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Event:
CFC 396
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - DeGale looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
DeGale has Leuka up against the cage in a clinch.
DeGale misses with a punch on the inside.
DeGale misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeGale.
Leuka lands an elbow that stopped DeGale in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like James DeGale has been cut.
DeGale throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leukas head.
Leuka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leuka throws an elbow that misses.
DeGale throws a head punch that misses.
DeGale blocks an elbow strike.
DeGale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leuka is working DeGale over against the cage.
DeGale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leuka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Leuka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
DeGale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leuka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leuka throws an elbow but it misses.
Leuka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Leuka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leuka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeGale.
DeGale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeGale avoids a wild elbow strike from Leuka.
DeGale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leuka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
DeGale blocks the elbow strike.
Leuka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Leuka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Leuka lands a shot to the body.
Leuka lands a body punch. #BC2#
Leuka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeGale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leuka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leuka keeps the fight on the outside.#KD2#
Leuka lands a big head kick that sends DeGale tumbling to the mat! Leuka takes a step backwards and waves DeGale back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
DeGale is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leuka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt DeGale.
Oh DeGale is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeGale tries to clinch but Leuka is having none of it.
Leuka throws a big counter head kick but DeGale avoids it with no problem.
Leuka closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks DeGale out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lasi Leuka!
Lasi Leuka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
LEGACY! 79
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Oneil avoids the head kick by DeGale.
Oneil throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
DeGale scores with a leg kick.
Jab by Oneil.
Oneil throws a chopping leg kick but DeGale manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
DeGale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeGale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oneil fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
DeGale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeGale misses with a straight right.
Oneil staying out of range there.#CL2#
Oneil rushes DeGale and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
DeGale blocks an uppercut.
DeGale misses with a punch to the body.
Oneil lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like James DeGale has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oneil misses with some punches.
#BC#
DeGale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oneil slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oneil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James DeGale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeGale attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Oneil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeGale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeGale looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A punch combination from Oneil misses.
DeGale half committed to a counter leg kick.
DeGale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oneil works DeGale's body with a nice hook.
Oneil scores with a nice body kick.
Oneil cracks the inside of DeGale's front leg.
DeGale swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Oneil counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeGale tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Oneil is able to avoid easily.
Oneil moves out of range of the body kick.
Oneil lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oneil looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DeGale connects with a high kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Oneil darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oneil chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DeGale just misses with a punch to the body.
DeGale throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
DeGale scores with a head kick. Oneil tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
DeGale walks into a straight right hand from Oneil.
DeGale walks into a left hand.
Oneil checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oneil let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
DeGale takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oneil looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeGale throws a nice outside leg kick.
DeGale misses with an uppercut.
Oneil steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Oneil checks a leg kick.
Oneil is clearly trying to counter these attacks from DeGale with a body shot.
DeGale takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good work by Oneil as he checks the leg kick.
Oneil lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oneil thuds a left hand into DeGale's body.#CL#
DeGale gets in close and instigates a clinch.
DeGale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeGale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oneil keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DeGale's efforts to push away.
DeGale throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Oneil lands a body shot.
Oneil misses with the head strike.
Oneil is working DeGale over against the cage.
Oneil lands a hook that snaps the head of DeGale backwards.
Oneil has DeGale pressed against the cage, preventing DeGale from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oneil tries to work over DeGale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
DeGale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Oneil.
Oneil fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt DeGale.
DeGale plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oneil throws out a leg kick but DeGale moves out of range and Oneil only half commits.
Oneil tries to clinch there but DeGale circles away.
DeGale dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oneil. That did some damage!
Oneil checks the leg kick.
Oneil thinks about the counter body kick.
Oneil moves out of range of the body kick.
Oneil wants to counter the offense by DeGale and move into the clinch position.
DeGale throws a sloppy head kick and Oneil moves out of range easily.
A punch lands to the side of DeGale 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oneil throws a head kick but DeGale moves out of range.
DeGale throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
DeGale has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oneil.
Oneil blocks a low kick nicely.
DeGale ducks under a wild hook from Oneil.
DeGale throws a low kick but Oneil avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DeGale.
Oneil uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oneil takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Oneil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeGale is looking to counter with a body kick.
Oneil misses the jab.
Oneil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oneil connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Oneil moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
DeGale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeGale fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Oneil on the side of the head.
DeGale tries to land a front kick but Oneil steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
DeGale wants to slow Oneil down by chopping away at his legs.
DeGale takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Oneil dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James DeGale's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
DeGale throws a leg kick but Oneil sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oneil tests DeGale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oneil throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
DeGale throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oneil throws a shot from downtown. DeGale moves away and avoids it.
DeGale goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
DeGale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeGale fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeGale tries to score with a low kick but Oneil moves his leg out of the way.
Oneil fails with an attempt to clinch.
DeGale chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oneil can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Oneil rushes DeGale and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil has a couple of punches blocked by DeGale.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oneil creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DeGale misses with a punch to the body.
DeGale throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oneils head.
Oneil pushes DeGale back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oneil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeGale pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Oneil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeGale lands a nice uppercut.
DeGale lands a right hand. #BC#
DeGale breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oneil tests DeGale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oneil lands a nice leg kick that just misses DeGale's sensitive parts.
Oneil connects with an inside leg kick.
DeGale tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Oneil misses.#CL#
DeGale clinches with his opponent.
Oneil misses with the head strike.
DeGale throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oneils head.
Oneil digs a right hand underneath DeGale's ribcage. DeGale let out a lung full of air as it connected.
DeGale tries a body shot but Oneil blocks it.
Kevin Oneil seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Oneil struggles to land a body shot inside as DeGale controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeGale.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oneil. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
DeGale manages to break the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Oneil.
DeGale throws a leg kick
and Oneil counters with a stiff right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Oneil checks a leg kick.
DeGale looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DeGale with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oneil to score with a decent uppercut.
Oneil comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kevin Oneil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeGale throws a lazy head kick
and Oneil counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeGale walks into a jab.
DeGale changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oneil throws a jab when DeGale was well out of range.
Oneil comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
DeGale throws the kick towards the body but Oneil avoids it.
DeGale checks the leg kick nicely there.
DeGale is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick misses from DeGale.
DeGale throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
DeGale tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Oneil. DeGale shrugs it off though.
DeGale is looking to land body kicks.
A clash of legs there as Oneil blocks the low kick.
DeGale lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oneil catches DeGale with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oneil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeGale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oneil.
Oneil checks a low kick from DeGale.
Nice body kick there by Oneil.
Nice shot lands for DeGale.
Oneil connects with a right hand. DeGale shakes it off.
DeGale throws a sloppy head kick and Oneil moves out of range easily.
DeGale misses with a low kick.
Oneil uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before DeGale has time to react.
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!
A leg kick checked by Oneil.
Oneil throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
DeGale swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Oneil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeGale throws a low kick, looking for Oneil's leg but Oneil calmly moves out of range.
Oneil throws a big counter head kick but DeGale avoids it with no problem.
Oneil throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#
DeGale is rocked!
Oneil drops DeGale with a naaaaasty hook - DeGale is in real trouble here! Oneil dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Oneil!
After winning the bout, Kevin Oneil thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
LEGACY! 73
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1#
DeGale is looking to land body kicks.
DeGale moves out of range as Chukwuma throws a body kick.
Chukwuma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
DeGale throws a head kick that misses.
DeGale blocks the body kick.
DeGale looks for the body kick but Chukwuma saw that one coming.
James DeGale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chukwuma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
DeGale misses with a head kick.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick that misses.
Chukwuma lands an overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like James DeGale has been cut.
Chukwuma is looking to slow DeGale down with leg kicks.
DeGale misses with a low kick as Chukwuma jumps back.
DeGale tries to land a leg kick but Chukwuma saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeGale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chukwuma blocks a head kick by DeGale.
Chukwuma scores with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Chukwuma clinches up with DeGale and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeGale blocks a body shot from Chukwuma.
DeGale lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Chukwuma blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeGale or not.
Chukwuma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chukwuma lands a nice uppercut.
Chukwuma throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
DeGale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chukwuma looking to stall.
Chukwuma misses with an elbow strike.
DeGale blocks an elbow strike.
DeGale blocks an uppercut.
DeGale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chukwuma lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
DeGale manages to break the clinch.
Chukwuma bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
DeGale throws a leg kick but Chukwuma sees it coming and checks it nicely.
DeGale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chukwuma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
DeGale looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chukwuma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Chukwuma! DeGale is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tinashe Chukwuma!
Tinashe Chukwuma decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Causing Havoc 66
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
DeGale bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wilson tried to score with a low kick but DeGale checks it.
James DeGale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
DeGale finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wilson.
DeGale scores with a sloppy right hand. Wilson should have avoided that one. #CL#
DeGale closes the distance and clinches.
Wilson lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Wilson gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
DeGale has one foot on Wilson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wilson.
Wilson misses with a kick to the body
and DeGale counters with an outside leg kick.
A big left from DeGale misses.
Wilson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but DeGale blocks it well.
DeGale tries to work over Wilson's front leg with a kick but Wilson checks it.
Wilson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
DeGale takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
DeGale walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wilson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wilson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but DeGale defends it well.
DeGale punishes Wilson's body with a nice straight punch.
Wilson throws a low kick but DeGale moves out of range easily.
DeGale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
DeGale fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeGale blocks the body kick.
Wilson blocks a low kick nicely.
DeGale throws a nice outside leg kick.
DeGale feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wilson's calf.
DeGale connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wilson.
Wilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wilson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wilson staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Wilson misses.
DeGale goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wilson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
DeGale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeGale goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wilson connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeGale looks to throw the jab but Wilson is out of range. #T2#
DeGale with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DeGale pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wilson moves out of range as DeGale strikes.
Wilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wilson misses with a low kick.
DeGale throws the kick towards the body but Wilson avoids it.
Wilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wilson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wilson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and DeGale connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wilson scrambles back to his feet.
DeGale is looking to slow Wilson down with leg kicks.
DeGale blocks the body kick.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Wilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wilson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wilson.
Wilson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wilson goes for a double leg but DeGale avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as DeGale continues to drive forward.#T3#
Wilson missing with a left hand there. DeGale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilson throws a quick inside leg kick.
DeGale throws a leg kick
and Wilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeGale lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wilson checks a leg kick.
You can see that Wilson has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Wilson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
DeGale lands with an uppercut that bounces Wilson off the cage and back into range.
DeGale attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
DeGale shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
DeGale looks for the body kick but Wilson saw that one coming.
DeGale looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DeGale fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wilson is out of range.
DeGale chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wilson - that will leave a mark!
DeGale scores with a leg kick.
Wilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crunch! Wilson slams his shin into DeGale's torso.#T4#
Wilson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and DeGale counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wilson.
DeGale is looking to chop away at Wilson's legs.
A slow jab from DeGale misses its intended target.
DeGale looks to land a body kick but Wilson moved away.
Wilson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeGale.
Wilson moves out of range as DeGale throws a body kick.
Wilson unleashes a big counter combination but DeGale bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wilson connects with the punch.
DeGale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilson wants to land a leg kick but DeGale is out of range.
DeGale throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
DeGale throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Wilson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
DeGale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James DeGale dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
DeGale lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
DeGale moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DeGale looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeGale tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson lands a front kick.
Wilson misses with a leg kick.
DeGale scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeGale.
DeGale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wilson looks to land a body kick but DeGale moved away.
DeGale avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Wilson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
DeGale throws a front kick that sends Wilson stumbling back into the cage.
DeGale feints and then cracks Wilson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wilson down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeGale scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
DeGale throws a leg kick but Wilson moved away.
DeGale lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
DeGale tries to land a body kick
and Wilson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wilson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from DeGale - the referee stops the clock and Wilson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says DeGale. Wilson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
DeGale throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
DeGale prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wilson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson lands a hook that snaps the head of DeGale backwards.
Wilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
DeGale digs a right hand into Wilson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wilson's gas tank.
DeGale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeGale scores with a shot to the side of Wilson's head.
DeGale throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
DeGale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
DeGale scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeGale backwards.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeGale blocking some punches.
DeGale has a couple of punches blocked by Wilson.
Wilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeGale tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeGale lands a body punch.
DeGale lands a left hand.
DeGale lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
DeGale stalling the fight.
Wilson swings wildly with an uppercut but DeGale uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Wilson.
DeGale pushes Wilson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeGale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeGale lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeGale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from DeGale.
Wilson misses with a punch on the inside.
DeGale makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeGale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
DeGale lands with a left to the head.
DeGale misses with a body punch.
DeGale lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilson backwards. #ROC#
Wilson is rocked!#BC#
DeGale breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wilson. That's going to slow DeGale down.
Wilson looks up at the clock. Bad move! DeGale lands a right hand from hell, dropping Wilson. DeGale pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James DeGale!
A victorious James DeGale thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Causing Havoc 59
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1#
DeGale takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lemaitre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lemaitre.
Lemaitre sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but DeGale is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lemaitre working the ground and pound but DeGale is defending the strikes.
Lemaitre fails to land a wild elbow strike.
DeGale regains half guard, as Lemaitre was trying to land strikes.
Lemaitre drops an elbow to the side of DeGale's head. #CUT2#
It looks like James DeGale has been cut.
Lemaitre throws a strike but DeGale avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lemaitre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lemaitre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lemaitre makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemaitre working some strikes from top position.
DeGale will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Lemaitre won't allow DeGale to sweep him here.
Lemaitre throwing strikes but missing.
Lemaitre makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#CUT2#
James DeGale's cut is getting worse.
DeGale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lemaitre is one step ahead there.
Lemaitre throwing strikes but missing.
DeGale has Lemaitre pulled in close to control his posture.
Lemaitre distracts DeGale with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#CUT2#
James DeGale's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lemaitre throws an elbow that misses. DeGale uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lemaitre's guard. Nice move by DeGale!#REVR#
DeGale engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
DeGale preventing the sweep.
DeGale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeGale won't allow Lemaitre to sweep him here.
DeGale works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lemaitre tries to get to full guard but DeGale has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Lemaitre looking for subs from the bottom but DeGale mounts him!
Lemaitre tries to reverse the position but DeGale maintains control.
Lemaitre is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
DeGale controlling from the full mount.
Lemaitre regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeGale is keen to just control but Lemaitre is a slippery customer.
DeGale not doing much here.
DeGale's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
DeGale is trying to control the action in half guard but Lemaitre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lemaitre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
DeGale won't allow Lemaitre to sweep him here.
Lemaitre looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but DeGale puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
DeGale is looking to take a break and control but Lemaitre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lemaitre is looking to improve his position.
Lemaitre is pressing down on DeGale's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lemaitre is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Lemaitre wants to pass the guard but DeGale is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samir Lemaitre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James DeGale's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
DeGale misses with a hook.
DeGale gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Lemaitre to counter with a crisp jab.
DeGale on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
DeGale misses with a low kick.
DeGale throws a low kick but Lemaitre moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from DeGale.
A little jabbing left from Lemaitre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Lemaitre instigates a clinch.
DeGale misses with the head strike.
DeGale prevents a body shot from Lemaitre.
Lemaitre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lemaitre misses with a punch to the body.
Lemaitre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeGale lands a hook that snaps the head of Lemaitre backwards.
Lemaitre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeGale blocks a body shot from Lemaitre.
Lemaitre throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lemaitre misses with a body punch.
Lemaitre keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DeGale's efforts to push away.
Lemaitre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeGale scores with a shot to the side of Lemaitre's head.
DeGale wants to stall.
#T1#
Lemaitre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemaitre struggles to land a body shot inside as DeGale controls his hands.
DeGale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lemaitre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeGale misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lemaitre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemaitre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemaitre struggles to land a body shot inside as DeGale controls his hands.
Lemaitre tries a body shot but DeGale blocks it.
Lemaitre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeGale's elbow.
DeGale lands a nice uppercut.
Lemaitre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemaitre tries for a takedown but DeGale manages to get underhooks.
DeGale tries to circle away but Lemaitre has him pinned against the cage.
Lemaitre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeGale's elbow.
Lemaitre has DeGale pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. DeGale manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lemaitre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
DeGale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lemaitre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#
It looks like Samir Lemaitre has been cut.#T2#
Lemaitre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lemaitre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Lemaitre tries to counter it with a takedown but DeGale pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters circle momentarily. DeGale darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
James DeGale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut lands for Lemaitre. That snapped DeGale's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeGale wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeGale takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lemaitre lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#
Jeez, James DeGale's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
DeGale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lemaitre moves out of range of the body kick from DeGale.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeGale. That's going to slow Lemaitre down.
DeGale scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Lemaitre drives through and clinches with DeGale against the cage.
DeGale prevents a body shot from Lemaitre.
Lemaitre misses with a body punch.
Lemaitre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lemaitre pushes DeGale back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Samir Lemaitre seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lemaitre misses with a punch to the body.
Lemaitre misses with a body punch.
#T3#
DeGale blocks a body shot from Lemaitre.
Lemaitre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemaitre blocks an uppercut.
Lemaitre misses with a punch to the body.
DeGale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lemaitre tries a body shot but DeGale blocks it.
DeGale tries a body shot but Lemaitre blocks it.
Lemaitre tries to work over DeGale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lemaitre lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lemaitre tries to work over DeGale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeGale is defending well against a takedown attempt.
James DeGale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samir Lemaitre.
Lemaitre misses with a body punch.
Lemaitre lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeGale throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemaitre. #TD2#
Lemaitre wants the takedown. DeGale is fighting it off but Lemaitre persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in DeGale's guard against the cage.
DeGale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lemaitre throws a big right hand that misses.
Lemaitre throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
DeGale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lemaitre.
Lemaitre with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James DeGale's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Samir Lemaitre!
Samir Lemaitre very nearly forgot to thank Bullet Proof System amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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