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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blake Daughtry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthewo Kirkness Tw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthewo Kirkness Tw told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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176 cm
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193 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Daughtry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthewo Kirkness Tw!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daughtry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kirkness Tw checks a low kick from Daughtry.
Kirkness Tw should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Daughtry throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Daughtry swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kirkness Tw checks a leg kick nicely.
Kirkness Tw moves out of range of the leg kick from Daughtry.
Daughtry finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Daughtry lands with a thumping leg kick.
Daughtry lands with a hook. Kirkness Tw tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Matthewo Kirkness Tw has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daughtry lands with a hook. Kirkness Tw tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kirkness Tw is rocked!
Daughtry misses with a right hand
and Kirkness Tw counters with a nice double leg into side control. Daughtry won't be happy with that.
Kirkness Tw is still in real trouble! Can Daughtry finish him?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Daughtry is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kirkness Tw off and has taken his back!
Kirkness Tw felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkness Tw is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Daughtry.
Kirkness Tw seems to have recovered his senses.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Will Daughtry go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Blake Daughtry wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Daughtry throws a low kick but Kirkness Tw avoids it.
Daughtry misses with a hook
and Kirkness Tw counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Daughtry throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kirkness Tw has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Daughtry is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Daughtry is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Matthewo Kirkness Tw has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Daughtry looks to clinch
and Kirkness Tw counters with a single leg into guard. Daughtry didn't expect that.
Kirkness Tw won't allow Daughtry to sweep him here.
Daughtry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kirkness Tw pushes Daughtry off looking to stand but Daughtry dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daughtry is pressing down on Kirkness Tw's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kirkness Tw is holding on for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kirkness Tw can do anything to dispel that myth.
Daughtry is keen to just control but Kirkness Tw is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Blake Daughtry.
Daughtry with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daughtry misses with a looping right.
Daughtry throws a solid leg kick but Kirkness Tw takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Daughtry.
Daughtry misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Daughtry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthewo Kirkness Tw's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Daughtry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kirkness Tw as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daughtry.
Blake Daughtry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirkness Tw moves out of range of the strikes.
Kirkness Tw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Daughtry throws a front kick aimed at Kirkness Tw's knee but Kirkness Tw avoids it well.
Daughtry looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kirkness Tw avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Daughtry scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daughtry cracks Kirkness Tw with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kirkness Tw looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Daughtry finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daughtry moves to clinch but Kirkness Tw breaks away
and Kirkness Tw counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kirkness Tw.
Kirkness Tw wants to get up but he can't break Daughtry's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Matthewo Kirkness Tw hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Daughtry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daughtry throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkness Tw takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Daughtry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Daughtry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daughtry throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Daughtry darts in trying to clinch
and Kirkness Tw counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Daughtry slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Daughtry manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daughtry can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kirkness Tw is looking to escape.
Daughtry tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Daughtry tries to control but Kirkness Tw wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Daughtry dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matthewo Kirkness Tw's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Daughtry lands a big head kick that sends Kirkness Tw tumbling to the mat! Daughtry takes a step backwards and waves Kirkness Tw back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Kirkness Tw avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matthewo Kirkness Tw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Daughtry.
Daughtry looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Daughtry walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kirkness Tw checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Daughtry misses with a jab to the body
and Kirkness Tw counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Daughtry!
Daughtry tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kirkness Tw wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kirkness Tw wants to stand but Daughtry is controlling his arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daughtry manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Daughtry gets back to full guard.
Kirkness Tw stopping the sweep attempt from Daughtry.
Daughtry is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Matthewo Kirkness Tw hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Daughtry moves into the clinch.
Daughtry swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirkness Tw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daughtry tries a body shot but Kirkness Tw blocks it.
Daughtry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daughtry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daughtry doesn't manage to clinch there - Kirkness Tw circles away.
Daughtry takes the fight into the clinch.
Kirkness Tw is looking to break free of the clinch but Daughtry has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daughtry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kirkness Tw has had enough of the clinch but Daughtry keeps him there for the moment.
Kirkness Tw blocks an elbow strike from Daughtry.
Daughtry breaks from the clinch.
Blake Daughtry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daughtry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Daughtry takes a swing at Kirkness Tw's ribcage but misses.
Kirkness Tw takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Daughtry cracks Kirkness Tw with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Daughtry.
Daughtry fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daughtry shoots in for a takedown but Kirkness Tw shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Daughtry pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kirkness Tw is out of range and Daughtry settles back down.
Nice straight punches there by Daughtry. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daughtry.
Kirkness Tw slips under a jab from Daughtry.
Nice straight punches there by Daughtry. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daughtry.
Daughtry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matthewo Kirkness Tw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daughtry wants to clinch
and Kirkness Tw decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Daughtry's guard.
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!
Kirkness Tw drops back, looking for a kneebar! Daughtry looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Daughtry looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Daughtry!
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Daughtry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daughtry, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Daughtry!
During a confident post fight interview, Blake Daughtry thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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