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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mulroon Deforz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Lightfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lightfoot has chosen Rise Against - Injection as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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189 cm
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184 lbs
29 - 12 - 2 |
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189 cm
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189 lbs
22 - 9 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
29 - 12 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mulroon Deforz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
22 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Richard Lightfoot! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Deforz is looking to land body kicks. Deforz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Deforz 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.
Deforz tries to land a front kick but Lightfoot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Lightfoot moves out of range of the body kick. Lightfoot with a nice cross. Deforz pushes Lightfoot away with a front kick. Deforz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lightfoot counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lightfoot. Lightfoot stalling the fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Lightfoot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Lightfoot tries to throw a body punch but Deforz avoids it by throwing Lightfoot back against the cage. Lightfoot unloads a knee to the mid-section. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lightfoot lands a body shot. Deforz throws a punch but it's blocked by Lightfoot. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Lightfoot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deforz's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round. A short right hand to the side of the head by Deforz. Deforz is trying to break the clinch but Lightfoot is controlling him. Deforz misses with a body punch.
Lightfoot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Deforz blocking some punches.
Deforz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Deforz missing with a left hand there. Lightfoot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lightfoot tries to clinch there but Deforz circles away.
Nice jab there from Lightfoot. Lightfoot buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Deforz swings widly with a right hand
and Lightfoot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Deforz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Deforz throws a half hearted mid kick. Deforz throws a low kick but Lightfoot moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Deforz misses with a looping right. This has been an exciting period of action! Lightfoot tries to clinch up. Deforz throws a leg kick but Lightfoot sees it coming and checks it nicely. A decent looking cross lands there for Lightfoot. Deforz misses with a hook to the body
and Lightfoot counters with a two punch combo. Deforz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lightfoot manages to avoid it. Deforz lands an overhand right. Deforz swings and misses with a shot to the body and Lightfoot counters with a nice leg kick. Deforz punishes Lightfoot's body with a nice straight punch. Lightfoot takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Deforz thows a leg kick but Lightfoot checks it and Lightfoot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Deforz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Deforz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Deforz misses with a body shot.
Deforz throws a front kick aimed at Lightfoot's knee but Lightfoot avoids it well. Lightfoot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lightfoot rushes Deforz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Lightfoot blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Deforz. Lightfoot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Lightfoot blocks a body shot from Deforz. Deforz scores with a shot to the side of Lightfoot's head. Lightfoot lands an uppercut. Deforz lands with a short head shot on the inside. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Deforz is looking to break free of the clinch but Lightfoot has double underhooks. Lightfoot can't find room to land a body shot as Deforz controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A left hand lands to the body for Deforz.
A head punch on the inside from Lightfoot fails to land. Lightfoot taking a breather. Deforz stalling in the clinch but Lightfoot improves position. Lightfoot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Deforz backwards. A short uppercut from Deforz. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Lightfoot is trying to stall.
Deforz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Deforz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lightfoot backwards. Lightfoot lands a right hand. Lightfoot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A battle for position here, against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Lightfoot.
Lightfoot blocking some punches.
Lightfoot lands a body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richard Lightfoot will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Deforz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Deforz throws a body kick that misses. A swing and a miss from Lightfoot. Lightfoot swinging wildly here.
Deforz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Deforz is looking to wear down Lightfoot with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Deforz lands a body shot.
Deforz throws a leg kick that is checked and Lightfoot moves into the clinch. Deforz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lightfoot tries to throw a body punch but Deforz avoids it by throwing Lightfoot back against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Deforz breaks from the clinch.
Lightfoot ducks right into an uppercut from Deforz.
That's one minute gone in the round. Deforz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Deforz throws out a loose jab but Lightfoot uses good head movement to avoid it. A lazy left from Lightfoot finds it's target. Lightfoot tries to land a body kick and Deforz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. A short right from Deforz. Deforz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Deforz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Deforz throws a leg kick but Lightfoot sees it coming and moves out of range. Lightfoot misses with an uppercut. Deforz saw that one coming. Lightfoot misses with a low kick. Deforz connects with the punch. Lightfoot thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Deforz jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Deforz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lightfoot circles away quickly and effectively. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Deforz defending well as Lightfoot loads up on a big left hand. Deforz motions for Lightfoot to come forward. Deforz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Deforz misses with a low kick.
Deforz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Deforz throws a body kick that misses. Deforz throws a leg kick but Lightfoot sees it coming and checks it nicely. No joy there for Lightfoot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lightfoot shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Deforz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lightfoot throws a quick inside leg kick. Lightfoot wants to clinch up but Deforz keeps it at a distance. Deforz lands the left hand. Deforz throws a big shot that misses. Lightfoot takes one on the button. Deforz looks to throw the jab but Lightfoot is out of range. A shot to the body from Deforz misses letting Lightfoot counter with a right hand. Mulroon Deforz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Deforz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Lightfoot throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Deforz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lightfoot. Lightfoot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deforz throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A swing and a miss from Deforz. Deforz is looking to land body kicks. Deforz looks to land a right hand but Lightfoot moved out of range. Deforz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Deforz throws a head kick that misses and Lightfoot counters with a straight right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Deforz. Lightfoot misses with a kick to the body.
Lightfoot blocks a head kick by Deforz.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Deforz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lightfoot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Lightfoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deforz was well out of range. Poor timing from Lightfoot. Deforz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mulroon Deforz dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Deforz.
Lightfoot buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Deforz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lightfoot scores with a nice strike. Lightfoot avoids a kick to the body.
Deforz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deforz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lightfoot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Deforz throws a hook to the side of Lightfoot's head but Lightfoot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Deforz lands a leg kick that knocks Lightfoot off balance momentarily. The crowd cheers as Lightfoot lands an impressive looking overhand right. Deforz doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lightfoot checks a leg kick. Deforz throws a push kick but Lightfoot slaps the foot to one side. Deforz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deforz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Deforz throws a head kick that misses and Lightfoot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Deforz thinking. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Deforz lands a body shot.
Lightfoot tries to move into range but Deforz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Lightfoot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Deforz swats him away and circles back towards the center. Lightfoot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Deforz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lightfoot scrambles back to his feet. Deforz with a body punch. A glancing blow. Lightfoot slips a straight right by Deforz.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Deforz throws the kick towards the body but Lightfoot avoids it. An inside leg kick lands from Deforz. Lightfoot takes a jab right on the kisser.
Deforz darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Deforz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lightfoot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Lightfoot moves out of range as Deforz throws a body kick.
Lightfoot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Deforz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Deforz misses with a wild body shot. Lightfoot slips under a jab. Lightfoot throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Deforz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Deforz throws a right hand that misses
and Lightfoot counters by clinching up. Lightfoot tries a body shot but Deforz blocks it.
Deforz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Lightfoot throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Lightfoot misses with a short punch on the inside. Lightfoot is trying to maintain a safe position but Deforz gets an underhook and turns Lightfoot into the cage. Deforz wants to break free but Lightfoot has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lightfoot. Lightfoot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Deforz manages to break the clinch.
Lightfoot throws a leg kick and Deforz counters with a nice uppercut. A slow jab from Lightfoot misses its intended target. Deforz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lightfoot's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Deforz throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Deforz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deforz blocks a jab. Deforz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Deforz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Deforz scores with a head kick. Lightfoot tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Deforz cracks the inside of Lightfoot's front leg. Mulroon Deforz is winning the standup battle so far. Deforz moves out of range of the body kick. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lightfoot, as that shot connected.
Lightfoot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Deforz finds it's way round the side to connect with Lightfoot's head. Deforz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lightfoot.
And that's the end of the fight! Mulroon Deforz showed his dominance in that final round. I think Deforz 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mulroon Deforz! Mulroon Deforz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition (160!) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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