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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack McDaniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrique Salas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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180 cm
26
183 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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179 cm
25
180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack McDaniels! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Henrique Salas! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Salas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McDaniels's guard. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. McDaniels wants to sweep but no luck. Salas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Salas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. McDaniels knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salas on the ground. McDaniels has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Salas is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Salas is trying to stall.
McDaniels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. McDaniels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. McDaniels blocks a leg kick. Salas moves out of range of the strikes. Nice shot lands for McDaniels. Salas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDaniels moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Salas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDaniels. McDaniels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McDaniels checks it well. Jack McDaniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McDaniels lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Salas on the wrong end of a nice jab. Salas missing with a left hand there. McDaniels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Salas avoids the body shot from McDaniels.
McDaniels lands a lovely overhand right. McDaniels has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dynamite Gym in the buildup to the fight. Salas moves away from the strike by McDaniels. McDaniels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salas. McDaniels cracks Salas with a good jab. McDaniels swings for the body but Salas moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McDaniels lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Salas misses with a takedown attempt - McDaniels sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Salas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDaniels. McDaniels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Salas throws the left hand but McDaniels avoids the punch easily. Salas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. McDaniels scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. McDaniels scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Salas misses with a looping right. McDaniels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salas manages to avoid it. A left lands for McDaniels.
It looks like Henrique Salas has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Salas fails with a takedown attempt. McDaniels lands with a nice body punch. McDaniels scores with a jab to the head.
McDaniels looks to score with a jab to the body but Salas is just out of range. Salas avoids the body shot from McDaniels.
Salas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Jack McDaniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A big left from McDaniels misses. Salas staying out of range there. Salas tries to score with a low kick but McDaniels moves his leg out of the way. Salas misses with a shot to the body and McDaniels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. McDaniels just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McDaniels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDaniels feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Salass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! McDaniels looks to score with a jab to the body but Salas is just out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McDaniels scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salas doesn't seem bothered though. McDaniels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salas.
McDaniels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDaniels manages to avoid it. McDaniels lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Salas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McDaniels's waist but McDaniels gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salas off to one side. Jack McDaniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henrique Salas. Salas shoots for a double leg takedown but McDaniels sprawls well. He's pushed Salas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. McDaniels looks to score with a jab to the body but Salas is just out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McDaniels dominated that round. The cut man is working on Henrique Salas's cut. That's time! McDaniels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McDaniels connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Salas momentarily.
McDaniels throws a body punch but Salas moves out of range. McDaniels fails to land with a series of punches.
McDaniels lunges at Salas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Salas's hand. Salas throws a chopping leg kick but McDaniels manages to avoid taking any serious damage. McDaniels wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. McDaniels lands a jab-cross combination. McDaniels fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Salas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McDaniels throws a right hand that Salas ducks under and follows up with a left that Salas also avoids with ease. Salas dives in and grabs McDaniels's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDaniels pushes down on Salas's head and hops out. McDaniels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salas throws out the jab. Jack McDaniels is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Salas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDaniels scores with a hook. McDaniels misses the shot to the body. McDaniels lands a head shot. Salas swings for the body but McDaniels moves out of range.
McDaniels listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. McDaniels lands with a cross. Donk. McDaniels catches Salas right on the button with a cross.
Salas is rocked! Salas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Salas there as he acknowledges the shot. Salas is still on wobbly legs! Can McDaniels finish him? Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McDaniels thows a left - swing and a miss! Salas seems to have recovered his senses. McDaniels stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McDaniels misses with a wild body shot. A slow jab from McDaniels misses its intended target. A low kick from Salas misses and McDaniels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. McDaniels lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. McDaniels uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Salas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salas misses with a looping right. McDaniels with a body punch. A glancing blow. Salas avoids the body shot from McDaniels.
McDaniels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salas.
McDaniels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salas can do to turn this around? McDaniels lands with a nice combination. Salas backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McDaniels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salas moves away. McDaniels misses with a body shot.
McDaniels lands a nice looking body shot.
McDaniels connects with a body shot. McDaniels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salas manages to avoid it. Salas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Salas shoots in but McDaniels avoids the takedown attempt easily. Nice sprawl there from McDaniels as Salas shoots in. Jack McDaniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henrique Salas. McDaniels connects with a right hand. Salas shakes it off. McDaniels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McDaniels scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McDaniels dips to his left and cracks Salas with an uppercut! Salas just misses with a punch to the body.
Salas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. McDaniels dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Salas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. McDaniels drops Salas with a beautiful combination! Salas stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McDaniels is looking for the KO! Salas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. McDaniels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! McDaniels tries to bum rush Salas with a series of wild strikes but Salas uses good footwork to avoid the assault. McDaniels scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. McDaniels throws a body punch but Salas moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McDaniels dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Henrique Salas's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Salas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Salas there as he acknowledges the shot. McDaniels takes a swing at Salas's ribcage but misses. McDaniels scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. McDaniels throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Salas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. McDaniels feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Salas sprawling to the canvas! Salas rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McDaniels finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McDaniels avoids the body shot from Salas.
McDaniels throws a hook but Salas blocks it. Salas missing with a left hand there. McDaniels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Salas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salas misses the jab. Salas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round. McDaniels throws a nice looking combination but Salas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. McDaniels lands a jab to Salas's midsection. McDaniels just misses with a punch to the body.
McDaniels scores with a hook. Salas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. McDaniels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDaniels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Salas throws a hook to the side of McDaniels's head but McDaniels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Salas tries for a takedown but McDaniels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Salas tries to move into range but McDaniels moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Salas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McDaniels drops Salas with a beautiful combination! Salas stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McDaniels is looking for the KO! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McDaniels closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Salas! McDaniels dives in looking to finish! Salas is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack McDaniels! Jack McDaniels retains his welterweight title! A very excited looking Jack McDaniels made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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