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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melchizedek Halo (ranked 3142 p4p, 421 weight class) and Johan Dahlberg (ranked 3654 p4p, 465 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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14 - 7 - 0 |
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212 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Melchizedek Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johan Dahlberg!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dahlberg throws a shot from downtown. Halo moves away and avoids it.
Dahlberg moves forwards but Halo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Halo fails to land with a series of punches.
Halo misses with a looping left.
Halo scores with a jab. Dahlberg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dahlberg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dahlberg throws a solid leg kick but Halo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dahlberg.
Dahlberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dahlberg drives through and clinches with Halo against the cage.
Halo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dahlberg can't find room to land a body shot as Halo controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dahlberg.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
Halo misses with a punch on the inside.
Dahlberg misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dahlberg.
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!
Halo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo breaks the clinch.
Halo throws a head kick that Dahlberg semi-blocks.
Halo lands with a kick to the temple. Dahlberg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Halo lands a jab.
Dahlberg lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dahlberg throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dahlberg.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg throws the left hand but Halo avoids the punch easily.
Halo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Halo lands a head kick. Dahlberg smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Melchizedek Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Halo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab from Halo.
Halo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dahlberg.
A slow jab from Dahlberg misses its intended target.
Dahlberg missing with a left hand there. Halo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Halo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dahlberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Halo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dahlberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halo.
Dahlberg lands with a nice body punch.
Halo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Halo delivers a nice body kick.
Dahlberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Dahlberg misses.
Halo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dahlberg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo misses with a right hand
enabling Dahlberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Dahlberg throws out a loose jab but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halo is looking to counter punch.
Halo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dahlberg slips a jab from Halo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halo. Dahlberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dahlberg.
It looks like Melchizedek Halo has been cut.
Halo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dahlberg.
Jab from Halo.
Halo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dahlberg swinging wildly here.
Halo misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Dahlberg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dahlberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dahlberg misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahlberg throws a shot from downtown. Halo moves away and avoids it.
Dahlberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dahlberg thows a leg kick but Halo checks it
and Halo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halo missing with a left hand there. Dahlberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dahlberg goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dahlberg wants to clinch.
Halo just misses with a punch to the body.
Dahlberg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halo. Dahlberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halo dips to his left and cracks Dahlberg with an uppercut!
Dahlberg throws a sloppy body shot
and Halo counters with a right hand to the body.
Dahlberg gets a clinch.
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 Melchizedek Halo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Melchizedek Halo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dahlberg.
Halo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dahlberg under the eye.
Dahlberg throws the left hand but Halo avoids the punch easily.
As Dahlberg backs away, Halo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Halo fails to land with a series of punches.
Halo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dahlberg ducks right into an uppercut from Halo.
Halo works over Dahlberg's head and body with a nice combination.
Halo throws a lazy head kick
and Dahlberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Dahlberg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dahlberg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dahlberg misses with a hook to the body
and Halo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Halo throws a lazy body kick
and Dahlberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Halo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Halo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Halo throws a looping overhand right but Dahlberg ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dahlberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo walks into a jab.
Halo connects with a crisp jab.
Halo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Halo throws out a leg kick but Dahlberg moves out of range and Halo only half commits.
Nice straight punches there by Halo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Halo.
Halo checks a leg kick.
Dahlberg throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Dahlberg.
Halo defending well as Dahlberg loads up on a big left hand.
Dahlberg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dahlberg connects with a solid leg kick.
Dahlberg cracks Halo with an open hand slap.
Dahlberg misses with a looping right.
Halo lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Dahlberg.
Dahlberg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Halo lands a nice looking body shot.
Halo throws a sloppy head kick and Dahlberg moves out of range easily.
Dahlberg flicks out a counter leg kick but Halo steps away.
Halo slips a jab from Dahlberg.
An attempted straight right counter from Halo misses the target.
Dahlberg throws a body punch but Halo moves out of range.
Halo throws a hook to the side of Dahlberg's head but Dahlberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halo throws a looping overhand right but Dahlberg ducks down to avoid it.
Dahlberg moves out of range of the body kick.
Dahlberg follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dahlberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Halo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dahlberg.
Halo connects with a solid leg kick.
Halo throws a leg kick which misses Dahlberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Dahlberg tries to avoid it.
Halo wants to slow Dahlberg down by chopping away at his legs.
Dahlberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Halo appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahlberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halo. Dahlberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg walks into a jab.
We've been told by Halo's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Halo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Halo slips under a jab from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good shot there by Dahlberg.
Dahlberg throws the left hand but Halo avoids the punch easily.
Halo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dahlberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Dahlberg.
Melchizedek Halo is winning the standup battle so far.
Dahlberg lands a glancing blow to the side of Halo's head.
Dahlberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dahlberg.
Halo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dahlberg moves away.
A big right from Halo misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahlberg misses with a low kick.
Dahlberg avoids the body shot from Halo.
Halo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dahlberg takes a step back to recover.
Halo looks to land a left hand but Dahlberg moved out of range nicely.
Dahlberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dahlberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halo looks to score with a jab to the body but Dahlberg is just out of range.
Dahlberg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Halo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Halo tries to work over Dahlberg's front leg with a kick but Dahlberg checks it.
Dahlberg staying out of range there.
Halo misses with a hook.
Halo needs to keep his hands up - Dahlberg had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dahlberg misses the jab.
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 Melchizedek Halo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Melchizedek Halo'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!
A low kick from Dahlberg is predictable there
and Halo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dahlberg's knee momentarily.
Dahlberg looks to throw the jab but Halo is out of range.
Halo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Halo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dahlberg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Halo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Halo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dahlberg walks into a straight right hand from Halo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dahlberg.
Halo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Halo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Halo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dahlberg throws out the jab.
Dahlberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Halo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dahlberg lands with a straight right. Halo didn't see that one coming.
Halo missing with a left hand there. Dahlberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo throws a head kick that Dahlberg semi-blocks.
Dahlberg throws a right and a left that Halo avoids nicely.
Halo throws a shot from downtown. Dahlberg moves away and avoids it.
Halo misses the shot to the body.
Dahlberg misses with a right hand
and Halo counters with a low kick, right behind Dahlberg 's knee.
Halo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dahlberg misses with a looping right.
Halo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg looks to land a combination but Halo avoids it well.
Halo walks into a straight right hand from Dahlberg.
Halo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dahlberg counters with a straight right hand.
Halo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dahlberg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dahlberg scores with the left hand. Halo knows he should have avoided that one.
Johan Dahlberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Melchizedek Halo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Halo is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Halo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dahlberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halo lands a jab to the nose.
A shot to the body from Dahlberg misses
and Halo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halo lands a jab to the head.
Halo ducks under a wild hook from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dahlberg.
Nice defenses there by Halo.
Halo lands a nice looking body shot.
Dahlberg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dahlberg crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Halo - the referee stops the clock and Dahlberg gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Halo. Dahlberg manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Halo slips under a jab.
Halo throws a front kick that sends Dahlberg stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dahlberg throws a sloppy body shot
and Halo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dahlberg's knee momentarily.
Dahlberg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dahlberg walks into a straight right hand from Halo.
Dahlberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Halo finds it's way round the side to connect with Dahlberg's head.
Dahlberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Halo.
Halo scores with a nice right hand.
Dahlberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dahlberg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Halo misses with a looping right.
Dahlberg walks into a left hand.
Halo works Dahlberg's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dahlberg moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Dahlberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Halo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahlberg throws out a loose jab but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Halo moves out of range of the leg kick from Dahlberg.
Halo missing with a left hand there. Dahlberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halo connects with a right hand. Dahlberg shakes it off.
Halo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Halo feints and then cracks Dahlberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dahlberg down.
Halo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Halo.
Halo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dahlberg.
Halo throws a leg kick which misses Dahlberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Dahlberg tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halo lands a leg kick that knocks Dahlberg off balance momentarily.
Dahlberg cracks a nice hook into Halo's ribs.
Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melchizedek Halo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Halo, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melchizedek Halo!
Melchizedek Halo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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