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Event: GAMMA#1048 Milo v Oscar     
Date:   Mar 23, 2024
#R1#
Distefano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McConnell on the side of the head.
Distefano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Distefano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McConnell.
Distefano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from McConnell misses.
It looked like Distefano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crack! A monster head kick from Distefano and McConnell falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Distefano!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eric Distefano!
A very excited looking Eric Distefano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Dalton McConnell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well it wasn't my night unfortunately but don't worry i will be back to give you some more excitemebt, cheers'.

 

Event: GAMMA#1041 Hawk v Cross     
Date:   Feb 10, 2024
#R1#
McConnell's corner calls for a 1-2. McConnell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Roland Weudke has been cut.
A left lands for Weudke.
Weudke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McConnell feints a counter leg kick.
Weudke lands with a nice body punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Weudke.
Weudke throws a chopping leg kick but McConnell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McConnell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Weudke tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell misses with a few strikes there.
Weudke throwing a counter right hand but McConnell manages to avoid it.
Weudke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Weudke misses with an uppercut. McConnell saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McConnell! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Weudke.
Weudke feints and then cracks McConnell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McConnell down.
McConnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weudke.
Weudke swings widly with a right hand
and McConnell counters with a straight right hand.
Weudke on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McConnell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Weudke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Weudke lands with a thumping leg kick.
McConnell throws an off balance right hand
and Weudke counters with a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by McConnell as he connects with a hook.
McConnell thuds his right hand into Weudke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#Roland Weudke's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weudke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McConnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weudke.
McConnell throws a big shot that misses.
McConnell throws a sloppy head kick and Weudke moves out of range easily.
Weudke jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3#
McConnell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Weudke looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Weudke throws a push kick but McConnell slaps the foot to one side.
McConnell misses with an uppercut. Weudke saw that one coming.
McConnell wants to slow Weudke down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from Weudke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Weudke tries to score with a low kick but McConnell moves his leg out of the way.
Weudke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Weudke throws a sloppy head kick and McConnell moves out of range easily. #T4#
Weudke throws a sloppy head kick and McConnell moves out of range easily.
Weudke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McConnell.
Weudke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Weudke throws a leg kick but McConnell moved away.
McConnell scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weudke. McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
McConnell throws a leg kick which misses Weudke's front leg but catches the back leg as Weudke tries to avoid it.
Weudke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Weudke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Weudke misses with a right hand
and McConnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McConnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McConnell throws a looping overhand right but Weudke ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Weudke misses the target.
McConnell stuns Weudke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Weudke slips a jab from McConnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weudke moves away.
Weudke throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McConnell connects with a body shot that sends Weudke's belly button to the back.#T1#
Weudke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McConnell counters with a stiff right hand.
McConnell throws a body punch but Weudke moves out of range.
Weudke throws a head kick that McConnell semi-blocks.
Weudke just misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weudke.
McConnell connects with a leg kick.
Weudke throws a sloppy head kick and McConnell moves out of range easily.
McConnell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
McConnell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Weudke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weudke blocks a jab.
Weudke lands a jab.
McConnell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weudke throws a hook but McConnell avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McConnell! But no joy.
McConnell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
McConnell slips a straight right by Weudke.
McConnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McConnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Weudke misses with a leg kick
and McConnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Roland Weudke's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McConnell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Weudke defending well as McConnell loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Weudke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McConnell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weudke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4##KD2#
McConnell lands a big head kick that sends Weudke tumbling to the mat! McConnell takes a step backwards and waves Weudke back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Weudke is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Roland Weudke's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roland Weudke's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dalton McConnell!
Post fight, Dalton McConnell took to the microphone: 'I'm not getting any younger, my chance of fighting for a belt is pretty slim so I'm here to entertain and give the people crazy fights, KOs, comeback wins,no matter the Result i will bring in the action'.

 

Event: GAMMA#1035 Milo v Tiamat     
Date:   Jan 06, 2024
#R1#
McConnell throws a body punch but Yi moves out of range.
Yi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McConnell appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McConnell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
McConnell tries to sprawl but Yi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Yi thows a huge punch but McConnell dodges it nicely.
Yi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McConnell's head.
McConnell trying to control but Yi postures up.
Yi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McConnell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yi lands strikes from half guard.
Yi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McConnell defending well though.
McConnell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yi. #SUB#
Yi seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yi missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Yi is pressing down on McConnell's thigh, looking to free his foot. McConnell is holding on for now.
McConnell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yi scores with a couple of nice shots.
McConnell has hold of Yi's hands but Yi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Yi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Yi wants to work for an arm triangle but McConnell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McConnell trying to control here.
Yi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Yi wants to work for an arm triangle but McConnell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McConnell is trying to maintain the position but Yi is very close to passing his half guard.#T2##SUB#
Yi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McConnell defends it well.
Yi thows a huge punch but McConnell dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Yi is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Yi seems to be looking for submissions.
Yi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yi thows a huge punch but McConnell dodges it nicely. #T3#
Yi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yi winds up and cracks McConnell with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Yi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Yi is looking for a kimura here.
McConnell is looking to control Yi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McConnell avoid being mounted?
Yi wants to free his trapped foot but McConnell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yi drops an elbow to the side of McConnell's head. #T4#
Yi throws a strike but McConnell avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Yi passes McConnell's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Yi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McConnell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yi.
Yi throwing shots but McConnell is blocking nicely.
Yi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yi 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.
McConnell is looking for a sweep. Yi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yi throws a strike but McConnell avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Yi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yi wants to pass the guard but McConnell is keeping the position.
McConnell is trying to keep Yi in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Yi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Yi scores with a decent looking hook.
Yi slips under a jab.
Yi looks to land a right hand but McConnell moved out of range.
McConnell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McConnell missing with a left hand there. Yi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yi fires out a quick counter leg kick but McConnell just manages to avoid it.
Yi misses with a straight right.
McConnell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yi throws a low kick, looking for McConnell's leg but McConnell calmly moves out of range.
McConnell tests Yi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from McConnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McConnell scores with a decent looking hook.
Yi fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McConnell! But no joy.#T1#
Yi misses with an uppercut.
Yi connects with a looping right hand.
McConnell blocks the body kick.
McConnell scores with a jab. Yi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McConnell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice cross by Yi.
Yi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McConnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McConnell slips a straight right by Yi.
A countering left hand to the body from McConnell misses.
McConnell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Yi misses with a lunging right hand
and McConnell counters with a nice uppercut.
Yi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McConnell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab by Yi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yi throws a leg kick that misses.
Dalton McConnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McConnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yi darts in looking for a takedown but McConnell gets double underhooks and turns Yi into the cage.
McConnell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McConnell blocks a body shot from Yi.
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Yi successfully pulls guard.
McConnell won't allow Yi to sweep him here.
McConnell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
McConnell is looking to take a break and control but Yi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McConnell is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Yi tries to improve position but can't.
Yi is working hard here to advance position.
McConnell trying to control the position but Yi is working away.
McConnell staying calm.
Yi tries to bench press McConnell off him but McConnell keeps the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dalton McConnell 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Yi defending well as McConnell loads up on a big left hand.
Yi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McConnell can do to turn this around?
Yi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McConnell looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Yi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McConnell.
Yi throws a hook but McConnell avoids it easily.
McConnell blocks a jab.
Yi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McConnell motions for Yi to come forward. McConnell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McConnell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yi throws out a leg kick but McConnell moves out of range and Yi only half commits.
McConnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McConnell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Yi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Yi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McConnell.
McConnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yi.
McConnell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yi throws a looping overhand right but McConnell ducks down to avoid it.
Yi lands a really nice looking cross but McConnell seems unphased. #TD#
Yi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Yi is looking for a kimura here.
McConnell is trying to maintain the position but Yi is very close to passing his half guard.
Jin Yi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
Yi is working for an americana but McConnell has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Yi was thinking about the submission.
Yi throws an elbow that misses. McConnell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yi's guard. Nice move by McConnell!#REVB#
McConnell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Yi is looking for a triangle but McConnell pushes his legs off easily.
McConnell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
McConnell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McConnell has managed to get both his arms back between Yi's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Yi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Yi has his foot on McConnell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McConnell works his way back into a safe position though.
Yi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McConnell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Yi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McConnell passes into half guard.
Yi gets full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Yi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McConnell passes into side control.
Yi is looking to regain half guard here but McConnell keeps moving and retains side control.
Yi regains half guard.
Yi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hey Steves Fight Shack, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
McConnell slows the pace down in half guard.
Yi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Yi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yi tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Yi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yi 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... Jin Yi!

An out of breath Jin Yi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Dalton McConnell had this to say: 'Well it wasn't my night unfortunately but don't worry i will be back to give you some more excitemebt, cheers'.

 

Event: GAMMA#1030 Danny v Surianglek     
Date:   Dec 09, 2023
#R1#
Yi throws a body punch but McConnell moves out of range.
Jin Yi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McConnell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - McConnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As McConnell backs away, Yi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yi misses the body punch
and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McConnell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yi counters with a stiff right hand.
Yi throws a lazy uppercut
and McConnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McConnell misses with a left hand
and Yi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yi.
McConnell avoids the head kick by Yi.
McConnell throws out a counter right but Yi avoids it with no problem.
McConnell looks to throw the jab but Yi is out of range.
Yi lands with a straight right. McConnell didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yi.
McConnell unleashes a big counter combination but Yi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1##TD#
McConnell gets caught napping as Yi dives in and scores a takedown. McConnell manages to retain guard.
Yi looking to pass the guard.
Yi postures up in McConnell's guard and throws a big left but McConnell blocks it.
Yi throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McConnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McConnell is pulling down on Yi's head to control his posture.
Yi postures up in McConnell's guard and throws a big left but McConnell blocks it.
McConnell has Yi pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Yi slips nicely into half guard.
Yi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yi drops an elbow to the side of McConnell's head.
Yi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Yi wants to free his trapped foot but McConnell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yi 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.
Yi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McConnell's thigh. McConnell counters though and makes it back to full guard.
McConnell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Yi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yi stands and throws McConnell's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Yi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McConnell dodges the ground and pound from Yi.
Yi is trying to ground and pound but McConnell uses the momentary lack of control by Yi to regain half guard.
Yi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McConnell's head.
Yi is thwarting McConnell's attempts to control the position.
Yi not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Yi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McConnell is looking to control Yi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McConnell avoid being mounted?
McConnell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yi.
Yi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McConnell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yi.
McConnell wants to improve his position but Yi is controlling well.
McConnell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yi.
McConnell is looking for a sweep. Yi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yi throwing shots but McConnell is blocking nicely.
Yi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Yi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Yi looks to land a body kick but McConnell moved away.
It seemed like McConnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yi scores with a nice strike.
Yi just misses with a punch to the body.
Yi swings away with a body shot that misses
and McConnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yi misses with an uppercut. McConnell saw that one coming.
Yi throws a jab but it's blocked by McConnell.
McConnell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jin Yi is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like McConnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Yi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McConnell as he jumps to the side.
McConnell throws out a counter right but Yi avoids it with no problem.
McConnell moves out of range of the leg kick from Yi.
McConnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yi.
Yi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McConnell defends well and Yi ends up having to push McConnell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McConnell throws out a counter right but Yi avoids it with no problem.
McConnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yi misses with a hook to the ribs.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yi jumps guard but McConnell stands there with Yi around his waist. Yi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Yi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McConnell's elbow.
Yi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McConnell can do to turn this around?#TD2#
McConnell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McConnell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McConnell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Yi preventing the sweep.
Jin Yi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yi lands a couple of elbows.
Yi tries to free his leg and advance position but McConnell is retaining full guard.
Yi is fighting to break McConnell's control of his arms but McConnell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McConnell wants to sweep here but Yi controlling him for the moment.
Yi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yi is looking to advance position but McConnell has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Yi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T3#
Yi gets back to half guard.
McConnell passes the guard and advances to mount!
Yi is looking to improve his position but McConnell isn't that keen on the idea.
Yi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Yi is looking for a sweep. McConnell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yi is working hard here to advance position.
McConnell is looking to take a break and control but Yi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yi is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Yi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Yi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yi wants to sweep here but McConnell controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Yi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Yi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McConnell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Yi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yi is looking to regain half guard here but McConnell keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dalton McConnell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Yi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McConnell tries to move into range but Yi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McConnell circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice cross by Yi.
Yi throws a front kick aimed at McConnell's knee but McConnell avoids it well.
Yi scores with a leg kick.
Yi throws a predictable looking body shot
and McConnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McConnell lands a jab-cross combination.
Yi shoots for a double leg takedown but McConnell sprawls well. He's pushed Yi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McConnell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yi.
Yi throws a body punch but McConnell moves out of range. #T1#
A shot to the body from Yi misses
and McConnell counters with a stiff right hand.
Dalton McConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McConnell tries a quick counter leg kick but Yi is wise to it.
McConnell connects with a solid leg kick.
Yi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McConnell scores with the left hand. Yi knows he should have avoided that one.
Yi misses with a low kick.
McConnell flicks out a counter leg kick but Yi steps away.
Yi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McConnell scoring well with a low kick there.
McConnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McConnell slaps away a takedown attempt from Yi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Yi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Yi is trying hard to land a takedown here. McConnell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McConnell feints a counter leg kick.
Yi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McConnell throws out a loose jab but Yi uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McConnell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McConnell misses with a wild body shot.
Yi lands with an overhand left.
Yi cracks McConnell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yi misses with a body shot.
Yi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from McConnell misses.#T3#
Some bone on bone action there as McConnell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yi misses with a straight right.
McConnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yi misses with an uppercut. McConnell saw that one coming.
Yi blocks a jab.
Yi walks into a jab.
Yi throws a poor cross that misses
and McConnell counters with a straight right hand.
Nice takedown defense from McConnell. No joy for Yi on that attempt.
A low kick from Yi misses
and McConnell counters with a low kick, right behind Yi 's knee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McConnell misses the shot to the body. #T4#
McConnell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yi moves out of range of the body kick.
McConnell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from McConnell. Yi does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yi is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from McConnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McConnell throws a big shot that misses.
Yi scores with a hook.
Nice shot by Yi.
The fighters circling - McConnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton McConnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McConnell 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: GAMMA#1024 Karim v Tungsten     
Date:   Nov 11, 2023
#R1#
Rodgers connects with a right hand. McConnell shakes it off.
Rodgers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rodgers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodgers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McConnell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McConnell lands a nice shot to the body.
Keith Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodgers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodgers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rodgers has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Rodgers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McConnell.
Rodgers lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rodgers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McConnell misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers . McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
McConnell slips a jab from Rodgers .
McConnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Rodgers takes a swing at McConnell's ribcage but misses.
Rodgers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McConnell defends it nicely.
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McConnell manages to avoid it.
Rodgers cracks McConnell with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers . McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
McConnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McConnell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rodgers scores with a jab.
McConnell slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodgers , before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Rodgers . That's going to take a lot out of him.
McConnell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McConnell wants it to stay on the feet.#T2##TD#
Rodgers closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McConnell's guard.
Rodgers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McConnell pulls Rodgers in close to his closed guard and prevents Rodgers from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rodgers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McConnell keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
Rodgers lands a couple of digs.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but McConnell keeps moving. #T3#
McConnell is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McConnell keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rodgers misses with a shot to the body
and McConnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodgers swings away with a body shot that misses
and McConnell counters with a two punch combo.
McConnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodgers sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
The fighters circling - Rodgers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodgers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McConnell throws out a counter right but Rodgers avoids it with no problem.
Rodgers digs a good body shot into McConnell's ribs.
McConnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McConnell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rodgers misses with a takedown
and McConnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodgers throws a body punch but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell stuffs the takedown.
Rodgers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McConnell.
Rodgers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McConnell swivels and escapes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodgers punishes McConnell's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers 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#
Rodgers fails with a takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as McConnell blocks the low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for McConnell.
Rodgers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rodgers misses with a leg kick
and McConnell counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers misses with a takedown
and Rodgers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodgers .
Rodgers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rodgers swings for the body but McConnell moves out of range.
Rodgers missing with a left hand there. McConnell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dalton McConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
McConnell misses with a looping left.
Rodgers throws a low kick but it's checked well by McConnell.
McConnell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McConnell slips under a jab from Rodgers .
A little jabbing left from McConnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rodgers lands a slapping body shot.
McConnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like McConnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rodgers looks to land a left hand but McConnell moved out of range nicely.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from McConnell.
Rodgers misses with a hook
and McConnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodgers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McConnell throws a low kick but Rodgers avoids it.
Rodgers lands a really nice looking cross but McConnell seems unphased.
Rodgers scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
McConnell takes one to the side of the head.
Rodgers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McConnell throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McConnell manages to avoid it.
Rodgers thuds his right hand into McConnell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rodgers misses with a left hand
and McConnell counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodgers throws the left hand but McConnell avoids the punch easily.
Rodgers throws a head kick that misses.
McConnell follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice cross by Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a sloppy body shot
and McConnell counters with a stiff right hand.
McConnell slips a jab from Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a jab when McConnell was well out of range.
McConnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodgers .#T3#
McConnell lands with a shot to the body.
Rodgers looks to land a left hand but McConnell moved out of range nicely.
Rodgers misses with a looping right.
Rodgers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodgers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Rodgers . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Rodgers .
McConnell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodgers connects with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from McConnell. No joy for Rodgers on that attempt.
McConnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Keith Rodgers is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodgers misses with a lunging right hand
enabling McConnell to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Rodgers lands a nice hook to McConnell's body. McConnell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McConnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodgers shoots in looking for a takedown. McConnell tries to sprawl out of it but Rodgers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McConnell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McConnell leaves Rodgers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McConnell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rodgers lands a jab to McConnell's midsection.
Rodgers with a lazy takedown attempt
and McConnell counters with a straight right hand.
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McConnell manages to avoid it.
Rodgers with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Keith Rodgers will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McConnell throws a body punch but Rodgers moves out of range.
Dalton McConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodgers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McConnells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McConnell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodgers .
McConnell takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - McConnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodgers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McConnell pinned against the cage. McConnell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McConnell throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell moves away from the strike by Rodgers .
McConnell catches Rodgers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McConnell thumps Rodgers with a low kick.
Rodgers shoots and misses
and McConnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Rodgers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McConnell tries to avoid it but Rodgers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McConnell to the ground. McConnell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from McConnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Rodgers . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodgers throws a hook to the side of McConnell's head but McConnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodgers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rodgers has his takedown stuffed
and Rodgers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodgers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McConnell.
McConnell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rodgers .
A telegraphed right hand from Rodgers misses the target.
McConnell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McConnell defending well as Rodgers loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from McConnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McConnell misses with a body shot
letting Rodgers counter with a right hand.
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
Keith Rodgers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Rodgers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodgers throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and McConnell counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rodgers ! McConnell lets Rodgers back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Rodgers is rocked!
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!
Rodgers throws a leg kick
and McConnell counters with a big left hand that crumples Rodgers ! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm not getting any younger, my chance of fighting for a belt is pretty slim so I'm here to entertain and give the people crazy fights, KOs, comeback wins,no matter the Result i will bring in the action'.

 

Event: GAMMA#1022 Maline vs Herbert     
Date:   Oct 28, 2023
#R1#
McConnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Saunders.
McConnell circles away from the clinch attempt
and McConnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saunders changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saunders bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McConnell's head backwards.
Saunders wants to clinch but McConnell slips to the side#KD#
and McConnell counters with a crisp right hand that drops Saunders! McConnell lets Saunders back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Saunders is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saunders throws a right hand that misses
and McConnell counters with a crisp right that sends Saunders to the canvas! McConnell follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalton McConnell!
An intense looking Dalton McConnell took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'm not getting any younger, my chance of fighting for a belt is pretty slim so I'm here to entertain and give the people crazy fights, KOs, comeback wins,no matter the Result i will bring in the action'.

 

Event: GAMMA#1017 Hawk v Tungsten     
Date:   Sep 23, 2023
#R1#
Jones tries to clinch but McConnell is having none of it.
McConnell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#It looks like Kevin Jones has been cut.
McConnell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
As Jones looks to move away, McConnell throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McConnell finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
McConnell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. McConnell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from McConnell misses its target.
A thudding body kick lands there by McConnell!
Jones throws a body punch but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones looks winded!#KD#
McConnell drops Jones with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jones looks back up at him and smiles so McConnell waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McConnell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McConnell punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.#T1##KD#
McConnell feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jones sprawling to the canvas! Jones rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McConnell finish him?! #ROC#Jones is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Kevin Jones's cut even more.
McConnell fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Jones out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Dalton McConnell!
An intense looking Dalton McConnell took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'm not getting any younger, my chance of fighting for a belt is pretty slim so I'm here to entertain and give the people crazy fights, KOs, comeback wins,no matter the Result i will bring in the action'.

 

Event: GAMMA#1013 Aurelius v Glover     
Date:   Aug 26, 2023
#R1#
McGuire lands a jab to the head.
McGuire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#KD2#
McGuire cracks McConnell with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McConnell looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McGuire finish him? #ROC2#McConnell is rocked!
McConnell moves out of range of the strikes.
McConnell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lathem McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
McGuire cracks McConnell with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McGuire has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McConnell to stand back up!
Oh McConnell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGuire fakes the body blow, causing McConnell to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! McConnell goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lathem McGuire!
After winning the bout, Lathem McGuire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Dalton McConnell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well it wasn't my night unfortunately but don't worry i will be back to give you some more excitemebt, cheers'.

 

Event: GAMMA#1009 Sullivan v Tucker     
Date:   Jul 29, 2023
#R1#
McConnell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dixon.
Dixon shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from McConnell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dixon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dixon connects with a body shot.
McConnell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McConnell tests Dixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dixon throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting McConnell counter with a right hand.
Dixon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McConnell slips a jab from Dixon.
A little feinted left hand from McConnell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McConnell lands with a nice combination. Dixon backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McConnell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dixon. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from McConnell misses the target.
Dixon avoids the body shot from McConnell.
Dixon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McConnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Dixon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dixon misses with an uppercut
and McConnell counters with a straight right hand.
McConnell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dixon's head backwards.#ROC#Dixon is rocked!
McConnell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dalton McConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dixon throws a right hand that misses
and McConnell counters with a nice body shot.
Dixon throws a left and a right that both miss
and McConnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dixon is still on wobbly legs! Can McConnell finish him?
Dixon misses with a combination #KD#
and McConnell counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dixon! McConnell lets Dixon back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dixon thuds his right hand into McConnell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dixon seems to have recovered his senses.
Dixon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McConnell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McConnell slips under a jab.
McConnell appears to be looking for a big counter.
McConnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dixon throws out the jab.
McConnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dixon throws out the jab.
It looked like McConnell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dixon cracks a nice hook into McConnell's ribs.
A low kick from Dixon is predictable there
and McConnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McConnell throws a jab when Dixon was well out of range.
Dixon throws out a counter right but McConnell avoids it with no problem.
Dixon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Dixon throws a jab but it's blocked by McConnell.
A little feinted left hand from McConnell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dixon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McConnell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dixon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from Dixon.
Ali Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting McConnell counter with a right hand.
Dixon throws a leg kick
and McConnell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McConnell lands with a shot to the body.
McConnell throws a big shot that misses.
Dixon misses with a combination
and McConnell counters with a left to the body.
Dixon looks winded!#T4#
Dixon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Dixon misses #KD#
and McConnell counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dixon! McConnell lets Dixon back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dixon misses with a double jab
and McConnell counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Dixon badly! McConnell follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Dixon out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as McConnell finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: GAMMA#1004 Lohmus v Kollaa     
Date:   Jun 24, 2023
#R1#
That kick from Rodgers tenderised McConnell's leg. McConnell is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Rodgers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McConnell was covering up waiting for the punch and Rodgers finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rodgers won't allow McConnell to sweep him here.
Rodgers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rodgers is looking to work some ground and pound but McConnell has wrist control.
Rodgers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McConnell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodgers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Rodgers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodgers won't allow McConnell to sweep him here.
McConnell keeps trying to improve his position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rodgers trying to control the position from guard on top but McConnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodgers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McConnell. That did some damage!
Keith Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers shoots in and drives through. McConnell sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McConnell! But no joy.
Rodgers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rodgers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McConnell counters with a straight right hand.
Rodgers 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.#T2#
McConnell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rodgers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dalton McConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodgers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McConnell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
McConnell tries to sprawl but Rodgers drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McConnell is positioning himself well to prevent Rodgers advancing to mount.
Rodgers 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.
Rodgers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McConnell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rodgers .
Rodgers controlling the action here.
Rodgers '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.#T3#
Rodgers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McConnell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rodgers works his way into full mount!
Rodgers tries to control but McConnell wriggling away.
McConnell wants to hold on but Rodgers pushes him away.
Rodgers tries to control but McConnell wriggling away.
Rodgers looking to ground and pound but McConnell is blocking nicely. #T4#
McConnell wants to control but Rodgers is having none of it.
Rodgers throwing strikes here but McConnell is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rodgers sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rodgers thowing shots but they're missing.
Rodgers punching from mount but McConnell doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rodgers looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodgers breaks from McConnell's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McConnell holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rodgers tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rodgers lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McConnell hang on?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rodgers misses with a takedown attempt - McConnell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rodgers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rodgers throws a shot from downtown. McConnell moves away and avoids it.
Rodgers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodgers misses with a takedown
and McConnell counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rodgers .
Rodgers has his takedown stuffed
and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Rodgers . That's going to take a lot out of him.
McConnell throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
McConnell checks a leg kick nicely.
McConnell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rodgers throws a predictable looking body shot
and McConnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keith Rodgers is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodgers misses with a takedown attempt
and McConnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodgers shoots and misses
and McConnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McConnell loads up on a big right hand but Rodgers slips the punch.
McConnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodgers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McConnell doesn't seem bothered though.
Rodgers thumps McConnell with a low kick.
Rodgers connects with a body shot.
Rodgers throws a good cross that connects.
McConnell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McConnell there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodgers scores with a decent looking hook.
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McConnell! But no joy.
Rodgers shoots in looking for a takedown. McConnell tries to sprawl out of it but Rodgers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McConnell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodgers stuns McConnell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rodgers tries to land a body kick
and Rodgers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodgers cracks a nice hook into McConnell's ribs.#T3#
Rodgers connects with an inside leg kick.
Rodgers throws a chopping leg kick but McConnell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McConnell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rodgers throws a right hand that misses
and McConnell counters with a right hand to the body.
Rodgers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McConnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from McConnell does it's job there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rodgers .
McConnell misses with a hook. Rodgers ducked under it nicely.
McConnell needs to keep his hands up - Rodgers had a free shot at his head there.
Rodgers lands with an uppercut that bounces McConnell off the cage and back into range.
McConnell defending well as Rodgers loads up on a big left hand. #T4##TD#
Rodgers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McConnell to the mat! McConnell manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers trying to control the position from guard on top but McConnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodgers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McConnell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rodgers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rodgers preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Rodgers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McConnell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rodgers scores with a jab to the body.
Rodgers shoots and misses
and McConnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by McConnell.
McConnell throws the left hand but Rodgers avoids the punch easily.
Rodgers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodgers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McConnell misses with a double jab
and Rodgers counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Rodgers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McConnell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Rodgers gets a clinch.
McConnell blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
McConnell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodgers goes for a double leg but McConnell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McConnell continues to drive forward.
It seemed like McConnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Rodgers . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Rodgers fails to land.
Rodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodgers tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Rodgers back against the cage. #BC#
Rodgers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodgers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McConnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McConnell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McConnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodgers throws out the jab.
Rodgers throws a shot to the body.
Dalton McConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keith Rodgers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A slow jab from Rodgers misses its intended target.
A punch lands to the side of McConnell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McConnell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Rodgers misses
and McConnell counters with a straight right hand.
Rodgers is looking to clinch.
McConnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodgers shoots in for a double leg but McConnell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodgers throws a sloppy head kick
and McConnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from McConnell.
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McConnell as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from McConnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rodgers misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and McConnell counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rodgers ! McConnell lets Rodgers back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Rodgers is rocked!
Rodgers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McConnell can do to turn this around?#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers . McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodgers tries to clinch but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheers as Rodgers lands an impressive looking overhand right. McConnell doesn't seem phased though.
Rodgers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rodgers goes for a double leg but McConnell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McConnell continues to drive forward.
A body shot lands from McConnell.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McConnell lands with a short shot to the head.
McConnell presses Rodgers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodgers controls his hands.
McConnell misses with a body punch. #T4##BC2#
McConnell manages to break the clinch.
McConnell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McConnell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rodgers connects with a good right hand that stumbles McConnell. McConnell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rodgers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McConnell.
McConnell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rodgers .
Rodgers cracks McConnell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rodgers throws an off balance right hand
and McConnell counters with a quick right hand to 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!
Rodgers tries to clinch up but McConnell circles away and keeps his distance.
McConnell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rodgers throws a hook to the side of McConnell's head but McConnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from McConnell misses.
McConnell moves out of range as Rodgers strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dalton McConnell.
I think Rodgers 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Rodgers !

Dalton McConnell was interviewed post fight and said 'He got lucky tonight but I'll avenge this'.

 

Event: SMASH: Hasselhoff vs Tantor     
Date:   May 21, 2023
#R1#
Jinx lands a jab to the nose.
Jinx throws a head kick but McConnell moves out of range.
Jinx throws a head kick that misses.
Jinx looks to score with a jab to the body but McConnell is just out of range.
Jinx 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.
A slow jab from Jinx misses its intended target.
Jinx 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.
McConnell misses with a hook. Jinx ducked under it nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jinx.
McConnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jinx.
Jinx misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McConnell.
Jinx keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick from Jinx, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jinx throws a lazy right hand but McConnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jinx misses with a head kick.
Jinx throws the left hand but McConnell avoids the punch easily.#T1#
McConnell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jinx.
McConnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McConnell throws out a counter right but Jinx avoids it with no problem.
Jinx misses with the combination.
McConnell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McConnell moves away from the strike by Jinx.
McConnell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jinx throws a right hand that McConnell ducks under and follows up with a left that McConnell also avoids with ease.
Jinx throws a good cross that connects.
Jinx connects with a looping right hand.
Jinx scores with a hook to the body. McConnell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jinx misses with a wild body shot.
McConnell slips a straight right by Jinx.
Jinx lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McConnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Jinx.
McConnell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jinx.
McConnell avoids the body shot from Jinx.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jinx fakes the leg kick and cracks McConnell in the body.
A slow jab from Jinx misses its intended target.
McConnell blocks a leg kick.
Jinx lands with a kick to the temple. McConnell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jinx misses with an uppercut. McConnell saw that one coming.
McConnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McConnell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jinx.
Jinx misses with a body kick.
Jinx lands a nice shot that snaps McConnell's head back.
Jinx just misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
McConnell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jinx lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jinx scoring well with a low kick there.
Jinx jabs at McConnell's body.
Jinx looks to score with a jab to the body but McConnell is just out of range.
McConnell lands a really nice looking cross but Jinx seems unphased. #CUT2#It looks like Leroy Jinx has been cut.
Jinx fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jinx fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McConnell on the side of the head.
Jinx scores with a jab. McConnell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jinx throws a lazy uppercut
and McConnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jinx throws out a loose jab but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jinx with a nice cross.
Jinx lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Jinx misses with a wild body shot.
McConnell unleashes a big counter combination but Jinx bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McConnell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jinx throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McConnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jinx lands a head kick!
Jinx connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Leroy Jinx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - McConnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jinx throws a nice head kick!
Jinx lands with a kick to the temple. McConnell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The fighters circling - Jinx throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McConnell throws a shot from downtown. Jinx moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leroy Jinx dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Jinx's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jinx staying out of range there.
Jinx throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from McConnell misses.
McConnell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jinx.
McConnell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jinx lands a nice leg kick that just misses McConnell's sensitive parts.
Jinx is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McConnell can do to turn this around?
McConnell misses the jab.
McConnell takes one to the chin there.
McConnell throws a poor cross that misses
and Jinx counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Jinx does no damage.
Jinx pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell throws a jab when Jinx was well out of range.
Jinx lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jinx misses with a left hand
and McConnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McConnell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Jinx throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jinx connects with a leg kick.
Jinx staying out of range there.
McConnell slips a jab from Jinx.
Jinx bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McConnell's head.
Leroy Jinx is winning the standup battle so far.
Jinx throws a right hand that misses
and McConnell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McConnell misses with a looping right.
Jinx throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jinx lands a nice leg kick that just misses McConnell's sensitive parts.
Jinx pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McConnell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jinx. #T2#
Jinx slips under a jab from McConnell.
McConnell walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jinx scores with a hook to the body. McConnell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jinx digs a good body shot into McConnell's ribs.
Jinx scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McConnell ducks right into an uppercut from Jinx.
Jinx throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McConnell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McConnell 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.
Jinx bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jinx cracks McConnell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jinx tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McConnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Jinx.
McConnell is looking for the big counter here.
Jinx throws a half hearted mid kick.
McConnell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jinx. McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
McConnell throws out a counter right but Jinx avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Jinx feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McConnells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jinx throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McConnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McConnell 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.
McConnell throws an off balance right hand
and Jinx counters with a body kick.
McConnell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jinx stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jinx misses with a wild body shot.
McConnell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McConnell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jinx.
McConnell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jinx dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McConnell. That did some damage!
Jinx throws a head kick that misses.
McConnell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jinx throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jinx throws a lazy uppercut
and McConnell counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McConnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jinx throws out the jab.
McConnell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Jinx throws a push kick but McConnell slaps the foot to one side.
Jinx throws a head kick that half lands.
McConnell defending well as Jinx loads up on a big left hand.
Jinx misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Jinx.
Jinx scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jinx scores with a head kick. McConnell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McConnell takes one to the side of the head.
Jinx lands a nice looking body kick.
Jab from Jinx.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but McConnell might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jinx has got the better of the exchanges.
Jinx jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jinx loads up on a big right hand but McConnell slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leroy Jinx dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Jinx's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jinx lands a jab to the head.
McConnell misses with a two punch combination.
McConnell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jinx throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McConnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jinx.
Jinx throws a hook to the side of McConnell's head but McConnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jinx takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McConnell dodges the punch combination from Jinx.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jinx scores with a head kick. McConnell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McConnell scores with a shot to the body.
Jinx misses with a double jab.
McConnell throws out a counter right but Jinx avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Jinx tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McConnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Jinx.
McConnell misses the jab.
Jinx fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from McConnell misses.
Jinx misses with a wild body shot.
McConnell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jinx works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McConnell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jinx bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jinx dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McConnell. That did some damage!
Jinx uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big right from Jinx misses.
A countering left hand to the body from McConnell misses.
Nice body punch from Jinx.
Dalton McConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McConnell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jinx misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice cross by Jinx.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jinx thumps McConnell with a low kick.
McConnell blocks a low kick nicely.
McConnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McConnell misses with a looping right.
Jinx seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jinx throws a looping overhand right but McConnell ducks down to avoid it.
McConnell just misses with a punch to the body.
Jinx throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McConnell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Jinx lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jinx looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from McConnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab, jab by Jinx - just one landing.
Jinx scores with a sloppy right hand. McConnell should have avoided that one.
Jinx jabs McConnell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jinx throws a nice head kick!
McConnell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jinx lands a slapping body shot.
Jinx lets loose with a powerful body kick. McConnell will feel that in the morning.
McConnell slips a straight right by Jinx.
A combination from Jinx does no damage.
McConnell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jinx with a body shot.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Jinx.
Jinx dips to his left and cracks McConnell with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jinx throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jinx misses with a jab, cross combination.
McConnell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jinx shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little jabbing left from McConnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McConnell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jinx throws an overhand right that lands on McConnell's shoulder, as McConnell tries to avoid the shot.
Jinx listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McConnell defending well as Jinx loads up on a big left hand.
Jinx looks to score with a jab to the body but McConnell is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McConnell! But no joy.
Jinx throws a sloppy head kick and McConnell moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from McConnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jinx cracks McConnell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Jinx showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jinx 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 Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Jinx!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Leroy Jinx made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Dalton McConnell had this to say: 'He got lucky tonight but I'll avenge this'.

 

Event: SMASH:Schrodinger vs Galilei     
Date:   Apr 30, 2023
#R1#
Knuckles lands a nice looking kick to the body. McConnell takes a step back to recover.
Knuckles scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knuckles.
Jab from Knuckles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knuckles.
Knuckles thows a left - swing and a miss!
McConnell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles misses with a kick to the body
and McConnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knuckles misses with an uppercut
and McConnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
McConnell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Knuckles attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Knuckles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a right hand
and McConnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knuckles connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch lands to the side of McConnell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McConnell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
McConnell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knuckles.
Knuckles lands a nice leg kick that just misses McConnell's sensitive parts.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knuckles 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 McConnell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McConnell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Knuckles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McConnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knuckles is looking to score with low kicks.
McConnell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knuckles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knuckles with a jab.#T3#
Knuckles throws a low kick but McConnell moves out of range easily.
Knuckles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Knuckles misses.
Knuckles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McConnell.
Knuckles lands a really nice looking cross but McConnell seems unphased.
Knuckles misses with a hook to the body
and McConnell counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Bobby Knuckles has been cut.
A jab from Knuckles misses.
It seemed like McConnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McConnell looks to land a combination but Knuckles avoids it well. #T4#
Knuckles loads up on a big right hand but McConnell slips the punch.
We've been told by Knuckles's head coaches at Outlier Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knuckles lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick lands for Knuckles.
Knuckles lands a nice leg kick that just misses McConnell's sensitive parts.
Knuckles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McConnell throws out a counter right but Knuckles avoids it with no problem.
Knuckles attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McConnell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Knuckles misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Knuckles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Knuckles's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Knuckles misses with a wild body shot.
McConnell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knuckles connects with a solid leg kick.
Knuckles throws a hook but McConnell avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Knuckles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McConnell on the side of the head.
Jab by Knuckles.
Knuckles tries to work over McConnell's front leg with a kick but McConnell checks it. #T1#
McConnell throws an off balance right hand
and Knuckles counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knuckles.
Knuckles wants to slow McConnell down by chopping away at his legs.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but McConnell might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Knuckles has got the better of the exchanges.
Knuckles throws an off balance right hand
enabling McConnell to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from McConnell. Knuckles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knuckles throws a looping overhand right but McConnell ducks down to avoid it.
McConnell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McConnell misses with a straight right.
Knuckles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McConnell can do to turn this around?#T2#
A low kick lands for Knuckles.
Bobby Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling McConnell to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Knuckles.
A big right from Knuckles misses.
McConnell moves out of range as Knuckles throws a body kick.
McConnell moves out of range as Knuckles throws a body kick.
Knuckles misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from McConnell misses.#T3#
McConnell moves out of range as Knuckles strikes.
McConnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knuckles.
McConnell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knuckles.
Bobby Knuckles is winning the standup battle so far.
Knuckles tries to work over McConnell's front leg with a kick but McConnell checks it.
McConnell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knuckles fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McConnell is out of range.
McConnell needs to keep his hands up - Knuckles had a free shot at his head there.
Knuckles throws an off balance right hand
and McConnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Knuckles throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McConnell! But no joy.
Knuckles swings widly with a right hand
and McConnell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knuckles thinking.
Knuckles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McConnell.
McConnell tries to move into range but Knuckles moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McConnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knuckles.
Knuckles thinks about countering with a body kick.
McConnell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McConnell looks to land a right hand but Knuckles moved out of range.
Knuckles shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McConnell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Knuckles dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Knuckles's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McConnell throws a body punch but Knuckles moves out of range.
Knuckles 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.
Knuckles punishes McConnell's body with a nice straight punch.
McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knuckles moves away.
Knuckles slips under a jab from McConnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell misses with a body shot.
Knuckles missing with a left hand there. McConnell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
McConnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McConnell misses with a body shot.
Knuckles moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knuckles wants to land a leg kick but McConnell is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Knuckles as he connects with a hook.
McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knuckles moves away.
Knuckles misses with a body shot
and Knuckles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dalton McConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Knuckles wants to slow McConnell down by chopping away at his legs.
McConnell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knuckles misses with a right hand
and McConnell counters with a nice uppercut.
Knuckles throws a shot from downtown. McConnell moves away and avoids it.
Knuckles scores with a crisp jab that stopped McConnell in his tracks. #KD2#
McConnell lands a big right hand that sends Knuckles crashing to the mat! McConnell stays standing though and waves Knuckles back to his feet!#ROC2#Knuckles is rocked!
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!
McConnell Throws a clean left jab. McConnell Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Knuckles's chin! Knuckles crumbles to the ground and McConnell follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by McConnell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Thomas     
Date:   Apr 08, 2023
#R1#
McConnell misses with a body shot
and Hanayama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanayama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from McConnell misses the target.
McConnell throws a hook but Hanayama avoids it easily.
Hanayama moves in looking to clinch but McConnell pushes him off.
Hanayama lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanayama tries to close the distance and clinch but McConnell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hanayama works the jab nicely.
Hanayama tries to clinch up.
McConnell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanayama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hanayama is trying hard to land a takedown here. McConnell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McConnell tries to move into range but Hanayama moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Hanayama has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
McConnell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McConnell lands with a right to the head.
Hanayama tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanayama jumps guard but McConnell stands there with Hanayama around his waist. Hanayama gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McConnell blocking some punches.
Hanayama misses with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
Hanayama has a couple of punches blocked by McConnell.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanayama.
McConnell lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from McConnell.
Hanayama is trying to pull guard but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
Dalton McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Hanayama.
Hanayama tries to break free but McConnell pushes him back against the cage.
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanayama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2##BC#
McConnell breaks the clinch.
Hanayama wants to clinch
and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Kaoru Hanayama has been cut.
McConnell misses with an uppercut. Hanayama saw that one coming.
Hanayama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McConnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanayama.
Kaoru Hanayama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanayama has a takedown stuffed.
Hanayama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McConnell defends it nicely.
McConnell keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from McConnell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
McConnell gets tackled into the cage by Hanayama. Hanayama maintains the clinch.
McConnell blocks an uppercut. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by McConnell.
A head punch on the inside from McConnell fails to land.
McConnell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hanayama takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Hanayama gets control of McConnell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hanayama will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hanayama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McConnell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hanayama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McConnell controlling from the top position.
McConnell continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Hanayama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McConnell manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hanayama is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hanayama wants to pass the guard but McConnell is keeping the position.
Hanayama won't allow McConnell to sweep him here.
Hanayama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McConnell is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kaoru Hanayama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kaoru Hanayama's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hanayama tries to score a power double leg takedown but McConnell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hanayama somewhat.
It looked like McConnell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hanayama tries to clinch
and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hanayama closes the distance looking to clinch
and McConnell counters with a big right hand! Oh Hanayama is in trouble here! McConnell follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: SMASH: Borgia vs Kowalkiewicz     
Date:   Mar 12, 2023
#R1#
McConnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McConnell blocks a leg kick.
Ronnie White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McConnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White misses with a head kick.
McConnell avoids the body shot from White.
A little jabbing left from McConnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
White connects with a body shot.
White lands with a nice body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for White.
McConnell slips under a jab.
White scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McConnell's head backwards.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from White. #T1#
White takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McConnell misses with a hook.
White was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
White swings for the body but McConnell moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
White wants to slow McConnell down by chopping away at his legs.
McConnell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
White looking to land some kicks to the body here.
White shoots and misses
letting McConnell counter with a right hand.
White misses with a jab to the body
and McConnell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
White seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
White is breathing heavily.
McConnell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McConnell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
White throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and McConnell counters with a crisp one two that drops White! McConnell thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves White to his feet! White is in big trouble!#ROC2#White is rocked!
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!
White misses with a lunging right hand
and McConnell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
White walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from McConnell! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: SMASH: Mountain vs Lee     
Date:   Feb 11, 2023
#R1#
Smart misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from McConnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smart. That's going to slow McConnell down. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McConnell enables Smart to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McConnell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smart controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smart is looking to work some ground and pound but McConnell has wrist control.
McConnell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McConnell seems keen to control Smart's posture.
Smart wants to pass the guard but McConnell is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell controlling the position.
McConnell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smart. #T1#
Smart postures up in McConnell's guard and throws a big left but McConnell blocks it.
Smart trying to control but McConnell is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dalton McConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smart tries for a takedown but McConnell circles away easily
and McConnell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McConnell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smart slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smart fails with a takedown attempt.
Smart misses with a low kick.
Smart misses with a left hand
and McConnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
McConnell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smart misses with a lunging right hand
and McConnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smart jabs McConnell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smart throws a jab when McConnell was well out of range.
It seemed like McConnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smart keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smart is looking to chop away at McConnell's legs.
McConnell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick lands for Smart. #TD#
Smart closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McConnell quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smart lands a nice short elbow.
Smart wants to control but McConnell is keeping him busy. #T3#
Smart is nestled in close to McConnell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McConnell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Smart seems content to control.
Smart thows a huge punch but McConnell dodges it nicely.
Smart 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.
Smart thows a huge punch but McConnell dodges it nicely.
McConnell is not content to let Smart control the position.
McConnell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smart.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smart looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smart wants to lay and pray for a moment but McConnell keeps working.
Smart not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Smart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McConnell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McConnell is positioning himself well to prevent Smart advancing to mount.
Smart is taking a breather. McConnell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smart uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McConnell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smart misses with a hook
and McConnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smart throws a big shot that misses.
McConnell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smart dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Smart connects with a body shot.
Smart throws a body shot but no joy.
Smart fails with a takedown attempt.
Smart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McConnell sprawls well. McConnell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smart gets slowly back to his feet.
Smart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McConnell as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Smart. 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.#TD#
Smart scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McConnell is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smart thows a huge punch but McConnell dodges it nicely. #T1#
Smart missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McConnell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McConnell trying to hold on to Smart's head to control him but Smart postures up.
Smart trying to control the pace.
Smart works his way into full mount!
Smart sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2#
Smart throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Smart controlling from mount.
Smart in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McConnell is looking to escape.
Smart looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smart throws some wild stikes that McConnell manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Smart looking to finish with strikes here!
Smart with the ground and pound from mount.
Smart tries to control but McConnell wriggling away.
McConnell tries to hold on but Smart postures up.
Smart takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McConnell is squirming around, avoiding Smart's attempts to control the action.
Smart controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
McConnell is squirming around, avoiding Smart's attempts to control the action.
McConnell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smart controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smart punching from mount but McConnell doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Smart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McConnell can do to turn this around?
Smart lands a big elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smart dominated that second round.
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#
A punch lands to the side of McConnell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smart throws a big shot that misses.
McConnell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McConnell counters with a straight right hand.
Smart misses with a shot to the body
and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peter Smart is winning the standup battle so far.
Smart misses with a wild body shot.
McConnell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McConnell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McConnell misses with a wild body shot.
Smart dives in for a single leg takedown but McConnell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from McConnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smart blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart throws a head punch that misses.
Smart lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Smart - that landed with a thud.
McConnell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smart misses with the head strike.
Smart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McConnell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
McConnell tries to work over Smart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McConnell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McConnell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smart backwards.
Smart is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McConnell is defending well.
A right hand to the body from McConnell.
McConnell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smart or not.
A short right from McConnell on the inside.
Smart drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Smart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McConnell lands with a right to the head.
McConnell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smart backwards.
Smart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McConnell is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
McConnell jumps guard.
Smart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McConnell keeping full guard, as Smart tries to pass.
Dalton McConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Smart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but McConnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smart looking to pass the guard.
Smart sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smart trying to control but McConnell is working from the bottom.
Smart is really struggling to control McConnell but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
McConnell keeping full guard, as Smart tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Smart misses.
Peter Smart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smart wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McConnell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McConnell thuds a left hand into Smart's body.#TD#
Smart manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McConnell on his heels. He'll look to pass McConnell's guard now, I'm sure.
Smart controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Smart wants to control from the top but McConnell keeps moving.
Smart controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smart seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McConnell for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smart'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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton McConnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smart 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Smart!

In his post fight interview, Peter Smart started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Dalton McConnell spoke after the fight, saying 'He got lucky tonight but I'll avenge this'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 09, 2023
#R1#
McConnell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kherson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dalton McConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kherson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McConnell.#CUT#It looks like Victor Kherson has been cut.
Kherson closes the distance and clinches up with McConnell, looking for a takedown. Kherson pushes McConnell against the cage but McConnell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kherson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McConnell.
Kherson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McConnell as he jumps to the side.
Kherson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McConnell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kherson scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McConnell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kherson on the side of the head.
Kherson tries to close the distance and clinch but McConnell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from McConnell misses the target.
McConnell misses with a wild combination.
McConnell throws the left hand but Kherson avoids the punch easily.
McConnell misses with a double jab.
Kherson tries to counter with a clinch but McConnell shakes him off and moves away.
McConnell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McConnell.
Kherson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McConnell as he avoids it easily.
Dalton McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Kherson.
Kherson with a lazy takedown attempt
and McConnell counters with a left to the body. #T1#
McConnell scores with a jab.
McConnell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McConnell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kherson.
Kherson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McConnell is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from McConnell finds it's target.
Kherson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McConnell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Khersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kherson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kherson ducks under a wild hook from McConnell.
Decent striking displayed by McConnell there.
McConnell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kherson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McConnell connects with the punch.
Kherson wants to clinch.
McConnell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
McConnell works Kherson's body with a nice hook.
Kherson takes one to the chin there.
McConnell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McConnell throws out a loose jab but Kherson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McConnell misses with the combination.
Kherson just misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell jabs Kherson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McConnell scores with the left hand. Kherson knows he should have avoided that one.
McConnell stuffs the takedown attempt from Kherson. Kherson gets slowly back to his feet.
McConnell is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kherson drops his hands momentarily and McConnell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dalton McConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
McConnell 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.
McConnell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McConnell.
Kherson shoots in but no luck this time.
Kherson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kherson misses with a body kick.
McConnell misses with a wild body shot.
McConnell slaps away a takedown attempt from Kherson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McConnell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kherson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McConnell to score with a decent uppercut.
Kherson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McConnell scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McConnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kherson was well out of range. Poor timing from McConnell.
Kherson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Kherson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kherson misses with a takedown
and McConnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McConnell circles away from the clinch attempt
and McConnell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McConnell scores with a nice strike.
Kherson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McConnell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kherson's head backwards.
Kherson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McConnell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kherson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McConnell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#Kherson is rocked!
Kherson wants to land a leg kick but McConnell is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kherson shoots in looking for a takedown but McConnell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kherson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McConnell tries to bum rush Kherson with a series of wild strikes but Kherson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kherson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McConnell throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dalton McConnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Kherson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McConnell lands a nice shot that snaps Kherson's head back.
Kherson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McConnell.
McConnell stuffs the takedown.
It looked like McConnell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good shot there by McConnell.
McConnell dips to his left and cracks Kherson with an uppercut!
McConnell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kherson has time to react.
McConnell throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Kherson crashing down! Kherson tries to stagger back to his feet but McConnell just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Kherson asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell 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.

 

Event: TFL Fight Night (Las Vegas 2)     
Date:   Dec 18, 2022
#R1#
Moore gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McConnell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McConnell connects with a body shot.
Moore shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McConnell pinned against the cage. McConnell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McConnell digs a good hook to Moore's body.
Moore has been working on his balance at Pure Progress Fitness, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by McConnell.
Moore closes this distance looking for a takedown but McConnell circles away.
Moore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moore is defended easily by McConnell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaz Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McConnell, as that shot connected.
McConnell works over Moore's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - McConnell coming out on top.#KD2#
McConnell feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Moore sprawling to the canvas! Moore rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McConnell finish him?! #ROC2#Moore is rocked!
Moore shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McConnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Moore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
McConnell connects with a right hand. Moore shakes it off.
McConnell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moore doesn't seem bothered though.
Moore seems to have got his legs back now.
Moore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moore is breathing heavily.
McConnell lands with a hook. Moore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moore get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Moore stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but McConnell runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 31, 2022
#R1#
Lei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lei looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#KD#
Oooooh!!! McConnell has knocked Lei down with a huge combo! McConnell steps away and waves a wobbly Lei back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Lei is rocked!
OH! Lei has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! McConnell smells blood and charges in for the finish! McConnell unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Lei sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell 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.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 27, 2022
#R1#
McConnell scores with the left hand. Nucombe knows he should have avoided that one.
Nucombe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McConnell.
Nucombe wants to counter with a clinch but McConnell pushes him away.
McConnell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McConnell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nucombe on the side of the head.
Nucombe tries to move into range but McConnell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nucombe scores with a hook to the body. McConnell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McConnell lands with an uppercut that bounces Nucombe off the cage and back into range.
Nucombe looks winded!
McConnell catches Nucombe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nucombe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nucombe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#Nucombe is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from McConnell.
Nucombe is still on wobbly legs! Can McConnell finish him?
McConnell closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Nucombe! McConnell dives in looking to finish! Nucombe is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 25, 2022
#R1#
Genie tries to clinch there but McConnell circles away.
McConnell lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Sky Genie has been cut.
McConnell digs a good body shot into Genie's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Genie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McConnell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McConnell jabs at Genie's body.
McConnell scores with a hook.
Genie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McConnell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Genie is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McConnell ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Genie's jaw. Genie's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! McConnell does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: EMMA 1 - Gracie vs. Larsen     
Date:   Oct 08, 2022
#R1#
McConnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from McConnell misses its intended target.
Laszlo avoids a punch combination nicely.
McConnell throws the left hand but Laszlo avoids the punch easily.
McConnell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McConnell checks a leg kick.
McConnell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laszlo.
McConnell throws a body punch but Laszlo moves out of range.
McConnell loads up on a big right hand but Laszlo slips the punch.
Laszlo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laszlo moves away.
Laszlo ducks right into an uppercut from McConnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laszlo takes one on the button.
Laszlo misses with a low kick.
McConnell lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#Laszlo is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jason Laszlo has been cut.
Dalton McConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McConnell lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Laszlo is looking to close the distance but McConnell sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Laszlo crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Laszlo is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell 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.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 04, 2022
#R1#
McConnell blocks a head kick by Boma.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McConnell! But no joy.
McConnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McConnell checks the leg kick.
McConnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good leg kick by Boma.
McConnell is looking to clinch but Boma is avoiding it.
McConnell moves in looking to clinch but Boma pushes him off.
McConnell misses with a looping right.
Boma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McConnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and McConnell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #KD#
Boma cracks McConnell with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Boma has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McConnell to stand back up!#ROC#McConnell is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McConnell looks up at the clock. Bad move! Boma lands a right hand from hell, dropping McConnell. Boma pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Boma!
A very excited looking Norman Boma made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Dalton McConnell spoke after the fight, saying 'He got lucky tonight but I'll avenge this'.

 

Event: SMASH: Lesnar vs Ike     
Date:   Aug 28, 2021
#R1#
McConnell throws out a loose jab but Mamba uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
McConnell moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from McConnell fails to land.
Mamba has had enough of the clinch but McConnell keeps him there for the moment.
McConnell lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for McConnell. #BC#
Mamba breaks the clinch.
Mamba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McConnell.
McConnell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McConnell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mamba. Mamba obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
McConnell has Mamba up against the cage in a clinch.
Mamba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Mamba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
McConnell moves into the clinch.
Mamba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McConnell has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McConnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Mamba is trying to push McConnell away but McConnell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mamba misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Mamba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mamba is trying to break the clinch but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from McConnell. #T1#
Mamba has had enough of the clinch but McConnell keeps him there for the moment.
McConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
McConnell lands a nice shot to the body.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Mamba controls the action.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Mamba avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
McConnell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mamba backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McConnell.
McConnell scores with a shot to the side of Mamba's head.
McConnell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mamba or not.
McConnell lands with a right to the head.
Mamba is trying to break the clinch but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
Mamba is trying to break free.
McConnell lands a nice shot to the body.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Mamba controls the action. #BC#
Mamba manages to break the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McConnell, as that shot connected. #CL2#
McConnell clinches up against the cage.
McConnell gets through Mamba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McConnell lands a right hand. #T2##BC#
Mamba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
McConnell closes the distance and pushes Mamba back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from McConnell.
McConnell scores with a hook to the body.
Mamba blocks an elbow strike from McConnell.
McConnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mamba's efforts to push away.
McConnell has Mamba pressed against the cage, preventing Mamba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mamba has had enough of the clinch but McConnell keeps him there for the moment.
McConnell has Mamba pressed against the cage, preventing Mamba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mamba tries to break the clinch but McConnell is controlling the position.
A short left from McConnell.
A short body shot lands from McConnell as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from McConnell.
McConnell keeps control of Mamba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mamba is trying to break the clinch but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from McConnell - that landed with a thud.
Mamba takes a shot to the head. #T3#
McConnell lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Black Mamba has been cut.
Mamba takes a shot to the head.
Mamba is trying to force a seperation but McConnell has the dominant position.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Mamba controls his hands.
McConnell tries a body shot but Mamba blocks it.
Mamba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
Mamba tries to break free but McConnell pushes him back against the cage.
McConnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mamba's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Mamba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mamba misses the jab.
A combination from McConnell does no damage.
Mamba throws the left hand but McConnell avoids the punch easily.
Mamba moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
McConnell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McConnell misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Mamba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
McConnell moves into the clinch.#T4#
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Mamba controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Mamba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dalton McConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McConnell throws a lazy uppercut
and Mamba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McConnell thinking.
McConnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Mamba circles away.
Mamba connects with a body shot that sends McConnell's belly button to the back.
McConnell connects with a crisp jab.
McConnell ducks right into an uppercut from Mamba.
Jab by Mamba.
McConnell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mamba avoids the body shot from McConnell.
Mamba scores with a body shot.
A big left from McConnell misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McConnell scores with a jab to the body.
McConnell slips a jab and a cross from Mamba.
Mamba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
McConnell moves into range and clinches up with Mamba.
Nice body punch from McConnell - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
McConnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mamba scores with a jab to the body.
McConnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mamba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mamba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dalton McConnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Black Mamba'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##CL2#
McConnell rushes Mamba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for McConnell.
McConnell scores with a hook to the body.
Mamba is trying to break free.
Mamba working hard to break the clinch.
McConnell lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for McConnell.
McConnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McConnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Come on McConnell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mamba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McConnell tries to land a knee to the head but Mamba blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mamba as McConnell tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell tries a body shot but Mamba blocks it.
McConnell tries to work over Mamba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mamba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McConnell keeps control of Mamba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mamba blocks an uppercut. #T1##BC#
Mamba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McConnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamba is looking to slow McConnell down with leg kicks. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mamba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McConnell misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McConnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McConnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mamba's efforts to push away.
McConnell misses with some punches.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mamba's elbow.
McConnell lands an elbow inside.
McConnell scores with a shot to the side of Mamba's head.
Dalton McConnell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mamba wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for McConnell. #BC#
Mamba manages to break the clinch.
Mamba misses with a straight left.
McConnell misses with a wild combination.
Mamba seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
McConnell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McConnell checks a leg kick nicely.
McConnell loads up on a big right hand but Mamba slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Mamba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McConnell lands a jab to Mamba's midsection.
McConnell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Mamba does it's job there.
Mamba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
McConnell has taken the fight to the clinch.
McConnell lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mamba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McConnell tries a body shot but Mamba blocks it.
Mamba is trying to force a seperation but McConnell has the dominant position.
A right handed body shot lands from McConnell.
McConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mamba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mamba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Mamba is trying to push McConnell away but McConnell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mamba throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from McConnell on the inside.
McConnell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#Black Mamba's cut is getting worse.
McConnell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mamba takes a shot to the head.
McConnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mamba's efforts to push away.
A short body shot lands from McConnell as the two fighters clinch.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Mamba controls the action.
Mamba is trying to push McConnell away but McConnell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Mamba controls the action.
McConnell lands a nice uppercut.
Mamba is looking to break free of the clinch but McConnell has double underhooks.
Mamba is trying to force a seperation but McConnell has the dominant position.
McConnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McConnell lands with a light punch inside.
Nice elbow from McConnell. #CUT2#Black Mamba's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T4#
McConnell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from McConnell.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConnell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mamba backwards.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Mamba controls the action.
Mamba working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from McConnell on the inside.
Mamba takes a shot to the head.
McConnell is leaning against Mamba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McConnell misses with an elbow over the top.
A shot in the inside from McConnell.
McConnell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McConnell keeps control of Mamba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mamba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mamba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Mamba controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dalton McConnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Black Mamba's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Mamba tries to keep at a distance but McConnell has taken the fight into the clinch.
McConnell pushes Mamba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mamba working hard to break the clinch.
McConnell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mambas head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McConnell.
McConnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mamba is looking to break free of the clinch but McConnell has double underhooks.
Mamba swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamba blocks a body shot from McConnell.
Mamba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mamba is trying to break the clinch but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mamba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McConnell lands an elbow that stopped Mamba in his tracks for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by McConnell. #T1#
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Mamba avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
Mamba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Mamba's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Mamba breaks from the clinch.
McConnell throws a body shot but no joy.
McConnell tries to clinch but Mamba moves out of range.
McConnell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
McConnell moves into the clinch.
Mamba tries to break the clinch but McConnell is controlling the position.
Mamba is trying to force a seperation but McConnell has the dominant position.#BC#
Mamba breaks the clinch. #CL2#
McConnell instigates a clinch.
McConnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McConnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mamba's efforts to push away.
Mamba tries to break the clinch but McConnell is controlling the position.
Mamba tries to circle away but McConnell has him pinned against the cage.
McConnell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mamba or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
McConnell blocks an elbow strike from Mamba.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McConnell.
McConnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mamba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McConnell pushes Mamba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McConnell lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McConnell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mamba backwards.
Mamba misses with an elbow strike.
McConnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
McConnell gets through Mamba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McConnell lands a shot to the body.
Mamba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McConnell lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
McConnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
McConnell moves into the clinch.
McConnell lands a right hand.
McConnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mamba backwards.
McConnell scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
McConnell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McConnell is working Mamba over against the cage.
McConnell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mamba's defenses.
McConnell lands a left hand.
McConnell pushes Mamba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McConnell misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from McConnell.
McConnell is leaning against Mamba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dalton McConnell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mamba working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mamba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McConnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mamba backwards.
Mamba tries to circle away but McConnell has him pinned against the cage.
Black Mamba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mamba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Mamba lands an elbow inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mamba fails to land.
McConnell prevents Mamba from breaking the clinch.
Mamba working hard to break the clinch.
Mamba is trying to force a seperation but McConnell has the dominant position.
Mamba working hard to break the clinch.
Mamba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mamba wants to get back to striking at distance but McConnell won't allow it.
Mamba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Mamba manages to break the clinch.
Mamba connects with a body shot that sends McConnell's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
McConnell darts in and clinches Mamba up against the cage.
Mamba swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton McConnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McConnell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalton McConnell!

Dalton McConnell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Black Mamba spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back..'.

 

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Murphy     
Date:   Aug 07, 2021
#R1#
McConnell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dinklage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dinklage throws a hook but McConnell avoids it easily.#CL2#
Dinklage gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
McConnell manages to break the clinch.
McConnell punishes Dinklage's body with a nice straight punch.
McConnell tries to clinch up but Dinklage circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Dinklage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McConnell! #CUT#It looks like Peter Dinklage has been cut.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McConnell working aggressively here.
McConnell lands a left hand.
Dinklage takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McConnell throws a head punch that misses.
Dinklage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dinklage tries to break the clinch but McConnell is controlling the position.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
McConnell has Dinklage pressed against the cage, preventing Dinklage from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dinklage manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from McConnell fails to land.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
McConnell breaks the clinch.
Dinklage throws a low kick, looking for McConnell's leg but McConnell calmly moves out of range. #CL#
McConnell moves into range and clinches up with Dinklage.#BC2#
Dinklage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McConnell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dinklage on the side of the head. #T2##CL#
McConnell clinches up with Dinklage and pushes him back against the cage.
McConnell gets through Dinklage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McConnell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McConnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dinklage blocking some punches.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConnell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McConnell lands an elbow that stopped Dinklage in his tracks for a moment.
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!
McConnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dinklage's efforts to push away.
Dinklage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McConnell blocks it with crossed arms.
McConnell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dinklage.#BC#
McConnell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Dinklage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McConnell.
Dinklage swinging wildly here.
McConnell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dinklage.#CL2#
McConnell tries to keep at a distance but Dinklage has taken the fight into the clinch.
McConnell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dinklage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McConnell tries to work over Dinklage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinklage.
Dinklage lands a hook that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Dinklage controls the action.
McConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Dinklage. #T4#
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Dinklage avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid it.
McConnell tries a body shot but Dinklage blocks it.
McConnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
McConnell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dinklage has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Dinklage controls the action.
Dinklage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dinklage scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dalton McConnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Dinklage's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice shot lands for McConnell.
McConnell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dalton McConnell is winning the standup battle so far.
McConnell tries to clinch but Dinklage is having none of it.
Dinklage tries a head kick but it misses.
Dinklage throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL#
McConnell closes the distance and pushes Dinklage back into the cage.
A hook to the body from McConnell.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McConnell slowing the pace effectively.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinklage's elbow.
McConnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dinklage's efforts to push away.
Dalton McConnell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from McConnell.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
Dinklage has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
McConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Dinklage.
Dinklage prevents a body shot from McConnell.
McConnell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dinklage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McConnell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinklage's elbow.
McConnell misses with the head strike.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinklage controls his hands.
McConnell is trying to pull guard but Dinklage turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McConnell slowing the pace effectively.
Dinklage prevents a body shot from McConnell.
McConnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dinklage can do to turn this around?#T2#
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dinklage prevents a body shot from McConnell. #BC2#
Dinklage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dinklage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dinklage throws out a loose jab but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2#
Dinklage lands a big head kick that sends McConnell tumbling to the mat! Dinklage takes a step backwards and waves McConnell back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinklage avoids the body shot from McConnell.
McConnell tries to clinch but Dinklage is having none of it.
Dalton McConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinklage. McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
McConnell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McConnell tries to clinch but Dinklage is having none of it.
McConnell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#McConnell is rocked!
Dinklage misses with a head kick.
Oh McConnell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dinklage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dinklage connects with a looping right hand.
McConnell fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
McConnell has managed to clinch. #T3#
Dinklage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McConnell seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD2#
Dinklage lands a big head kick that sends McConnell tumbling to the mat! Dinklage takes a step backwards and waves McConnell back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dinklage closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops McConnell! Dinklage dives in looking to finish! McConnell is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Dinklage!
Dalton McConnell was interviewed post fight and said 'He got lucky tonight but I'll avenge this'.

 

Event: SMASH: Kapisi vs Floyd     
Date:   Jul 24, 2021
#R1#
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
McConnell moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but McConnell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
McConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but McConnell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
McConnell takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McConnell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McConnell gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
McConnell lands a shoulder strike.
McConnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but McConnell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
McConnell clinches with his opponent.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from McConnell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McConnell is defending well.#TD2#
McConnell has hold of one of Gracie's legs. Gracie is fighting the takedown attempt but McConnell gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T1#
McConnell controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
McConnell gets to his feet. Gracie looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Gracie moves forwards but McConnell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McConnell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McConnell wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McConnell has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
McConnell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
McConnell tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie passes to side control.
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.#SUB#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McConnell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dalton McConnell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but McConnell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McConnell lands a left hand.
McConnell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McConnell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gracie is working for takedown but McConnell is calmly controlling the position for now.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands. #TD2#
McConnell decides to pull guard.
McConnell working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
McConnell is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
McConnell wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McConnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McConnell is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gracie is staying active.
Gracie prevents McConnell from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
McConnell clinches with his opponent. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McConnell is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dalton McConnell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McConnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but McConnell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McConnell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
McConnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie is trying to drag McConnell to the mat but McConnell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McConnell is working Gracie over against the cage.
Gracie tries for a takedown but McConnell manages to get underhooks.
Gracie tries for a takedown but McConnell manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McConnell is working Gracie over against the cage.
McConnell is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McConnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from McConnell. #T3#
McConnell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
McConnell lands a nice uppercut.
McConnell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McConnell lands a right hand.
McConnell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McConnell works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
McConnell scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McConnell.
McConnell lands a left hand.
McConnell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. #ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
McConnell lands a big right hand that drops Gracie! The killer instinct kicks in and McConnell finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by McConnell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalton McConnell!
In his post fight interview, Dalton McConnell started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs Asai     
Date:   Jul 10, 2021
#R1#
Punchsky blocks a jab.
Punchsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McConnell tries to clinch up but Punchsky circles away and keeps his distance.
McConnell misses with a looping right.
Punchsky seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McConnell tries to clinch but Punchsky moves out of range.
McConnell lands a body shot.
McConnell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McConnell connects with a looping right hand.
Punchsky drops his hands momentarily and McConnell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Punchsky just misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell tries to clinch but Punchsky moves out of range.
Punchsky appears to be looking for a big counter.
Punchsky lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Punchsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McConnell manages to avoid it.
McConnell tries to clinch
and Punchsky counters with a one-two to the body.
Punchsky has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
McConnell drives through and clinches with Punchsky against the cage.
McConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Punchsky blocks an uppercut.
McConnell misses with a body punch. #T1#
McConnell scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McConnell.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
McConnell has Punchsky pressed against the cage, preventing Punchsky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McConnell is working Punchsky over against the cage.
McConnell 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.#BC#
Punchsky breaks from the clinch.
McConnell tries to land a front kick but Punchsky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McConnell throws a series of strikes that have Punchsky backpedaling.
McConnell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Punchsky looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
McConnell closes the distance and clinches.
McConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Punchsky.
Punchsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punchsky blocks an uppercut.
McConnell cracks Punchsky with a nice body shot.
McConnell lands an uppercut.
Punchsky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McConnell lands a body punch. #T2#
McConnell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from McConnell.
McConnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McConnell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Punchsky backwards.
Punchsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Punchsky controls his hands.
McConnell prevents Punchsky from breaking the clinch.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Punchsky's elbow. #BC#
Punchsky breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
McConnell clinches up against the cage.
Punchsky tries to break free but McConnell pushes him back against the cage.
Punchsky working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Punchsky.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McConnell.
Punchsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3##BC#
Punchsky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Punchsky slips under a jab from McConnell.#CL2#
McConnell has Punchsky up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from McConnell.
McConnell misses with some punches.
McConnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from McConnell.
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Punchsky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Punchsky tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
McConnell pushes off an throws an elbow but Punchsky leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McConnell is leaning against Punchsky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Punchsky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Punchsky tries to break free but McConnell pushes him back against the cage.
McConnell tries a body shot but Punchsky blocks it.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Punchsky avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage. #T4#
McConnell tries a body shot but Punchsky blocks it.
McConnell looking to throw knees to the head but Punchsky is blocking nicely.
McConnell tries a knee to the head but Punchsky blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Punchsky's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Punchsky.
Punchsky tries to circle away but McConnell has him pinned against the cage.
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Punchsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McConnell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Punchsky blocks an uppercut.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McConnell.
McConnell blocks a body shot from Punchsky.
A head punch on the inside from Punchsky fails to land.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for McConnell.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dalton McConnell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A low kick lands for McConnell.
McConnell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Punchsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McConnell moves in looking to clinch but Punchsky pushes him off.
Punchsky went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Punchsky avoids the body shot from McConnell.
Punchsky takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Punchsky scores with the left hand. McConnell knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
McConnell closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Punchsky avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
Punchsky misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McConnell.
McConnell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Punchsky.
Dalton McConnell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
McConnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McConnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Punchsky was well out of range. Poor timing from McConnell.
Nice body punch from McConnell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punchsky slips under a jab.#T1#
McConnell throws a low kick but Punchsky avoids it.
Punchsky swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McConnell lands a jab to Punchsky's midsection.
McConnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Punchsky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Punchsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Punchsky misses with the combination.
McConnell moves in looking to clinch but Punchsky pushes him off.
McConnell looks to land a right hand but Punchsky moved out of range.
Punchsky throwing a counter right hand but McConnell manages to avoid it.
Punchsky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McConnell lands a lovely overhand right.
McConnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
McConnell clinches with his opponent.
McConnell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Punchsky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McConnell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Punchsky.
McConnell misses with the head strike. #T2#
Punchsky is trying to push McConnell away but McConnell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Punchsky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
Punchsky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Punchsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Vladimir Punchsky has been cut.
Punchsky struggles to land a body shot inside as McConnell controls his hands.
Punchsky blocks an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConnell tries a body shot but Punchsky blocks it.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Punchsky controls his hands.
McConnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
McConnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from McConnell.
McConnell throws a leg kick but Punchsky sees it coming and moves out of range.
Punchsky feints a jab promting McConnell to slip. Punchsky then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McConnell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McConnell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Punchsky.
McConnell throws out a counter right but Punchsky avoids it with no problem.
Punchsky darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Punchsky defending well as McConnell loads up on a big left hand.
Punchsky checks a leg kick.
McConnell is looking to clinch but Punchsky is avoiding it.
Punchsky misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
McConnell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Punchsky blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Punchsky manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. McConnell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
McConnell has Punchsky up against the cage in a clinch.
Punchsky has had enough of the clinch but McConnell keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McConnell.
Punchsky tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Punchsky back against the cage.
McConnell working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from McConnell.
McConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Punchsky is trying to break the clinch but McConnell has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
McConnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dalton McConnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Punchsky takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Punchsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McConnell.
McConnell tries to clinch but Punchsky is having none of it.
It looked like Punchsky was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McConnell.
McConnell throws a right and a left that Punchsky avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punchsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Punchsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Punchsky takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice body kick from McConnell.
A punch lands to the side of Punchsky 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Punchsky lands an overhand right.
Punchsky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Punchsky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
McConnell forces Punchsky back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dalton McConnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Punchsky'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#
McConnell connects with a body shot that sends Punchsky's belly button to the back.
Punchsky dodges the punch combination from McConnell.
Punchsky keeps the fight on the outside.
McConnell just misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McConnell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McConnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Punchsky.
A jab from Punchsky misses.
A combination from Punchsky does no damage.
Punchsky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McConnell has closed the distance and engaged Punchsky in a clinch. #BC#
Punchsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Punchsky keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
McConnell clinches up with Punchsky and pushes him back against the cage.
McConnell tries a body shot but Punchsky blocks it. #T1##BC#
Punchsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McConnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
McConnell gets a clinch.
McConnell is leaning against Punchsky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Punchsky is trying to break free.#BC#
Punchsky manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
McConnell clinches up with Punchsky and pushes him back against the cage.
McConnell lands with a right to the head.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McConnell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Punchsky pulls his leg out and moves away.
Punchsky misses with a double jab
and McConnell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by McConnell. That's going to slow Punchsky down. #CL2#
McConnell forces Punchsky back against the cage and clinches.
McConnell tries a body shot but Punchsky blocks it.
McConnell digs a right hand underneath Punchsky's ribcage. Punchsky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
Vladimir Punchsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McConnell tries a body shot but Punchsky blocks it.
Punchsky throws a head punch that misses.
McConnell lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McConnell prevents a body shot from Punchsky.
McConnell tries a body shot but Punchsky blocks it.
Punchsky tries to break the clinch but McConnell is controlling the position.
Punchsky tries to circle away but McConnell has him pinned against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McConnell.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Punchsky controls his hands.
McConnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Punchsky tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Punchsky back against the cage.
Punchsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McConnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
McConnell blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Punchsky manages to break the clinch. #T3#
McConnell misses with a wild body shot.
McConnell is looking to clinch but Punchsky is avoiding it.
As McConnell looks to move away, Punchsky throws a big counter combo but McConnell just gets out of the way.
McConnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punchsky.
McConnell connects with a solid leg kick.
McConnell scores with a body shot. #CL2#
McConnell closes the distance and clinches.
McConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dalton McConnell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McConnell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Punchsky tries to break free but McConnell pushes him back against the cage.
McConnell lands a damaging elbow.
Punchsky lands a left hand that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
Punchsky swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Punchsky lands with a left to the head.
McConnell prevents Punchsky from breaking the clinch.
McConnell blocking some punches.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
Punchsky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Punchsky misses with some punches.
Punchsky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
Punchsky tries to break the clinch but McConnell is controlling the position. #BC#
Punchsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Punchsky is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punchsky has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Punchsky there as he acknowledges the shot.
McConnell works the jab nicely.
Vladimir Punchsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
McConnell moves into range and clinches up with Punchsky.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton McConnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McConnell 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalton McConnell!

Dalton McConnell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: SMASH: Voronin vs McConnell     
Date:   Jun 19, 2021
#R1##CL#
Voronin rushes McConnell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McConnell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Voronin prevents it.
Voronin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McConnell lands a nice shot to the body.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McConnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Voronin backwards.
McConnell lands with a right to the head.
Voronin blocks an uppercut.
McConnell lands with a left to the head.
McConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Voronin misses with a body punch.
McConnell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Voronin backwards.
Voronin lands with a light punch inside.
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside.
Voronin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McConnell has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voronin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Voronin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McConnells head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Voronin. #T1#
Voronin throws a head punch that misses.
McConnell is working Voronin over against the cage.
Voronin has a couple of punches blocked by McConnell.
Voronin misses with the head strike.
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Voronin.
Voronin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Voronin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Voronin controls the action.
Voronin misses with the head strike.
Voronin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Voronin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Voronin prevents a body shot from McConnell.
Voronin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConnell working aggressively here.
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Voronin has a couple of punches blocked by McConnell.
Voronin misses with a body punch.
Voronin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McConnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Voronin misses with some punches.
Voronin struggles to land a body shot inside as McConnell controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Voronin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McConnell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Voronin blocking some punches.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
Voronin lands a nice uppercut.
McConnell throws a head punch that misses.
McConnell lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for McConnell.
Voronin lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
A short uppercut from Voronin.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voronin misses with a hook to the ribs.
McConnell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Voronin controls his hands.
Good body shot from McConnell.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Voronin.
McConnell tries to work over Voronin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voronin misses with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
McConnell digs a right hand underneath Voronin's ribcage. Voronin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voronin's elbow.
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside.
Voronin pushes McConnell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Voronin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Voronin tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it. #T4#
McConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McConnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McConnell lands a nice uppercut.
Voronin misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voronin's elbow.
Voronin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Voronin has a couple of punches blocked by McConnell.
Voronin can't find room to land a body shot as McConnell controls the action.
Voronin misses with a punch 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!
Voronin blocks an uppercut.
McConnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for McConnell.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voronin.
A nice right hand lands inside from McConnell.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McConnell.
Voronin struggles to land a body shot inside as McConnell controls his hands.
McConnell lands an elbow that stopped Voronin in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
McConnell breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andriy Voronin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Voronin lands with a hook. McConnell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
McConnell has Voronin up against the cage in a clinch.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Voronin controls the action. #BC2#
McConnell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McConnell cracks Voronin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McConnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Voronin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Voronin misses with a looping left.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Voronin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Voronin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Voronin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McConnell is looking to clinch.
Voronin scores with a decent looking hook.
Voronin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Voronin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McConnell.
McConnell just misses with a punch to the body.
Voronin connects with a body shot that sends McConnell's belly button to the back.
McConnell misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McConnell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McConnell tries to clinch but Voronin moves out of range. #T1#
McConnell connects with a body shot that sends Voronin's belly button to the back.
McConnell misses with an uppercut. Voronin saw that one coming.
Dalton McConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voronin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McConnell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Voronin swings for the body but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voronin.
Good work by McConnell as he checks the leg kick.
McConnell avoids the body shot from Voronin.
Voronin throws a solid leg kick but McConnell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Voronin.
Voronin swings for the body but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell wants to clinch up but Voronin keeps it at a distance.
Voronin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Voronin rushes McConnell and presses him up against the cage.
Andriy Voronin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Voronin misses with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Voronin avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
McConnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Voronin backwards.
Voronin gets through McConnell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Voronin.
A short right from McConnell.
Voronin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Voronin.
Voronin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McConnell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Voronin presses McConnell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Voronin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Voronin misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Voronin.
Voronin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Voronin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConnell lands a body punch in the clinch.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Voronin controls his hands.
Voronin prevents a body shot from McConnell.
McConnell tries to work over Voronin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voronin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McConnell's elbow. #T3#
Voronin tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Voronin back against the cage.
Voronin misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McConnell misses with a body punch.
McConnell tries to work over Voronin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voronin prevents a body shot from McConnell.
McConnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Voronin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Voronin lands a nice uppercut.
Voronin struggles to land a body shot inside as McConnell controls his hands.
McConnell misses with some punches.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConnell tries a body shot but Voronin blocks it.
Voronin tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
Voronin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McConnell misses with a body punch.
McConnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voronin misses with a body punch.
Voronin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McConnell lands an uppercut.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConnell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Voronin backwards.
McConnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Voronin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voronin keeps control of McConnell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Voronin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Voronin.
McConnell throws a head punch that misses.
McConnell misses with some punches.
Voronin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Voronin controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dalton McConnell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
McConnell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Voronin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Voronin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Voronin swats away the attempt to clinch by McConnell.
Voronin throws a head kick that McConnell semi-blocks.
Voronin throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
McConnell has Voronin up against the cage in a clinch.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Voronin.
McConnell tries a body shot but Voronin blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voronin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McConnell lands a left hand.
Voronin blocks an elbow strike.
Voronin lands a body punch in the clinch.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Voronin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voronin's elbow.
McConnell tries a knee to the head but Voronin blocks it.
Voronin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Voronin scores with a nice short uppercut.
McConnell pushes Voronin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Voronin swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voronin scores with a shoulder strike.
McConnell tries to work over Voronin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Voronin controls the action.
Voronin throws a punch but it's blocked by McConnell.
McConnell tries a body shot but Voronin blocks it.
A shot in the inside from McConnell.
Voronin blocks a body shot from McConnell. #T2#
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Voronin.
McConnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Voronin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McConnell's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McConnell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Voronin tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
Voronin misses with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voronin's elbow.
A body shot lands from Voronin.
Voronin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voronin.
Voronin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Voronin blocks a body shot from McConnell. #T3#
McConnell tries a body shot but Voronin blocks it.
McConnell scores with a hook to the body.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
Voronin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McConnell's elbow.
Voronin gets through McConnell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McConnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell lands an uppercut.
Voronin tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Voronin back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McConnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McConnell throws a head punch that misses.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for McConnell.
Voronin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McConnell takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Voronin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Voronin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Voronin. #ROC#McConnell is rocked!
Voronin tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voronin blocks a body shot from McConnell.
Voronin tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voronin swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voronin tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Voronin back against the cage.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
Voronin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McConnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McConnell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Voronin's brow.
Voronin throws a head punch that misses.
McConnell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Voronin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Andriy Voronin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Voronin throws a wild body kick that McConnell sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
McConnell closes the distance and clinches.
Voronin lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voronin.
Voronin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Voronin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Voronin misses with the head strike.
Voronin gets through McConnell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McConnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Voronin.
Voronin cracks McConnell with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Voronin scores with a nice short uppercut.
McConnell lands a shoulder strike.
Voronin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Voronin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McConnell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Voronin blocking some punches. #T1#
Voronin blocks a body shot from McConnell.
Voronin throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Voronin.
McConnell blocks a body shot from Voronin.
Voronin misses with the head strike.
Voronin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McConnell's elbow.
Voronin throws a head punch that misses.
Voronin lands a right hand that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
McConnell blocks a body shot from Voronin.
Voronin blocking some punches.
Voronin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voronin's elbow.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
McConnell tries to work over Voronin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Voronin fails to land. #T2#
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voronin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Voronin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McConnell.
McConnell misses with a body punch.
McConnell misses with a body punch.
McConnell working aggressively here.
McConnell pushes Voronin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from McConnell.
McConnell tries to pull guard but Voronin holds him up against the cage and eventually McConnell drops back down to his feet.
McConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McConnell blocks a body shot from Voronin.
Voronin blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
McConnell lands with a short shot to the head.
McConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Voronin fails to land.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voronin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Voronin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Voronin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Voronin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McConnell's elbow.
Voronin struggles to land a body shot inside as McConnell controls his hands.
Voronin avoids a wild elbow strike from McConnell.#BC2#
McConnell manages to break the clinch.
Voronin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
McConnell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Voronin, pushing him back against the cage.
McConnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McConnell.
Voronin misses with a hook to the ribs.
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Voronin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Voronin.
Voronin working aggressively here.
Voronin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McConnell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McConnell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Voronin tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it. #BC2#
McConnell manages to break the clinch.
Voronin throws a push kick but McConnell slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Voronin rushes McConnell and presses him up against the cage.
Voronin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McConnell tries a body shot but Voronin blocks it.
Voronin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McConnell.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Andriy Voronin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5##CL2#
McConnell has managed to clinch.
McConnell blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voronin.
Voronin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voronin working aggressively here.
McConnell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Voronin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Voronin throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Voronin fails to land.
Voronin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConnell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voronin misses with the head strike.
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Voronin blocks a body shot from McConnell.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McConnell.
Voronin misses with the head strike. #T1#
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside.
McConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Voronin.
Voronin throws a head punch that misses.
McConnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Voronin misses with some punches.
Voronin tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Voronin back against the cage.
McConnell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Voronin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Voronin lands a body shot.
Voronin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Voronin working aggressively here.
Voronin blocking some punches.
Voronin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Voronin controls the action.
Dalton McConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Voronin lands a shoulder strike.
Voronin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Voronin prevents a body shot from McConnell.
McConnell tries a body shot but Voronin blocks it.
Voronin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Voronin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voronin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Voronin lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Voronin scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from McConnell.
Voronin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McConnell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Voronin takes a shot to the head.
Voronin prevents a body shot from McConnell.
Voronin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McConnell's elbow.
Good body shot from Voronin. #T3#
Voronin blocks a body shot from McConnell.
McConnell blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Voronin.
A short uppercut from Voronin.
McConnell prevents a body shot from Voronin.
McConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Voronin misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Voronin.
Good body shot from Voronin.
McConnell is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voronin misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Voronin avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
Voronin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Voronin controls the action.
McConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
McConnell misses with the head strike.
Andriy Voronin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Voronin working aggressively here.
Voronin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Voronin.
McConnell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Voronins head.
McConnell lands with a left to the head.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Voronin blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McConnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside.
Voronin throws a punch but it's blocked by McConnell.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Voronin avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andriy Voronin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Voronin 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:46
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andriy Voronin!

Andriy Voronin retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Andriy Voronin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Dalton McConnell stepped up to the mic, saying 'He got lucky tonight but I'll avenge this'.

 

Event: SMASH: Ribbit vs Edmond     
Date:   Jun 12, 2021
#R1#
Brownie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dalton McConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McConnell throws a body shot but no joy.
Brownie was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've been told by Brownie's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McConnell slips under a jab from Brownie.
McConnell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McConnell lands a lovely overhand right.
McConnell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brownie avoids the body shot from McConnell. #CL2#
McConnell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brownie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Brownie controls his hands.
McConnell has Brownie pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from McConnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brownie's elbow.
McConnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brownie lands an elbow inside that McConnell shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Dalton McConnell has been cut.
Brownie blocks a body shot from McConnell.
Brownie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McConnell or not. #T1#
McConnell working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from McConnell.
Brownie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McConnell.
McConnell stalls. #TD2#
McConnell pulls Brownie into guard.
Brownie trying to control the position from guard on top but McConnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brownie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brownie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brownie pushing down on McConnell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brownie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McConnell defending well though. #T2#
Brownie wants to pass to mount but McConnell is defending the position.
Brownie trying to control from half guard but McConnell is working away.
Brownie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brownie is just content to waste time from the top position. McConnell takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McConnell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Brownie is trying to control but can't.
Brownie is trying to stand. #T3#
Brownie has his hands clasped together around McConnell's back. He's all about the action.
Brownie wants to control but McConnell is keeping busy.
Brownie is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Brownie tries to roll over but McConnell keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McConnell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brownie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brownie wants to control but McConnell is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McConnell wants to clinch.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brownie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brownie misses with a jab, cross combination.
McConnell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McConnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brownie throws the left hand but McConnell avoids the punch easily.
McConnell cracks Brownie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brownie throws a body punch but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McConnell misses with a wild body shot.
McConnell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McConnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brownie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
McConnell drives through and clinches with Brownie against the cage.
McConnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dalton McConnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dalton McConnell's cut.
That's time! Brownie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Brownie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McConnell tries to clinch but Brownie is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - McConnell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McConnell takes a swing at Brownie's ribcage but misses.
Brownie shoots for a double leg takedown but McConnell sprawls well. He's pushed Brownie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dalton McConnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McConnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McConnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brownie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brownie lands a jab to the head.
Brownie moves away from the strike by McConnell.
Brownie misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Brownie - just one landing.
Brownie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McConnell defends well and Brownie ends up having to push McConnell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Brownie is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McConnell can't fight it off and eventually Brownie manages to take the fight to the floor. McConnell looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brownie distracts McConnell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Brownie wants to control from the top but McConnell keeps moving.
McConnell has his hands on Brownie's head, controlling the position.
McConnell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brownie lands a couple of elbows.
McConnell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brownie.
Brownie throws a strike but McConnell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
McConnell preventing the sweep.
McConnell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brownie controls McConnell momentarily but McConnell frees himself.
McConnell looking to pass the guard.
Brownie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Brownie throws a big right hand that misses.
McConnell working a defensive guard here.
Brownie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Brownie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Brownie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brownie looking to pass the guard.
McConnell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brownie postures up and lands a big shot to McConnell's brow.
Brownie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McConnell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McConnell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brownie 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.
Brownie looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brownie's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Brownie trying to control the position from guard on top but McConnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brownie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brownie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brownie shoots for a takedown but McConnell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun Brownie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brownie defending well as McConnell loads up on a big left hand.
McConnell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McConnell tries to clinch there but Brownie circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McConnell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brownie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McConnell throws a right hand that Brownie ducks under and follows up with a left that Brownie also avoids with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by McConnell as he connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Shaun Brownie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dalton McConnell'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Brownie stalks McConnell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McConnell's face. McConnell staggers backwards, shaken.
McConnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brownie.
McConnell appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brownie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McConnell avoids it really well and circles away.
McConnell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McConnell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McConnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brownie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Brownie circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Brownie. Those never looked like landing.
Brownie misses with a straight left.
McConnell lands a body shot. #CL#
Brownie takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
McConnell scores with a shot to the side of Brownie's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brownie looking to slow down the pace here.
Brownie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McConnell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brownie blocks a body shot from McConnell.
McConnell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McConnell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brownie after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McConnell.
McConnell avoiding damage as Brownie throws knees to the body.
McConnell prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun Brownie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McConnell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McConnell lands with a left to the head. #T2##BC2#
McConnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McConnell dips to his left and cracks Brownie with an uppercut!
Dalton McConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McConnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brownie looks up at the clock. Bad move! McConnell lands a right hand from hell, dropping Brownie. McConnell pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell 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.

 

Event: SMASH: Murphy vs Dadaeff     
Date:   May 29, 2021
#R1#
Cubbedge darts in looking for a takedown but McConnell gets double underhooks and turns Cubbedge into the cage.
Cubbedge has a takedown stuffed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cubbedge trying to control but McConnell is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
McConnell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McConnell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cubbedge .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell wants to sweep but no luck.
Cubbedge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
McConnell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there.
McConnell being controlled here, momentarily.
McConnell pulls Cubbedge in to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cubbedge advances position into side control!
An elbow from Cubbedge crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge trying to control the action but McConnell is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge in side control, throwing shots but McConnell defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cubbedge taking a breather here.
McConnell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McConnell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cubbedge 's best efforts.
Cubbedge passes to full mount!
McConnell is squirming around, avoiding Cubbedge 's attempts to control the action.
Cubbedge throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3#
McConnell is squirming around, avoiding Cubbedge 's attempts to control the action.
McConnell holds on to Cubbedge around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.#SUB2#
Cubbedge is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McConnell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McConnell is controlling an arm, preventing Cubbedge from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Cubbedge trying to control but McConnell is having none of it.
McConnell holds on for dear life, controlling Cubbedge 's posture momentarily. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cubbedge throwing strikes here but McConnell is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McConnell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McConnell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Cubbedge is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McConnell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cubbedge looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #ROC2#McConnell is rocked!#SUB2#
Cubbedge jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McConnell manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Cubbedge dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cubbedge shoots in and drives through. McConnell sprawls well.#CL#
McConnell drives through and clinches with Cubbedge against the cage.
McConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McConnell prevents the takedown attempt.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
Cubbedge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cubbedge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dalton McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Cubbedge .
Cubbedge goes for a takedown in the clinch but McConnell prevents it.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
Cubbedge tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cubbedge tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Cubbedge controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, McConnell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cubbedge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McConnell smiles and moves away.
Dalton McConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cubbedge closes the distance and clinches up with McConnell, looking for a takedown. Cubbedge pushes McConnell against the cage but McConnell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Cubbedge gets tackled into the cage by McConnell. McConnell maintains the clinch.
Cubbedge lands an elbow inside that McConnell shrugs off.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Cubbedge avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage. #T1#
Cubbedge jumps guard but McConnell stands there with Cubbedge around his waist. Cubbedge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cubbedge lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cubbedge leaning against his opponent.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Cubbedge avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McConnell.
McConnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cubbedge 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge prevents a body shot from McConnell.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge stalling against the cage.
Still in the clinch, McConnell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dalton McConnell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McConnell lands a body punch.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cubbedge missing with knees to the body. #T2#
McConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Our sources have told us that McConnell has been working on his elbows in the gym.
McConnell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cubbedge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McConnell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cubbedge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McConnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards.
Cubbedge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McConnell is defending well for now.#TD2#
Cubbedge gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Cubbedge thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McConnell trying to control but Cubbedge postures up. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cubbedge misses with a head shot. McConnell uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3#
McConnell wants to sweep but no luck.
McConnell keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McConnell haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McConnell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cubbedge is trying to maintain the position but McConnell is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Cubbedge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McConnell prevents Cubbedge from improving his position.
Cubbedge wants to get back to full guard but McConnell has passed into side control.
McConnell taking a breather here.
McConnell'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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dalton McConnell dominated that second 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. 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#
McConnell is looking to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Cubbedge . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cubbedge .
McConnell leaves Cubbedge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McConnell throws a shot to the body.
McConnell leaves Cubbedge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cubbedge tries to close the distance and clinch but McConnell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
McConnell has managed to clinch.
A short right from McConnell on the inside.
McConnell tries a body shot but Cubbedge blocks it.
Nice body punch from McConnell - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge jumps guard but McConnell stands there with Cubbedge around his waist. Cubbedge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dalton McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Cubbedge .
McConnell pushes off an throws an elbow but Cubbedge leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cubbedge has McConnell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McConnell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Cubbedge controls his hands.
Cubbedge lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Cubbedge tries to pull guard but McConnell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McConnell misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McConnell.
Cubbedge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McConnell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McConnell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McConnell lands a body shot.
McConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McConnell lands a nice uppercut.
McConnell tries to work over Cubbedge 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McConnell is working Cubbedge over against the cage.
McConnell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cubbedge has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McConnell works on Cubbedge 's body with a couple of short punches.
McConnell scores with a shoulder strike.
McConnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards.
Cubbedge is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McConnell to keep the fight standing.
McConnell lands with a left to the head.
Cubbedge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McConnell.
A short body shot lands from McConnell as the two fighters clinch.
McConnell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cubbedge 's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McConnell lands a body shot.
McConnell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Cubbedge is rocked!
McConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cubbedge is still on wobbly legs! Can McConnell finish him?
McConnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McConnell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McConnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cubbedge can do to turn this around?
McConnell throws a big uppercut that drops Cubbedge ! More strikes from McConnell and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cubbedge lies dazed against the cage as McConnell celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell 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.

 

Event: SMASH: Edmond vs Rogers     
Date:   May 16, 2021
#R1#
McConnell throws a series of punches but Benn Jr moves out of range.
McConnell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McConnell misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Benn Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benn Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
McConnell dodges the punch combination from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benn Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
Benn Jr connects with a right hand. McConnell shakes it off.
McConnell throws a hook but Benn Jr avoids it easily.
Benn Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benn Jr jabs at McConnell's body.
McConnell jabs at Benn Jr's body.
Benn Jr cracks McConnell with a good jab.
McConnell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, jab by Benn Jr - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
McConnell instigates a clinch. #BC#
Benn Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
McConnell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McConnell ducks under a wild hook from Benn Jr.
McConnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benn Jr.
McConnell wants to clinch
and McConnell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McConnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
McConnell instigates a clinch.
McConnell lands a left hand.
Benn Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
McConnell gets through Benn Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Benn Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McConnell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Benn Jr counters with a left and a right that stings McConnell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benn Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McConnell moves away.
McConnell wants to counter with a clinch but Benn Jr pushes him away.
Benn Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Benn Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Benn Jr gets tackled into the cage by McConnell. McConnell maintains the clinch. #T2##BC#
Benn Jr breaks from the clinch.
Benn Jr looks to land a body kick but McConnell moved away.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benn Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benn Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
That kick from Benn Jr tenderised McConnell's leg. McConnell is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
McConnell darts in and clinches Benn Jr up against the cage.
McConnell presses Benn Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benn Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benn Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Benn Jr controls his hands.
McConnell scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Benn Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benn Jr with a jab.
McConnell ducks under a wild hook from Benn Jr.#T3##CL2#
McConnell clinches.
Knees to the body from Benn Jr. #BC#
Benn Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Benn Jr.
McConnell moves in looking to clinch but Benn Jr pushes him off.#CL2#
McConnell clinches up with Benn Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell throws a head punch that misses.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benn Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McConnell working aggressively here.
Benn Jr tries to break the clinch but McConnell is controlling the position.
McConnell working aggressively here.
McConnell blocks a body shot from Benn Jr.
McConnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
McConnell tries to work over Benn Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Benn Jr avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
Benn Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by McConnell.
Benn Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benn Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
McConnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Benn Jr backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benn Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Benn Jr. #BC#
Benn Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McConnell wants to clinch up but Benn Jr keeps it at a distance.
Benn Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but McConnell avoided it.#CL2#
McConnell moves into the clinch successfully.
McConnell pushes Benn Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McConnell misses with a body punch.
McConnell misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nigel Benn Jr will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McConnell blocks a head kick by Benn Jr.
Dalton McConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McConnell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Benn Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McConnell throws a body punch but Benn Jr moves out of range.
McConnell slips under a jab.
McConnell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McConnell.
McConnell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McConnell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Benn Jr counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
McConnell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Benn Jr tries to circle away but McConnell has him pinned against the cage.
Dalton McConnell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
Benn Jr working hard to break the clinch.
McConnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
Benn Jr blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from McConnell fails to land. #BC#
Benn Jr breaks the clinch.
McConnell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Benn Jr has time to react.
McConnell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Benn Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McConnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Benn Jr.
McConnell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McConnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nigel Benn Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McConnell throws a leg kick but Benn Jr moved away.#CL2#
McConnell takes the fight into the clinch.
McConnell blocks a body shot from Benn Jr.
A head punch on the inside from McConnell fails to land.
McConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Benn Jr taking a breather.
McConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benn Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Benn Jr.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Benn Jr controls the action.
Still in the clinch, McConnell scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hook to the body lands for McConnell. #BC#
Benn Jr breaks the clinch.
Benn Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McConnell misses with a lunging right hand
and Benn Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
McConnell tries to clinch up but Benn Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Benn Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McConnell thuds his right hand into Benn Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McConnell slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - McConnell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Benn Jr cracks McConnell with a good jab.
McConnell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McConnell missing with a left hand there. Benn Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benn Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benn Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
McConnell is looking to clinch but Benn Jr is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Benn Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benn Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benn Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Benn Jr.
Benn Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McConnell throws a combination. Benn Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Benn Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by McConnell.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benn Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benn Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McConnell.#T4#
McConnell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Benn Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McConnell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Benn Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McConnell fails to land.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benn Jr working hard to break the clinch.
McConnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benn Jr blocks an uppercut.
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McConnell fails to land.
McConnell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dalton McConnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
McConnell closes the distance and pushes Benn Jr back into the cage.
Benn Jr blocks a body shot from McConnell.
Benn Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McConnell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benn Jr backwards.
McConnell wants a takedown.
Benn Jr gets through McConnell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McConnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McConnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benn Jr backwards.
Benn Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McConnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell just leaning against Benn Jr, taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for McConnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Benn Jr's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McConnell.
A short uppercut from McConnell. #T1#
McConnell lands a nice shot to the body.
Benn Jr is trying to break the clinch but McConnell is controlling him.
McConnell blocking some punches.
McConnell can't get the takedown.
Benn Jr blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by McConnell. #BC#
Benn Jr manages to break the clinch.
McConnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McConnell looks to land a right hand but Benn Jr moved out of range.
Benn Jr lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Benn Jr misses.
McConnell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Benn Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McConnell misses with a series of wild punches.
McConnell is looking to clinch but Benn Jr is avoiding it. #T2#
Benn Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles McConnell. McConnell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McConnell lands a glancing blow to the side of Benn Jr's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benn Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
McConnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benn Jr manages to avoid it.
McConnell misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Benn Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nigel Benn Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
McConnell lands a body shot.
McConnell slips a jab and a cross from Benn Jr.
McConnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McConnell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benn Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
No joy there for Benn Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McConnell tries to clinch there but Benn Jr circles away.
Benn Jr throws a lazy right hand but McConnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benn Jr moves forwards but McConnell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Benn Jr 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. #CL2#
McConnell has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
McConnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benn Jr backwards.
Benn Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benn Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
McConnell lands a nice uppercut.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Benn Jr controls the action.
Benn Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Benn Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McConnell misses with some punches.
McConnell tries to work over Benn Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Benn Jr.
Benn Jr slowing the pace effectively.#T4##BC#
Benn Jr breaks from the clinch.
McConnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Benn Jr circles away.
Benn Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but McConnell is just out of range.
McConnell wants to counter with a clinch but Benn Jr pushes him away.
McConnell throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
McConnell closes the distance and pushes Benn Jr back into the cage.
Benn Jr tries to break the clinch but McConnell is controlling the position.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benn Jr's elbow.
McConnell misses with some punches.
McConnell pushes Benn Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Benn Jr breaks from the clinch.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benn Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benn Jr moves away.
McConnell wants to clinch up but Benn Jr keeps it at a distance.
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!
McConnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benn Jr.
McConnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton McConnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McConnell 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalton McConnell!

Dalton McConnell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Nigel Benn Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'ill be back'.

 

Event: PFC 247 Arundel vs Boretti     
Date:   Feb 14, 2021
#R1#
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McConnell loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Edwards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McConnell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Edwards in his tracks.
McConnell misses the shot to the body.
Edwards swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McConnell wants to clinch up but Edwards keeps it at a distance.
We've been told by Edwards's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Edwards checks a low kick from McConnell.#CL2#
McConnell has Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
McConnell blocking some punches.
McConnell working aggressively here.
Edwards makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Edwards misses with a hook to the ribs.
Edwards lands with a right to the head.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as McConnell controls the action.
Edwards lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've been informed that McConnell 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.
Edwards taking a breather.
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edwards has McConnell pressed against the cage. #T1#
Edwards lands a shoulder strike.
Edwards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Edwards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Edwards prevents a body shot from McConnell.
McConnell lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by McConnell.
McConnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McConnell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
McConnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McConnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - McConnell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McConnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.#T2#
Edwards throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
McConnell gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McConnell misses with some punches.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards.
McConnell prevents a body shot from Edwards.
Edwards misses with some punches.
McConnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Edwards.
Edwards tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
McConnell prevents a body shot from Edwards.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as McConnell controls the action.
McConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McConnell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McConnell tries to work over Edwards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edwards throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McConnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McConnell throws a leg kick which misses Edwards's front leg but catches the back leg as Edwards tries to avoid it. #CL2#
McConnell clinches with his opponent.
Edwards lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McConnell backwards. #T3#
McConnell lands a body shot.
McConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McConnell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Edwards working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Edwards swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as McConnell controls the action.
McConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edwards lands a nice uppercut.
McConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edwards misses with the head strike.
Edwards misses with a body punch.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Edwards controls the action.
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edwards misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Edwards controls the action.
Edwards effectively controlling the action here.
McConnell lands a body punch. #T4#
McConnell misses with a body punch.
McConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Edwards.
McConnell tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it.
McConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as McConnell controls his hands.
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McConnell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Edwards counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McConnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards looks to land a left hand but McConnell moved out of range nicely.
Edwards scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McConnell doesn't seem bothered though.
Edwards connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McConnell's hands.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Edwards - that will leave a mark!
McConnell throws a body punch but Edwards moves out of range. #CL2#
McConnell clinches with his opponent.
A short right from McConnell on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ife Edwards will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
McConnell has Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from McConnell.
McConnell prevents a body shot from Edwards.
McConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
McConnell misses with a body punch.
Edwards is trying to stall.
McConnell gets through Edwards's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McConnell misses with a body punch.
Edwards misses with the head strike.
Edwards 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.
McConnell digs a right hand into Edwards's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Edwards's gas tank.
Edwards misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell lands a body punch.
McConnell works on Edwards's body with a couple of short punches.
Edwards tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Edwards tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
McConnell tries to work over Edwards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McConnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Edwards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edwards looking to stall.
McConnell tries to pull guard but Edwards won't allow it.
McConnell presses Edwards against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edwards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edwards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McConnell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Edwards or not.
McConnell tries to work over Edwards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Edwards lands a body punch in the clinch.
Edwards is trying to break the clinch but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
McConnell presses Edwards against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Edwards taking a breather.
McConnell tries to work over Edwards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dalton McConnell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Edwards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Edwards misses with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards takes a shot to the head.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edwards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Edwards tries to stall but McConnell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Edwards prevents a body shot from McConnell.
Edwards looking to stall.
Edwards gets through McConnell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edwards throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McConnells head.
McConnell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Edwards walks away with a smile on his face. McConnell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
McConnell closes the distance and pushes Edwards back into the cage.
Edwards tries to circle away but McConnell has him pinned against the cage.
McConnell lands a body punch. #T3#
A short left from Edwards.
Edwards working aggressively here.
Edwards tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Edwards back against the cage.
McConnell prevents a body shot from Edwards.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Edwards avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
McConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Edwards controls the action.
McConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards.
Edwards tries to break free but McConnell pushes him back against the cage.
Edwards is stalling here.
Edwards swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards letting McConnell take a breather here.
Edwards lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
Edwards trying to control the position but instead, McConnell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Edwards into the cage.
Edwards prevents a body shot from McConnell.
McConnell tries to work over Edwards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McConnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Edwards fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edwards.
Edwards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Edwards.
Nice body punch from Edwards.
Edwards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edwards gets through McConnell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dalton McConnell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Edwards dips to his left and cracks McConnell with an uppercut!
Edwards swings for the body but McConnell moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edwards stuns McConnell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McConnell looks to land a body kick but Edwards moved away.
It looked like Edwards was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McConnell.#CL#
Edwards has McConnell up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edwards lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards tries to stall but McConnell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McConnell.
Edwards lands a shoulder strike.
Edwards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Edwards lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McConnell.
McConnell prevents a body shot from Edwards.
Edwards digs a right hand underneath McConnell's ribcage. McConnell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as McConnell controls the action.
McConnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McConnell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Edwards.
McConnell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McConnell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Edwards finds it's way round the side to connect with McConnell's head. #ROC#McConnell is rocked!
A jab from Edwards misses.
McConnell is still on wobbly legs! Can Edwards finish him?
McConnell tries to clinch but Edwards is having none of it.
McConnell seems to have recovered his senses.
McConnell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McConnell tries to clinch up but Edwards circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Edwards connects with a body shot that sends McConnell's belly button to the back.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McConnell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
Edwards throws the kick towards the body but McConnell avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
McConnell drives through and clinches with Edwards against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Edwards - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McConnell taking a breather.
Edwards prevents a body shot from McConnell.
Edwards swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards has a couple of punches blocked by McConnell.
McConnell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Edwards.
McConnell takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Edwards swings for the body but McConnell moves out of range. #KD#
Edwards lands a big uppercut and McConnell crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McConnell looks OK. Edwards waves McConnell back to his feet!
McConnell is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Edwards doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! McConnell crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in McConnell's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ife Edwards!
After the big win, Ife Edwards made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Dalton McConnell stepped up to the mic, saying 'He got lucky tonight but I'll avenge this'.

 

Event: PFC 236 Arendse vs Escobar     
Date:   Jan 03, 2021
#R1#
Asham throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McConnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asham, as that shot connected.
McConnell ducks right into an uppercut from Asham.
McConnell misses with a straight right. #CL#
McConnell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Asham misses with a punch on the inside. #KD2#
Asham drops McConnell onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McConnell is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#McConnell is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oh McConnell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McConnell seems to have got his legs back now.
McConnell blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asham.
McConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Asham throws a punch but it's blocked by McConnell.
A short right from Asham.
Asham tries to land a knee to the head but McConnell blocks with his arms.
A short body shot lands from McConnell as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Asham missing with knees to the body.
Asham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McConnell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asham lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from McConnell.
McConnell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Asham misses with a knee strike.
McConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asham scores with a knee to the head.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asham lands a body shot in the clinch.
McConnell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McConnell tries to work over Asham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McConnell avoiding damage.
McConnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asham backwards.
McConnell lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McConnell.
McConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from McConnell - that landed with a thud.
Asham can't find room to land a body shot as McConnell controls the action.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from McConnell.
A short uppercut from McConnell.
Asham misses with a punch to the body.
Asham lands a nice knee to the body.
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell tries a body shot but Asham blocks it.
McConnell lands a right hand.
Asham blocking some punches.
Asham lands a nice shot to the body.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Asham. #T3#
Asham crunches a lovely knee into McConnell's ribcage.
McConnell misses with a body punch.
McConnell blocks a body shot from Asham.
McConnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asham tries to land a knee to the head but McConnell blocks with his arms.
Asham landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McConnell is breathing heavily.
Asham scores with a hook to the body.
Asham tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
Asham lands a good knee to the midsection. McConnell won't want to take too many of those.
Asham lands a nice knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Asham.
McConnell misses with a body punch.
Asham tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
Asham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McConnell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Asham lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Asham controls his hands. #T4#
Asham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McConnell.
Asham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McConnell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McConnell blocks a body shot from Asham.
Asham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asham pushes McConnell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConnell takes a shot to the head.
Asham struggles to land a body shot inside as McConnell controls his hands.
Asham lands a body punch.
Asham lands a nice shot to the body.
Asham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McConnell's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Asham.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asham.
Asham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McConnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arron Asham dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A cross from Asham lands.
Asham defending well as McConnell loads up on a big left hand.
Asham staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick from Asham, right into the meat of the thigh.
McConnell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McConnell tries to clinch up.
Crack! Asham connects with the perfect overhand right and McConnell falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Asham!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arron Asham!
A victorious Arron Asham thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Dalton McConnell stepped up to the mic, saying 'He got lucky tonight but I'll avenge this'.

 

Event: PFC 227 Gormsson vs Po     
Date:   Nov 29, 2020
#R1#
Lupei connects with a crisp jab.
McConnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McConnell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lupei.
McConnell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lupei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McConnell manages to avoid it.
McConnell swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
McConnell on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
McConnell rushes Lupei and presses him up against the cage.
McConnell lands a nice uppercut.
McConnell misses with some punches.
McConnell misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Lupei lands a nice uppercut.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lupei blocking some punches.
McConnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Lupei.
McConnell lands with a right to the head. #T1#
McConnell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McConnell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lupei to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
A short right from Lupei.
Lupei lands a left hand that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
McConnell scores with a shoulder strike.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei takes a shot to the head.
McConnell stalling the fight.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
McConnell blocks a body shot from Lupei.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McConnell trying to control the position but instead, Lupei has worked for underhooks and has pushed McConnell into the cage.
Lupei misses with the head strike. #T2#
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei. #BC2#
McConnell breaks the clinch.
McConnell tries to clinch up but Lupei circles away and keeps his distance.
McConnell slips a straight right by Lupei.
Lupei thows a body kick. McConnell tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McConnell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lupei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McConnell misses with a left hand
and Lupei counters with a good low kick that McConnell was not able to check.
Lupei connects with a jab.
McConnell throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from McConnell.
Lupei feints and then cracks McConnell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McConnell down. #T3#
Lupei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lupei circles away from the clinch attempt
and McConnell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lupei scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
McConnell moves into the clinch.
McConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Lupei.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McConnells head.
Lupei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lupei.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McConnell.
McConnell scores with a shot to the side of Lupei's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McConnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McConnell lands with a right to the head.
McConnell scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
McConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Lupei tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConnell takes a shot to the head.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
McConnell breaks the clinch.
McConnell fails in his attempt to clinch.
McConnell looks to clinch
and Lupei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McConnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lupei sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Lupei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McConnell, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McConnell lands a body shot.
Lupei looking to stall.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lupei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McConnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dalton McConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McConnell tries to clinch up
and Lupei counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Lupei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lupei.
Lupei misses with a two punch combination.
Lupei throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McConnell's head.
McConnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lupei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Serafim Lupei is winning the standup battle so far.
Lupei circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lupei counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
McConnell has Lupei up against the cage in a clinch.
Lupei taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McConnell blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dalton McConnell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
McConnell looking to slow down the pace here.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McConnell.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
McConnell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
Lupei lands a hook to the side of the head.
McConnell throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from McConnell. #T2#
A short left from McConnell.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by McConnell.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McConnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
McConnell misses with a body punch.
Lupei lands a hook to the side of the head.
McConnell scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McConnell.
McConnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lupei.
Lupei tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
McConnell misses with a body punch.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei looking to slow down the pace here.
McConnell cracks Lupei with a nice body shot.
Lupei blocks a body shot from McConnell.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as McConnell controls his hands.
Lupei lands a right hand.
McConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McConnell misses with the head strike.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McConnell is working Lupei over against the cage.
Lupei scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
McConnell wants a takedown but no success here.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
McConnell misses with some punches.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McConnell's elbow.
McConnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McConnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
McConnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei leaning against his opponent.
Lupei prevents a body shot from McConnell.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Lupei.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by McConnell.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Lupei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lupei connects with a good right hand that stumbles McConnell. McConnell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lupei has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lupei there as he acknowledges the shot.
McConnell looks to land a left hand but Lupei moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
McConnell pushes Lupei up against the cage in a clinch.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from McConnell.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Lupei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McConnell.#BC2#
McConnell breaks the clinch.
Lupei lands a head kick!
McConnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Lupei.
McConnell blocks a jab.
McConnell wants to counter the offense by Lupei and move into the clinch position.
McConnell misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McConnell misses with a looping right.#T1#
Lupei tests McConnell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McConnell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#McConnell is rocked!
Lupei avoids the body shot from McConnell.
Lupei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McConnell is looking to clinch.
McConnell just misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell tries to clinch up but Lupei circles away and keeps his distance.
McConnell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McConnell tries to clinch but Lupei is having none of it.
McConnell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McConnell slips a jab from Lupei.
Lupei throws a body punch but McConnell moves out of range.
Lupei tries to clinch but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell tries to clinch but Lupei is having none of it.
Dalton McConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Lupei has McConnell up against the cage in a clinch.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McConnell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McConnells head.
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei stalling in the clinch but McConnell improves position.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by McConnell.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McConnell. #T3#
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McConnells head.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
A shot in the inside from McConnell.
A short right from McConnell.
Lupei has McConnell pushed against the cage.
McConnell misses with a body punch.
McConnell lands a body shot in the clinch.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
A nice left hand lands by McConnell.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei blocks a body shot from McConnell.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Lupei.
McConnell pushes Lupei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McConnell lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Lupei.
McConnell scores with a shot to the side of Lupei's head.
Lupei tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei misses with some punches.
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
McConnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Serafim Lupei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McConnell.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McConnell.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McConnell.
McConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dalton McConnell.
I think Lupei 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serafim Lupei!

Serafim Lupei decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Dalton McConnell stepped up to the mic, saying 'He got lucky tonight but I'll avenge this'.

 

Event: PFC 217 Arendse vs Song     
Date:   Oct 25, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Khadan misses its intended target.
Khadan tests McConnell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McConnell lands a body shot.
McConnell misses with an uppercut
and Khadan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McConnell takes a swing at Khadan's ribcage but misses.
McConnell misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Khadan.
Khadan looks to score with a jab to the body but McConnell is just out of range.
McConnell tries to clinch up but Khadan circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
McConnell rushes Khadan and presses him up against the cage.
We've been informed that McConnell 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.
McConnell blocking some punches.
Khadan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khadan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McConnell is pressed up against the cage. Khadan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McConnell down to the mat. McConnell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Khadan misses with a looping left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Khadan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McConnell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Khadan's head backwards.
McConnell blocks a jab.#T1#
Khadan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McConnell.
McConnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khadan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McConnell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khadan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
McConnell forces Khadan back against the cage and clinches.
Khadan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khadan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McConnell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khadan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khadan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Khadan.
Khadan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khadan lands a hook that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
Khadan lands a shoulder strike.
Khadan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Khadan tries to pull guard but McConnell won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odchigin Khadan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Khadan.
McConnell blocking some punches.
Khadan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Khadan tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Khadan back against the cage. #T2##TD#
Khadan gets control of McConnell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Khadan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Khadan working for a triangle but McConnell defends it easily. #SUB#
Khadan working for a triangle but McConnell defends it easily.
McConnell content to stall in guard here.
Khadan looking to control.
McConnell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SUB#
Khadan is looking for a triangle but McConnell pushes his legs off easily.
McConnell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khadan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Khadan looking for a sweep. Not yet Khadan, not yet.
Khadan is working hard here to advance position.
McConnell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Khadan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Khadan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Khadan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Khadan keeping full guard, as McConnell tries to pass. #SUB#
Khadan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McConnell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Khadan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Khadan trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Odchigin Khadan 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#
A left lands for Khadan.
McConnell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Odchigin Khadan is winning the standup battle so far.
Khadan lands a body shot.
McConnell misses with the combination.
McConnell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Khadan.
A jab lands there for Khadan.
Khadan throws a one two combo.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Khadan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Khadan moves into the clinch.
Khadan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khadan lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McConnell tries a body shot but Khadan blocks it.
Khadan tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
McConnell misses with a body punch.
Khadan blocks a body shot from McConnell. #T1#
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khadan tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
McConnell blocking some punches.
Khadan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Khadan fails to land.
Khadan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khadan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khadans head.
Khadan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khadan misses with some punches.
Khadan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McConnell can do to turn this around?
McConnell blocking some punches.
Khadan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khadan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Khadan blocks an uppercut.
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
McConnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McConnell moves in looking to clinch but Khadan pushes him off.#T2#
Khadan connects with a jab.
McConnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McConnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McConnell misses the shot 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!
McConnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Khadan circles away.
McConnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khadan was well out of range. Poor timing from McConnell.
McConnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Khadan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khadan throws a lazy right hand but McConnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khadan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dalton McConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khadan misses with a double jab.
Khadan takes a swing at McConnell's ribcage but misses.
Khadan moves out of range as McConnell strikes.
A jab lands there for McConnell.
Khadan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McConnell throws a good cross that connects.
Khadan lands a jab.#T3#
McConnell wants to clinch up but Khadan keeps it at a distance.
Khadan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Khadan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McConnell swivels and escapes.
Khadan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McConnell.
Khadan throws a series of punches but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khadan.
McConnell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
McConnell clinches up with Khadan and pushes him back against the cage.
McConnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Khadan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khadan struggles to land a body shot inside as McConnell controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McConnell.
McConnell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khadan backwards.
Still in the clinch, McConnell scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khadan.
McConnell misses with some punches.
Khadan working aggressively here. #BC2#
McConnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McConnell blocks a jab.
Khadan works McConnell's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Khadan closes the distance and clinches.
Khadan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McConnell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Khadan has had enough of the clinch but McConnell keeps him there for the moment.
Khadan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from McConnell.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khadan.
Khadan misses with some punches.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khadan's elbow.
Khadan working aggressively here.
Khadan misses with a punch on the inside.
McConnell trying to stall but Khadan improves his position.
McConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Khadan lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McConnell working a defensive guard here.
McConnell keeping full guard, as Khadan tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Odchigin Khadan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Khadan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McConnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McConnell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McConnell wants to counter the offense by Khadan and move into the clinch position.
Khadan scores with a jab.
McConnell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McConnell misses with a left hand
and Khadan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khadan defending well as McConnell loads up on a big left hand.
McConnell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Khadan at a distance.
McConnell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khadan misses with a straight right.
McConnell wants to counter with a clinch but Khadan pushes him away.#CL2#
Khadan tries to keep at a distance but McConnell has taken the fight into the clinch.
McConnell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khadan misses with the head strike.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from McConnell fails to land.
Khadan misses with some punches. #T1#
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khadan's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Khadan scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Khadan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khadan throws a hook to the side of McConnell's head but McConnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McConnell tries to counter with a clinch but Khadan shakes him off and moves away.
Khadan slips a jab from McConnell.
McConnell blocks a jab.
McConnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Khadan circles away.
McConnell fails in his attempt to clinch.
McConnell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McConnell wants it to stay on the feet.
McConnell slips a straight right by Khadan.#CL#
Khadan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good body shot from McConnell.
Odchigin Khadan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khadan throws a punch but it's blocked by McConnell.
Khadan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McConnell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McConnell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dalton McConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Khadan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big left from McConnell misses.
McConnell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
McConnell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khadan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khadan tries for a takedown but McConnell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odchigin Khadan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McConnell throws a body shot but no joy.
McConnell scores with a hook to the body. Khadan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McConnell connects with a nice looking jab.
Khadan connects with a crisp jab.
McConnell tries to clinch but Khadan moves out of range.
McConnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khadan was well out of range. Poor timing from McConnell.
Khadan lands a jab.
McConnell misses with a two punch combination.
McConnell tries to clinch up#TD#
and Khadan counters with a shoot takedown. McConnell fights it but they end up in guard. #T3#
McConnell is trying to control the position but Khadan postures up.
Khadan looking to pass the guard.
Khadan trying to control the position from guard on top but McConnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McConnell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McConnell keeping moving, preventing Khadan from controlling successfully.
Khadan throws a big right hand that misses.
Khadan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McConnell keeping full guard, as Khadan tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McConnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khadan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Khadan digs a good body shot into McConnell's ribs.
McConnell misses with a looping left.
McConnell misses with an uppercut.
Khadan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McConnell has time to react.
Khadan wants to clinch up but McConnell keeps it at a distance.
Khadan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McConnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Khadan.
McConnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khadan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khadan throws a series of strikes that have McConnell backpedaling.
McConnell tries to clinch but Khadan moves out of range.
Khadan scores with a body shot.
McConnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khadan avoids the body shot from McConnell.

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 Odchigin Khadan.
Well Khadan 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Odchigin Khadan!

A very excited looking Odchigin Khadan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Dalton McConnell was interviewed post fight and said 'He got lucky tonight but I'll avenge this'.

 

Event: PFC 209 Bennett vs JVB     
Date:   Sep 27, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Vieira closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McConnell to the mat! McConnell manages to get full guard.
McConnell keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass. #SUB2#
Vieira drops back, looking for a kneebar! McConnell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McConnell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McConnell! #REVR#
Vieira is trying to control McConnell's posture but McConnell avoids it.
Vieira regains half guard.
Vieira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McConnell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McConnell's back!#SUB2#
McConnell showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
McConnell fending off the submission attempt from Vieira.
McConnell has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Vieira is trying to stick to McConnell's back but McConnell is turning into Vieira. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vieira's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McConnell.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McConnell stays in close to Vieira's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Vieira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McConnell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Vieira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McConnell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Vieira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Vieira looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McConnell has picked Vieira up and slammed him! Vieira can't keep hold of the triangle and McConnell manages to pass to side control!
Vieira is looking to reverse the position.
Vieira has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Vieira manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vieira regains full guard. Nicely done.
McConnell showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Vieira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
McConnell avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Vieira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vieira controlling the position.
McConnell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Vieira has his foot on McConnell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McConnell works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Vieira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Vieira working for submissions but it's allowed McConnell to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Vieira looking for submissions off his back.
Vieira wants to improve his position but McConnell is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McConnell trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Vieira dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McConnell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vieira's hands.#CUT#It looks like Eduardo Vieira has been cut.
Vieira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vieira scores with the left hand. McConnell knows he should have avoided that one.
Vieira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McConnell.
A jab from Vieira finds it's way through McConnell's defenses.
Vieira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
McConnell rushes Vieira and presses him up against the cage.
Vieira wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vieira has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McConnell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vieira's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McConnell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vieira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McConnell's elbow.
McConnell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vieiras head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Vieira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vieira dives in and grabs McConnell's left leg, looking for a takedown. McConnell pushes down on Vieira's head and hops out.
McConnell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vieira manages to circle out of the way.
McConnell misses with a right hand
and Vieira counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
McConnell wants to clinch up but Vieira keeps it at a distance.
McConnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vieira manages to avoid it.
Dalton McConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McConnell ducks under a wild hook from Vieira.
McConnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vieira.
Vieira throws a body punch but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell tries to clinch
and Vieira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McConnell tries to clinch there but Vieira circles away.
McConnell tries to clinch there but Vieira circles away.
Vieira throws a big counter head kick but McConnell avoids it with no problem.
Vieira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McConnell.
A little jabbing left from Vieira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vieira misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and McConnell counters by clinching up.
Vieira is trying to break the clinch but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
McConnell prevents Vieira from breaking the clinch.
Vieira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McConnells head.
McConnell is working Vieira over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from McConnell.
Vieira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dalton McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Vieira.
Vieira is breathing heavily.
McConnell gets through Vieira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Vieira works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Eduardo Vieira has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McConnell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
McConnell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but McConnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vieira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
McConnell wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vieira avoids the body shot from McConnell.
McConnell misses with a right hand
and Vieira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vieira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vieira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McConnell manages to avoid it.
McConnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Vieira circles away.
McConnell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Vieira closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McConnell.
Vieira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McConnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vieira's efforts to push away.
McConnell is trying to maintain a safe position but Vieira gets an underhook and turns McConnell into the cage.#T4#
McConnell has Vieira pressed against the cage, preventing Vieira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Vieira breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Vieira. Beautiful body shot.
Vieira scores with a nice strike.
Vieira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McConnell.
Vieira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vieira tries a head kick but it misses.
Vieira on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McConnell. McConnell obviously looking to wear him down.
Vieira 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!
Vieira tries to land a front kick but McConnell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McConnell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vieira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Vieira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vieira slips a straight right by McConnell.
Vieira on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McConnell throws a leg kick but Vieira sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vieira tries a head kick but it misses.
Vieira circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eduardo Vieira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Vieira's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Vieira moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McConnell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vieira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McConnell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vieira throws a head kick but McConnell moves out of range.
Vieira swats away the attempt to clinch by McConnell.
Vieira misses with a double jab.
McConnell tries to counter by clinching up but Vieira breaks away and moves out of range.
McConnell wants to clinch
and Vieira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McConnell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vieira cracks McConnell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vieira defending well as McConnell loads up on a big left hand.
Vieira lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vieira motions for McConnell to come forward. Vieira throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vieira dips to his left and cracks McConnell with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McConnell avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
McConnell thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
McConnell pushes Vieira up against the cage in a clinch.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McConnell.
McConnell keeps control of Vieira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vieira wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
McConnell misses with a body punch.
Vieira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McConnell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vieira tries to break free but McConnell pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vieira.
Vieira is trying to push McConnell away but McConnell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McConnell misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Vieira manages to break the clinch.
McConnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McConnell throws a right hand that Vieira ducks under and follows up with a left that Vieira also avoids with ease.
Vieira connects with a solid leg kick.
Vieira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McConnell.
Vieira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McConnell manages to avoid it.
Dalton McConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McConnell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vieira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McConnell has time to react.#CL#
McConnell drives through and clinches with Vieira against the cage.
McConnell lands 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!
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Vieira breaks the clinch. #KD#
Oooooh!!! McConnell has knocked Vieira down with a huge combo! McConnell steps away and waves a wobbly Vieira back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Vieira is rocked!
Vieira throws a hook to the side of McConnell's head but McConnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McConnell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vieira manages to circle out of the way.
Vieira is still on wobbly legs! Can McConnell finish him?
McConnell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McConnell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vieira seems to have recovered his senses.
Vieira lands with an uppercut that bounces McConnell off the cage and back into range.
Vieira keeps the fight on the outside.
Vieira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vieira lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vieira goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McConnell circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Vieira to the canvas! Vieira doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - McConnell keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: PFC 204 Verygood vs Petrov     
Date:   Sep 06, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConnell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tama Ginty checks it well.
Jab from Tama Ginty.
McConnell wants to clinch up but Tama Ginty keeps it at a distance.
It appears Tama Ginty was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tama Ginty throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL2#
McConnell clinches with his opponent.
Tama Ginty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McConnell's elbow.
McConnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McConnell lands with a short shot to the head.
Tama Ginty tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Tama Ginty back against the cage.
Tama Ginty struggles to land a body shot inside as McConnell controls his hands.
McConnell throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from McConnell.
Tama Ginty can't find room to land a body shot as McConnell controls the action.
Tama Ginty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McConnell's elbow.
McConnell misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Tama Ginty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tama Ginty scores 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!
McConnell throws a lazy uppercut
and Tama Ginty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tama Ginty scores with a body shot. #T1#
McConnell looks to throw the jab but Tama Ginty is out of range.
McConnell 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.
McConnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tama Ginty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - McConnell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That kick from Tama Ginty tenderised McConnell's leg. McConnell is trying to keep his angry face on.
McConnell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tama Ginty finds it's way round the side to connect with McConnell's head.
Tama Ginty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tama Ginty moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McConnell tries to clinch
and Tama Ginty makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tama Ginty throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tama Ginty sizes up McConnell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tama Ginty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tama Ginty lands a body shot.
McConnell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tama Ginty has been working on his boxing with his coaches at []—The Zoo—[] in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
McConnell closes the distance and clinches.
McConnell working aggressively here.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty misses with a punch to the body.
Tama Ginty digs a right hand underneath McConnell's ribcage. McConnell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
McConnell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tama Ginty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tama Ginty has a couple of punches blocked by McConnell.
Tama Ginty lands a hook to the side of the head.
McConnell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McConnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McConnell blocks a body shot from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty lands a hook that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
A short body shot lands from Tama Ginty as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tama Ginty.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McConnell.
McConnell blocks a body shot from Tama Ginty.
McConnell blocks a body shot from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McConnell pushes Tama Ginty back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Tama Ginty back against the cage. #T3#
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
Tama Ginty throws a head punch that misses.
McConnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tama Ginty backwards.
McConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tama Ginty.
A shot in the inside from Tama Ginty.
McConnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McConnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tama Ginty tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Tama Ginty back against the cage.
Tama Ginty prevents McConnell from breaking the clinch.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Tama Ginty avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Tama Ginty controls the action.
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tama Ginty misses with the head strike.
McConnell throws a head punch that misses.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Tama Ginty avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Tama Ginty.
Still in the clinch, Tama Ginty scores with a nice short uppercut.
McConnell blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Tama Ginty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Tama Ginty controls his hands.
Tama Ginty tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Tama Ginty avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
Tama Ginty lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from McConnell.
McConnell misses with some punches.
Tama Ginty blocks a body shot from McConnell.
Tama Ginty lands a hook that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
McConnell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Tama Ginty.
A right hook to the body lands for Tama Ginty.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Tama Ginty uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Tama Ginty dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
McConnell instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tama Ginty fails to land.
McConnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Tama Ginty back against the cage.
Tama Ginty tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Tama Ginty back against the cage.
Tama Ginty tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Tama Ginty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McConnell misses with a looping right.
McConnell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McConnell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tama Ginty looks to score with a jab to the body but McConnell is just out of range.
McConnell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McConnell manages to avoid it.
Tama Ginty misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McConnell pushes Tama Ginty up against the cage in a clinch.
Tama Ginty tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
Tama Ginty working aggressively here.
Tama Ginty is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tama Ginty misses with the head strike.
Tama Ginty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McConnell prevents a body shot from Tama Ginty. #T1#
McConnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tama Ginty pushes McConnell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tama Ginty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McConnell can do to turn this around?
McConnell looking to stall.
Tama Ginty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McConnell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tama Ginty or not.
McConnell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tama Ginty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Conrad Tama Ginty has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tama Ginty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tama Ginty working aggressively here.
Tama Ginty tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
Tama Ginty tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Tama Ginty back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McConnell prevents Tama Ginty from breaking the clinch.#T2#
McConnell misses with some punches.
McConnell prevents a body shot from Tama Ginty.
McConnell gets through Tama Ginty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from McConnell.
Tama Ginty misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Tama Ginty.
McConnell scores with a shoulder strike.
Tama Ginty lands a body punch. #BC#
Tama Ginty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tama Ginty connects with a body shot.
Tama Ginty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty is looking to wear down McConnell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McConnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Tama Ginty circles away.
McConnell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tama Ginty.
McConnell moves in looking to clinch but Tama Ginty pushes him off.
Tama Ginty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McConnell moves away.
Jab from Tama Ginty.
McConnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tama Ginty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Tama Ginty works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
McConnell gets a clinch.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Tama Ginty avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
Tama Ginty tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty lands a body punch in the clinch.
McConnell scores with a hook to the body.
McConnell working aggressively here.
McConnell tries to work over Tama Ginty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tama Ginty swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
McConnell breaks the clinch.
Tama Ginty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McConnell.#CL2#
McConnell closes the distance and pushes Tama Ginty back into the cage.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tama Ginty's elbow.
Tama Ginty misses with a punch to the body.
Tama Ginty scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Tama Ginty.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
Tama Ginty can't find room to land a body shot as McConnell controls the action.
Tama Ginty tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Tama Ginty back against the cage.
McConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McConnell.
McConnell is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook to the ribs.
McConnell lands with a light punch inside.
McConnell prevents a body shot from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty scores with a hook to the body.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
Tama Ginty scores with a shot to the side of McConnell's head.
Tama Ginty working aggressively here.
Tama Ginty tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Tama Ginty controls the action.
Tama Ginty blocks a body shot from McConnell.
Tama Ginty blocking some punches.
McConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
McConnell tries a body shot but Tama Ginty blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Tama Ginty dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tama Ginty scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
McConnell drives through and clinches with Tama Ginty against the cage.
Tama Ginty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McConnell misses with the head strike.
Tama Ginty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tama Ginty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tama Ginty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McConnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Tama Ginty backwards.
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Tama Ginty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tama Ginty throws a punch but it's blocked by McConnell.
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty is working McConnell over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama Ginty blocks an uppercut.
McConnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tama Ginty backwards.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook to the ribs.
McConnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tama Ginty lands with a light punch inside.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Tama Ginty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tama Ginty lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
Tama Ginty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McConnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tama Ginty lands with a left to the head.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tama Ginty can't find room to land a body shot as McConnell controls the action.
McConnell takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McConnell.
Tama Ginty blocking some punches.
Tama Ginty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tama Ginty presses McConnell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McConnell misses with some punches.
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from McConnell.
Tama Ginty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McConnells head.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tama Ginty's elbow.
Tama Ginty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dalton McConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McConnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tama Ginty digs a right hand underneath McConnell's ribcage. McConnell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tama Ginty takes a shot to the head.
McConnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tama Ginty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McConnell prevents a body shot from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tama Ginty lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tama Ginty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tama Ginty makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tama Ginty scores with a hook to the body.
McConnell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McConnell misses with some punches.
Tama Ginty misses with a punch to the body.
Tama Ginty can't find room to land a body shot as McConnell controls the action.
Tama Ginty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook to the ribs.
McConnell scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty prevents McConnell from breaking the clinch.
Tama Ginty digs a right hand underneath McConnell's ribcage. McConnell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A bit of stalling here from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty struggles to land a body shot inside as McConnell controls his hands.
Tama Ginty prevents a body shot from McConnell.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
Tama Ginty tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Tama Ginty back against the cage.
McConnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Tama Ginty.
McConnell throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Tama Ginty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tama Ginty misses with a body punch.
Tama Ginty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Tama Ginty.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McConnell prevents a body shot from Tama Ginty.
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Tama Ginty uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tama Ginty tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
Tama Ginty lands a right hand.
McConnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Tama Ginty backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McConnell.
Tama Ginty is working McConnell over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tama Ginty.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell misses with some punches.
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Tama Ginty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conrad Tama Ginty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tama Ginty is working McConnell over against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conrad Tama Ginty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tama Ginty 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conrad Tama Ginty!

A very excited looking Conrad Tama Ginty made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Dalton McConnell was interviewed post fight and said 'He got lucky tonight but I'll avenge this'.

 

Event: PFC 199 Verygood vs Aiken     
Date:   Aug 16, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell throws a combination. McDonald tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McConnell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McConnell tries to score with a low kick but McDonald moves his leg out of the way.
McConnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from McDonald .
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McConnell.#CL2#
McDonald gets a clinch.
McDonald goes for a takedown in the clinch but McConnell prevents it.
McDonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McConnell blocks a body shot from McDonald .
McDonald cracks McConnell with a nice body shot.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McDonald has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McConnell.
McConnell prevents a takedown attempt there.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonald .
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
McDonald lands with a short shot to the head.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
McDonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDonald wants to take the fight to the mat but McConnell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dalton McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cletus McDonald .
McDonald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from McDonald .
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as McConnell controls his hands.
McDonald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McConnell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as McConnell controls his hands.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by McDonald .
McConnell misses with a body punch.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
McConnell misses with a body punch. #BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McConnell.
McConnell moves out of range of the body kick from McDonald .
McDonald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McConnell defends it nicely.
McDonald checks a leg kick.
McConnell tries to clinch up but McDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonald lands with a shot to the body.
McDonald slips under a jab.
McDonald throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
McDonald has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDonald .
McConnell tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McConnell.
McDonald lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
McDonald breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
McDonald bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T3#
McConnell managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McDonald .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McConnell some visible discomfort.
McDonald lands an elbow.
McConnell is trying to improve his position.
McDonald postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald cracks McConnell with a big elbow.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McConnell wants to control but McDonald postures up.
McDonald scoring with punches and elbows.
McDonald tries to advance to mount but McConnell denies him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald tries to score with some ground and pound. McConnell controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
McDonald working the ground and pound but McConnell is defending the strikes.
McConnell manages to work his way to half guard, despite McDonald 's best efforts.
McDonald is nestled in close to McConnell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDonald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDonald thows a huge punch but McConnell dodges it nicely.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but McConnell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDonald with the ground and pound but McConnell uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but McConnell is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McConnell wants to clinch up but McDonald keeps it at a distance.
McConnell misses the shot to the body.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
McDonald manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McConnell on his heels. He'll look to pass McConnell's guard now, I'm sure.
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McConnell trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cletus McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
McConnell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
McConnell wants to improve his position but instead McDonald has moved into half guard.
McDonald is pressing down on McConnell's thigh, looking to free his foot. McConnell is holding on for now.
McConnell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McDonald scores with a couple of nice shots.
McConnell trying to hold on to McDonald 's head to control him but McDonald postures up.
McDonald throwing shots but McConnell is blocking nicely. #T2#
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McConnell blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald .
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDonald lands a nice short elbow.
McConnell tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
McDonald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McConnell's head.
McDonald working the head and body with strikes.
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McConnell tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
McDonald working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
McDonald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McConnell's head.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McDonald slips a nice elbow through McConnell's hands, connecting with McConnell's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDonald lands a nice short elbow.
McConnell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDonald .
McConnell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McDonald misses with a head shot. McConnell uses the momentum to regain guard.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but McConnell is retaining full guard.
McConnell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald .
McDonald advances to half guard.
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. McDonald connects with a nice short shot to McConnell's temple.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McConnell taking some punishment here, with McDonald in his half guard.
McDonald is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McConnell!
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald lands a couple of good shots and McConnell has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
McDonald misses with punches from the back.
McDonald missing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDonald is defended easily by McConnell.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but McConnell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
McConnell takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
McDonald shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McDonald landing some decent shots from guard.
McDonald forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McDonald scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
McDonald wants to pass to mount but McConnell is defending the position.
McConnell wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
Ground and pound from McDonald .
McConnell regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McDonald .
McDonald works over McConnell with some ground and pound from guard.
McDonald landing with the ground and pound.
McDonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC2#McConnell is rocked!
McConnell has momentary wrist control but McDonald slips an elbow through the middle.
Dalton McConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh McConnell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
McDonald works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McDonald takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from McDonald .
McDonald works his way into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McConnell some visible discomfort.
McDonald in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and McConnell looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! McDonald turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cletus McDonald !
Cletus McDonald thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Dalton McConnell stepped up to the mic, saying 'He got lucky tonight but I'll avenge this'.

 

Event: PFC 194 Pearson vs McDonald     
Date:   Jul 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ladd cracks a nice hook into McConnell's ribs.
Ladd looks to score with a jab to the body but McConnell is just out of range.
McConnell tries to counter with a clinch but Ladd shakes him off and moves away.
Ladd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ladd circles away from the clinch attempt.
McConnell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ladd.
McConnell wants to counter with a clinch but Ladd pushes him away.
Ladd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Ladd tries to keep at a distance but McConnell has taken the fight into the clinch.
McConnell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ladd throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Ladd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ladd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
McConnell clinches up with Ladd and pushes him back against the cage.
McConnell blocking some punches.
McConnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McConnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McConnell misses with some punches.
Ladd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Ladd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McConnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ladd throws a body punch but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell moves away from the strike by Ladd.
McConnell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
A jab lands there for Ladd.
McConnell tries to clinch but Ladd is having none of it.
McConnell misses with the combination.
McConnell lands a nice shot that snaps Ladd's head back.
Ladd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McConnell slips under a jab.
Ladd misses with a series of wild punches.
McConnell scores with a decent looking hook.
McConnell is looking to clinch but Ladd is avoiding it.
McConnell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Ladd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from McConnell.
Ladd throws a hook but McConnell avoids it easily.
A combination from Ladd does no damage.
Ladd scores with a one two! McConnell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Ladd tries to keep at a distance but McConnell has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Ladd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ladd misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConnell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McConnell misses with the head strike.
Ladd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McConnell working aggressively here.
Ladd blocking some punches.
Ladd lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Ladd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ladd works McConnell's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Ladd.
McConnell misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Ladd misses the target.
Ladd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ladd misses with a wild body shot.
Ladd has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ladd swats away the attempt to clinch by McConnell.
McConnell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3##CL2#
McConnell clinches with his opponent.
Ladd misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Ladd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ladd lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McConnell backs up against the cage.
Ladd misses with a hook.
McConnell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ladd takes a swing at McConnell's ribcage but misses.
Ladd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ladd throws a body shot but no joy.
Ladd lands a two punch combo.
Ladd keeps the fight on the outside.
Ladd misses with a few strikes there.
Ladd misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ladd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
McConnell closes the distance and pushes Ladd back into the cage.
McConnell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ladd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ladd scores with a shot to the side of McConnell's head.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Ladd controls his hands.
Ladd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McConnell's elbow. #T4#
McConnell keeps control of Ladd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McConnell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ladd backwards.
McConnell lands a right hand.
Ladd can't find room to land a body shot as McConnell controls the action.
McConnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from McConnell fails to land.
Ladd has a couple of punches blocked by McConnell.
McConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Ladd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ladd is looking to wear down McConnell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McConnell tries to clinch up.
Ladd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ladd takes a swing at McConnell's ribcage but misses.
McConnell throws a head kick that misses.
Ladd looks to score with a jab to the body but McConnell is just out of range.
McConnell wants to counter the offense by Ladd and move into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ladd looks to score with a jab to the body but McConnell is just out of range.
McConnell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ladd.
A big left from McConnell misses.
Ladd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McConnell.#CL2#
McConnell gets a clinch.
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 Rosco Ladd will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McConnell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McConnell misses with a low kick.
McConnell jabs Ladd right on the nose. Ladd blinks but takes it well.
Ladd throws a right and a left that both miss.
McConnell throws a hook but Ladd avoids it easily.
McConnell throws the kick towards the body but Ladd avoids it.
McConnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ladd.
Ladd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut lands for Ladd. That snapped McConnell's head back. #CL2#
McConnell clinches up with Ladd and pushes him back against the cage.
Ladd swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Ladd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ladd lands a jab.
McConnell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ladd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McConnell scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from McConnell misses.
Ladd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McConnell throws a big shot that misses.
Ladd moves out of range as McConnell strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Ladd misses its target.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ladd paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Ladd lands a slapping body shot.
Ladd jabs McConnell right on the nose. McConnell blinks but takes it well.
Ladd keeps the fight on the outside.
McConnell misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Ladd blocks the low kick.
McConnell moves away from the strike by Ladd.
McConnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ladd ducks under a wild hook from McConnell.
McConnell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McConnell loads up on a big right hand but Ladd slips the punch.
Ladd throws a right hand that McConnell ducks under and follows up with a left that McConnell also avoids with ease.
Ladd lands with a shot to the body.
Rosco Ladd is winning the standup battle so far.
Ladd lands with a cross.
McConnell wants to clinch up but Ladd keeps it at a distance.
McConnell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McConnell tries to clinch up but Ladd circles away and keeps his distance.
McConnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ladd.
McConnell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Ladd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
McConnell misses with a body shot. #CL2#
McConnell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ladd, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ladd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ladd blocks a body shot from McConnell.
Ladd blocks an uppercut.
McConnell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ladd just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ladd.
McConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McConnell takes a shot to the head.
McConnell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ladd seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McConnell can turn it around.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McConnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from McConnell as the two fighters clinch.
Ladd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Ladd controls his hands.
Ladd misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Ladd controls the action.
McConnell prevents a body shot from Ladd. #BC#
Ladd breaks the clinch.
Ladd avoids the body shot from McConnell.
Rosco Ladd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McConnell loads up on a big right hand but Ladd slips the punch.#T3#
Ladd connects with a body shot that sends McConnell's belly button to the back.
A combination from Ladd does no damage.
McConnell wants to counter the offense by Ladd and move into the clinch position.
Ladd looks to throw the jab but McConnell is out of range.
McConnell avoids the body shot from Ladd.
A nice combination there by Ladd.
McConnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Ladd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ladd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McConnell slips under a jab.
McConnell fails in his attempt to clinch.
McConnell throws a leg kick but Ladd checks it.
Donk. Ladd catches McConnell right on the button with a cross.
McConnell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ladd.
McConnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ladd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McConnell.
Ladd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McConnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Ladd.
Ladd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ladd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McConnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ladd.
McConnell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ladd.
Ladd misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Ladd. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
McConnell clinches.
Ladd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McConnells head. #BC#
Ladd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ladd. McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ladd misses with an uppercut.
Ladd throws a body shot but no joy.
McConnell digs a good hook to Ladd's body.
Sloppy strikes from Ladd. Those never looked like landing.
Ladd takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from McConnell. Ladd does a little dance to reset his feet.
McConnell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McConnell throws a body punch but Ladd moves out of range.
Ladd misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McConnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McConnell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McConnell digs a good body shot into Ladd's ribs.
McConnell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rosco Ladd dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ladd looks to score with a jab to the body but McConnell is just out of range.
Ladd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McConnell.
McConnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ladd.
Ladd misses with a wild combination.
Good exchange - Ladd coming out on top.
McConnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Ladd circles away.
Ladd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McConnell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ladd.#CL2#
McConnell drives through and clinches with Ladd against the cage. #BC#
Ladd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McConnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell loads up on a big right hand but Ladd slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Ladd misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from McConnell.#ROC2#Ladd is rocked!#CL2#
McConnell clinches.
Oh Ladd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McConnell misses with some punches.
McConnell lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McConnell creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ladd with a big uppercut! Ladd tries to clinch up but McConnell pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ladd to the mat! Ladd covers up and McConnell unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dalton McConnell!
A very excited looking Dalton McConnell rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: JAG Garuda vs Raper     
Date:   Feb 29, 2020
#R1#
Weudke swinging wildly here.
Roland Weudke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from McConnell misses the target.
McConnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weudke.
Weudke throws a poor cross that misses
and McConnell counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Roland Weudke has been cut.
McConnell checks the leg kick nicely there.
McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weudke moves away.
Weudke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Weudke looks to score with a jab to the body but McConnell is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Weudke. Weudke obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab lands there for Weudke.
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weudke jabs McConnell right on the nose. McConnell blinks but takes it well.
McConnell slips a jab and a cross from Weudke. #T1#
A shot to the body from Weudke misses
and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weudke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McConnell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weudke counters with a nice uppercut.
Weudke throws out a powerful jab.
Weudke walks into a stiff left hand from McConnell.
A shot to the body from Weudke misses
enabling McConnell to counter with a crisp jab.
McConnell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weudke.
Weudke swings for the body but McConnell moves out of range.
Weudke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McConnell is looking to counter punch.
Weudke slips under a jab from McConnell.
Weudke misses with a wild body shot.
Weudke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McConnell 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.
Weudke swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Weudke swings away with a body shot that misses
and McConnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McConnell lands a head shot.
Weudke throws a low kick, looking for McConnell's leg but McConnell calmly moves out of range.
Weudke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weudke has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Weudke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - McConnell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weudke connects with a leg kick. McConnell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Weudke lands a leg kick that knocks McConnell off balance momentarily.
Weudke misses with a lunging right hand
enabling McConnell to counter with a crisp jab.
Weudke throws a head kick that misses
and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weudke swings for the body but McConnell moves out of range. #T3#
Weudke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McConnell counters with a nice uppercut.
Weudke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Weudke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weudke lands with a kick to the temple. McConnell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Weudke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McConnell rather than just go for the knockout.
Weudke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McConnell.
Weudke slips under a jab.
Weudke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Weudke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McConnell moves away.
McConnell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McConnell misses with a wild body shot.
Weudke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McConnell counters with a straight right hand.
Weudke lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weudke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McConnell.#T4#
A big right from McConnell misses.
Weudke throws a predictable looking body shot
and McConnell counters with a left to the body.
Weudke connects with a nice looking jab.
McConnell is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A looping hook to the body misses from McConnell. Weudke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weudke throws an off balance right hand
and McConnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Weudke misses with a body kick.
Weudke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weudke throws a low kick but it's checked well by McConnell.
A big left from McConnell misses.
McConnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weudke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McConnell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weudke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Weudke misses with a leg kick
and McConnell counters with a stiff right hand.
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 Dalton McConnell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Weudke misses with a double jab
and McConnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weudke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McConnell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Weudke.
McConnell drops his hands momentarily and Weudke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McConnell thuds his right hand into Weudke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#
That has opened up Roland Weudke's cut even more.
McConnell throws an off balance right hand
letting Weudke counter with a right hand.
Weudke falls off balance throwing a combination
and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from McConnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from McConnell misses the target.
McConnell takes one on the button.
Weudke lands with a kick to the temple. McConnell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Weudke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
A good leg kick by Weudke.
McConnell misses with an uppercut. Weudke saw that one coming.
McConnell looks to land a left hand but Weudke moved out of range nicely.
Weudke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Weudke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McConnell.
Weudke misses the body punch
and McConnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weudke. McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weudke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McConnell.
Weudke was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Weudke lands a nice looking kick to the body. McConnell takes a step back to recover.
Weudke lands a jab to the head.
Weudke lands a jab to McConnell's midsection.
Weudke lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Weudke misses with a body shot.
Weudke throws a leg kick
and McConnell counters with a straight right hand.
McConnell misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Weudke.
A nice side step and Weudke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Roland Weudke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick from Weudke.
McConnell avoids the body shot from Weudke.
Weudke throws a push kick but McConnell slaps the foot to one side.
Weudke throws a front kick aimed at McConnell's knee but McConnell avoids it well.
Weudke just misses with a punch to the body.
Weudke scores with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Weudke.
McConnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Weudke throws a front kick aimed at McConnell's knee but McConnell avoids it well.
Weudke tests McConnell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McConnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weudke now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Weudke throws a wild body kick that McConnell sees coming a mile off.
Weudke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McConnell.
Weudke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McConnell.
Weudke misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like McConnell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McConnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from McConnell.
Weudke lands a nice shot to the body.
McConnell lands with a straight right. Weudke didn't see that one coming.
Weudke wants to land a leg kick but McConnell is out of range. #T4#
McConnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McConnell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McConnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weudke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Weudke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Weudke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McConnell misses with a straight left.
Weudke walks into a jab.
Weudke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McConnell.
Weudke lands a right hook to the body.
McConnell misses with a hook. Weudke ducked under it nicely.
McConnell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Weudke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke'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.
#R3#
Weudke digs a good hook to McConnell's body.
McConnell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Weudke at a distance.
McConnell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McConnell tries to clinch up.
Weudke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McConnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weudke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McConnell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Weudke. Weudke obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell misses with a left hand
and Weudke counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Weudke stuns McConnell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McConnell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#
The cut above Roland Weudke's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Weudke misses with a leg kick
and McConnell counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
McConnell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McConnell misses with a right hand
and McConnell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weudke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weudke takes a swing at McConnell's ribcage but misses.
It looked like McConnell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McConnell misses with a lunging right hand
and Weudke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weudke throws a right hand that misses
and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McConnell misses with a hook.
Weudke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McConnell.
Weudke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McConnell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weudke's head.
Weudke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McConnell counters with a left to the body.
McConnell misses with a straight left. #T2#
Weudke swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and McConnell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McConnell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Weudke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weudke prevents a body shot from McConnell.
Weudke tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Weudke back against the cage. #BC2#
Weudke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weudke throws a lazy uppercut
and Weudke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weudke staying out of range there.
Weudke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McConnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Weudke circles away.
Weudke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McConnell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McConnell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
McConnell digs a good body shot into Weudke's ribs.
McConnell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weudke.
A nice side step and Weudke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Weudke keeps the fight on the outside.
As McConnell backs off Weudke throws a huge counter combo but McConnell manages to avoid it all.
Weudke misses with a jab to the body
and McConnell counters with a nice uppercut.
Weudke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
McConnell closes the distance and pushes Weudke back into the cage.
McConnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weudke backwards.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Weudke. #BC2#
Weudke breaks from the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McConnell checks a leg kick.
Weudke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McConnell misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Weudke blocks a jab.
Weudke defending well as McConnell loads up on a big left hand.
Weudke throws a body punch but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell throwing a counter right hand but Weudke manages to avoid it.
Weudke misses with a left hand
and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
Roland Weudke's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Weudke scores with a crisp jab that stopped McConnell in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weudke misses with a wild body shot.
Weudke looks to score with a jab to the body but McConnell is just out of range.
McConnell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McConnell throws a body punch but Weudke moves out of range.
McConnell scores with a decent looking hook.
Weudke throws a body punch but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McConnell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Dalton McConnell did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Weudke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McConnell.
Weudke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McConnell throws an off balance right hand
and Weudke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Weudke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Weudke thows a leg kick but McConnell checks it
and McConnell counters with a nice uppercut.
Weudke slips a jab from McConnell.
Weudke flicks out a counter leg kick but McConnell steps away.
A telegraphed right hand from Weudke misses the target.
McConnell misses with a looping left.
Weudke misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Weudke 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.
Weudke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McConnell looks to land a right hand but Weudke moved out of range.#T1#
McConnell just misses with a punch to the body.
Weudke swinging wildly here.
Weudke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McConnell misses with a looping left.
McConnell throws a jab when Weudke was well out of range.
Weudke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McConnell.
McConnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Weudke is just out of range.
Weudke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McConnell throws out a loose jab but Weudke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weudke throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Weudke misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from McConnell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McConnell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Weudke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McConnell looks to land a right hand but Weudke moved out of range.
Weudke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McConnell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weudke misses with a hook
enabling McConnell to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Weudke misses.
McConnell works the jab nicely.
McConnell misses with an uppercut. Weudke saw that one coming.
McConnell checks a leg kick nicely.
Weudke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weudke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Weudke throws a leg kick that is checked
and McConnell counters with a stiff right hand.
Weudke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McConnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weudke swings widly with a right hand
and McConnell counters with a stiff right hand.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roland Weudke's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell retains his middleweight title!
Dalton McConnell was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: JBL Pankration     
Date:   Jan 25, 2020
#R1#
Roach misses with an uppercut.
A cross from McConnell lands.
Roach misses with a left hand
and McConnell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roach thinking.
Roach has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab from McConnell misses.
Roach takes a jab right on the kisser.
Roach swats away the attempt to clinch by McConnell.
Roach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McConnell. #CL#
McConnell drives through and clinches with Roach against the cage.
McConnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roach backwards.
Roach lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McConnell.
McConnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from McConnell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McConnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roach backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from McConnell.
Roach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Roach.
McConnell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Roach cracks McConnell with a nice body shot.
Roach's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McConnell stalling. #BC2#
Roach breaks the clinch.
McConnell just misses with a punch to the body.
Roach throws a head kick that misses.
Roach throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McConnell counters with a nice body shot.
Roach swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McConnell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McConnell with a jab.
McConnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roach manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roach misses with a wild body shot.
McConnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roach manages to avoid it.
Roach doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A lazy left from McConnell finds it's target.#T2#
McConnell avoids the body shot from Roach.
McConnell moves out of range of the body kick from Roach.
McConnell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roach misses with a combination
and McConnell counters with a straight right hand.
Roach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McConnell, as that shot connected.
McConnell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roy Roach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roach misses with a hook.
McConnell is looking to counter punch.
McConnell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roach's head.
Roach works McConnell's body with a nice hook.
We've been told by McConnell's head coaches at Smitty's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Roach digs a good hook to McConnell's body.
Roach misses with a straight right.
Roach walks into a straight right hand from McConnell.
Roach falls off balance throwing a combination
and McConnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
A big left from McConnell misses.
McConnell checks the leg kick.
McConnell is looking to counter punch.
Roach is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McConnell rather than just go for the knockout.
Roach misses with a right hand
and Roach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McConnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McConnell scores with a sloppy right hand. Roach should have avoided that one.
Roach misses with a left hand
and McConnell counters with a straight right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Roach.
Roach punishes McConnell's body with a nice straight punch.
McConnell is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McConnell swings for the body but Roach moves out of range.
McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roach moves away.
Roach throws a hook to the side of McConnell's head but McConnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donk. Roach catches McConnell right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McConnell scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Roach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McConnell misses with a straight right.
McConnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roach misses with an uppercut.
McConnell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Roach takes a swing at McConnell's ribcage but misses.
Roach swats away the attempt to clinch by McConnell.
A punch lands to the side of McConnell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Roach jabs at McConnell's body.
McConnell swings for the body but Roach moves out of range.
Roach misses with a combination
and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McConnell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roach.
A counter left hand to the body from McConnell misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dalton McConnell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Roach pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McConnell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Roach manages to circle out of the way.
Roach misses the body punch
and McConnell counters with a straight right hand.
Dalton McConnell is winning the standup battle so far.
Roach lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McConnell 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.
McConnell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McConnell lands with an uppercut that bounces Roach off the cage and back into range.
Roach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roach slips under a jab.
Roach throws a head kick but McConnell moves out of range.
Roach throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling McConnell to counter with a crisp jab.
Roach throws a hook but McConnell blocks it.
Roach misses with a wild body shot.
McConnell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McConnell blocks a head kick by Roach.
McConnell is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheers as McConnell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roach doesn't seem phased though.
McConnell looks to land a left hand but Roach moved out of range nicely.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Roach. Beautiful body shot.
Roach jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McConnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roach manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roach throws a nice looking combination but McConnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McConnell. Roach does a little dance to reset his feet.
McConnell scores with a jab to the head.
Roach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McConnell manages to avoid it.
Roach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McConnell manages to avoid it.
Roach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from McConnell does it's job there.
McConnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McConnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Roach.
Roach misses with a jab to the body
and McConnell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roach thinking. #T2#
Roach rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McConnell counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roach misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from McConnell misses its target.
Roach lands with a shot to the body.
McConnell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Roach.
McConnell looks to land a left hand but Roach moved out of range nicely.
Roach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roach misses with a shot to the body
letting McConnell counter with a right hand.
Roach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
McConnell clinches up with Roach and pushes him back against the cage.
Roach lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McConnell lands a body punch.
Roach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roach lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
McConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
McConnell is pushing Roach up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
McConnell gets through Roach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roach misses with some punches.
Roach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for McConnell.
Roach working hard to break the clinch.
Roach has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roach has had enough of the clinch but McConnell keeps him there for the moment.
Roach blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roach wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
McConnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roach wants to get back to striking at distance but McConnell won't allow it.
Roach blocks an uppercut.
Roach tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Roach back against the cage.
Roach wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McConnell avoiding damage as Roach throws knees to the body.
Roach is trying to break the clinch but McConnell has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
McConnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roach's efforts to push away.
McConnell lands with a right to the head.
McConnell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Roach is keeping busy.
McConnell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Still in the clinch, McConnell scores with a nice short uppercut.
McConnell lands a nice uppercut.
Roach is trying to break the clinch but McConnell has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Roach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roach misses the shot to the body.
Roach throws a predictable looking body shot
and McConnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 Dalton McConnell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Roach gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McConnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roach misses with a double jab
and McConnell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roach thinking.
McConnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roach can do to turn this around?
Roach misses with a hook to the body
and Roach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McConnell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McConnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roach throws out the jab.
Roach misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roach digs a good body shot into McConnell's ribs.
Roach stuns McConnell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Roach has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McConnell finds it's way round the side to connect with Roach's head.
Roach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McConnell.
Despite the aggression on Roach's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McConnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McConnell throws an overhand right that lands on Roach's shoulder, as Roach tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roach blocks a jab.#T1#
Roach looks to throw the jab but McConnell is out of range.
McConnell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McConnell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McConnell misses with a hook.
Roach now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Roach will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from McConnell misses the target.
Roach lunges at McConnell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McConnell's hand.
Roach misses with a body shot
and McConnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roach throws a combination that misses
and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McConnell slips a jab and a cross from Roach.
A little feinted left hand from McConnell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McConnell misses with a looping left.
McConnell throws a lazy uppercut
and Roach counters with a right hand to the body.
Roach comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roach throws a head kick but McConnell moves out of range.
Roach scores with a body shot.
Roach keeps the fight on the outside.
McConnell throws a lazy right hand but Roach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roach pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McConnell back to the cage. Roach follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McConnell lands a really nice looking cross but Roach seems unphased. #CL#
McConnell darts in and clinches Roach up against the cage.
McConnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roach backwards.
Roach's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee calls for McConnell to work.
Roach can't find room to land a body shot as McConnell controls the action.
A short right from McConnell on the inside.
McConnell has Roach pushed against the cage.
McConnell avoids a wild elbow strike from Roach.#T3#
McConnell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Roach tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roach takes a shot to the head.
McConnell works on Roach's body with a couple of short punches.
Roach wants to break free but McConnell has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roach.
McConnell taking a breather.
Roach prevents a body shot from McConnell.
Roach can't find room to land a body shot as McConnell controls the action.
Roach stalling the fight.
Roach takes a shot to the head.
Roach blocks a body shot from McConnell.
Roach's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roach wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Roach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from McConnell - that landed with a thud.
McConnell just leaning against Roach, taking a breather.
Roach tries to circle away but McConnell has him pinned against the cage.
McConnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roach softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McConnell avoiding damage.
Roach misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell is pushing Roach up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Roach misses with a body punch.
McConnell throws a head punch that misses.
McConnell working aggressively here. #BC2#
Roach breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McConnell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Roach.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dalton McConnell clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Good exchange - McConnell coming out on top.
A head kick by Roach misses
and McConnell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice uppercut there from Roach.
Roach throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McConnell.
Roach fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Roach slips under a jab.
Roach dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McConnell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Roach listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Roach takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Roach slips a jab from McConnell.
Roach will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roach throws a lazy uppercut
and McConnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1##CL#
McConnell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roach, pushing him back against the cage.
McConnell pressing his opponent against the cage.
McConnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roach backwards.
McConnell pushes Roach back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roach tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McConnell tries a body shot but Roach blocks it.
McConnell tries a body shot but Roach blocks it.
Roach tries to break free but McConnell pushes him back against the cage.
McConnell lands a shoulder strike.
McConnell'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.
McConnell misses with the head strike.
McConnell blocks an uppercut. #T2##BC2#
Roach breaks from the clinch.
Roach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McConnell.
Roach bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McConnell's head backwards.
Roach misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Roach.
Roach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McConnell.
Roach scores with the left hand. McConnell knows he should have avoided that one.
Roach keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McConnell throws a shot from downtown. Roach moves away and avoids it.
Roach bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McConnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roach throws an off balance right hand
and McConnell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McConnell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roach.
Roach misses with an uppercut. McConnell saw that one coming.
McConnell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Roach throws a poor cross that misses
and McConnell counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the liver by McConnell. Beautiful body shot.
Roach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McConnell.
McConnell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McConnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roach scores with a shot to the body.
McConnell tries to clinch but Roach moves out of range.
Roach looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roach misses with a straight right.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roach paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McConnell throws the left hand but Roach avoids the punch easily.
Roach walks into a jab.
Roach misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McConnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McConnell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Roach takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roach throws a body kick that misses.
McConnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Roach.
Roach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McConnell moves away.
Roach throws the left hand but McConnell avoids the punch easily.
Roach misses with a double jab #CL#
and McConnell counters by moving into the clinch.
Roach misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Roach's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McConnell throws a shot from downtown. Roach moves away and avoids it.
McConnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dalton McConnell 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Roach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McConnell manages to avoid it.
Roach throws a body punch but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Roach can pounce on him.
McConnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roach throws a looping overhand right but McConnell ducks down to avoid it.
McConnell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McConnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roach.
Roach scores with a crisp jab that stopped McConnell in his tracks.
McConnell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Roach 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.
Roach misses with a body punch
and McConnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roach swings away with a body shot that misses
and McConnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Roach is rocked!
McConnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As McConnell backs off Roach throws a huge counter combo but McConnell manages to avoid it all.
Roach is still on wobbly legs! Can McConnell finish him?
McConnell 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.
Roach seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Roach throws a predictable looking body shot
and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roach takes a swing at McConnell's ribcage but misses.
Roach throws a body punch but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell fails in his attempt to clinch.
McConnell cracks Roach with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McConnell looks to throw the jab but Roach is out of range.
Roach throws out a counter right but McConnell avoids it with no problem.
Roach misses with a body shot.
McConnell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McConnell ducks right into an uppercut from Roach.
McConnell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Roach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McConnell throwing a counter right hand but Roach manages to avoid it.
Roach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McConnell.
McConnell scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
McConnell checks a leg kick.
McConnell throws a looping overhand right but Roach ducks down to avoid it.
Roach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McConnell.
Roach throws a leg kick but McConnell checks it.
McConnell is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Roach. McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Roach.
McConnell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roach has time to react.
McConnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roach connects with an inside leg kick.
Roach connects with a single shot there.
Roach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by McConnell.#T3#
A jab from Roach does it's job there.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Roach swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roach blocks a jab.
It seemed like Roach was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McConnell looks to clinch
letting Roach counter with a right hand.
Roach staying out of range there.
Roach tries to move into range but McConnell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McConnell looks to land a right hand but Roach moved out of range.
McConnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roach.
McConnell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Roach on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roach. McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roach fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roach misses with a jab to the body
and McConnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roach swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Roach connects with a body shot.
Roach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McConnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Roach.
Roach missing with a left hand there. McConnell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McConnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roach manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roach scores with a nice right hand.
Roy Roach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McConnell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McConnell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roach misses the shot to the body.
McConnell throwing a counter right hand but Roach manages to avoid it.
Roach cracks McConnell with an open hand slap.
Roach swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and McConnell counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McConnell.
Roach lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dalton McConnell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A short uppercut from Roach.
McConnell lands a body punch in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roy Roach.
I think McConnell 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalton McConnell!

Dalton McConnell retains his middleweight title!
Dalton McConnell spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: JAG Final Destination II     
Date:   Dec 28, 2019
#R1#
Saric with a hook.
McConnell throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by McConnell.#TD2#
Saric manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McConnell on his heels. He'll look to pass McConnell's guard now, I'm sure.
Saric slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Saric goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McConnell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Saric but great work by McConnell.
McConnell staying calm.
Saric is looking for a sweep.
Saric is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Saric is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
McConnell in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Saric is looking to regain half guard here but McConnell keeps moving and retains side control.
Saric can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McConnell tries to advance to mount but Saric denies him.
Saric is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saric prevents McConnell from improving position.
Saric looks to move to half guard but instead McConnell has passed into mount! Damn!
Saric manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Saric looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Saric actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Saric looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
McConnell content to control rather than advance.
McConnell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Saric is looking to control McConnell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saric avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Saric looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McConnell controlling the action here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saric wants to get back to full guard but McConnell has passed into side control.
McConnell passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Saric!
Saric is looking to improve his position but McConnell isn't that keen on the idea.
McConnell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saric reaches up to try and control the position but McConnell seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Saric rolls and tries to escape and now McConnell has his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McConnell has good solid back control here.
Saric just trying to survive but McConnell is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dalton McConnell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A slow jab from Saric misses its intended target.
McConnell throwing a counter right hand but Saric manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saric.
An attempted straight right counter from McConnell misses the target.
Saric takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Valentin Saric has been cut.
Saric throws a lazy uppercut
and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McConnell moves away.
McConnell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saric defending well as McConnell loads up on a big left hand.
Saric misses with a hook.
Saric 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.#TD2#
Saric gets a takedown into half guard.
Saric trying to advance position but McConnell counters by regaining guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saric advances position into side control!
Dalton McConnell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
McConnell is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Saric is trying to get an arm triangle but McConnell is defending well.
McConnell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Saric tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saric has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McConnell is trying to control Saric's posture but Saric avoids it. #SUB2#
Saric looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Saric wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McConnell, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McConnell keeps Saric under control for a moment.
You can see the frustration on McConnell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Saric looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McConnell is trying to control Saric's posture but Saric avoids it. #SUB2#
Saric is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McConnell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB2#
Saric working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Saric tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Saric wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McConnell, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Saric is trying to get an arm triangle but McConnell is defending well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Saric is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McConnell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Saric advances to mount.
Saric can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McConnell is looking to escape.
McConnell is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Saric goes for an armbar but McConnell turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McConnell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Valentin Saric will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Valentin Saric's cut.
That's time! McConnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3##CL#
McConnell moves into the clinch successfully.
Saric is trying to drag McConnell to the mat but McConnell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Saric fails to land.
Saric is looking for a takedown.
McConnell gets through Saric's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saric can't get the takedown.
Dalton McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentin Saric.
Saric lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
Saric looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saric.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saric.
Saric blocks an uppercut.
A short left from McConnell.
McConnell blocking some punches. #T1#
Saric lands a nice uppercut.
Saric misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saric tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Saric back against the cage.
Saric misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from McConnell.
McConnell lands a right hand.
McConnell throws a head punch that misses.
McConnell effectively controlling the action here.
McConnell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saric takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saric letting McConnell take a breather here.
Saric tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Saric back against the cage.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
McConnell slowing the pace effectively.
Saric is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saric blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Good body shot from McConnell.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McConnell.
The referee calls for Saric to work.
McConnell has Saric pressed against the cage.
McConnell stalling in the clinch but Saric improves position.
Saric working aggressively here.
Saric tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from McConnell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saric tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McConnell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McConnell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from McConnell.
McConnell lands a shoulder strike.
Saric tries to score a body lock takedown but McConnell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Saric misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Saric has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McConnell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McConnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McConnell pressing his opponent against the cage.
McConnell misses with the head strike.
McConnell pushes Saric back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McConnell is trying to maintain a safe position but Saric gets an underhook and turns McConnell into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saric.
McConnell pushes Saric back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saric.
Saric's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Saric is rocked!
Saric blocks an uppercut.
Saric is still on wobbly legs! Can McConnell finish him?
Saric blocks an uppercut.
McConnell throws a head punch that misses.
McConnell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Saric.
Saric blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McConnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saric can't find room to land a body shot as McConnell controls the action.
McConnell working aggressively here.
McConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Saric blocks an uppercut.
Saric struggles to land a body shot inside as McConnell controls his hands.
Saric blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saric blocks an uppercut.
Saric blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McConnell.
Saric seems to have recovered his senses.
Saric tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Saric back against the cage.
McConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
McConnell scores with a shot to the side of Saric's head.
McConnell is leaning against Saric and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Saric being controlled against the cage.
Saric lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McConnell trying to stall but Saric improves his position.
McConnell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McConnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saric can do to turn this around?
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saric is working for takedown but McConnell is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McConnell.
McConnell creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Saric's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Saric drops to his knees and McConnell pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell retains his middleweight title!
Dalton McConnell spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: JAG Benedetti vs Dick     
Date:   Nov 23, 2019
#R1#
McConnell misses with a straight right.
Neuer feints the counter takedown.
Neuer ducks under a wild hook from McConnell.
Neuer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neuer feints the counter takedown.
McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neuer moves away.
Neuer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McConnell.
Neuer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McConnell defends it well.
Neuer misses with a takedown
and McConnell 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.
McConnell looks to land a right hand but Neuer moved out of range.
Neuer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McConnell connects with a looping right hand.
Dalton McConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
McConnell misses with a hook. Neuer ducked under it nicely.
Neuer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McConnell defends it well.
We've been told by McConnell's head coaches at Smitty's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice jab there from McConnell. #TD2#
Neuer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McConnell was covering up waiting for the punch and Neuer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Neuer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McConnell manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Neuer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Neuer working for a triangle but McConnell defends it easily. #SUB2#
Neuer looking for a guillotine here but McConnell defends easily. #SUB2#
Neuer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McConnell defends it easily.#T2##SUB2#
Neuer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McConnell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neuer is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Neuer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McConnell defends well.#SUB2#
Neuer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McConnell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Neuer.
Neuer manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Neuer tries to get to full guard but McConnell has control of the leg.
Neuer missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neuer moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Neuer looking for a guillotine here but McConnell defends easily. #SUB2#
Neuer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McConnell defends well.#SUB2#
Neuer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McConnell passes into half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neuer is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Neuer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McConnell pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Neuer manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
McConnell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Neuer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McConnell has managed to get both his arms back between Neuer's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neuer looking to hit a scissor sweep but McConnell is one step ahead there.
McConnell forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dalton McConnell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McConnell throws a hook but Neuer avoids it easily.
McConnell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Neuer moves out of range as McConnell strikes.
McConnell misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Neuer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McConnell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neuer is one step ahead there.
McConnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neuer stands and throws McConnell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Neuer with the ground and pound but McConnell regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB2#
McConnell is defending against the submission attempts here by Neuer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Neuer seems to be working for a kimura but McConnell defends the submission attempt.
McConnell gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Neuer drops back, looking for a kneebar! McConnell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McConnell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McConnell! #REVR#
McConnell takes a little break here. Neuer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McConnell gets to mount! Neuer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T2#
McConnell prevents Neuer from getting the reversal.
Manuel Neuer has got the better of the ground game so far.
McConnell controlling the position easily from mount.
McConnell prevents Neuer from getting the reversal.
Neuer regains half guard.#SUB2#
Neuer looking for submissions off his back.
Neuer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Neuer regains full guard. Nicely done.
McConnell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Neuer throws his legs up looking for a submission but McConnell uses it to pass to side control.
Neuer seems a little lost for a moment, as McConnell dominates the positioning.
Neuer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Neuer looking for submissions off his back.
Neuer is trying to get back to full guard.
McConnell content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Neuer wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Neuer actively working from the bottom here.
Neuer is looking to improve his position.
Neuer gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Neuer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McConnell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Neuer has his foot on McConnell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McConnell works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Dalton McConnell 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.
#R3#
Neuer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McConnell.#CL#
McConnell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Neuer, pushing him back against the cage.
Neuer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Neuer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McConnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neuer can do to turn this around?
A right hand to the body from McConnell.
Neuer tries for a takedown but McConnell manages to get underhooks.
Dalton McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Neuer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from McConnell.
McConnell pushes Neuer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McConnell scores with a hook to the body.
McConnell avoiding damage.
Neuer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McConnell stalling against the cage.
McConnell prevents a takedown attempt there. #T1#
McConnell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McConnell scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McConnell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McConnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McConnell stops a takedown attempt from Neuer.
A right hand to the body from McConnell.
McConnell is pushing Neuer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McConnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from McConnell.
Neuer wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice body punch from McConnell.
McConnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neuer backwards.
McConnell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Neuer up against the cage.#T2#
McConnell lands with a left to the head.
Neuer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dalton McConnell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McConnell lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McConnell lands a nice uppercut.
McConnell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McConnell lands with a light punch inside.
McConnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neuer backwards.
McConnell is struggling to control the position.
McConnell controlling the action here for a moment.
A short body shot lands from McConnell as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McConnell.
McConnell cracks Neuer with a nice body shot.
McConnell leaning against his opponent. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from McConnell.
Neuer can't get the takedown.
McConnell has Neuer pressed against the cage.
McConnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neuer backwards.
McConnell lands with a short shot to the head.
McConnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Neuer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McConnell smiles and moves away.
McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neuer moves away.
Neuer wants to counter with a clinch but McConnell pushes him away.
McConnell digs a good hook to Neuer's body.
Neuer takes a jab right on the kisser.
McConnell looks to land a right hand but Neuer moved out of range.
Neuer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big right from McConnell misses. #T4#
Neuer fails with a takedown attempt.
McConnell throws a big shot that misses.
Neuer wants to counter with a clinch but McConnell pushes him away.
Neuer moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
McConnell drives through and clinches with Neuer against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from McConnell.
Neuer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McConnell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dalton McConnell clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4##CL#
McConnell has managed to clinch.
Neuer wants to take the fight to the mat but McConnell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A body shot lands from McConnell.
McConnell stops a takedown attempt from Neuer.
McConnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Neuer backwards.
McConnell scores with a shot to the side of Neuer's head.
McConnell has Neuer pushed against the cage.
McConnell leaning his opponent against the cage.
McConnell gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Good body shot from McConnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neuer backwards.
Neuer wants a takedown but no success here.
Dalton McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Neuer.
Neuer is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McConnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McConnell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Neuer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McConnell after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
McConnell is stalling here.
Neuer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McConnell is defending well for now.
McConnell stalling the fight.
A short uppercut from McConnell.
McConnell prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Neuer jumps guard and drags McConnell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Neuer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McConnell is stalling in the full guard.
Neuer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Neuer working for a triangle but McConnell defends it easily.
McConnell won't allow Neuer to sweep him here. #T2##SUB2#
McConnell avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Neuer looking for subs off his back but McConnell has passed one foot through into half guard.
McConnell controlling the action here.
McConnell trying to pass the guard but Neuer defending well. #T3#
Neuer moves into full guard.
McConnell stopping the sweep attempt from Neuer.#SUB2#
Neuer has his foot on McConnell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McConnell works his way back into a safe position though.
McConnell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Neuer on the ground.#SUB2#
Neuer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McConnell escapes and throws Neuer's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Neuer is trying to improve his position.
McConnell tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McConnell blocks the strikes from Neuer. #T4#
McConnell trying to control the position but Neuer is working away.
Neuer is trying to improve his position.
Neuer tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but McConnell presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Neuer is looking to improve his position but McConnell isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McConnell content just to control the position here.
Neuer is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dalton McConnell had his way with Manuel Neuer in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
McConnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neuer. #CL#
McConnell clinches with his opponent.
McConnell lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McConnell lands a body shot in the clinch.
McConnell lands a right hand.
McConnell stops a takedown attempt from Neuer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McConnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from McConnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McConnell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on McConnell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Neuer is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McConnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from McConnell. #T1#
McConnell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McConnell scores with a shoulder strike.
McConnell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from McConnell on the inside.
McConnell lands with a short shot to the head.
McConnell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neuer backwards. #ROC#
Neuer is rocked!
Stalling in the clinch from McConnell.
Neuer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McConnell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dalton McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Neuer.
McConnell misses with a hook. Neuer ducked under it nicely.
Neuer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McConnell tries to avoid it but Neuer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McConnell to the ground. McConnell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McConnell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McConnell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Neuer at a distance.
McConnell looks to land a right hand but Neuer moved out of range.#T2#
Neuer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McConnell misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Neuer counters with a single leg into guard. McConnell didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neuer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McConnell wants to sweep here but Neuer controlling him for the moment.
McConnell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McConnell looking for a sweep. Not yet McConnell, not yet.
McConnell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neuer looking to pass the guard. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Neuer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Neuer throws an elbow that misses. McConnell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Neuer's guard. Nice move by McConnell!#REVR##SUB2#
Neuer is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Neuer is looking for a triangle here but McConnell uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Neuer throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Neuer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Neuer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB2#
Neuer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McConnell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Neuer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Neuer actively working from the bottom here.
Neuer tries to get to full guard but McConnell has control of the leg.
Manuel Neuer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Neuer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McConnell pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton McConnell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McConnell, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:44
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:44
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalton McConnell!

Dalton McConnell retains his middleweight title!
Dalton McConnell took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm the champ now!!! Feels good, I'd like to thank my mom for dating that fucktard Henry, without him I'd never have trained MMA. Henry to truly put hate in my heart'.

 

Event: JBL McConnell vs Boxaaja     
Date:   Oct 19, 2019
#R1#
McConnell misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Boxaaja on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phol Boxaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McConnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boxaaja scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boxaaja tries to clinch up.
Boxaaja misses with a straight right.
McConnell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McConnell moves out of range of the strikes.
Boxaaja with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boxaaja connects with a body shot that sends McConnell's belly button to the back.#CL#
McConnell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boxaaja, pushing him back against the cage.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
Boxaaja lands a left hand that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
Boxaaja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boxaaja misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boxaaja blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
McConnell blocks a body shot from Boxaaja.
A nice left hand lands by Boxaaja.
McConnell looking to slow down the pace here.
McConnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boxaaja tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
Boxaaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxaaja misses with the head strike.
McConnell misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from McConnell fails to land.
McConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
McConnell blocking some punches.
McConnell misses with some punches.
Boxaaja wants a takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Boxaaja has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McConnell wants to stall.
Boxaaja lands with a light punch inside.
McConnell blocking some punches. #T2#
Boxaaja is leaning against McConnell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boxaaja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boxaaja looking to slow down the pace here.
Boxaaja blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by McConnell.
McConnell blocks a body shot from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boxaaja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boxaaja misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McConnell lands with a light punch inside.
Boxaaja working aggressively here.
Boxaaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boxaaja as McConnell tries to tie him up.
Boxaaja is looking for a takedown.
McConnell prevents a body shot from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boxaaja throws a punch but it's blocked by McConnell. #T3#
McConnell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McConnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boxaaja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from McConnell.
Boxaaja blocks an uppercut.
McConnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McConnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Boxaaja.
McConnell gets through Boxaaja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boxaaja working aggressively here.
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxaaja misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConnell presses Boxaaja against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boxaaja swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
McConnell wants to stall.
Boxaaja misses with some punches. #T4#
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxaaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boxaaja looking for a takedown.
Dalton McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phol Boxaaja.
Boxaaja gets through McConnell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boxaaja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Boxaaja.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boxaaja working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McConnell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Boxaaja fails to land.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boxaaja.
A nice right hand lands inside from McConnell.
Boxaaja misses with the head strike.
Boxaaja is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McConnell stalling in the clinch but Boxaaja improves position.
McConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Boxaaja.
McConnell taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phol Boxaaja will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McConnell is looking to clinch but Boxaaja is avoiding it.
Boxaaja throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McConnell ducks right into an uppercut from Boxaaja.
McConnell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boxaaja counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Boxaaja throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boxaaja goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boxaaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boxaaja slips under a jab from McConnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and McConnell counters by clinching up.
Boxaaja's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxaaja.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Boxaaja avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage. #T1#
Boxaaja lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McConnell's elbow.
McConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boxaaja misses with some punches.
Boxaaja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phol Boxaaja seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boxaaja drops down looking for an ankle pick but McConnell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boxaaja on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#
Boxaaja is rocked!
Boxaaja throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boxaaja is still on wobbly legs! Can McConnell finish him?
McConnell measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Boxaaja! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell retains his middleweight title!
Dalton McConnell looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm the champ now!!! Feels good, I'd like to thank my mom for dating that fucktard Henry, without him I'd never have trained MMA. Henry to truly put hate in my heart'.

 

Event: JBL Sitsongrit vs Point     
Date:   Sep 14, 2019
#R1#
The Show uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McConnell.
The Show pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McConnell wants to counter the offense by The Show and move into the clinch position.
The Show slips a straight right by McConnell.
A slow jab from The Show misses its intended target.
McConnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from McConnell misses its intended target.
The Show throws a hook but McConnell blocks it.
The Show lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McConnell circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been informed that McConnell 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.
A combination from The Show does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Show misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and McConnell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McConnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell misses with some punches.
McConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
McConnell stalling the fight.
The Show throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
McConnell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Show backwards.
McConnell throws a head punch that misses.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
The Show lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Show prevents a body shot from McConnell.
A short body shot lands from McConnell as the two fighters clinch.
The Show working aggressively here.
The Show is trying to push McConnell away but McConnell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but The Show uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from McConnell.
The Show blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by The Show.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Show throws a head punch that misses.
The Show swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
McConnell scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
McConnell'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.
McConnell misses with some punches.
McConnell stalling in the clinch but The Show improves position.
A short right from McConnell on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Show wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
The Show breaks from the clinch.
The Show throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McConnell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from The Show.
The Show defending well as McConnell loads up on a big left hand.
The Show throws a looping overhand right but McConnell ducks down to avoid it.
McConnell wants to counter with a clinch but The Show pushes him away.
McConnell misses with an uppercut
and The Show counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Show misses with an uppercut.
McConnell defending well as The Show loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
McConnell blocks a jab.
The Show misses with a body shot.
The Show slips under a jab.
McConnell misses the shot to the body.
The Show avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
McConnell has closed the distance and engaged The Show in a clinch.
The Show misses with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell lands with a left to the head.
The Show throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McConnells head.
A frustrated look appears on The Show's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Show swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McConnell.
McConnell throws a head punch that misses.
The Show looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McConnell lands a body shot. #T4#
The Show wants to break free but McConnell has control.
The Show looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McConnell lands with a right to the head.
The Show blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McConnell wants to stall.
McConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Show misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Show pushes McConnell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McConnell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Show wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but The Show uses good head movement to avoid it.
McConnell has The Show pressed against the cage, preventing The Show from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
The Show breaks the clinch.
The Show walks into a straight right hand from McConnell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dalton McConnell will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McConnell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McConnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Show throws the left hand but McConnell avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from McConnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Show walks into a stiff left hand from McConnell.
Randy The Show seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Show loads up on a big right hand but McConnell slips the punch.
The Show slips under a jab from McConnell.
The Show is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - The Show throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McConnell wants to counter with a clinch but The Show pushes him away.
McConnell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Show counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Show misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from McConnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from The Show misses.
McConnell tries to counter by closing the distance.
The Show swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and McConnell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McConnell'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.#T1#
The Show throws a punch but it's blocked by McConnell.
A short right from The Show on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by McConnell.
The Show is trying to break free.
A short left from McConnell.
The Show blocking some punches.
The Show is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Show tries to break the clinch but McConnell is controlling the position.
The Show blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McConnell is struggling to control the position.
McConnell gets through The Show's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McConnell is pushing The Show up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The Show working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
The Show has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McConnell presses The Show against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Show swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
McConnell lands a right hand.
McConnell leaning his opponent against the cage.
The Show blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
McConnell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand 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!
A nice right hand lands inside from McConnell.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Show. #BC#
The Show breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McConnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
McConnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McConnell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McConnell misses with a straight right.
The Show misses the jab.
The Show throws a left and a right that both miss
and McConnell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Show thinking.
The Show misses with a looping right.
McConnell scores with a jab.
The Show throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McConnell throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like The Show wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McConnell misses with a hook.
The Show misses with a few strikes there.
McConnell scores with a body shot. #T4#
McConnell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Show.
The Show bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McConnell's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Show swats away the attempt to clinch by McConnell.
McConnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McConnell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McConnell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Show.
McConnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McConnell tries to counter by closing the distance.
The Show ducks under a wild hook from McConnell.
The Show 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.
The Show walks into a straight right hand from McConnell.
McConnell throws an off balance right hand
and The Show counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Randy The Show is winning the standup battle so far.
McConnell throws a hook to the side of The Show's head but The Show sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by McConnell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dalton McConnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
The Show defending well as McConnell loads up on a big left hand.
The Show looks to land a combination but McConnell avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from McConnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Show lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McConnell circles away quickly and effectively.
McConnell looks to clinch
and The Show cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McConnell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Show lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McConnell circles away quickly and effectively.
The Show takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Show misses with a left hand
and McConnell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Show throws a jab but it's blocked by McConnell. #KD2#
McConnell drops The Show with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but The Show looks back up at him and smiles so McConnell waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
The Show is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Show misses with a wild combination.
Oh The Show is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McConnell lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
McConnell misses with an uppercut.
The Show seems to have got his legs back now.
The Show throws an off balance right hand
and McConnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McConnell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Show.#KD2#
McConnell lands a big right hand that sends The Show crashing to the mat! McConnell stays standing though and waves The Show back to his feet!
The Show scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Show keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McConnell.
McConnell is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches The Show flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! The Show is out cold! McConnell holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell is the new middleweight champion!
Dalton McConnell took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm the champ now!!! Feels good, I'd like to thank my mom for dating that fucktard Henry, without him I'd never have trained MMA. Henry to truly put hate in my heart'.
Randy The Show was interviewed post fight and said 'This loss will not define me!'.

 

Event: JBL Judgement Night     
Date:   Aug 10, 2019
#R1#
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and McConnell moves out of range easily.
McConnell throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson cracks McConnell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
CJ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McConnell throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McConnell misses with a wild body shot.
McConnell takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
McConnell moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McConnell's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McConnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from McConnell.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That kick from Johnson tenderised McConnell's leg. McConnell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McConnell.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McConnell.
McConnell lands the left hand.
McConnell looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson misses with a double jab #CL#
and McConnell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McConnell. #T2#
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
McConnell works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
McConnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McConnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McConnell taking a breather.
Johnson working aggressively here.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
McConnell has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson working aggressively here.
McConnell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
McConnell is working Johnson over against the cage.#T3#
McConnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Johnson tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by McConnell.
A shot in the inside from McConnell.
McConnell is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
We've been told by McConnell's head coaches at Smitty's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McConnell scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like CJ Johnson has been cut.
McConnell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McConnell had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McConnell at a distance.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McConnell on the side of the head.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson throws a right hand that McConnell ducks under and follows up with a left that McConnell also avoids with ease.
Johnson throws a head kick that McConnell semi-blocks.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McConnell manages to avoid it.
Johnson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. McConnell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
McConnell slips under a jab.
McConnell tries to counter by clinching up but Johnson breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McConnell throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CJ Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on CJ Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McConnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson misses with a left hand #CL#
and McConnell moves into the clinch.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on McConnell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McConnell lands a left hand.
McConnell is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lunges at McConnell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McConnell's hand. #CL2#
Johnson darts in and clinches McConnell up against the cage.
McConnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McConnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. #T1#
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from McConnell fails to land.
A short right from McConnell on the inside.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by McConnell.
Dalton McConnell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McConnell.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
McConnell is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
McConnell leaning against his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
McConnell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McConnell lands with a short shot to the head.
McConnell lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McConnell.
Dalton McConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson lands a jab to McConnell's midsection.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson is looking to slow McConnell down with leg kicks.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson looks to land a combination but McConnell avoids it well.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McConnell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
McConnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
McConnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McConnell has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McConnell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McConnell tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
McConnell connects with a crisp jab.
CJ Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from McConnell.
Johnson digs a good hook to McConnell's body.
Johnson throws a combination that misses #CL#
and McConnell counters by moving into the clinch.
McConnell gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
McConnell lands an uppercut.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can McConnell finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McConnell blocks the elbow strike.
Johnson has McConnell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McConnell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but McConnell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dalton McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Johnson.
McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson moves out of range as McConnell strikes.#T4#
BOOM! McConnell lands a beautiful left hook that drops Johnson. Johnson tries to recover but McConnell is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Johnson lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalton McConnell!
As Dalton McConnell got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'm going to clean out this roster, have no doubt!'.

 

Event: FNF Summer Madness III     
Date:   Jul 12, 2019
#R1#
Gianni slips a jab from McConnell.
Gianni appears to be looking for a big counter.
McConnell sizes up Gianni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gianni avoids the body shot from McConnell.
McConnell staying out of range there.
Gianni sets himself, and McConnell steps forward looking for the clinch! Gianni avoids it this time.
Gianni tries a head kick but it misses.
Gianni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McConnell moves away from the strike by Gianni.
Gianni misses with a double jab.
McConnell tries to counter with a clinch but Gianni shakes him off and moves away.
Gianni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gianni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gianni thows a body kick. McConnell tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McConnell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McConnell 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.
Gianni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McConnell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've been informed that McConnell 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.#T1#
McConnell takes a swing at Gianni's ribcage but misses.
Ramon Gianni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gianni feints and then cracks McConnell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McConnell down.
Gianni connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
McConnell darts in and clinches Gianni up against the cage.
Gianni tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Gianni back against the cage.
Gianni lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gianni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McConnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gianni swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gianni lands with a short shot to the head.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gianni jumps guard but McConnell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Gianni.
McConnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McConnell misses with the head strike. #T2#
Still in the clinch, McConnell scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gianni tries to pull guard but McConnell holds him up against the cage and eventually Gianni drops back down to his feet.
Gianni is trying to pull guard but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gianni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gianni working aggressively here.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gianni jumps guard but McConnell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McConnell.
McConnell is pushing Gianni up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McConnell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McConnell continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
McConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Gianni throws a punch but it's blocked by McConnell.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Gianni gets through McConnell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gianni misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell is leaning against Gianni and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from McConnell.
Gianni blocks a body shot from McConnell.
A hook to the body from McConnell.
Gianni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McConnell blocks a body shot from Gianni.
Gianni is trying to break the clinch but McConnell is controlling him.
McConnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McConnell lands with a short shot to the head.
Gianni misses with some punches.
Gianni just leaning against McConnell, taking a breather.
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gianni jumps guard but McConnell stands there with Gianni around his waist. Gianni gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gianni is trying to pull guard but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gianni. #T4#
Gianni jumps guard but McConnell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McConnell scores with a shot to the side of Gianni's head.
Gianni blocks a body shot from McConnell. #TD#
Gianni successfully pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McConnell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gianni controls McConnell momentarily but McConnell frees himself. #SUB#
Gianni looking for subs off his back but McConnell has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gianni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dalton McConnell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
No joy there for McConnell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gianni ducks right into an uppercut from McConnell.
Gianni is looking to clinch but McConnell is avoiding it.
McConnell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gianni.
McConnell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gianni loads up on a big right hand but McConnell slips the punch.
Gianni avoids the body shot from McConnell.
Gianni looks to land a right hand but McConnell moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McConnell. Gianni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gianni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gianni throws a nice looking combination but McConnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McConnell wants to counter the offense by Gianni and move into the clinch position.
Gianni throws a body kick that misses #CL2#
and McConnell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gianni jumps guard but McConnell stands there with Gianni around his waist. Gianni gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gianni lands a right hand that snaps the head of McConnell backwards. #T1#
McConnell stalling the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McConnell.
Nice body punch from McConnell.
McConnell tries a body shot but Gianni blocks it.
McConnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gianni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McConnell fails to land.
McConnell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gianni controlling the action here for a moment.
Gianni is trying to pull guard but McConnell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gianni has a couple of punches blocked by McConnell.
McConnell slowing the pace effectively.
Gianni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gianni doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gianni misses with a punch to the body.
Gianni blocks a body shot from McConnell.
Gianni lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gianni tries to pull guard but McConnell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gianni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McConnell looking to slow down the pace here.
McConnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McConnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Gianni backwards.
McConnell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gianni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dalton McConnell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gianni misses with a body punch.
McConnell scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gianni fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
McConnell lands with a short shot to the head.
McConnell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gianni.
McConnell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gianni tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Gianni back against the cage.
McConnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gianni backwards.
McConnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Gianni backwards.
McConnell lands an uppercut.
Gianni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McConnell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McConnell takes a shot to the head.
McConnell letting Gianni take a breather here.
McConnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
McConnell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McConnell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McConnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Gianni backwards. #T4#
McConnell lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Gianni.
A right hand to the body from McConnell.
McConnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McConnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from McConnell.
McConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
McConnell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McConnell pressing his opponent against the cage.
McConnell lands with a light punch inside.
McConnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gianni misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Gianni.
The referee calls for McConnell to work.
McConnell working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dalton McConnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Gianni throws a jab when McConnell was well out of range.
Gianni sets himself, and McConnell steps forward looking for the clinch! Gianni avoids it this time.
Gianni cracks McConnell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gianni throws the left hand but McConnell avoids the punch easily.
Gianni sets himself, and McConnell steps forward looking for the clinch! Gianni avoids it this time.
McConnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gianni clobbers McConnell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gianni. That's going to slow McConnell down.
Gianni takes a swing at McConnell's ribcage but misses.
McConnell wants to counter with a clinch but Gianni pushes him away.
Gianni wants to land a leg kick but McConnell is out of range.
McConnell tries to counter with a clinch but Gianni shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gianni pushes McConnell away with a front kick.
A head kick misses from Gianni.
Gianni bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
McConnell rushes Gianni and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Gianni lands a nice uppercut.
McConnell lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by McConnell.
Gianni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
McConnell leaning against his opponent.
McConnell tries a body shot but Gianni blocks it.
McConnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McConnell tries a body shot but Gianni blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from McConnell.
Gianni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gianni lands with a light punch inside.
McConnell lands a shoulder strike.
McConnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Gianni.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gianni is trying to pull guard but McConnell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McConnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gianni jumps guard but McConnell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ramon Gianni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gianni is trying to break the clinch but McConnell is controlling him.
McConnell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gianni fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gianni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McConnell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Giannis head.
McConnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Gianni backwards.
Gianni blocks an uppercut.
Gianni is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McConnell to keep the fight standing.
McConnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McConnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gianni wants to break free but McConnell has control.
McConnell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gianni backwards.
McConnell lands with a short shot to the head.
Gianni fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from McConnell.
Gianni takes a shot to the head.
Gianni misses with the head strike. #T3#
Gianni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gianni swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gianni can't find room to land a body shot as McConnell controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gianni.
McConnell effectively controlling the action here.
A left hand lands to the body for McConnell.
Gianni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McConnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McConnell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gianni.
Still in the clinch, Gianni scores with a nice short uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from McConnell.
A shot in the inside from McConnell.
A nice left hand lands by McConnell.
McConnell gets through Gianni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Gianni is working McConnell over against the cage.
Gianni misses with a punch on the inside.
Gianni swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McConnell gets through Gianni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gianni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McConnell lands a right hand.
McConnell is stalling here.
McConnell misses with some punches.
McConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Gianni.
Gianni has a couple of punches blocked by McConnell.
Gianni prevents a body shot from McConnell.
McConnell tries to work over Gianni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McConnell tries a body shot but Gianni blocks it.
McConnell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gianni is keeping busy.
McConnell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton McConnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McConnell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalton McConnell!

Dalton McConnell looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm going to clean out this roster, have no doubt!'.

 

Event: JBL 21     
Date:   Jun 22, 2019
#R1#
McConnell misses with a shot to the body
and Proudmoore counters with a three punch combo that has McConnell backing up. McConnell nods at Proudmoore to acknowledge the strikes.
McConnell throws a hook but Proudmoore blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Proudmoore.
Proudmoore needs to keep his hands up - McConnell had a free shot at his head there.
Proudmoore moves away from the strike by McConnell.
McConnell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Proudmoore counters with a nice body shot.
McConnell takes a jab right on the kisser.
McConnell scores with a nice right hand.
Proudmoore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McConnell.
McConnell throws a body shot but no joy.
Proudmoore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McConnell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've been told by McConnell's head coaches at Smitty's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Proudmoore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McConnell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Proudmoore needs to keep his hands up - McConnell had a free shot at his head there.
McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Proudmoore looks to throw the jab but McConnell is out of range.
McConnell throws a looping overhand right but Proudmoore ducks down to avoid it.
Proudmoore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good shot there by Proudmoore.
Proudmoore throws a jab when McConnell was well out of range.
McConnell swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
McConnell scores with a hook to the body. Proudmoore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Proudmoore has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McConnell finds it's way round the side to connect with Proudmoore's head.
McConnell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Proudmoore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McConnell.
McConnell takes a swing at Proudmoore's ribcage but misses.
McConnell lands with a right hand.
McConnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McConnell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Proudmoore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McConnell. Proudmoore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Proudmoore throws a hook but McConnell blocks it.
Dalton McConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Proudmoore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McConnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McConnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McConnell misses the shot to the body.
Proudmoore misses with a straight right.
McConnell lands a nice shot that snaps Proudmoore's head back. #T2#
Proudmoore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McConnell blocks a jab.
Proudmoore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McConnell.
McConnell misses with a looping left.
McConnell jabs at Proudmoore's body.
McConnell loads up on a big right hand but Proudmoore slips the punch.
Proudmoore slips a straight right by McConnell.
Proudmoore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McConnell.
McConnell misses the body punch
and Proudmoore counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by McConnell.
McConnell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McConnell misses with a looping left.
A shot to the liver by McConnell. Beautiful body shot.
Proudmoore takes a swing at McConnell's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by McConnell as he connects with a hook.
McConnell misses with an uppercut.
Proudmoore ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McConnell throws a body punch but Proudmoore moves out of range. #T3#
Proudmoore misses with an uppercut. McConnell saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by McConnell.
Proudmoore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Proudmoore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McConnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Proudmoore throws out the jab.
McConnell throws an overhand right that lands on Proudmoore's shoulder, as Proudmoore tries to avoid the shot.
McConnell misses with a looping right.
McConnell throws a hook but Proudmoore blocks it.
Proudmoore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Proudmoore ducks under a wild hook from McConnell.
A big left from Proudmoore misses.
McConnell moves forwards but Proudmoore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Proudmoore missing with a left hand there. McConnell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McConnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Proudmoore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McConnell looks to land a right hand but Proudmoore moved out of range.
Proudmoore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McConnell throws a body shot but no joy.
McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Proudmoore moves away.#T4#
A jab from McConnell does it's job there.
McConnell lands a nice shot to the body.
Proudmoore lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Proudmoore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McConnell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Proudmoore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McConnell thinking.
A swing and a miss from Proudmoore.
Proudmoore takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McConnell throws a body shot but no joy.
Proudmoore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Proudmoore loads up on a big right hand but McConnell slips the punch.
McConnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Proudmoore was well out of range. Poor timing from McConnell.
McConnell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McConnell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Proudmoore on the side of the head.
A jab from McConnell finds it's way through Proudmoore's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McConnell lands a jab to Proudmoore's midsection.
McConnell scores with a nice head shot.
McConnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McConnell is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Proudmoore missing with a left hand there. McConnell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McConnell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dalton McConnell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McConnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McConnell throws a poor cross that misses
and Proudmoore counters with a nice body shot.
McConnell throws out a loose jab but Proudmoore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Proudmoore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McConnell misses with a right hand
and Proudmoore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Proudmoore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Proudmoore looks to throw the jab but McConnell is out of range.
McConnell lands a slapping body shot.
Proudmoore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big right from McConnell misses.
Proudmoore swings for the body but McConnell moves out of range.
Donk. McConnell catches Proudmoore right on the button with a cross.
McConnell throws a series of punches but Proudmoore avoids them all with ease.
McConnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Proudmoore moves away from the strike by McConnell.
Proudmoore throws a body punch but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McConnell throws a shot from downtown. Proudmoore moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Proudmoore swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Proudmoore just misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Proudmoore was well out of range. Poor timing from McConnell.
Proudmoore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McConnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Proudmoore throws a body shot but no joy.
Proudmoore avoids the body shot from McConnell.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Proudmoore might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McConnell has got the better of the exchanges.
McConnell wants to clinch up but Proudmoore keeps it at a distance.
Proudmoore throws a body shot but no joy.
McConnell lands a nice hook to Proudmoore's body. Proudmoore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Proudmoore throws out a loose jab but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Proudmoore throws a jab when McConnell was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Proudmoore. McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Proudmoore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good shot there by McConnell.
Proudmoore takes a jab right on the kisser.
McConnell slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from McConnell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
McConnell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Proudmoore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McConnell scores with a nice strike.
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!
McConnell throws a hook but Proudmoore blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Proudmoore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McConnell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Proudmoore.
McConnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Proudmoore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Proudmoore lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot by Proudmoore.
Jab from McConnell.
McConnell swings for the body but Proudmoore moves out of range.
Proudmoore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Proudmoore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McConnell throws out a loose jab but Proudmoore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donk. McConnell catches Proudmoore right on the button with a cross.
Proudmoore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McConnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Proudmoore.
A big left from McConnell misses. #T3#
McConnell scores with a body shot.
McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Proudmoore moves away.
McConnell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Proudmoore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Proudmoore throws out a loose jab but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Proudmoore connects with a crisp jab.
Proudmoore ducks right into an uppercut from McConnell.
Proudmoore scores with a jab to the body.
Proudmoore throws a shot from downtown. McConnell moves away and avoids it.
Proudmoore throws a poor cross that misses
and McConnell counters with a right hand to the body.
McConnell throws out a loose jab but Proudmoore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalton McConnell is winning the standup battle so far.
Proudmoore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice body punch from McConnell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McConnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from McConnell.
McConnell misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Proudmoore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
McConnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McConnell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Proudmoore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Proudmoore moves out of range of the strikes.
McConnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Proudmoore throws out the jab.
McConnell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Proudmoore.
McConnell misses with a straight left.
McConnell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Proudmoore. Proudmoore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McConnell throws a hook but Proudmoore avoids it easily.
McConnell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Proudmoore.
Proudmoore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Proudmoore cracks McConnell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McConnell, as that shot connected.
Proudmoore looks to throw the jab but McConnell is out of range.
McConnell misses with a body shot.
Proudmoore slips under a jab from McConnell.
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 Dalton McConnell will probably get the nod.
That's time! McConnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Good exchange - McConnell coming out on top.
Proudmoore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McConnell throws a body punch but Proudmoore moves out of range.
McConnell punishes Proudmoore's body with a nice straight punch.
McConnell moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Proudmoore. McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Proudmoore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Proudmoore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Proudmoore misses with a lunging right hand
and McConnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Proudmoore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Proudmoore fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proudmoore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Proudmoore ducks under a wild hook from McConnell.
McConnell scores with a body shot.
Proudmoore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McConnell misses with an uppercut.
Proudmoore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McConnell.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Proudmoore. McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Proudmoore scores with a punch to the head.
McConnell misses the body punch
and Proudmoore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
McConnell is rocked!
McConnell throws the left hand but Proudmoore avoids the punch easily.
Proudmoore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Proudmoore misses with a hook.
Proudmoore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and McConnell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Proudmoore looks to score with a jab to the body but McConnell is just out of range.
McConnell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Proudmoore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McConnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McConnell takes a swing at Proudmoore's ribcage but misses.
Proudmoore misses with a hook.
Proudmoore lands a nice hook to McConnell's body. McConnell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Proudmoore takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McConnell scores with a nice right hand.
McConnell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Proudmoore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McConnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Proudmoore.
McConnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McConnell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from McConnell misses the target.
Proudmoore misses with a jab, cross combination.
McConnell moves away from the strike by Proudmoore.
McConnell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Proudmoore has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McConnell moves into range and connects with a jab.
McConnell misses with a body shot.
McConnell swings for the body but Proudmoore moves out of range.
McConnell scores with a jab to the body.
McConnell misses with an uppercut
and Proudmoore counters with a straight right hand.
McConnell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Proudmoore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Proudmoore misses with a wild combination. #T3#
McConnell takes a swing at Proudmoore's ribcage but misses.
McConnell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Proudmoore at a distance.
McConnell misses with a wild body shot.
Proudmoore slips under a jab.
McConnell throws a body punch but Proudmoore moves out of range.
McConnell misses with a body shot.
McConnell moves out of range as Proudmoore strikes.
Proudmoore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McConnell to score with a decent uppercut.
Proudmoore slips under a jab from McConnell.
McConnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Proudmoore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McConnell takes a swing at Proudmoore's ribcage but misses.
Proudmoore looks to land a right hand but McConnell moved out of range.
Proudmoore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McConnell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McConnell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McConnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
McConnell misses the jab.
Proudmoore throws a hook to the side of McConnell's head but McConnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McConnell avoids the body shot from Proudmoore.
Proudmoore throws out a loose jab but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
McConnell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Proudmoore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Proudmoore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McConnell misses with a body shot
and Proudmoore counters with a nice uppercut.
Proudmoore throws a hook but McConnell blocks it.
Proudmoore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McConnell moves away.
McConnell throws a lazy right hand but Proudmoore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McConnell misses the jab.
Proudmoore slips a jab and a cross from McConnell.
McConnell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Proudmoore throws a jab but it's blocked by McConnell.
Jacob Proudmoore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Proudmoore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Proudmoore staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton McConnell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McConnell 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalton McConnell!

A determined Dalton McConnell didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

 

Event: JBL 20 Point vs White     
Date:   Jun 01, 2019
#R1#
McConnell misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Neuer counters with a single leg into guard. McConnell didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Neuer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Neuer drops back looking for a leg! McConnell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McConnell manages to kick Neuer off! Neuer jumps back into McConnell's guard.
McConnell keeping full guard, as Neuer tries to pass.
Neuer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell keeping full guard, as Neuer tries to pass.
Neuer is looking to work some ground and pound but McConnell has wrist control.#SUB2#
Neuer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McConnell dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Neuer is looking for a triangle but McConnell pushes his legs off easily. #T1##SUB2#
Neuer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McConnell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Neuer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
McConnell gets to his feet - Neuer follows without any prompting.
Dalton McConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McConnell jabs Neuer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McConnell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Neuer.
Dalton McConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Neuer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#
It looks like Manuel Neuer has been cut.
McConnell scores with a nice right hand.
Neuer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McConnell.
Neuer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD2#
Neuer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Neuer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Neuer is trying to work for a kimura but McConnell is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Neuer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McConnell is just riding it out for now. Neuer eventually gives up the hold.
McConnell is trying to maintain the position but Neuer is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Neuer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McConnell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Neuer.
McConnell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McConnell won't allow Neuer to pass to mount. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McConnell is controlling Neuer's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Neuer seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. McConnell is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Manuel Neuer!
Dalton McConnell was interviewed post fight and said 'He got lucky tonight but I'll avenge this'.

 

Event: Unstoppable Force II     
Date:   May 04, 2019
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boxaaja.
We've been informed that McConnell 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.
McConnell misses with a hook. Boxaaja ducked under it nicely.
Boxaaja connects with a body shot that sends McConnell's belly button to the back.
McConnell just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxaaja fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McConnell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boxaaja lands a nice looking body shot.
Boxaaja throws a good cross that connects.
Boxaaja wants to clinch.
A big left from McConnell misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja falls off balance throwing a combination
and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McConnell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McConnell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxaaja. McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Donk. McConnell catches Boxaaja right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Boxaaja clinches up with McConnell and pushes him back against the cage.
Boxaaja tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
McConnell working hard to break the clinch.
Boxaaja lands with a short shot to the head.
McConnell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boxaaja has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
McConnell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boxaaja misses with a body punch
and McConnell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boxaaja throws a shot to the body.
We've been told by Boxaaja's head coaches at Gymi that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boxaaja closes the distance looking to clinch
and McConnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boxaaja throws a right and a left that both miss.
McConnell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dalton McConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McConnell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boxaaja doesn't seem bothered though.
Boxaaja is looking to wear down McConnell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McConnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boxaaja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boxaaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for McConnell.#TD#
Boxaaja feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McConnell looking for a sweep. Not yet McConnell, not yet.
Boxaaja slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McConnell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Boxaaja looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
McConnell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boxaaja happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Boxaaja tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Boxaaja swings around for an armbar but McConnell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boxaaja's guard.
McConnell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Boxaaja is pulling down on McConnell's head. It's preventing any offense from McConnell, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Boxaaja working for a triangle but McConnell defends it easily. #SUB#
Boxaaja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McConnell looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McConnell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
McConnell content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Boxaaja has locked up a guillotine! Boxaaja's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? McConnell is holding on here and Boxaaja must be using up a lot of energy. McConnell has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Boxaaja gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Phol Boxaaja!
Phol Boxaaja retains his middleweight title!
Dalton McConnell was interviewed post fight and said 'He got lucky tonight but I'll avenge this'.

 

Event: Sacrament     
Date:   Apr 12, 2019
#R1##CL#
Hide gets a clinch.
McConnell has Hide pushed against the cage.
McConnell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McConnell lands a left hand.
Hide struggles to land a body shot inside as McConnell controls his hands.
Hide with a knee to the head.
Hide lands a good knee to the midsection. McConnell won't want to take too many of those.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hide.
Hide misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell taking a breather.
McConnell misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hide misses with a knee strike.
McConnell misses with some punches.
McConnell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hide backwards.
Hide lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McConnell avoiding damage.
McConnell working aggressively here. #T1#
McConnell misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
McConnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McConnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hide was well out of range. Poor timing from McConnell.
Hide fires out a quick counter leg kick but McConnell just manages to avoid it.
McConnell swings for the body but Hide moves out of range.
Hide throws a leg kick but McConnell checks it.
McConnell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McConnell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hide.
Nice defenses there by Hide.
McConnell circles away from the clinch attempt
and McConnell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big right from McConnell misses. #T2#
Hide takes a swing at McConnell's ribcage but misses.
Hide closes the distance but McConnell moves to the side
and McConnell counters with a nice uppercut.
Hide steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McConnell.
McConnell slips a jab from Hide.
Hide jabs McConnell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McConnell misses the shot to the body.
McConnell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McConnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McConnell misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hide scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McConnell doesn't seem bothered though.
Hide moves in looking to clinch but McConnell pushes him off.
Hide lands a nice hook to McConnell's body. McConnell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dalton McConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hide. McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
McConnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hide uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McConnell.
Hide throws a low kick but McConnell moves out of range easily.
McConnell throws out a loose jab but Hide uses good head movement to avoid it.
McConnell slips a jab from Hide.
Hide throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hide slips under a jab.
Hide slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hide uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McConnell.
McConnell lands a jab to the nose.
Hide wants to slow McConnell down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
McConnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hide throws out the jab.
McConnell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hide.
Hide is looking to counter the offense by McConnell and move into the clinch.
McConnell throws a hook but Hide avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hide. McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
McConnell throws a body shot but no joy.
Hide lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McConnell scores with a hook.
McConnell misses with a wild body shot.
Hide moves out of range of the strikes.
Hide takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McConnell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hide blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dalton McConnell dominated that round.
That's time! Hide's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hide tries to close the distance and clinch but McConnell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hide takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC2#
Hide is rocked!
McConnell lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hide falls backwards - clearly groggy! McConnell dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm going to clean out this roster, have no doubt!'.

 

Event: Rite of Passage     
Date:   Mar 22, 2019
#R1#
McConnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McConnell throws a good cross that connects.
McConnell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karamarko throws a big shot that misses.
McConnell swinging wildly here.
A jab from McConnell misses.
A slow jab from Karamarko misses its intended target.
McConnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karamarko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McConnell.
Karamarko with the counter takedown but McConnell avoids it easily.
Karamarko throws a hook to the side of McConnell's head but McConnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell misses with a right hand
and Karamarko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karamarko throws a sloppy body shot
and McConnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McConnell throws a lazy right hand but Karamarko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karamarko throws a series of punches but McConnell avoids them all with ease.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karamarko darts in looking for a takedown but McConnell gets double underhooks and turns Karamarko into the cage.
McConnell moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Karamarko scores with a nice strike.
McConnell throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by McConnell's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McConnell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karamarko on the side of the head. #ROC#
Karamarko is rocked!
BAM! McConnell delivers a spinning backfist that drops Karamarko like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Dalton McConnell!
In his post fight interview, Dalton McConnell gave a big smile as he said 'I'm going to clean out this roster, have no doubt!'.

 

Event: Invincible II     
Date:   Feb 02, 2019
#R1#
McConnell stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson working the head with strikes.
Johnson cracks McConnell with a big elbow.
McConnell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.#SUB2#
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson scores with punches from side control.
McConnell is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Johnson works to advance to full mount. McConnell defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
McConnell's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Johnson tries to control but McConnell wriggling away.
Johnson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McConnell looks a forlorn figure. #T1#
McConnell is in a horrible position here. Johnson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Johnson punching from mount but McConnell doing a good job of avoiding damage.
McConnell is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
McConnell 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.
Johnson looking to ground and pound but McConnell is blocking nicely.
McConnell is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McConnell is in a horrible position here. Johnson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McConnell gets back to half guard.
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. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to McConnell's temple.
McConnell is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McConnell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McConnell wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson wants to control but McConnell is keeping him busy.
McConnell trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Johnson wants to take a breather but McConnell is having none of it.
Johnson prevents McConnell from standing back up.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but McConnell defends it.
Johnson throwing shots but McConnell is blocking nicely.
Johnson is thwarting McConnell's attempts to control the position.
McConnell taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard. #T3#
Johnson trying to control the action but McConnell is working from the bottom.
McConnell controlling the position for now.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Johnson is working for a kimura but McConnell is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McConnell defends it well. #SUB2#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McConnell sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
McConnell controlling the position well.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McConnell tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Johnson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Johnson avoids the attempt from McConnell to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for a guillotine from mount but McConnell is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaka Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
McConnell cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McConnell takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
McConnell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McConnell defends well and Johnson ends up having to push McConnell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McConnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
McConnell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
McConnell lands a nice looking body shot.
McConnell connects with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by McConnell there.
Dalton McConnell is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on McConnell's shoulder, as McConnell tries to avoid the shot.
McConnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
McConnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
McConnell throws a one two combo.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McConnell defends it nicely.
Dalton McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaka Johnson.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
enabling McConnell to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McConnell defends well and Johnson ends up having to push McConnell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McConnell scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson tries to bum rush McConnell with a series of wild strikes but McConnell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but McConnell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
McConnell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from McConnell.
McConnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McConnell lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson wants a takedown.
McConnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McConnell.
Good body shot from McConnell. #BC#
McConnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
McConnell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
McConnell is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McConnell works Johnson's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McConnell's half guard.#T3#
McConnell is trying to get back to full guard.
McConnell looks like he's trying to stand up.
McConnell trying to control from the bottom.
McConnell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. McConnell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson is keen to just control but McConnell is a slippery customer.
McConnell wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McConnell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson not doing much here.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McConnell is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but McConnell defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dalton McConnell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
McConnell cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
McConnell works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
McConnell takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McConnell tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McConnell to the ground. McConnell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like McConnell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
McConnell throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and McConnell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by McConnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Nice body punch from McConnell.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and McConnell counters with a left to the body.
McConnell dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Dalton McConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McConnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaka Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McConnell slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dalton McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaka Johnson.
McConnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in and bounces McConnell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McConnell wants to sweep but no luck.
Shaka Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson passes McConnell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McConnell is doing well to control the position and prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.#T2#
McConnell continues to stall.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through McConnell's hands, connecting with McConnell's forehead.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McConnell wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson trying to control the pace.
McConnell is looking to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McConnell is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Johnson is nestled in close to McConnell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McConnell is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McConnell wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but McConnell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McConnell tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
McConnell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McConnell tries to get out of the position.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Johnson trying to control the action but McConnell is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Johnson is working for a kimura but McConnell is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McConnell defending well though.
McConnell wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Johnson trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McConnell is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton McConnell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McConnell 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalton McConnell!

Dalton McConnell took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm going to clean out this roster, have no doubt!'.
Shaka Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometimes you have to lose to learn how to win.'.

 

Event: JBL 13 Point vs Bagueirau     
Date:   Jan 12, 2019
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from McConnell. Bryant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bryant slips under a jab from McConnell.
McConnell misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Bryant dives in and scores a takedown into McConnell's guard.
Bryant advances to half guard.
Bryant is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McConnell keeping hold of Bryant's head, controlling as best he can.
Bryant sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McConnell defending well though.
Bryant throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant trying to control the pace.
Bryant slips a nice elbow through McConnell's hands, connecting with McConnell's forehead.
Bryant drops an elbow to the side of McConnell's head. #T1#
Bryant prevents McConnell from improving his position.
Bryant takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bryant thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bryant not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bryant lands with a punch from half guard.
McConnell is trying to maintain the position but Bryant is very close to passing his half guard.
McConnell gets back to full guard.
Bryant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McConnell keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bryant's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Bryant is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McConnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bryant lands a couple of digs.
Bryant throwing strikes from guard but McConnell blocks nicely.
Bryant postures up.
Bryant landing with the ground and pound.
Bryant postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bryant chips away with some ground and pound.
Bryant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McConnell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McConnell looking to control. #T3#
McConnell looking for a sweep. Not yet McConnell, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryant lands a couple of digs.
Bryant with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bryant is working McConnell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McConnell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bryant is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bryant scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McConnell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bryant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bryant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bryant is working McConnell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bryant keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McConnell's head.#ROC#
McConnell is rocked!
McConnell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McConnell is still in real trouble! Can Bryant finish him?#T4#
McConnell has Bryant pulled in close to control his posture.
McConnell seems to have recovered his senses.
Bryant tries to free his leg and advance position but McConnell is retaining full guard.
Bryant postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bryant is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bryant 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.
Bryant sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McConnell's guard.
McConnell is staying active underneath Bryant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McConnell has hold of Bryant's hands but Bryant slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McConnell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, McConnell is out! Bryant gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jordan Bryant!
Dalton McConnell was interviewed post fight and said 'He got lucky tonight but I'll avenge this'.

 

Event: JBL Judgement Night     
Date:   Dec 07, 2018
#R1#
Proudmoore throws a right hand that misses
and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Proudmoore throws a big shot that misses.
Proudmoore misses the jab.
McConnell throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Proudmoore counters by clinching up.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Proudmoore tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
McConnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McConnell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Proudmoore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McConnell.
The fight stays on the outside here - Proudmoore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McConnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Proudmoore manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Proudmoore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Proudmoore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Proudmoore moves away.
Proudmoore takes a swing at McConnell's ribcage but misses.
McConnell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Proudmoore misses with a body shot.
McConnell cracks Proudmoore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McConnell takes a swing at Proudmoore's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McConnell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
McConnell lands with a right hand.
Proudmoore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Proudmoore lands with a straight right. McConnell didn't see that one coming.
Proudmoore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Proudmoore lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Proudmoore has managed to clinch.
Proudmoore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConnell works on Proudmoore's body with a couple of short punches.
Proudmoore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Proudmoore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Proudmoore scores with a nice hook to the head.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McConnell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Proudmoore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Proudmoore is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Proudmoore can't break the clinch. #T2#
McConnell lands a left hand.
McConnell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McConnell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Proudmoore up against the cage.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on McConnell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McConnell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Proudmoore.
McConnell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Proudmoore or not.
McConnell'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.
A body shot lands from McConnell.
McConnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Proudmoore is trying to maintain a safe position but McConnell gets an underhook and turns Proudmoore into the cage.#T3#
Proudmoore working aggressively here.
Proudmoore misses with a punch on the inside.
McConnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
McConnell manages to break the clinch.
McConnell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Proudmoore rather than just go for the knockout.
McConnell scores with a hook to the body. Proudmoore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McConnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Proudmoore was well out of range. Poor timing from McConnell.
Proudmoore slips under a jab from McConnell.
Proudmoore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Proudmoore tries to clinch but McConnell is having none of it.
A nice side step and McConnell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McConnell scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McConnell. Proudmoore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Proudmoore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McConnell counters with a right hand to the body.
McConnell blocks a jab.
Proudmoore lands a nice shot that snaps McConnell's head back.
McConnell slips under a jab.
McConnell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McConnell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Proudmoore scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jacob Proudmoore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Proudmoore lands a body shot. #T4#
Nice defenses there by McConnell.
Proudmoore throws an off balance right hand
and McConnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McConnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Proudmoore.
Proudmoore throws a poor cross that misses
and McConnell counters with a nice body shot.
McConnell throws an overhand right that lands on Proudmoore's shoulder, as Proudmoore tries to avoid the shot.
McConnell moves away from the strike by Proudmoore.
Proudmoore just misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McConnell lands a jab to Proudmoore's midsection.
McConnell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Proudmoore.
Proudmoore walks into a stiff left hand from McConnell.
Proudmoore throws a body punch but McConnell moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from Proudmoore misses
and McConnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Proudmoore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McConnell scores with a hook to the body. Proudmoore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McConnell misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dalton McConnell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McConnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Proudmoore.
Proudmoore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McConnell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Proudmoore tries to clinch up.
McConnell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McConnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Proudmoore looks to throw the jab but McConnell is out of range.
Proudmoore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Proudmoore swings for the body but McConnell moves out of range.
Dalton McConnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Proudmoore. McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
McConnell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McConnell misses with a body shot.
McConnell digs a good hook to Proudmoore's body.
McConnell tries to bum rush Proudmoore with a series of wild strikes but Proudmoore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Proudmoore scores with a hook to the body. McConnell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Proudmoore avoids the body shot from McConnell.
McConnell throws a body punch but Proudmoore moves out of range.
Proudmoore misses with a body punch
and McConnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
McConnell throws a jab when Proudmoore was well out of range.
McConnell lands with a nice body punch.
Proudmoore throws a lazy uppercut
and McConnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McConnell lands a nice shot to the body.
McConnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Proudmoore throwing a counter right hand but McConnell manages to avoid it.
McConnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Proudmoore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McConnell at a distance.
McConnell digs a good hook to Proudmoore's body.
A slow jab from Proudmoore misses its intended target.
McConnell missing with a left hand there. Proudmoore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Proudmoore misses with a straight right.
McConnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McConnell staying out of range there.
McConnell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McConnell connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Proudmoore throws a looping overhand right but McConnell ducks down to avoid it.
McConnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Proudmoore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McConnell moves away.
McConnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Proudmoore.
Proudmoore swings away with a body shot that misses
and McConnell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McConnell lands a slapping body shot.
McConnell throws a hook but Proudmoore avoids it easily.
Proudmoore misses with a shot to the body
and Proudmoore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Proudmoore avoids the body shot from McConnell.
Proudmoore misses the shot to the body.
Proudmoore scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Proudmoore. McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
McConnell throws a good cross that connects.
Proudmoore swings widly with a right hand
and McConnell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Proudmoore thinking.
Proudmoore misses with an uppercut
and McConnell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Proudmoore. McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
McConnell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Proudmoore at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Nice jab there from McConnell.
Proudmoore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Proudmoore loads up on a big right hand but McConnell slips the punch.
Proudmoore defending well as McConnell loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from McConnell.
Proudmoore takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Proudmoore misses with a hook. McConnell ducked under it nicely.
McConnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Proudmoore.
McConnell lands with an overhand left.
McConnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Proudmoore was well out of range. Poor timing from McConnell.
A punch combination from McConnell misses.
McConnell slips a jab from Proudmoore.
A nice side step and McConnell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Proudmoore misses with a lunging right hand
letting McConnell counter with a right hand.
Proudmoore avoids the body shot from McConnell.
Nice jab there from McConnell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McConnell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
McConnell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McConnell scores with a nice strike.
Good shot there by McConnell.
McConnell throws a shot from downtown. Proudmoore moves away and avoids it.
Proudmoore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Proudmoore looks to land a right hand but McConnell moved out of range.
Proudmoore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McConnell scores with a punch to the head.
Proudmoore connects with a crisp jab.
Proudmoore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McConnell.
McConnell connects with a body shot.
Proudmoore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from McConnell. Proudmoore does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from McConnell misses.
McConnell moves out of range as Proudmoore strikes.
McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McConnell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dalton McConnell 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#
A big right from Proudmoore misses.
McConnell misses the shot to the body.
McConnell missing with a left hand there. Proudmoore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McConnell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Proudmoore on the side of the head.
Proudmoore throws an overhand right that lands on McConnell's shoulder, as McConnell tries to avoid the shot.
McConnell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Proudmoore misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Proudmoore gets a clinch.
Proudmoore misses with the head strike.
Dalton McConnell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Proudmoore can't find room to land a body shot as McConnell controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proudmoore tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
Good body shot from McConnell.
Proudmoore tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McConnell gets through Proudmoore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Proudmoore prevents a body shot from McConnell.
Proudmoore tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Proudmoore has a couple of punches blocked by McConnell.
A shot in the inside from McConnell.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Proudmoore wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McConnell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McConnell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McConnell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Proudmoore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McConnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Proudmoore tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Proudmoore.
Proudmoore tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Proudmoore misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Proudmoore's elbow.
McConnell lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
McConnell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Proudmoore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by McConnell.
Proudmoore slips under a jab from McConnell.
McConnell looks to land a right hand but Proudmoore moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McConnell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McConnell cracks Proudmoore with a right hand to the side of the head.
McConnell digs a good body shot into Proudmoore's ribs.
Proudmoore scores with a hook to the body. McConnell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McConnell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Proudmoore misses.
Proudmoore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McConnell.
Proudmoore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Proudmoore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Proudmoore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Proudmoore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McConnell.
McConnell swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Proudmoore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Proudmoore swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McConnell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Proudmoore looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Proudmoore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Proudmoore ducks under a wild hook from McConnell.
McConnell lands a jab-cross combination.
Some wild striking there from McConnell.
Nice cross by McConnell.
McConnell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Proudmoore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McConnell misses with a hook. Proudmoore ducked under it nicely.
Proudmoore just misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell circles away from the clinch attempt
and McConnell counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Proudmoore throws a poor cross that misses
and McConnell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Proudmoore thinking.
McConnell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Proudmoore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McConnell slips a jab from Proudmoore.
Jab by McConnell.
McConnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McConnell punishes Proudmoore's body with a nice straight punch.
Proudmoore throws a series of punches but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell lands a body shot.
McConnell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Proudmoore at a distance.
Proudmoore slips a jab and a cross from McConnell.
A slow jab from McConnell misses its intended target.
Proudmoore wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Proudmoore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McConnell.
Jacob Proudmoore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Proudmoore connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McConnell momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton McConnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McConnell 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalton McConnell!

Dalton McConnell took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm going to clean out this roster, have no doubt!'.

 

Event: JBL Black Friday     
Date:   Nov 23, 2018
#R1#
McConnell tests Aziovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McConnell. Aziovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aziovich 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.
McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aziovich swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McConnell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aziovich misses with a right hand
and McConnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aziovich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aziovich throws a lazy right hand but McConnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Aziovich scores with a four punch combination!
Aziovich throws a leg kick that misses.
McConnell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McConnell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aziovich takes one to the chin there.
McConnell lands with a nice body punch.
McConnell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McConnell avoids the head kick by Aziovich.
McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aziovich moves away.
Aziovich avoids the body shot from McConnell.
Aziovich swings for the body but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell throws out a powerful jab.
Aziovich with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McConnell to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
McConnell throws a shot to the body.
Aziovich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aziovich tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and McConnell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McConnell lands a body shot.
McConnell lands with a hook. Aziovich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC#
Aziovich is rocked!
McConnell walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Aziovich drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! McConnell swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Aziovich's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm going to clean out this roster, have no doubt!'.

 

 
 
 
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