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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Mackenzie King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Pinta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mackenzie King comes to the cage accompanied by Westside Connection - Gangsta Nation. Pinta has chosen God Is an Astronaut - All Is Violent, All Is Bright as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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215 lbs
27 - 14 - 0 |
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192 cm
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207 lbs
31 - 11 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Mackenzie King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Pinta!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pinta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pinta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mackenzie King avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas Pinta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pinta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mackenzie King throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pinta was covering up waiting for the punch and Mackenzie King finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mackenzie King tries to free his leg and advance position but Pinta is retaining full guard.
Mackenzie King trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mackenzie King is looking to work some ground and pound but Pinta has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackenzie King working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mackenzie King throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pinta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mackenzie King throwing strikes from guard but Pinta blocks nicely.
Mackenzie King throwing strikes from guard but Pinta blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mackenzie King is one step ahead there.
Pinta keeping moving, preventing Mackenzie King from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinta has control of Mackenzie King's left arm, preventing Mackenzie King from doing any damage.
Pinta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mackenzie King working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pinta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mackenzie King.
Mackenzie King throwing strikes but missing.
Mackenzie King throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pinta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie King throws a big elbow that misses.
Mackenzie King landing some decent shots from guard.
Mackenzie King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pinta is keeping the position for now.
Mackenzie King in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mackenzie King is stalling in the full guard.
Pinta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinta has control of Mackenzie King's left arm, preventing Mackenzie King from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mackenzie King accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mackenzie King throwing strikes from guard but Pinta blocks nicely.
Mackenzie King loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mackenzie King 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mackenzie King postures up.
Pinta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mackenzie King.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Mackenzie King dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pinta throws out a powerful jab.
Mackenzie King slips a straight right by Pinta.
Pinta throws a series of punches but Mackenzie King moves out of range.
Pinta with a nice cross.
Pinta misses with the combination.
A lazy left from Pinta finds it's target.
Pinta misses with a head kick.
Mackenzie King throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pinta's waist but Pinta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mackenzie King off to one side.
Pinta misses with a body shot.
Mackenzie King shoots in and bounces Pinta off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mackenzie King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackenzie King throwing strikes from guard but Pinta blocks nicely.
Pinta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mackenzie King trying to control but Pinta is working from the bottom.
Mackenzie King pushes down on Pinta's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pinta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mackenzie King is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie King working the head and body with strikes.
William Mackenzie King overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mackenzie King scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mackenzie King sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pinta defending well though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mackenzie King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mackenzie King thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pinta pushes Mackenzie King off looking to stand but Mackenzie King dives back in and keeps control.
Mackenzie King thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie King is keen to just control but Pinta is a slippery customer.
Mackenzie King missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mackenzie King not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pinta won't allow Mackenzie King to pass to mount.
Mackenzie King lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mackenzie King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mackenzie King looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pinta with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie King trying to control from half guard but Pinta is working away.
Mackenzie King throwing shots but Pinta is blocking nicely.
Mackenzie King trying to mount his opponent but Pinta defends it.
Pinta is not content to let Mackenzie King control the position.
Mackenzie King seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Pinta has recovered full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pinta kicks Mackenzie King off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Mackenzie King dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mackenzie King closes the distance and clinches up with Pinta, looking for a takedown. Mackenzie King pushes Pinta against the cage but Pinta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pinta throws a leg kick that misses.
Mackenzie King bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pinta's head backwards.
Pinta leaves Mackenzie King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pinta throws a hook but Mackenzie King avoids it easily.
Pinta throws a head kick but Mackenzie King moves out of range.
Pinta loads up on a big right hand but Mackenzie King slips the punch.
Mackenzie King throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mackenzie King throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pinta's waist but Pinta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mackenzie King off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Mackenzie King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinta connects with a high kick.
It looks like William Mackenzie King has been cut.
Mackenzie King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinta stuffs the takedown attempt from Mackenzie King. Mackenzie King gets slowly back to his feet.
Pinta misses with a right hand
and Mackenzie King decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pinta's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackenzie King throws a strike but Pinta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mackenzie King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pinta postures up.
Mackenzie King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pinta defends it easily.
Thomas Pinta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie King looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mackenzie King trying to control the position.
Mackenzie King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mackenzie King working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pinta has passed into half guard!
Pinta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie King tries to roll over but Pinta keeps him under control.
Mackenzie King actively working from the bottom here.
Mackenzie King trying to get back to full guard but Pinta takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mackenzie King is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Mackenzie King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mackenzie King, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Mackenzie King!
Our winner, William Mackenzie King, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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