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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Knuckles (ranked 1544 p4p, 1466 weight class) and Dalton McConnell (ranked 212 p4p, 205 weight class). McConnell has chosen Fun.: We Are Young ft. Janelle Monáe as his entrance music. Bobby Knuckles had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dalton McConnell!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Summer Carpenter and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
McConnell lands a big right hand that sends Knuckles crashing to the mat! McConnell stays standing though and waves Knuckles back to his feet!
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.
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hype
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