand but Damhuis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Damhuis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Damhuis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Mac Airt.
A lazy body kick from Damhuis
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Mac Airt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mac Airt throws an overhand right that lands on Damhuis's shoulder, as Damhuis tries to avoid the shot.
Damhuis throws the kick towards the body but Mac Airt avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Mac Airt misses the target.
Mac Airt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mac Airt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Damhuis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Manolito Damhuis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Damhuis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Damhuis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Damhuis is looking to slow Mac Airt down with leg kicks.
Damhuis throws a lazy right hand but Mac Airt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mac Airt misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Damhuis counters with a shoot takedown. Mac Airt fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mac Airt manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Mac Airt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Damhuis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Damhuis lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Mac Airt manages to break the clinch.
Damhuis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mac Airt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mac Airt throws a body punch but Damhuis moves out of range.
Mac Airt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Mac Airt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Damhuiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mac Airt checks a low kick from Damhuis.
Damhuis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mac Airt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Damhuis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mac Airt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mac Airt throws a shot from downtown. Damhuis moves away and avoids it.
Mac Airt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Damhuis throws a leg kick which misses Mac Airt's front leg but catches the back leg as Mac Airt tries to avoid it. #T2#
Damhuis thuds his shin into the meat of Mac Airt's side.
Damhuis dives in for a single leg takedown but Mac Airt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mac Airt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Damhuis scores with a head kick. Mac Airt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice shot lands for Damhuis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damhuis scores with a jab to the head.
Damhuis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Damhuis defending well as Mac Airt loads up on a big left hand.
Damhuis with the counter takedown but Mac Airt avoids it easily.
Damhuis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mac Airt.
Damhuis throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut.
Damhuis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Damhuis scores with a push kick.
Damhuis misses with an uppercut. Mac Airt saw that one coming.
As Damhuis looks to move away, Mac Airt throws a big counter combo but Damhuis just gets out of the way.#T3#
Damhuis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Damhuis lands a nice looking body shot.
Damhuis walks into a left hand.
Damhuis thumps Mac Airt with a low kick.
Mac Airt with a jab.
Mac Airt throws a shot from downtown. Damhuis moves away and avoids it.
Damhuis jabs Mac Airt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Damhuis works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
Cormac Mac Airt's cut is getting worse.
Mac Airt throws a big shot that misses.
Mac Airt misses with a straight left. #T4#
Damhuis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Damhuis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Airt cracks Damhuis with a good jab.
Sloppy strikes from Damhuis. Those never looked like landing.
Mac Airt throws a shot from downtown. Damhuis moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt is looking to counter punch.
Mac Airt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Damhuis.
Damhuis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mac Airt but Mac Airt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Mac Airt misses the target.
Cormac Mac Airt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mac Airt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manolito Damhuis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Damhuis 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manolito Damhuis!
The defeated Cormac Mac Airt had this to say: '"When I am gone I charge you that ye bury me not at Brugh of the Boyne where is the royal cemetery of the Kings of Erinn. For all these kings paid adoration to gods of wood or stone, or to the Sun and the Elements, whose signs are carved on the walls of their tombs, but I have learned to know the On'.
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Event:
PFC: Fight Night 42
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Benton shoots in but Mac Airt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mac Airt slips under a jab.
Benton lands a right hook to the body.
Jab by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt looks to score with a jab to the body but Benton is just out of range.
Fredy Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Benton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Benton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Benton stops Mac Airt from standing up.
Benton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mac Airt is looking to stand up but Benton isn't so interested in that idea.
Benton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mac Airt wants to stand up but Benton is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Benton postures up in Mac Airt's guard and throws a big left but Mac Airt blocks it.
Mac Airt wants to stand but Benton is controlling the position.
Benton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Benton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mac Airt told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Mac Airt pushes Benton off and gets back to his feet.
Benton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mac Airt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benton walks into a straight right hand from Mac Airt.
Nice shot by Mac Airt.#TD#
Mac Airt tries to sprawl but Benton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac Airt is trying to stand.
#T2#
Benton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Benton trying to control from half guard but Mac Airt is working away.
Benton prevents Mac Airt from standing back up.
Benton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mac Airt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Benton.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Benton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Benton misses with a head shot. Mac Airt uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mac Airt wants to stand up but Benton is controlling him. #T3#
Benton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Benton stops Mac Airt from standing up.
Mac Airt is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Benton dives into side control.
Mac Airt wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES2#
Mac Airt throws Benton to one side and escapes!
Mac Airt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mac Airt wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredy Benton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut.
Mac Airt throws a body shot but no joy.
Mac Airt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mac Airt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benton.
Mac Airt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mac Airt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Benton slips a straight right by Mac Airt.
Benton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Benton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mac Airt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Mac Airt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Benton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Benton showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mac Airt tries to kick Benton off but Benton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Benton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mac Airt's head.
Benton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ES2#
Mac Airt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Benton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Benton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mac Airt is refusing to be controlled, as Benton sits in half guard.
Benton stops Mac Airt from getting back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Benton connects with a nice short shot to Mac Airt's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cormac Mac Airt will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mac Airt throws a lazy right hand but Benton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benton fails with the takedown
and Mac Airt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Benton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Mac Airt to counter with a crisp jab.
Mac Airt throws a jab but it's blocked by Benton.
Mac Airt scores with a jab. Benton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benton goes for a double leg but Mac Airt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mac Airt continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredy Benton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mac Airt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Benton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mac Airt defends it nicely.#T1#
Benton fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Benton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Mac Airt manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Benton keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mac Airt tries to break free but Benton pushes him back against the cage.
Mac Airt tries to circle away but Benton has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Benton has clasped his hands together around Mac Airt's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mac Airt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mac Airt is not content to let Benton control the position.
Fredy Benton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mac Airt on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2#
Mac Airt taking a bit of punishment here - Benton scoring with strikes.
Mac Airt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Benton has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mac Airt is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#ES2#
Mac Airt explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Benton slips under a jab from Mac Airt.
Benton is looking to counter punch.
Benton blocks a jab.
Benton misses with a takedown attempt - Mac Airt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benton darts in looking for a takedown but Mac Airt gets double underhooks and turns Benton into the cage.
Mac Airt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot.
Benton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mac Airt sprawls well. Mac Airt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benton gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Benton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut.
Benton shoots in for a takedown but Mac Airt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mac Airt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Benton misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Mac Airt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac Airt manages to avoid it.
Benton with a poor takedown
and Mac Airt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cormac Mac Airt seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Benton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Benton lands in his opponent's guard.
Benton won't allow Mac Airt to get back to his feet.
Benton tries to free his leg and advance position but Mac Airt is retaining full guard. #T4##ES2#
Mac Airt kicks Benton off and gets to his feet.
Cormac Mac Airt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mac Airt as he avoids it easily.
Mac Airt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benton with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Benton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mac Airt avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Mac Airt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benton dives in and grabs Mac Airt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mac Airt pushes down on Benton's head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mac Airt! But no joy.
Mac Airt jabs at Benton's body.
Mac Airt misses with the combination.
Benton missing with a left hand there. Mac Airt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benton tries to move into range but Mac Airt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Mac Airt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Benton finds it's way through Mac Airt's defenses.
Benton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mac Airt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benton ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Benton tries for a takedown but Mac Airt circles away easily
and Mac Airt counters with a straight right hand.
Benton dives in and grabs Mac Airt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mac Airt pushes down on Benton's head and hops out.
Mac Airt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredy Benton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Benton or perhaps it was just good defense by Mac Airt, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton shoots in looking for a takedown but Mac Airt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Benton slips a jab from Mac Airt.
Benton throws a sloppy body shot
and Mac Airt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mac Airt connects with a body shot.#T1#
Benton avoids the body shot from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mac Airt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mac Airt wants it to stay on the feet.
Mac Airt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benton with a poor takedown
and Mac Airt counters with a straight right hand.
Mac Airt lands with an overhand left.
Benton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mac Airt's waist but Mac Airt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benton off to one side.
Mac Airt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mac Airt looks to land a right hand but Benton moved out of range.
Mac Airt lands a nice shot that snaps Benton's head back.
Mac Airt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Benton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Airt is trying to get back to his feet.
Benton misses with the ground and pound.
Mac Airt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
Benton trying to control the action but Mac Airt is working from the bottom.
Benton throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've been hearing that Benton has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mac Airt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Benton lands a decent elbow from side control. #ES2#
Mac Airt bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Benton dives in and grabs Mac Airt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mac Airt pushes down on Benton's head and hops out.
Mac Airt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Benton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mac Airt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mac Airt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benton somewhat.#T3#
Mac Airt lands a head shot.#ROC2#
Benton is rocked!
Benton misses the body punch
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Benton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benton shoots in looking for a takedown. Mac Airt tries to sprawl out of it but Benton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mac Airt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mac Airt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mac Airt just misses with a punch to the body.
Benton shoots in for a takedown but Mac Airt shows good takedown defense.
Mac Airt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mac Airt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mac Airt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Benton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Benton is looking to wear down Mac Airt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mac Airt misses with a few strikes there.
Benton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mac Airt as he jumps to the side.
Mac Airt throws out a counter right but Benton avoids it with no problem.#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benton.
Benton slips a jab and a cross from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt throws a monster overhand right that drops Benton! Mac Airt follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac Mac Airt!
Cormac Mac Airt looked relieved post fight as he said the following; '"With a host, with a valiant band
Well did he go into Connacht.
Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn
On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.
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PFC 35: McCarty vs. Skif
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Batroc misses its intended target.
Batroc ducks right into an uppercut from Mac Airt.
Batroc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Batroc.
Batroc tries a head kick but it misses.
Batroc blocks a jab.
No joy there for Mac Airt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mac Airt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt lands a nice looking body shot.
Batroc tries to close the distance and clinch but Mac Airt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Batroc closes the distance and clinches.
Batroc lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Batroc keeps control of Mac Airt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Batroc lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Batroc gets through Mac Airt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mac Airt is looking to break free of the clinch but Batroc has double underhooks.
Mac Airt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Batroc lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Batroc prevents Mac Airt from breaking the clinch.
Mac Airt working hard to break the clinch.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch but Batroc keeps him there for the moment.
Batroc leaning his opponent against the cage.
I was talking to Batroc's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mac Airt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mac Airt prevents a body shot from Batroc.
Batroc manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Batroc lands a left hand.
Batroc misses with some punches.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mac Airt is looking to break free of the clinch but Batroc has double underhooks.
Batroc misses with a punch to the body.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch but Batroc keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Batroc scores with a hook to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Mac Airt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mac Airt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Mac Airt breaks from the clinch.
Batroc smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Mac Airt moves away from the strike by Batroc.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot.
Mac Airt throws a looping overhand right but Batroc ducks down to avoid it.
Batroc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mac Airt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mac Airt lands with an uppercut that bounces Batroc off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Batroc clinches up against the cage.
Mac Airt prevents a body shot from Batroc.
Mac Airt is trying to break the clinch but Batroc is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Mac Airt misses with a body shot.
Batroc closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mac Airt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Batroc's head but Batroc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Batroc throws a looping overhand right but Mac Airt ducks down to avoid it.
Mac Airt throws a lazy uppercut
and Batroc makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mac Airt really felt that one!
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
Batroc fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mac Airt on the side of the head.
Batroc needs to keep his hands up - Mac Airt had a free shot at his head there.
Batroc throws a sloppy head kick and Mac Airt moves out of range easily.
Mac Airt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batroc throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Batroc ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Batroc throws a nice head kick!
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut
and Batroc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Batroc closes the distance and clinches.
Mac Airt tries to circle away but Batroc has him pinned against the cage.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch but Batroc keeps him there for the moment.
A right hand to the body from Batroc.
Batroc scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Batroc.
A short uppercut from Batroc.
Batroc is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Batroc.
Batroc stalling in the clinch.
Mac Airt is trying to break free.#BC2#
Mac Airt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Batroc clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Batroc dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt'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.
#R2#
Mac Airt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batroc.
Batroc tries to land a front kick but Mac Airt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Batroc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mac Airt throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Batroc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mac Airt misses with a jab to the body
and Batroc counters with a left and a right that stings Mac Airt.
Batroc slips a jab from Mac Airt.
Batroc chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batroc.
Georges Batroc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batroc throws a head kick that Mac Airt semi-blocks.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Batroc's head but Batroc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Batroc fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Batroc lands a jab.
Mac Airt scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Batroc gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mac Airt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mac Airt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Batroc has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Batroc.
Batroc 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.
Batroc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mac Airt wants to get back to striking at distance but Batroc won't allow it.
Batroc content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Batroc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Batroc lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mac Airt.
Georges Batroc has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mac Airt is trying to break the clinch but Batroc has him pressed against the cage.
Mac Airt is trying to force a seperation but Batroc has the dominant position.
Batroc tries to work over Mac Airt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Batroc has Mac Airt pushed against the cage.
Mac Airt is trying to break free.#T2#
Batroc lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Batroc lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Batroc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Batroc gets through Mac Airt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mac Airt is trying to break free.
Mac Airt is trying to force a seperation but Batroc has the dominant position.
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Batroc has Mac Airt pressed against the cage, preventing Mac Airt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mac Airt tries to break free but Batroc pushes him back against the cage.
Batroc dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Mac Airt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batroc throws a series of punches but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Mac Airt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batroc is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice defenses there by Mac Airt.
Batroc throws a sloppy body shot
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Batroc doesn't manage to clinch there - Mac Airt circles away.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Batroc lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch but Batroc keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Mac Airt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Batroc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mac Airt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Batroc ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mac Airt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Batroc throwing a counter right hand but Mac Airt manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt throws a right and a left that Batroc avoids nicely.
Batroc lands a head kick. Mac Airt smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T4#
Mac Airt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Batroc throws the left hand but Mac Airt avoids the punch easily.
Cormac Mac Airt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Batroc's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mac Airt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Batroc scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Mac Airt lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Batroc clinches up with Mac Airt and pushes him back against the cage.
Mac Airt wants to get back to striking at distance but Batroc won't allow it.
Mac Airt is looking to break free of the clinch but Batroc has double underhooks.
Batroc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac Airt can do to turn this around?
Batroc misses with a punch to the body.
Batroc has Mac Airt pressed against the cage, preventing Mac Airt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mac Airt is trying to push Batroc away but Batroc has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Batroc lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Batroc works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mac Airt is breathing heavily.
Mac Airt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Batroc throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Batroc scores with a nice hook to the head.
Batroc lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Batroc dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
That's time! Batroc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Batroc feints and then cracks Mac Airt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mac Airt down.
Mac Airt jabs Batroc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mac Airt misses with a straight left. #CL#
Batroc clinches up against the cage.
Mac Airt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Mac Airt's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mac Airt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Batroc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batroc misses with a low kick.#CL#
Batroc has closed the distance and engaged Mac Airt in a clinch.
Batroc working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Batroc.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batroc taking a breather.#T1#
Batroc working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mac Airt tries to break free but Batroc pushes him back against the cage.
Batroc prevents Mac Airt from breaking the clinch.
Batroc lands an uppercut.
Batroc has Mac Airt pressed against the cage, preventing Mac Airt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Batroc controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Mac Airt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left and a right from Mac Airt both land. Nice combination.
Mac Airt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mac Airt looks to throw the jab but Batroc is out of range.
Batroc wants to clinch up but Mac Airt keeps it at a distance.
Mac Airt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Batroc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac Airt.
#CL#
Batroc instigates a clinch. #T2#
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Batroc takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right hook to the body lands for Batroc.
Mac Airt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Batroc lands a hook that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Batroc presses Mac Airt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mac Airt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Batroc.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Batroc creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Batroc scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Batroc lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Batroc lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Batroc. #ROC#
Mac Airt is rocked!
Batroc lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Mac Airt is still on wobbly legs! Can Batroc finish him?
Batroc creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mac Airt's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mac Airt drops to his knees and Batroc pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Georges Batroc!
Cormac Mac Airt spoke after the fight, saying '"When I am gone I charge you that ye bury me not at Brugh of the Boyne where is the royal cemetery of the Kings of Erinn. For all these kings paid adoration to gods of wood or stone, or to the Sun and the Elements, whose signs are carved on the walls of their tombs, but I have learned to know the On'.
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