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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Dundee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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221 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mick Dundee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, AJ McKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenzie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dundee is looking for a counter combo.
A big right from Dundee misses.
Dundee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dundee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dundee misses with a kick to the body.
McKenzie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A lazy left from Dundee finds it's target.
McKenzie circles away from the clinch attempt.
McKenzie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dundee.
Dundee avoids the body shot from McKenzie.
Dundee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dundee throws a good cross that connects.
McKenzie moves out of range of the strikes.
McKenzie is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dundee clinches.
Dundee prevents a body shot from McKenzie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKenzie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McKenzie fails to land.
McKenzie lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McKenzie.
Dundee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dundee tries a body shot but McKenzie blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie working aggressively here.
Dundee has a couple of punches blocked by McKenzie.
Dundee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McKenzie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dundee scores with a shot to the side of McKenzie's head.
McKenzie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dundee backwards.
McKenzie can't find room to land a body shot as Dundee controls the action.
McKenzie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dundees head.
Dundee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dundee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dundee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McKenzie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dundee backwards.
McKenzie can't get the takedown.
Dundee gets through McKenzie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dundee tries to throw a body punch but McKenzie avoids it by throwing Dundee back against the cage.
McKenzie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dundee backwards.
McKenzie lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie misses with some punches.
Dundee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McKenzie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McKenzie tries to work over Dundee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dundee tries a body shot but McKenzie blocks it.
Dundee blocking some punches.
Dundee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dundee.
McKenzie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dundee misses with a punch on the inside.
McKenzie scores with a hook to the body.
McKenzie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a left hand.
Dundee is leaning against McKenzie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dundee tries to work over McKenzie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McKenzie scores with a hook to the body.
McKenzie lands an uppercut.
Dundee lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKenzie is trying to drag Dundee to the mat but Dundee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dundee working aggressively here.
Dundee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKenzie's elbow.
McKenzie lands with a short shot to the head.
McKenzie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dundee.
Dundee lands a right hand that snaps the head of McKenzie backwards.
I was talking to Dundee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from McKenzie.
Dundee pushes McKenzie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKenzie wants a takedown.
Mick Dundee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ McKenzie.
A short uppercut from Dundee.
Dundee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dundee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dundee misses with a short punch on the inside.
McKenzie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dundee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McKenzie backwards.
That's four 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!
Dundee lands a nice shot to the body.
McKenzie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dundee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McKenzie wants to take the fight to the mat but Dundee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McKenzie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dundee is defending well.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dundee.
McKenzie blocks a body shot from Dundee.
A shot in the inside from Dundee.
McKenzie has Dundee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dundee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McKenzie misses with the head strike.
Dundee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McKenzie avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKenzie.
McKenzie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dundee trying to land knees to the body.
McKenzie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKenzie is working Dundee over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McKenzie fails to land.
McKenzie digs a right hand underneath Dundee's ribcage. Dundee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mick Dundee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dundee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A head kick misses from McKenzie.
Dundee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McKenzie avoids a kick to the body.
Dundee has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dundee.
McKenzie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dundee backwards.
McKenzie misses with some punches.
McKenzie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dundee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McKenzie works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dundee has McKenzie pulled in close to control his posture.
Dundee looking for a sweep. Not yet Dundee, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee managing to control the position.
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.
McKenzie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mick Dundee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dundee takes the fight into the clinch.
Dundee lands a right hand.
McKenzie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dundee working aggressively here.
Dundee trying to land knees to the body.
McKenzie misses with some punches.
McKenzie gets through Dundee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McKenzie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dundee prevents it.
Dundee lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McKenzie up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKenzie.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McKenzie.
McKenzie wants a takedown but no success here.
Mick Dundee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ McKenzie.
McKenzie has a couple of punches blocked by Dundee.
Dundee misses with a body punch.
McKenzie lands with a short shot to the head.
Dundee lands with a left to the head.
McKenzie is looking for a takedown.
Dundee tries to land a knee to the head but McKenzie blocks with his arms.
Dundee trying to land knees to the body.
McKenzie is trying to drag Dundee to the mat but Dundee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dundee.
McKenzie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie tries for a takedown but Dundee manages to get underhooks.
Dundee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dundee fails to land.
Dundee tries to throw a body punch but McKenzie avoids it by throwing Dundee back against the cage.
McKenzie working aggressively here.
McKenzie misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Dundee.
Dundee throws an elbow but it misses.
Dundee presses McKenzie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Dundee fails to land.
Mick Dundee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Dundee as the two fighters clinch.
McKenzie tries for a takedown but Dundee manages to get underhooks.
Dundee gets through McKenzie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKenzie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dundee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dundee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McKenzie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McKenzie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McKenzie wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mick Dundee 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.
McKenzie throws a hook but Dundee avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - McKenzie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dundee throws a jab but it's blocked by McKenzie.
McKenzie swats away the attempt to clinch by Dundee.
Dundee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dundee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dundee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dundee misses with a shot to the body
and Dundee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dundee works McKenzie's body with a nice hook.
McKenzie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McKenzie misses with an uppercut.
McKenzie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McKenzie tries a head kick but it misses.
McKenzie walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee throws a hook but McKenzie blocks it.
Dundee dips to his left and cracks McKenzie with an uppercut!
Dundee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKenzie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dundee slips a jab from McKenzie.
Dundee wants to slow McKenzie down by chopping away at his legs.
McKenzie scores with a shot to the body.
McKenzie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dundee's head backwards.
Mick Dundee is winning the standup battle so far.
Dundee feints and then cracks McKenzie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McKenzie down.
McKenzie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slow jab from McKenzie misses its intended target.
Dundee moves out of range as McKenzie strikes.
Dundee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dundee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dundee.
Dundee blocks a body shot from McKenzie.
Dundee lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Dundee to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKenzie has a couple of punches blocked by Dundee.
Dundee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McKenzie misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Dundee.
Dundee stalling in the clinch.
Good body shot from McKenzie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dundee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McKenzie blocking some punches.
Dundee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dundee tries to throw a body punch but McKenzie avoids it by throwing Dundee back against the cage.
McKenzie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A left hand lands to the body for Dundee.
Dundee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Dundee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee lands with a light punch inside.
McKenzie blocks an elbow strike from Dundee.
McKenzie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McKenzie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dundee pulls his leg out and moves away.
McKenzie misses with an uppercut.
McKenzie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dundee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dundee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dundee tries to close the distance and clinch but McKenzie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McKenzie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dundee lands a lovely overhand right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McKenzie.
McKenzie looks to score with a jab to the body but Dundee is just out of range.
McKenzie fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Dundee was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dundee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from McKenzie misses its intended target.
McKenzie throws a right hand that Dundee ducks under and follows up with a left that Dundee also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dundee stalks McKenzie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McKenzie's face. McKenzie staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like AJ McKenzie has been cut.
Dundee scores with a shot to the body.
Dundee cracks McKenzie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McKenzie misses with a head kick.
Dundee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McKenzie looks to land a right hand but Dundee moved out of range.
Dundee wants to clinch.
Dundee doesn't manage to clinch there - McKenzie circles away.
Dundee throws a right and a left that McKenzie avoids nicely.
Dundee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dundee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dundee blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Dundee clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on AJ McKenzie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from McKenzie. Those never looked like landing.
McKenzie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Dundee misses its intended target.
McKenzie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dundee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKenzie.
Dundee misses with the combination.
Dundee throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dundee scores with a nice right hand.
McKenzie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dundee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenzie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McKenzie connects with a nice looking jab.
McKenzie throws a body shot but no joy.
Dundee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKenzie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dundee.
Dundee walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee works over McKenzie's head and body with a nice combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McKenzie, as that shot connected.
McKenzie ducks under a wild hook from Dundee.
Dundee lands a jab.
Dundee scores with a hook to the body. McKenzie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dundee throws a body shot but no joy.
Dundee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McKenzie is looking for a takedown.
McKenzie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dundee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McKenzie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dundee lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Dundee.
McKenzie lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dundee tries to land knees in the clinch but McKenzie avoids the damage to the body.
McKenzie lands with a short shot to the head.
Dundee stalling in the clinch but McKenzie improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee trying to land knees to the body.
Dundee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McKenzie tries to work over Dundee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McKenzie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dundee misses with the head strike.
Dundee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McKenzie blocking some punches.
McKenzie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dundee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dundee lands with a right to the head.
McKenzie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dundee or not.
McKenzie avoiding damage as Dundee throws knees to the body.
Dundee is looking to control McKenzie's arms but McKenzie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dundee has his back to the cage.
McKenzie is working Dundee over against the cage.
McKenzie has Dundee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dundee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mick Dundee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ McKenzie.
Dundee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McKenzie lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McKenzie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dundee.
A nice right hand lands inside from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dundee or not.
McKenzie pushes Dundee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dundee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McKenzie is pushing Dundee up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McKenzie slows down the pace here.
McKenzie continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
McKenzie lands a body shot in the clinch.
McKenzie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dundee is working McKenzie over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Dundee as the two fighters clinch.
Dundee scores with a shoulder strike.
Dundee trying to stall but McKenzie improves his position.
McKenzie misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dundee.
McKenzie lands a shot to the body.
McKenzie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dundee after a bit of a struggle.
Dundee is fighting off a takedown attempt but McKenzie is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dundee to the mat. Dundee regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
McKenzie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McKenzie is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mick Dundee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on AJ McKenzie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dundee misses the jab.
Dundee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dundee tries to clinch but McKenzie moves out of range.
McKenzie tries to move into range but Dundee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McKenzie throws a body punch but Dundee moves out of range.
Dundee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dundee cracks McKenzie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McKenzie clobbers Dundee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dundee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McKenzie misses with a looping right.
Dundee is looking to counter punch.
Nice cross by Dundee.
Dundee looks to score with a jab to the body but McKenzie is just out of range.
McKenzie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McKenzie throws a sloppy head kick and Dundee moves out of range easily.
Dundee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McKenzie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKenzie throws a sloppy head kick and Dundee moves out of range easily.
Dundee lands with a nice body punch.
Dundee moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKenzie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice jab there from Dundee.
Dundee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McKenzie takes one to the chin there.
McKenzie misses with a looping right.
Dundee throws a leg kick but McKenzie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from McKenzie misses.
The fighters circling - McKenzie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dundee throws a right hand that misses
letting McKenzie counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from McKenzie misses its intended target.
McKenzie throws a lazy right hand but Dundee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McKenzie misses with a looping right.
McKenzie just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDundee.
McKenzie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dundee can pounce on him.
Dundee takes the fight into the clinch.
McKenzie is looking for a takedown.
AJ McKenzie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Dundee.
Dundee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McKenzie backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McKenzie misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McKenzie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McKenzie is looking to take this one to the mat.
McKenzie can't find room to land a body shot as Dundee controls the action.
Dundee misses with a punch to the body.
Dundee is pressed up against the cage. McKenzie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dundee down to the mat. Dundee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mick Dundee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ McKenzie.
McKenzie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As McKenzie tries to get set, Dundee tries to push him back and clinch up but McKenzie manages to avoid the attempt.
McKenzie is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dundee forces McKenzie back against the cage and clinches.
Dundee is working McKenzie over against the cage.
McKenzie is looking for a takedown.
McKenzie tries for a takedown. No joy.
McKenzie working aggressively here.
Dundee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McKenzie backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Dundee fails to land.
Dundee is trying to maintain a safe position but McKenzie gets an underhook and turns Dundee into the cage.
McKenzie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dundee scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from McKenzie.
Dundee has a couple of punches blocked by McKenzie.
McKenzie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McKenzie tries to throw a body punch but Dundee avoids it by throwing McKenzie back against the cage.
Mick Dundee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dundee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McKenzie tries a body shot but Dundee blocks it.
McKenzie misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee letting McKenzie take a breather here.
McKenzie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dundee backwards.
Dundee blocks a body shot from McKenzie.
McKenzie stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McKenzie throws a head punch that misses.
McKenzie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dundee stalling.
Dundee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McKenzie has a couple of punches blocked by Dundee.
Dundee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McKenzie avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Dundee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dundee, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Dundee!
Mick Dundee retains his light heavyweight title!
Mick Dundee spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
69% |
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