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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Kallenbach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punchy Fisticuffs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kallenbach comes into the arena with Through the fire and the flames by Dragonforce blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Kallenbach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Punchy Fisticuffs!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisticuffs is looking to clinch but Kallenbach is avoiding it.
Kallenbach throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fisticuffs tries to clinch up.
Fisticuffs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kallenbach's waist but Kallenbach gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fisticuffs off to one side.
Kallenbach takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kallenbach looks for a takedown but Fisticuffs sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kallenbach is defended easily by Fisticuffs.
Kallenbach throws a sloppy head kick and Fisticuffs moves out of range easily.
Fisticuffs shoots for a double leg takedown but Kallenbach sprawls well. He's pushed Fisticuffs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fisticuffs tries for a takedown but Kallenbach sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Damien Kallenbach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punchy Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Damien Kallenbach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Kallenbach with that takedown attempt.
Fisticuffs doesn't manage to clinch there - Kallenbach circles away.
Fisticuffs shoots for a double leg takedown but Kallenbach sprawls well. He's pushed Fisticuffs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallenbach throws a series of punches but Fisticuffs moves out of range.
Kallenbach defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kallenbach is breathing heavily.
Fisticuffs wants to clinch up but Kallenbach keeps it at a distance.
Fisticuffs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kallenbach throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fisticuffs counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kallenbach lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fisticuffs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fisticuffs wants to clinch.
Fisticuffs shoots for a double leg takedown but Kallenbach sprawls well. He's pushed Fisticuffs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kallenbach takes the fight into the clinch.
Fisticuffs fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kallenbach pulls guard.
Fisticuffs gets to his feet - Kallenbach follows without any prompting.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisticuffs clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fisticuffs tries to stall but Kallenbach uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fisticuffs stalls.
Kallenbach tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kallenbach has Fisticuffs pressed against the cage, preventing Fisticuffs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kallenbach prevents a body shot from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kallenbach walks away with a smile on his face. Fisticuffs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fisticuffs throws a head kick that Kallenbach semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallenbach stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kallenbach wants it to stay on the feet.
Kallenbach takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fisticuffs looks to land a combination but Kallenbach avoids it well.
Fisticuffs moves in looking to clinch but Kallenbach pushes him off.
Fisticuffs is looking to clinch but Kallenbach is avoiding it.
Fisticuffs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kallenbach paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fisticuffs lands with a shot to the body.
Fisticuffs is looking to clinch but Kallenbach is avoiding it.
Fisticuffs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fisticuffs closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kallenbach to the mat! Kallenbach manages to get full guard.
Kallenbach looking for subs off his back but Fisticuffs has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fisticuffs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kallenbach does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuffs seems to be looking for submissions.
Kallenbach wants to get back to his feet.
Fisticuffs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kallenbach does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fisticuffs passes the guard and advances to mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fisticuffs working for a submission but Kallenbach is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punchy Fisticuffs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kallenbach takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fisticuffs darts in trying to clinch
enabling Kallenbach to counter with a crisp jab.
Kallenbach waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fisticuffs.
Kallenbach falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fisticuffs counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Punchy Fisticuffs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fisticuffs is looking to clinch but Kallenbach is avoiding it.
Kallenbach stuffs the takedown.
Fisticuffs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fisticuffs goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Damien Kallenbach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fisticuffs scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kallenbach slaps away a takedown attempt from Fisticuffs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Damien Kallenbach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punchy Fisticuffs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fisticuffs. Kallenbach shrugs it off though.
Fisticuffs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fisticuffs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kallenbach circles away.
Kallenbach on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fisticuffs fails with a takedown attempt.
Fisticuffs moves into the clinch.
Fisticuffs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fisticuffs misses with a body punch.
Fisticuffs is trying to maintain a safe position but Kallenbach gets an underhook and turns Fisticuffs into the cage.
Kallenbach is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fisticuffs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kallenbach fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Kallenbach as Fisticuffs shoots in.
Fisticuffs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fisticuffs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kallenbach swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fisticuffs misses with a takedown attempt
and Kallenbach counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kallenbach misses with the head strike.
Fisticuffs trying to control the position but instead, Kallenbach has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fisticuffs into the cage.
Fisticuffs has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kallenbach avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallenbach is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kallenbach stops a takedown attempt from Fisticuffs.
Kallenbach tries to throw a body punch but Fisticuffs avoids it by throwing Kallenbach back against the cage.
Fisticuffs wants to get back to striking at distance but Kallenbach won't allow it.
Fisticuffs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fisticuffs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kallenbach just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kallenbach prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fisticuffs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Kallenbach.
Kallenbach breaks the clinch.
Fisticuffs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kallenbach but Kallenbach pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fisticuffs.
Kallenbach shoots in for a takedown but Fisticuffs shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuffs shoots in for a double leg but Kallenbach sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kallenbach fails with the takedown.
Kallenbach tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fisticuffs counters with a one-two to the body.
Kallenbach displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs tries to clinch up but Kallenbach circles away and keeps his distance.
Kallenbach pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fisticuffs throws a series of punches but Kallenbach moves out of range.
Fisticuffs shoots in for a double leg but Kallenbach sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kallenbach misses with a hook to the body
and Fisticuffs counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punchy Fisticuffs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Fisticuffs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kallenbach paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fisticuffs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kallenbach's waist but Kallenbach gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fisticuffs off to one side.
Kallenbach throws a lazy right hand but Fisticuffs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kallenbach forces Fisticuffs back against the cage and clinches.
Fisticuffs fails to pull guard.
Kallenbach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fisticuffs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kallenbach sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Damien Kallenbach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punchy Fisticuffs.
Kallenbach closes the distance and clinches.
Kallenbach goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fisticuffs prevents it.
Fisticuffs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kallenbach blocks it with crossed arms.
Kallenbach is pressed up against the cage. Fisticuffs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kallenbach down to the mat. Kallenbach avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fisticuffs closes the distance but Kallenbach moves to the side
and Kallenbach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fisticuffs is looking to slow Kallenbach down with leg kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisticuffs tries to clinch
and Kallenbach counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fisticuffs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kallenbach has him pressed against the cage.
Fisticuffs is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fisticuffs is trying to break the clinch but Kallenbach has him pressed against the cage.
Fisticuffs can't get the takedown.
Kallenbach pulls Fisticuffs into guard.
Kallenbach thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kallenbach throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fisticuffs trying to control but Kallenbach is working from the bottom.
Kallenbach on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kallenbach tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fisticuffs wanted to stand there but Kallenbach had control of the position.
Fisticuffs stays in close to Kallenbach's body and controls the position.
Fisticuffs trying to control but Kallenbach is working from the bottom.
Fisticuffs passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuffs prevents Kallenbach from improving his position.
Fisticuffs decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A nice combination there by Fisticuffs.
Kallenbach stuffs the takedown.
Fisticuffs tries to clinch there but Kallenbach circles away.
Fisticuffs shoots in but no luck this time.
Fisticuffs throws a front kick that sends Kallenbach stumbling back into the cage.
Kallenbach looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fisticuffs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kallenbach sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fisticuffs somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kallenbach misses with a shot to the body
and Fisticuffs counters with a thumping low kick.
Fisticuffs scores with a one two! Kallenbach had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kallenbach tries to clinch up but Fisticuffs circles away and keeps his distance.
Fisticuffs tries to clinch there but Kallenbach circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kallenbach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fisticuffs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kallenbach is fending him off so far but Fisticuffs persists. Nope, Kallenbach circles away and we're back to standing.
Kallenbach throws a head kick that misses
and Kallenbach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fisticuffs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fisticuffs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fisticuffs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kallenbach smiles and moves away.
Fisticuffs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kallenbach is fending him off so far but Fisticuffs persists. Nope, Kallenbach circles away and we're back to standing.
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 Damien Kallenbach.
I think Fisticuffs 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Punchy Fisticuffs!
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