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Event:
YL 51: Lee v Draganov
Date: Oct 08, 2017 |
#R1#
DeMarco closes the distance but Perera moves to the side
and Perera counters with a good low kick that DeMarco was not able to check.
DeMarco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeMarco blocks a head kick by Perera.
#CL2#
Perera has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perera.
Perera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeMarco is trying to break free.
A right handed body shot lands from Perera.
Perera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DeMarco takes a shot to the head.
Perera lands a right hand.
DeMarco tries to break the clinch but Perera is controlling the position.
Perera pushes DeMarco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeMarco tries to break free but Perera pushes him back against the cage.
DeMarco is looking to break free of the clinch but Perera has double underhooks.
DeMarco throws a head punch that misses.
Perera scores with a nice hook to the head.
DeMarco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Perera.
DeMarco is breathing heavily.
A short right from Perera. #T1#
Perera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DeMarco takes a shot to the head. #BC#
DeMarco manages to break the clinch.
Perera is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Perera shuts the power down on DeMarco. Lights out, game over! Perera is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kusal Perera!
A relieved looking Kusal Perera 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:
YL 44: McGregor v Umm
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
DeMarco is pushing Nelson up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nelson can't find room to land a body shot as DeMarco controls the action.
DeMarco blocks a body shot from Nelson.
DeMarco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DeMarco holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
DeMarco is trying to push Nelson away but Nelson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
DeMarco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nelson has him pressed against the ropes.
DeMarco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
DeMarco dodges an elbow strike from Nelson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by DeMarco as Nelson tries to tie him up.
Nelson trying to land knees to the body.
DeMarco wants to get back to striking at distance but Nelson won't allow it.
DeMarco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nelson can't find room to land a body shot as DeMarco controls the action.
#BC2#
DeMarco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Nelson is looking to clinch.
DeMarco let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
DeMarco connects with an inside leg kick.
DeMarco keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
DeMarco rushes Nelson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
DeMarco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeMarco fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nelson checks it well.
Nelson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from DeMarco.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeMarco, right into the meat.
#CL#
Nelson instigates a clinch. #BC2#
DeMarco breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Nelson closes the distance and pushes DeMarco back into the ropes.
DeMarco avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
DeMarco can't break the clinch.
DeMarco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nelson has him pressed against the ropes.
DeMarco is trying to push Nelson away but Nelson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
DeMarco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nelson trying to stall but DeMarco improves his position.
Nelson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nelson tries to land knees in the clinch but DeMarco avoids the damage to the body.
DeMarco wants to break free but Nelson has control.
Nelson struggles to land a body shot inside as DeMarco controls his hands.
#T2#
DeMarco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
DeMarco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Nelson fails to land.
DeMarco told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
DeMarco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Nelson blocks the low kick.
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nelson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. DeMarco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeMarco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
DeMarco finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
DeMarco jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT2#
It looks like Don Nelson has been cut.#CL#
Nelson closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
DeMarco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson tries to clinch up but DeMarco circles away and keeps his distance.
DeMarco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick from DeMarco lands but Nelson takes it in his stride.
DeMarco keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe DeMarco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Nelson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
DeMarco lands a really nice looking cross but Nelson seems unphased.
#CL2#
DeMarco has Nelson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nelson looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
DeMarco breaks from the clinch.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeMarco let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nelson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeMarco.
DeMarco circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Nelson clinches up with DeMarco and pushes him back against the ropes.
DeMarco is trying to break the clinch but Nelson has him pressed against the ropes.
Nelson misses with an elbow over the top.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DeMarco avoids it.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeMarco avoids the elbow strike from Nelson, against the ropes.
Nelson lands a right hand.
DeMarco lands an uppercut.#BC2#
DeMarco manages to break the clinch.
DeMarco lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson wants to clinch
and DeMarco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
DeMarco works the jab nicely.
Nelson tries to get into range but DeMarco steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Nelson! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! DeMarco scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe DeMarco!
After the fight, Joe DeMarco 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.
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Event:
YL 33: Doss v Sobchak
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Heuler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeMarco.
Heuler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by DeMarco.
DeMarco wants to clinch up but Heuler keeps it at a distance.
Heuler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeMarco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heuler.
DeMarco fails with an attempt to clinch.
DeMarco is looking to clinch.
DeMarco tries to clinch up but Heuler circles away and keeps his distance.
DeMarco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
DeMarco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeMarco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeMarco misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeMarco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Heuler keeps the fight on the outside.
Heuler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Heuler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DeMarco, pushing him back against the ropes.
A short left from Heuler.
A short right from Heuler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heuler lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Heuler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DeMarco working hard to break the clinch.
Heuler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heuler presses DeMarco against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
DeMarco looks winded!
Heuler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
DeMarco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
DeMarco can't break the clinch.
Heuler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeMarco.
Heuler lands a left hand.
Heuler is working DeMarco over against the ropes.
Heuler presses DeMarco against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Heuler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Heuler.
Heuler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Heuler lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Heuler creates a bit of space and cracks DeMarco with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! DeMarco is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Heuler engages and cracks DeMarco with a massive lead left hook - DeMarco tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Heuler is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Niklaus Heuler!
Niklaus Heuler tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Young Lions: Richard v Ramos
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
DeMarco closes the distance but Gagnon moves to the side
and Gagnon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeMarco wants to clinch
and Gagnon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeMarco closes the distance but Gagnon moves to the side #KD2#
and Gagnon counters with a beautiful hook that drops DeMarco to the mat! Will DeMarco be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Gagnon to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and DeMarco is up. He looks OK to continue.
DeMarco staying out of range there.
Joe DeMarco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeMarco tries to clinch up#KD2#
and Gagnon counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops DeMarco onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeMarco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
DeMarco gets a clinch.
DeMarco misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Gagnon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
DeMarco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gagnon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeMarco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gagnon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gagnon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Gagnon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
DeMarco wants to clinch
and Gagnon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gagnon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as DeMarco is landing a low percentage of strikes.
DeMarco throws a head kick that misses.
Gagnon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from DeMarco with a body shot.
DeMarco connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
DeMarco instigates a clinch.
DeMarco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
DeMarco manages to break the clinch.
DeMarco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeMarco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Gagnon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DeMarco looks to clinch
and Gagnon counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Gagnon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeMarco looks to land a combination. Gagnon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gagnon ducks under a wild hook from DeMarco.
DeMarco tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Gagnon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gagnon flicks out a counter leg kick but DeMarco steps away.
DeMarco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeMarco moves in looking to clinch but Gagnon pushes him off.
Gagnon keeps the fight on the outside.
Gagnon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
DeMarco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
DeMarco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeMarco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DeMarco there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeMarco tries to clinch but Gagnon is having none of it.
DeMarco wants to clinch
letting Gagnon counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Gagnon will get the nod in that round, having scored multiple knockdowns.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##KD#
DeMarco connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Gagnon onto his butt! Gagnon bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Gagnon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeMarco manages to avoid it.
DeMarco throws a nice looking combination but Gagnon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DeMarco darts in trying to clinch
and Gagnon counters with a straight right hand.
DeMarco cracks Gagnon with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Gagnon is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Gagnon is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Gagnon could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Joe DeMarco!
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Event:
Young Lions: Jaak v Doss
Date: May 07, 2017 |
#R1#
DeMarco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maxwell throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
DeMarco clinches with his opponent.
Maxwell is looking to break free of the clinch but DeMarco has double underhooks.
DeMarco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
DeMarco keeps control of Maxwell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
DeMarco throws a punch but it's blocked by Maxwell.
DeMarco is trying to break the clinch but Maxwell has him pressed against the ropes.
Maxwell prevents DeMarco from breaking the clinch.
DeMarco is trying to break the clinch but Maxwell has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from DeMarco.
Maxwell is trying to break the clinch but DeMarco has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
DeMarco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeMarco tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Maxwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeMarco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
DeMarco is looking to clinch.
Maxwell throws a body punch but DeMarco moves out of range.
Maxwell misses with a wild combination.
Joe DeMarco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeMarco tries to clinch but Maxwell moves out of range.
Maxwell is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
DeMarco wants to clinch.
Maxwell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Maxwell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Maxwell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, DeMarco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maxwell's brow. #BC#
DeMarco breaks the clinch.
DeMarco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
DeMarco tests Maxwell's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Nick Maxwell has been cut.
Maxwell lands a two punch combo.
DeMarco tries to clinch but Maxwell moves out of range.
DeMarco throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Maxwell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
DeMarco misses with some punches.
Maxwell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
DeMarco throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeMarco lands an uppercut.
DeMarco throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Maxwell just misses with a elbow thrown towards DeMarco's brow.
DeMarco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maxwell has him pressed against the ropes.
Maxwell tries to circle away but DeMarco has him pinned against the ropes.
Maxwell wants to get back to striking at distance but DeMarco won't allow it.
Maxwell should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
DeMarco lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from DeMarco fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe DeMarco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Maxwell's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
DeMarco tries to clinch but Maxwell moves out of range.
DeMarco tries to close the distance and clinch but Maxwell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Maxwell closes the distance and clinches.
DeMarco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by DeMarco as Maxwell tries to tie him up.
Maxwell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning DeMarco up against the ropes.
DeMarco tries to land knees in the clinch but Maxwell avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Maxwell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeMarco is trying to break the clinch but Maxwell is controlling him.
DeMarco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maxwell wants to break free but DeMarco has control.
DeMarco throws a punch but it's blocked by Maxwell.
DeMarco throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maxwell looking to stall.
Joe DeMarco has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
DeMarco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maxwell blocks an elbow strike from DeMarco.
DeMarco has Maxwell pressed against the ropes, preventing Maxwell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maxwell blocking some punches.
Maxwell working hard to break the clinch.
DeMarco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maxwell is looking to break free of the clinch but DeMarco has double underhooks.
DeMarco tries to land a knee to the head but Maxwell blocks with his arms.
#BC#
DeMarco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeMarco tries to clinch there but Maxwell circles away.
Maxwell wants to counter with a clinch but DeMarco pushes him away.
Maxwell tries to land a leg kick but DeMarco saw it coming and moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from DeMarco misses the target.
Maxwell throws a lazy right hand but DeMarco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Maxwell rushes DeMarco and presses him up against the ropes.
DeMarco taking a breather.
DeMarco misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
DeMarco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
DeMarco avoiding damage as Maxwell throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by DeMarco as Maxwell tries to tie him up.
DeMarco is trying to stall.
DeMarco is trying to break free.
DeMarco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DeMarco misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeMarco lands a nice uppercut.
Maxwell stalling in the clinch but DeMarco improves position.
Maxwell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A frustrated look appears on DeMarco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
DeMarco looking to throw knees to the head but Maxwell is blocking nicely.
DeMarco misses with the head strike.
Maxwell avoids a wild elbow strike from DeMarco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe DeMarco dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Maxwell's cut.
That's time! DeMarco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3##CL2#
Maxwell has taken the fight to the clinch.
DeMarco is looking to break free of the clinch but Maxwell has double underhooks.
Maxwell working hard to break the clinch.
Maxwell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maxwell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DeMarco's efforts to push away.
DeMarco misses with an elbow strike.
Maxwell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DeMarco has him pressed against the ropes.
Maxwell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning DeMarco up against the ropes.
Maxwell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Maxwell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DeMarco is defending well for now.
Maxwell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T1#
DeMarco wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maxwell.
Maxwell blocks an elbow strike from DeMarco.
A head punch on the inside from DeMarco fails to land.
DeMarco misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Maxwell breaks from the clinch.
Maxwell blocks a head kick by DeMarco.
DeMarco moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMaxwell.
DeMarco throws a sloppy head kick and Maxwell moves out of range easily.
Maxwell tries to counter by closing the distance.
A combination from DeMarco does no damage.
DeMarco throws a leg kick which misses Maxwell's front leg but catches the back leg as Maxwell tries to avoid it. #CL#
DeMarco pushes Maxwell up against the ropes in a clinch.
Maxwell leaning his opponent against the ropes.
DeMarco keeps control of Maxwell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
DeMarco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maxwell backwards.
With the fighters up against the ropes, DeMarco throws an elbow but misses.
DeMarco managing to block the knees to the body from Maxwell.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
DeMarco misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeMarco can't break the clinch.
#BC#
DeMarco breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maxwell stalling the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeMarco misses with a knee strike.
DeMarco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maxwell lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe DeMarco clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Maxwell's cut.
That's time! DeMarco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
DeMarco slips a jab and a cross from Maxwell.
DeMarco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maxwell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Maxwell pushes DeMarco up against the ropes in a clinch.
DeMarco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maxwell has him pressed against the ropes.
Maxwell's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
DeMarco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
DeMarco is trying to break the clinch but Maxwell is controlling him.
DeMarco lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
DeMarco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeMarco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maxwell can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeMarco blocks a head kick by Maxwell.
Maxwell is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Maxwell swats away the attempt to clinch by DeMarco.
Despite the aggression on Maxwell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
DeMarco tries to clinch but Maxwell moves out of range. #CL2#
Maxwell has managed to clinch.
#T1#
DeMarco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maxwells head. #BC#
DeMarco breaks the clinch.
DeMarco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from DeMarco.
DeMarco tries to clinch up.
DeMarco fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maxwell on the side of the head.
DeMarco tries to clinch up.
Maxwell moves in looking to clinch but DeMarco pushes him off.
DeMarco moves to clinch but Maxwell breaks away
and Maxwell counters with a left and a right that stings DeMarco.
Nick Maxwell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeMarco fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeMarco throws a head kick but Maxwell moves out of range.
DeMarco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeMarco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maxwell counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Maxwell swinging wildly here.
#KD#
Maxwell walks into a straight right hand and goes down! DeMarco rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Maxwell has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeMarco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joe DeMarco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Maxwell gets a clinch. #BC#
DeMarco breaks from the clinch.
DeMarco moves in looking to clinch but Maxwell pushes him off.
Joe DeMarco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Maxwell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maxwell wants to stall.
Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe DeMarco takes the final round due to the solitary knockdown.
The cut man is working on Nick Maxwell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Maxwell lands a lovely overhand right.
Maxwell throws a sloppy head kick and DeMarco moves out of range easily.
Maxwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeMarco misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
DeMarco moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
DeMarco can't break the clinch.
#BC#
DeMarco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeMarco tries to clinch up but Maxwell circles away and keeps his distance.
DeMarco tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on Maxwell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeMarco moves in looking to clinch but Maxwell pushes him off.
As DeMarco backs off Maxwell throws a huge counter combo but DeMarco manages to avoid it all.
Maxwell keeps the fight on the outside.
Maxwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maxwell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
DeMarco tries to clinch up but Maxwell circles away and keeps his distance.
DeMarco closes the distance but Maxwell moves to the side
and Maxwell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Maxwell gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
DeMarco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maxwell misses with a head kick.
DeMarco finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
DeMarco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maxwell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Maxwell clinches. #BC#
DeMarco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joe DeMarco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big right from Maxwell misses.
DeMarco misses with a head kick.
Maxwell thinks about the counter body kick.
Maxwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
DeMarco tries to clinch up.
Maxwell swats away the attempt to clinch by DeMarco.
Maxwell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maxwell moves in looking to clinch but DeMarco pushes him off.
DeMarco wants to clinch.
DeMarco tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Maxwell misses.
DeMarco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeMarco wants to clinch but Maxwell slips to the side
and Maxwell counters with a two punch combo.
Good work by Maxwell as he checks the leg kick.
Maxwell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nick Maxwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maxwell takes one to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Maxwell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think DeMarco 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe DeMarco!
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