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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Behnder Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Kalawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Behnder Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Kalawa!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Behnder Jr throws out a leg kick but Kalawa moves out of range and Behnder Jr only half commits.
Behnder Jr throws the left hand but Kalawa avoids the punch easily.
Kalawa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A cross from Kalawa lands.
Behnder Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Kalawa off balance momentarily.
Behnder Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Kalawa moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Kalawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalawa throws a series of punches but Behnder Jr moves out of range.
Behnder Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Behnder Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Behnder Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Kalawa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Behnder Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behnder Jr thows a body kick. Kalawa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kalawa slips under a jab from Behnder Jr.
A low kick from Behnder Jr misses
and Kalawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Behnder Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Kalawa missing with a left hand there. Behnder Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Kalawa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Behnder Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Kalawa misses with a leg kick
and Behnder Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Kalawa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Behnder Jr checks a leg kick.
Kalawa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
George Kalawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Kalawa.
Kalawa loads up on a big right hand but Behnder Jr slips the punch.
Kalawa just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBehnder Jr.
Behnder Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kalawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kalawa blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Kalawa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kalawa blocks the body kick.
Behnder Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Behnder Jr blocks a jab.
Behnder Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kalawa checks the leg kick.
Kalawa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Behnder Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Kalawa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Behnder Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Behnder Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalawa.
Behnder Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behnder Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kalawa.
Behnder Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kalawa throws a hook but Behnder Jr blocks it.
Behnder Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kalawa's calf.
A head kick misses from Behnder Jr.
Behnder Jr pushes Kalawa away with a front kick.
Behnder Jr misses with a straight left.
Behnder Jr connects with a body shot that sends Kalawa's belly button to the back.
Behnder Jr darts in and clinches Kalawa up against the cage.
Kalawa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kalawa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Behnder Jr.
Behnder Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalawa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Behnder Jr is leaning against Kalawa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kalawa taking a breather.
Behnder Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Behnder Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kalawa is looking to control Behnder Jr's arms but Behnder Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kalawa has his back to the cage.
Behnder Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Kalawa.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kalawa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Behnder Jr is defending well for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Behnder Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Kalawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Behnder Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Behnder Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kalawa misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Kalawa blocks the leg kick.
Behnder Jr is looking to slow Kalawa down with leg kicks.
Behnder Jr tries to clinch up but Kalawa circles away and keeps his distance.
Kalawa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Behnder Jr's calf.
Behnder Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kalawa moves out of range of the body kick.
Kalawa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Behnder Jr counters with a nice 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!
Kalawa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Behnder Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalawa.
Behnder Jr connects with a leg kick. Kalawa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Behnder Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Kalawa misses.
Behnder Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Kalawa avoids a kick to the body.
Behnder Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kalawa doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Behnder Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Behnder Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Behnder Jr misses with a low kick as Kalawa jumps back.
Kalawa throws an off balance right hand
and Behnder Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Kalawa looks to throw the jab but Behnder Jr is out of range.
Kalawa throws out a powerful jab.
Behnder Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Behnder Jr throws a hook to the side of Kalawa's head but Kalawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Behnder Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Behnder Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kalawa stuffs the takedown attempt from Behnder Jr. Behnder Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Behnder Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Kalawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalawa's coach down at Beat Down Under ($900 wk) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kalawa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kalawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Behnder Jr throws out the jab.
Marcus Behnder Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Behnder Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Behnder Jr tries to clinch up but Kalawa circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behnder Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Kalawa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Behnder Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Kalawa.
Behnder Jr is looking to counter punch.
Behnder Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Behnder Jr tries to land a leg kick but Kalawa saw it coming and moves away.
Behnder Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Behnder Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kalawa's calf.
Behnder Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Behnder Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Kalawa throws a hook but Behnder Jr avoids it easily.
Behnder Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Behnder Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Behnder Jr scores with a leg kick.
Behnder Jr connects with a body shot that sends Kalawa's belly button to the back.
Behnder Jr tries to land a front kick but Kalawa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behnder Jr throws a head kick but Kalawa moves out of range.
Behnder Jr misses with a low kick.
Behnder Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Kalawa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Behnder Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Behnder Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kalawa lands with a straight right. Behnder Jr didn't see that one coming.
Kalawa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Behnder Jr forces Kalawa back against the cage and clinches.
Behnder Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kalawa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kalawa as Behnder Jr tries to tie him up.
Behnder Jr lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Behnder Jr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Behnder Jr on the inside.
Kalawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kalawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Behnder Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kalawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kalawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Behnder Jr.
Kalawa is rocked!
Kalawa tries to break free but Behnder Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Kalawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Behnder Jr finish him?
Behnder Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kalawa backwards.
Kalawa tries to break the clinch but Behnder Jr is controlling the position.
Behnder Jr throws a big uppercut that drops Kalawa! More strikes from Behnder Jr and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kalawa lies dazed against the cage as Behnder Jr celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Behnder Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcus Behnder Jr 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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pop
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RATING
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