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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Poli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Matthew Poli has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Matthew Poli seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Poli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Killer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poli throws a right hand that Killer ducks under and follows up with a left that Killer also avoids with ease.
Killer clinches up against the cage.
Killer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poli lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That has opened up Mike Killer's cut even more.
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!
Poli throws a series of punches but Killer moves out of range.
Killer shoots in but no luck this time.
Poli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Killer looks gassed!
Poli misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Poli.
Poli takes a kick to the side of the head.
Killer closes the distance and clinches.
Killer avoiding damage.
Poli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poli can't break the clinch.
Killer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Poli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Killer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Killer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poli throws a right hand that Killer ducks under and follows up with a left that Killer also avoids with ease.
Poli fails to land with a series of punches.
Poli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poli takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Poli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Killer fails to land the takedown.
Matthew Poli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Killer.
Poli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killer instigates a clinch.
Killer taking a breather.
Poli can't break the clinch.
Poli can't break the clinch.
Killer breaks from the clinch.
Killer closes the distance and pushes Poli back into the cage.
Killer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Killer.
Poli throws a series of punches but Killer avoids them all with ease.
Poli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Killer scores with a head kick.
Killer has closed the distance and engaged Poli in a clinch.
Killer wants a takedown but no success here.
Poli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Killer avoiding damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Killer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poli is trying to break the clinch but Killer has him pressed against the cage.
Killer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Poli is trying to break the clinch but Killer has him pressed against the cage.
Killer lands a hook that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
Killer goes for a takedown attempt but Poli pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Killer has Poli up against the cage in a clinch.
Killer pulls guard successfully.
Killer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Poli scoring with some ground and pound.
Killer wants to stand but Poli is controlling the position.
Killer pushes Poli off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Killer slips a jab and a cross from Poli.
Matthew Poli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Poli.
Poli fails to land with a series of punches.
Killer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poli.
Poli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Killer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Poli misses with a punch on the inside.
Poli wants to break free but Killer has control.
Killer breaks from the clinch.
Killer drives through and clinches with Poli against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killer.
Killer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matthew Poli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Killer.
Killer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Poli pinned against the cage. Poli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Killer pushes Poli up against the cage in a clinch.
Killer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Killer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Poli uses from the top position.
Poli scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poli won't allow Killer to sweep him here.
Poli is in close to Killer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Killer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Killer pushes Poli off and scrambles back to his feet.
Poli misses with a double jab
and Killer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Killer.
Stalling in the clinch from Killer.
Poli wants to break the clinch but can't.
Poli tries to break the clinch but Killer is controlling the position.
Killer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Poli misses with a few strikes there.
Poli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Killer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Poli as he avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poli throws a combination that misses
and Killer moves into the clinch.
Killer breaks the clinch.
Killer lands with a kick to the temple. Poli shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Killer dodges the punch combination from Poli.
Poli needs to keep his hands up - Killer had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Killer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Killer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Poli throws a nice looking combination but Killer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Killer misses with a double jab.
Poli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Poli misses with a two punch combination.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Killer - that will leave a mark!
Killer throws a right and a left that Poli avoids nicely.
Poli misses with a combination
and Killer counters with an inside leg kick.
Killer throws a one two combo.
Killer has closed the distance and engaged Poli in a clinch.
Killer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Poli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Killer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Poli won't be happy with that.
Poli manages to get back to half guard.
Killer stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killer lands a head kick. Poli smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Killer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Killer counters by moving into the clinch.
Poli wants to get back to striking at distance but Killer won't allow it.
Poli wants to break free but Killer has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer stalls.
Killer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Killer throws a nice head kick!
Poli misses with a combination
and Killer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A solid leg kick lands there for Killer.
Killer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Poli takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Poli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poli misses with a series of wild punches.
Poli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Killer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Killer clinches up against the cage.
Killer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Poli wants to get back to striking at distance but Killer won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Killer.
Poli is trying to break the clinch but Killer has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Poli smiles and moves away.
Poli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Killer counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Poli is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Poli misses with a double jab
and Killer counters with a series of strikes. Poli will be more careful next time no doubt.
Killer rushes Poli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Killer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poli.
Matthew Poli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killer has managed to clinch.
Killer landing knees to the head.
Killer breaks from the clinch.
Poli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Killer counters with a head kick.
Poli's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Poli duly obliges.
Poli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Killer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Poli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Killer lands a damaging elbow.
Killer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poli misses with a double jab
and Killer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Killer closes the distance and pushes Poli back into the cage.
The is referee keeping an eye on Killer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Killer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Poli can't fight it off and eventually Killer manages to take the fight to the floor. Poli looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Poli wants to sweep here but Killer controlling him for the moment.
Killer stands up and waves to Poli to follow him.
Matthew Poli is winning the standup battle so far.
Killer has managed to clinch.
Poli can't break the clinch.
Killer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Killer counters with a three punch combo that has Poli backing up. Poli nods at Killer to acknowledge the strikes.
A punch combination from Poli misses.
Killer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Killer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Poli's head.
Poli misses with a combination
and Killer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poli can't break the clinch.
Poli can't break the clinch.
Killer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killer darts in and clinches Poli up against the cage.
Killer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Poli pulls his leg out and moves away.
Poli closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Killer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Killer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Poli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Killer.
Poli misses with a double jab
and Killer counters with a big head kick but Poli shrugs it off.
Poli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Killer counters by moving into the clinch.
Killer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Matthew Poli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Killer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Killer on the inside.
Killer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Killer.
Killer lands an uppercut.
Killer manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Killer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Killer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Poli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Killer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Killer.
Killer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Killer moves into range and clinches up with Poli.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killer.
Poli wants to get back to striking at distance but Killer won't allow it.
Killer lands a knee to the head.
Killer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Killer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Killer dodges the punch combination from Poli.
Poli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Killer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Killer circles away quickly and effectively.
Killer rushes Poli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Poli being controlled against the cage.
Killer tries to pull guard but Poli won't allow it.
Poli is looking to break free of the clinch but Killer has double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killer breaks the clinch.
Poli throws a nice looking combination but Killer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poli misses with a wild combination.
Killer tries to bum rush Poli with a series of wild strikes but Poli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Killer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Killer fails to land the takedown.
Poli's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Poli duly obliges.
Poli misses with a combination
and Killer counters by clinching up.
Poli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Killer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matthew Poli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Killer.
Killer blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Killer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Killer with a knee to the head.
Poli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Killer has him pressed against the cage.
Poli has had enough of the clinch but Killer keeps him there for the moment.
Killer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Poli uses from the top position.
Killer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poli preventing the sweep.
Poli has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Poli postures up and lands a big shot to Killer's brow.
Killer is looking to stand up but Poli isn't so interested in that idea.
Poli postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Killer trying to strike off his back.
Poli distracts Killer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Poli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Killer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Poli throws a combination that misses
and Killer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Killer.
Killer lands a shoulder strike.
Killer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Killer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Killer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Poli.
Killer gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Poli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Killer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Poli misses.
Poli closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Poli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Killer counters by moving into the clinch.
Poli stops a takedown attempt from Killer.
A shot in the inside from Killer.
Killer is pushing Poli up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Killer has Poli pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Killer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Poli tumbling to the mat - Killer dives into Poli's guard.
Killer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Poli's guard.
Killer gets to his feet. Poli looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Killer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer lands a head kick!
Poli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Killer counters with a big head kick but Poli shrugs it off.
Killer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Poli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Killer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Poli misses with a double jab
and Killer counters by clinching up.
Poli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mike Killer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Killer breaks from the clinch.
Poli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Killer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Killer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Poli throws a combination that misses
and Killer counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Poli is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Poli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Killer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Poli throws a combination that misses
and Killer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Matthew Poli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Poli is proving hard to escape from.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Killer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Killer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Killer!
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hype
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