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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leo Mcknight (ranked 2360 p4p, 2355 weight class) and Tum Bailek (ranked 199 p4p, 198 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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172 cm 26 145 2 - 0 - 0 |
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180 cm 26 153 6 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling Brawler Self confident |
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Good takedowns Basic striking Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo Mcknight! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tum Bailek! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bailek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcknight but Mcknight pushes him off and we're back to square one. It looked like Mcknight was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bailek. Bailek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mcknight circles away. Mcknight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Mcknight misses with a series of wild punches.
Bailek shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcknight sprawls well. Mcknight wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bailek gets slowly back to his feet. Leo Mcknight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tum Bailek. Mcknight misses with the combination.
Bailek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mcknight throws a series of strikes that have Bailek backpedaling.
Mcknight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mcknight drives through and clinches with Bailek against the cage.
Mcknight lands with a right to the head.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Bailek jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mcknight walks away with a smile on his face. Bailek gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. A nice combination there by Mcknight.
Bailek takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Mcknight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Mcknight misses. Bailek tries to move into range but Mcknight moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Mcknight with a nice cross.
Mcknight clinches up with Bailek and pushes him back against the cage. Mcknight gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bailek.
Bailek takes a shot to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Good body shot from Mcknight.
Nice body punch from Mcknight.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Bailek has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mcknight after a bit of a struggle. Mcknight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bailek backwards. Mcknight lands a hook to the side of the head. Bailek is trying to pull guard but Mcknight has him pressed against the cage. Bailek is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mcknight gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcknight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcknight clinches up against the cage.
Mcknight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcknight lands with a straight right. Bailek didn't see that one coming. Mcknight dips down and scores with a jab to the body. No joy there for Bailek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A quick step to the side and Mcknight tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Mcknight throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bailek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Bailek looks winded! Bailek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bailek takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
 Bailek is rocked! Bailek with a lazy takedown attempt and Mcknight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bailek is still on wobbly legs! Can Mcknight finish him?
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Bailek fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Mcknight lands with a right hand. Tum Bailek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mcknight throws a monster overhand right that drops Bailek! Mcknight follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Mcknight!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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