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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wahoo McDaniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phantom Menace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDaniel comes to the cage accompanied by War Dance. Menace is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Leroy Brown. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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186 cm
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214 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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190 cm
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207 lbs
16 - 6 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Wahoo McDaniel! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Phantom Menace! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Menace thows a left - swing and a miss! A swing and a miss from McDaniel. A jab lands there for Menace. Phantom Menace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Menace throws a head kick that misses and McDaniel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Menace tries to score a power double leg takedown but McDaniel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Menace somewhat. A right-left combo lands from Menace. Menace misses with a left hand and McDaniel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. McDaniel avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Menace drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. McDaniel controlling Menace's posture. Menace preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round. Menace stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDaniel swivels though and keeps the full guard. McDaniel controls Menace momentarily but Menace frees himself. Menace is pushing down on McDaniel's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDaniel is fighting to maintain full guard but Menace has managed to sneak the leg through. McDaniel kicks off Menace and gets to his feet. Menace shoots in looking for a takedown but McDaniel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Menace's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Wahoo McDaniel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. McDaniel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Menace can pounce on him.
Menace scores with a shot to the body.
McDaniel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Menace throws a leg kick but McDaniel sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Menace tries a head kick but it misses.
McDaniel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. McDaniel throws a nice outside leg kick. Menace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDaniel.
Menace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDaniel sees it coming and avoids it easily. Menace attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A jab lands there for McDaniel. Menace rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDaniel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McDaniel throws a leg kick that is checked and Menace counters with a stiff right hand. Menace misses with a body punch
letting McDaniel counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Menace scores with a shot to the body.
Menace lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Menace tries to land a leg kick but McDaniel saw it coming and moves away.
Menace throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Menace will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Wahoo McDaniel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phantom Menace. A combination from McDaniel does no damage. McDaniel scores with a nice right hand.
McDaniel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Menace manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Menace blocks a jab. Menace changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Menace misses with a double jab
and McDaniel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Menace lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDaniel at a distance.
Menace lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McDaniel backs up against the cage.
McDaniel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menace.
Menace connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Menace tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDaniel paws at him with a jab and circles away. A looping hook to the body misses from McDaniel. Menace does a little dance to reset his feet. Menace drives through and clinches with McDaniel against the cage.
McDaniel is leaning against Menace and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Good body shot from McDaniel.
McDaniel missing with knees to the body.
McDaniel lands with a right to the head. McDaniel missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Menace. Menace is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDaniel is defending well for now. Menace lands with a short shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phantom Menace 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.
McDaniel checks a leg kick nicely. Menace has a takedown stuffed. McDaniel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Menaces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! McDaniel with a body punch. A glancing blow. McDaniel misses with a straight right. McDaniel misses with a low kick as Menace jumps back. McDaniel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Menace counters with a right hand to the body. McDaniel checks a leg kick. Menace is looking to score with low kicks. Menace misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Menace throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDaniel counters with a stiff right hand. McDaniel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. McDaniel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Menace throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDaniel counters with a nice uppercut. Menace thows a body shot but no joy. McDaniel cracks a nice hook into Menace's ribs. Nice shot lands for McDaniel. McDaniel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Menace connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McDaniel scrambles back to his feet. Menace misses with a looping left. McDaniel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. McDaniel avoids the body shot from Menace.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Menace misses with a hook
and McDaniel counters with a stiff right hand. A slow jab from Menace misses its intended target. McDaniel looks to land a left hand but Menace moved out of range nicely. Menace lands with a straight right. McDaniel didn't see that one coming. Menace scores with a jab. McDaniel acknowledges it with a nod of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A big right from Menace misses. Menace throws a looping overhand right but McDaniel ducks down to avoid it. McDaniel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Menace throws a shot from downtown. McDaniel moves away and avoids it. McDaniel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Phantom Menace seems to be getting the better of the standup. Menace looks to land a combination but McDaniel avoids it well. McDaniel misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McDaniel throws a sloppy head kick letting Menace counter with a right hand. Menace throws a sloppy head kick and McDaniel moves out of range easily. Menace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Menace throws a low kick but McDaniel moves out of range easily. McDaniel moves out of range as Menace throws a body kick.
McDaniel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. McDaniel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McDaniel throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Menace scores with a leg kick.
Menace throws a right hand that misses
and McDaniel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Menace throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDaniel on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McDaniel slips a jab and a cross from Menace.
Menace on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. McDaniel leaves Menace with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. A slow jab from McDaniel misses its intended target. Menace misses with a hook
and McDaniel counters with a one-two to the body. Menace misses with a wild combination.
McDaniel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Menace sees it coming and avoids it easily. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. A bone on bone clash there as Menace blocks the leg kick.
McDaniel wants to clinch up but Menace keeps it at a distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wahoo McDaniel dominated that second round. That's time! McDaniel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Menace fails to land with a series of punches.
Menace lands a two punch combo.
McDaniel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Menace. That did some damage! McDaniel scores with a sloppy right hand. Menace should have avoided that one. McDaniel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Menace. Menace scores to the head and body with a nice combination! McDaniel throws a body punch but Menace moves out of range. A jab from Menace misses. Menace throws a right hand that McDaniel ducks under and follows up with a left that McDaniel also avoids with ease. Menace jabs McDaniel right on the nose. McDaniel blinks but takes it well. Menace swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. McDaniel throws a nice inside leg kick. Menace lands with a thumping leg kick.
Menace lands a really nice looking cross but McDaniel seems unphased.
Menace avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A low kick from McDaniel misses and Menace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. McDaniel throws a hook but Menace blocks it. McDaniel lands a head shot. McDaniel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. McDaniel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Menace throws a right hand that misses
and McDaniel counters with a nice body shot. Menace falls off balance throwing a combination
and McDaniel counters with a three punch combo that has Menace backing up. Menace nods at McDaniel to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McDaniel tried to score with a low kick but Menace checks it. Menace misses with an uppercut
and McDaniel counters with an outside leg kick.
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! Menace swings widly with a right hand
and McDaniel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Menace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Menace misses with a right hand and McDaniel counters by clinching up. McDaniel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDaniel lands a nice knee to the body. McDaniel stalls. Menace working aggressively here.
Menace tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDaniel avoids it. A hook to the body from McDaniel.
McDaniel lands a body punch. McDaniel trying to land knees to the body.
McDaniel pressing his opponent against the cage. Menace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McDaniel slowing the pace effectively. Menace stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. McDaniel trying to control the position but instead, Menace has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDaniel into the cage. A shot in the inside from McDaniel. Menace misses with some punches.
McDaniel avoiding damage as Menace throws knees to the body.
Menace working aggressively here.
McDaniel taking a breather. McDaniel misses with a short punch on the inside. Menace avoiding damage as McDaniel throws knees to the body.
McDaniel misses with a short punch on the inside. McDaniel digs a right hand underneath Menace's ribcage. Menace let out a lung full of air as it connected. Menace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDaniel's elbow. McDaniel lands a nice uppercut. McDaniel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Menace misses with a short punch on the inside. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Menace swings wildly with an uppercut but McDaniel uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Menace. Menace doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDaniel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. McDaniel blocks a body shot from Menace. Menace misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McDaniel connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Phantom Menace has been cut. Wahoo McDaniel has scored more points in the clinch so far. McDaniel has a couple of punches blocked by Menace.
Menace misses with an elbow strike.
Menace throws a head punch that misses. McDaniel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Menace. McDaniel working some nice short punches in the clinch. McDaniel lands on the inside with an uppercut. McDaniel scores with a nice hook to the head. McDaniel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Menace is defending well for now. McDaniel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. McDaniel lands a good knee to the midsection. Menace won't want to take too many of those. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McDaniel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Menace or not. McDaniel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDaniel. Menace misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDaniel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. McDaniel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McDaniel looking to throw knees to the head but Menace is blocking nicely.
Menace misses with a knee to the head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! McDaniel lands with a light punch inside. McDaniel lands a body punch. McDaniel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Menace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. McDaniel blocks an uppercut.
Menace pushes off an throws an elbow but McDaniel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wahoo McDaniel clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Phantom Menace's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Menace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Menace shoots in for a double leg but McDaniel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Menace throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDaniel counters with a leg kick. McDaniel walks into a stiff left hand from Menace. McDaniel moves into range and clinches up with Menace. Nice body punch from McDaniel - that landed with a thud.
McDaniel lands a body punch. McDaniel takes an elbow to the temple. McDaniel lands with a left to the head. Menace is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. McDaniel slows down the pace here.
Menace throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McDaniel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Menace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A right hand to the body from Menace.
McDaniel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Menace. McDaniel lands with a light punch inside. McDaniel scores with an uppercut up the middle. A short uppercut from Menace. McDaniel prevents a body shot from Menace. A short right from Menace on the inside. Menace working aggressively here.
Menace lands a left hand.
Menace has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McDaniel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. McDaniel takes a shot to the head. Menace scores with a shot to the side of McDaniel's head. McDaniel lands a hook that snaps the head of Menace backwards. McDaniel leaning his opponent against the cage. Menace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDaniel tries a knee to the head but Menace blocks it.
McDaniel struggles to land a body shot inside as Menace controls his hands.
Menace lands a body shot in the clinch.
Menace lands a right hand. McDaniel tries to land knees in the clinch but Menace avoids the damage to the body. McDaniel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. McDaniel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Menace throws a punch but it's blocked by McDaniel.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Menace throws a punch but it's blocked by McDaniel. McDaniel tries to land a knee to the head but Menace blocks with his arms.
McDaniel misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Menace. McDaniel avoids the elbow strike from Menace, against the cage.
McDaniel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Menace lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Menace lands on the inside with an uppercut. Menace lands a body shot in the clinch.
Menace creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McDaniel's defenses. Menace lands a nice shot to the body. McDaniel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Menace's elbow. Menace lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. McDaniel misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Menace.
Menace cracks McDaniel with a nice body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McDaniel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Menace tries a knee to the head but McDaniel blocks it.
Menace lands an uppercut. McDaniel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Menace's elbow. Menace avoiding damage as McDaniel throws knees to the body.
Menace lands a nice knee to the body. Menace comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Menace is working McDaniel over against the cage. Menace blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Menace lands an elbow inside that McDaniel shrugs off. Menace makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Good body shot from Menace.
A nice right hand lands inside from Menace. McDaniel tries a knee to the head but Menace blocks it.
Menace pushes off an throws an elbow but McDaniel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDaniel. Menace lands a good knee to the midsection. McDaniel won't want to take too many of those. McDaniel tries a knee to the head but Menace blocks it.
Menace lands a left hand.
Menace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Menace lands a hook to the side of the head. McDaniel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDaniel blocks an elbow strike from Menace.
Menace working aggressively here.
Menace has a couple of punches blocked by McDaniel.
Menace lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Menace lands an elbow that stopped McDaniel in his tracks for a moment. A body shot lands from Menace.
Menace working aggressively here.
Menace throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A short body shot lands from Menace as the two fighters clinch.
McDaniel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Menace throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Menace lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Menace throws an elbow that misses.
McDaniel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Menace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. McDaniel misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Menace. Menace lands with a right to the head. Menace scores with an uppercut up the middle. Menace scores with a nice hook to the head. Menace goes for a takedown in the clinch but McDaniel prevents it.
Wahoo McDaniel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phantom Menace. McDaniel pushes Menace back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. McDaniel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Menace lands with a short head shot on the inside. Menace lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDaniel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Menace wants a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice elbow from Menace. Menace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nice body punch from Menace - that landed with a thud.
McDaniel tries to work over Menace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Menace lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Menace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDaniel lands a shot to the body. McDaniel misses with a body punch.
McDaniel blocks an elbow strike from Menace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phantom Menace dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Phantom Menace's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McDaniel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menace.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Menace, right into the meat.
McDaniel scoring well with a low kick there.
Menace takes a body punch but keeps moving. Menace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDaniel circles away quickly and effectively. McDaniel works Menace's body with a nice hook. McDaniel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menace was well out of range. Poor timing from McDaniel. Menace thows a left - swing and a miss! Menace misses with a right hand and McDaniel counters with a two punch combo. McDaniel lands a nice hook to Menace's body. Menace takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters circling - McDaniel throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Menace is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? McDaniel throws a leg kick but Menace moved away. McDaniel throws a hook but Menace blocks it. Menace throws a poor cross that misses
and McDaniel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. McDaniel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. McDaniel looks for the body kick but Menace saw that one coming. Menace lands with an overhand left. McDaniel jabs Menace right on the nose. Menace blinks but takes it well. Menace jabbing away but nothing is landing. A decent looking body kick lands there for Menace.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McDaniel misses the shot to the body. Menace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDaniel works Menace's body with a nice hook. Menace has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A low kick from McDaniel is predictable there and Menace counters with a nice leg kick. McDaniel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Menace checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Menace scores with a jab to the body. McDaniel throws a body punch but Menace moves out of range. McDaniel moves forwards but Menace connects with a nice, crisp jab. Menace swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDaniel. McDaniel misses with a hook
and Menace counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Menace works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Menace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Menace swings widly with a right hand
and McDaniel counters with a leg kick. Menace misses with an uppercut
and McDaniel counters with a nice body shot. McDaniel lands a glancing blow to the side of Menace's head. Menace wants to clinch. McDaniel throws a body punch but Menace moves out of range. McDaniel wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Menace throws a combination that misses letting McDaniel counter with a right hand. Menace has McDaniel up against the cage in a clinch.
Menace misses with the head strike.
McDaniel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Menace or not. Menace lands a body shot in the clinch.
McDaniel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Menace.
Menace tries to work over McDaniel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Nice body punch from Menace - that landed with a thud.
Menace misses with the head strike.
Menace blocks an uppercut.
McDaniel just leaning against Menace, taking a breather. Menace lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDaniel backwards. McDaniel blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Menace swings wildly with an uppercut but McDaniel uses good head movement to avoid it. McDaniel lands with a short shot to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Menace misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDaniel. Menace tries a knee to the head but McDaniel blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight! Wahoo McDaniel showed his dominance in that final round. I think McDaniel 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:47 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 48:47 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wahoo McDaniel! Wahoo McDaniel retains his light heavyweight title!
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