Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Skrap Fights 57
Date: Jun 21, 2019

#R1#
Fiso connects with a looping right hand.
McNeal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fiso swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab lands there for Fiso.
Fiso fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circling - Fiso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fiso just misses with a punch to the body.
Fiso scores with a shot to the body.
Fiso misses with a hook to the body
and McNeal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fiso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNeal was well out of range. Poor timing from Fiso.
A little jabbing left from McNeal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fiso.
McNeal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNeal throws a lazy uppercut
letting Fiso counter with a right hand.
Fiso scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Fiso misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Fiso gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fiso blocking some punches. #TD#
Fiso manages to pull guard.
Fiso looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McNeal tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Fiso looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
McNeal wants to stand but Fiso has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso prevents McNeal from getting back to his feet.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McNeal wants to sweep here but Fiso controlling him for the moment.
McNeal is still trying to improve position.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McNeal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McNeal is trying to control the position but Fiso postures up.
Fiso trying to control but McNeal is working from the bottom.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McNeal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McNeal wants to get back to his feet but Fiso is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but McNeal is retaining full guard.
McNeal wants to get back to his feet but Fiso is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fiso's jab looks to have found its range, popping McNeal under the eye.
McNeal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fiso ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fiso slips under a jab from McNeal.
Fiso's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fiso duly obliges.
Fiso lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McNeal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fiso.#T4#
Fiso misses with a hook to the body
enabling McNeal to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
McNeal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fiso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McNeal moves away.
McNeal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McNeal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McNeal thuds a left hand into Fiso's body.
Fiso throws a nice looking combination but McNeal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fiso getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fiso doesn't manage to clinch there - McNeal circles away.
Fiso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McNeal ducks under a wild hook from Fiso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaki Fiso dominated that round.
That's time! Fiso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fiso wants to clinch.
McNeal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fiso.
Malaki Fiso is winning the standup battle so far.
Fiso throws a series of punches but McNeal moves out of range.
Fiso is looking to clinch.
Fiso ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McNeal moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Fiso darts in and clinches McNeal up against the ropes.
McNeal misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fiso misses with some punches.
McNeal misses with a short punch on the inside.
McNeal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fiso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McNeal.#T1#
Fiso scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fiso. #TD#
Fiso pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Fiso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McNeal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McNeal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fiso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McNeal's guard. #REVR#
McNeal pulls Fiso in to control the position.
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Fiso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McNeal can do to turn this around?
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso stands and throws McNeal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fiso trying to control the position but McNeal is working away.
McNeal tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2##SUB#
Fiso is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McNeal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Fiso wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McNeal, who protects the arm well.
McNeal is looking to regain half guard here but Fiso keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiso trying to control the position but McNeal is working away.
McNeal is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Fiso has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3##SUB#
Fiso wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McNeal, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Fiso is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McNeal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McNeal is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Fiso is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McNeal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McNeal is looking to reverse the position.
Fiso trying to control the position but McNeal is working away. #SUB#
Fiso tries for a kimura but McNeal is defending well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McNeal wants to get back to his feet but Fiso drags him back down.#SUB#
Fiso thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiso's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but McNeal keeps working.
McNeal pushes Fiso away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fiso gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Fiso is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McNeal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fiso trying to control the position but McNeal is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaki Fiso dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Fiso cracks McNeal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Hoddy McNeal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Fiso.
Fiso scores with a nice head shot.
Fiso misses with a two punch combination.
Fiso lunges at McNeal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McNeal's hand. #CL#
Fiso has McNeal up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fiso tries a body shot but McNeal blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNeal swings wildly with an uppercut but Fiso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fiso blocking some punches.
Fiso lands with a light punch inside.
Fiso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McNeal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from McNeal. #T1#
Fiso throws a punch but it's blocked by McNeal.
A short left from McNeal.
Fiso tries to throw a body punch but McNeal avoids it by throwing Fiso back against the ropes.
Fiso blocking some punches.
McNeal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McNeal misses with the head strike.
Fiso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fiso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fiso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McNeal backwards.
Fiso lands a shoulder strike.
McNeal throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McNeal.
McNeal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fiso.
McNeal throws a head punch that misses.
Fiso lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Fiso.
McNeal throws a punch but it's blocked by Fiso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNeal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Fiso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fiso lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
McNeal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McNeal moves away from the strike by Fiso.
McNeal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fiso with a body shot.
Fiso misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Fiso finds it's target.
Fiso misses the shot to the body.
Fiso tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McNeal counters with a nice uppercut.
McNeal looks to land a right hand but Fiso moved out of range.
Fiso throws a series of punches but McNeal moves out of range.
McNeal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McNeal defending well as Fiso loads up on a big left hand.
McNeal is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
McNeal throws a lazy uppercut
and McNeal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Fiso connects with the punch.
Fiso ducks under a wild hook from McNeal.
Fiso lands with a cross.
Fiso scores with a body shot.
McNeal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fiso at a distance.
Fiso scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fiso lunges at McNeal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McNeal's hand.
Fiso scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from McNeal misses.
McNeal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut lands for Fiso. That snapped McNeal's head back. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNeal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A combination from McNeal does no damage.
Fiso digs a good hook to McNeal's body.
McNeal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McNeal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fiso throws a series of punches but McNeal moves out of range.
McNeal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malaki Fiso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fiso cracks McNeal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Fiso throws a body punch but McNeal moves out of range.
Fiso catches McNeal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fiso lands the left hand.
McNeal on the wrong end of a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malaki Fiso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fiso has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Malaki Fiso!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Malaki Fiso!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Malaki Fiso!

Malaki Fiso wins by unanimous decision!
Malaki Fiso seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Skrap Fights 52
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1##TD#
Volkov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Volkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McNeal is trying to control but can't.
McNeal manages to get to full guard.
McNeal is looking to stand up but Volkov isn't so interested in that idea.
Volkov advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Volkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McNeal has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Volkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McNeal sees it coming and defends easily.
McNeal is trying to stand. #T1#
Volkov tries to pass the half guard into mount. McNeal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Volkov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McNeal wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Volkov is looking for a kimura but McNeal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Volkov to get the leverage.
McNeal wants to control but Volkov is keeping busy.
McNeal tries to roll over but Volkov keeps him under control.
McNeal is trying to stand back up but Volkov is controlling him #SUB#
Volkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McNeal wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Volkov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McNeal did well to prevent Volkov getting side control.#T2#
Volkov trying to control from half guard but McNeal is working away.
Volkov prevents McNeal from standing back up.
Volkov wants to pass to mount but McNeal is defending the position. #SUB#
Volkov is looking for a kimura here.
McNeal is trying to escape back to his feet but Volkov uses the scramble to pass into side control.
McNeal wants to get back to his feet but Volkov drags him back down.
McNeal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Volkov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Volkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McNeal can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
McNeal is pushing Volkov's head away, looking to escape. Volkov manages to hold on to the position though.
You can see the frustration on McNeal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McNeal is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Volkov is looking to take a break and control but McNeal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Volkov works to advance to full mount. McNeal defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Volkov moves to the back.
McNeal is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Volkov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
McNeal is trying to stand back up.
Volkov controlling well, preventing McNeal from escaping the position.
McNeal trying to get back to his feet but Volkov is in full control for now. #SUB#
Volkov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McNeal defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
McNeal showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Volkov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Volkov shoots in and drives through. McNeal sprawls well.
Volkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Volkov lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Volkov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McNeal tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Volkov is in McNeal's guard.
McNeal wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Volkov manages to pass to side control.
McNeal is trying to stand back up but Volkov is controlling him
Volkov wants to pass to mount but McNeal is defending the position.
McNeal wants to improve his position but Volkov is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov stops McNeal from getting back to his feet.
Volkov is looking to take a break and control but McNeal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
McNeal wants to control but Volkov is keeping busy. #SUB#
Volkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Volkov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Volkov works his foot free and advances to mount.
McNeal tries to reverse the position but Volkov maintains control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McNeal's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
McNeal reaches up to try and control the position but Volkov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! McNeal rolls and tries to escape and now Volkov has his back!
Ivan Volkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McNeal is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Volkov wants to control but McNeal is keeping busy.#SUB#
Volkov looking to break McNeal's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McNeal remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Volkov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
McNeal defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Volkov's arms.
McNeal trying to get back to his feet but Volkov is in full control for now. #SUB#
Volkov is looking for the choke from the back position but McNeal is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Volkov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McNeal has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Volkov looking for the choke but no joy.
Volkov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
McNeal looking very determined here, making life difficult for Volkov. #SUB#
Volkov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McNeal is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Volkov is looking for the choke from the back position but McNeal is controlling his hands well.
McNeal rolls, trying to escape but Volkov keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Volkov looking for the RNC.
McNeal trying to get back to his feet but Volkov is in full control for now. #SUB#
McNeal preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Volkov. #T4##SUB#
Volkov looking for the RNC.
McNeal is trying to get back to his feet but Volkov has full control of the position and if anything, McNeal has just worked his way into a worse spot.
McNeal manages to reverse the position and now he's in Volkov's guard. Nice work there by McNeal.
McNeal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Volkov working a defensive guard here.
McNeal trying to stand up but can't free himself from Volkov's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Volkov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
McNeal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
McNeal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McNeal moves away.
Volkov tests McNeal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but McNeal shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circling - McNeal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volkov throws out a powerful jab.
Volkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McNeal swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McNeal! But no joy.
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McNeal.
Volkov swings away with a body shot that misses
and McNeal counters with a one-two to the body.
McNeal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Volkov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McNeal throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Volkov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McNeal wants to stand and escape but Volkov is having none of it.
Volkov wants to pass the guard but McNeal is keeping the position.
McNeal wants to get back to his feet but Volkov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McNeal keeping full guard, as Volkov tries to pass.
Volkov won't allow McNeal to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McNeal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Volkov dips to his left and cracks McNeal with an uppercut!
Volkov swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling McNeal to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from McNeal misses. #TD#
Volkov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McNeal sprawls well initially but Volkov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!
McNeal is looking to improve his position.
Volkov controlling the pace.
McNeal is looking to escape.
McNeal is trying to maintain the position but Volkov is very close to passing his half guard.
McNeal wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
McNeal is not content to let Volkov control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ivan Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
McNeal looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
A big right from McNeal misses.
Volkov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Volkov throws a hook but McNeal avoids it easily.
McNeal is looking for the big counter here.
Volkov jabs at McNeal's body.
Volkov misses with an uppercut.
Volkov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Volkov.#T4#
Volkov connects with a single shot there.
Volkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McNeal can do to turn this around?
McNeal needs to keep his hands up - Volkov had a free shot at his head there.
Volkov with a poor takedown
enabling McNeal to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov works the jab nicely.
Volkov scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNeal throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
McNeal misses with a left hand
and Volkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkov swings widly with a right hand
and McNeal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Volkov thinking.
Volkov misses with a hook
and McNeal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from McNeal.
McNeal throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Volkov clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Volkov throws a jab when McNeal was well out of range.
Nice sprawl there from McNeal as Volkov shoots in.
McNeal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice takedown defense from McNeal. No joy for Volkov on that attempt.
McNeal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McNeal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
McNeal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Volkov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov darts in looking for a takedown but McNeal gets double underhooks and turns Volkov into the ropes.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNeal was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.#T1#
McNeal throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkov is looking to counter punch.
Ivan Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNeal was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McNeal! But no joy.
Volkov misses with a right hand
and McNeal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McNeal connects with a looping right hand.
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McNeal.
Volkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Volkov slips under a jab from McNeal.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. McNeal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov catches McNeal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Volkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Volkov moves away from the strike by McNeal.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
McNeal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Volkov throws an off balance right hand
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McNeal with a hook.
McNeal lands a glancing blow to the side of Volkov's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov has his takedown stuffed
and McNeal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.#TD#
McNeal tries to sprawl but Volkov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Volkov tries to pass the half guard into mount. McNeal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McNeal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McNeal wants to get back to his feet but Volkov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Volkov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McNeal prevents Volkov from moving into mount.
McNeal struggling a bit here.
McNeal is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Volkov has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Volkov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McNeal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McNeal is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Volkov is controlling him well.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McNeal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Volkov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Volkov staying calm.
McNeal is trying to buck Volkov off.
Volkov tries to move into full mount but can't pass McNeal's legs. #SUB#
Volkov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McNeal has escaped the position, nice work there.
McNeal is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McNeal wants to get back to his feet but Volkov drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Hoddy McNeal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Volkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Hoddy McNeal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McNeal misses with a looping left.#TD#
Volkov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McNeal sprawls well initially but Volkov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McNeal is looking to escape.#SUB#
Volkov seems to be looking for submissions.
McNeal wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Volkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McNeal is just riding it out for now. Volkov eventually gives up the hold.
McNeal is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNeal is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1#
Volkov wants to control but McNeal is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Volkov is working for a kimura but McNeal is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Volkov is working for a submission of some sort.
McNeal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Volkov stops McNeal from standing up.
Volkov tries to free his leg and advance position but McNeal is retaining full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McNeal wants to stand and escape but Volkov is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Volkov drives through with a takedown into McNeal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McNeal wants to stand but Volkov is controlling the position.
McNeal working a defensive guard but Volkov passes into half guard.
Volkov works his way into side control.
Volkov wants to control but McNeal is keeping him busy.
Ivan Volkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
McNeal wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Volkov tries to advance to mount but can't.
McNeal is trying to get back to his feet.
Volkov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
McNeal pushes Volkov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Volkov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Volkov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McNeal will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good standup being displayed there by Volkov as he connects with a hook.
McNeal throws an off balance right hand
enabling Volkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Volkov works McNeal's body with a nice hook.
Volkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles McNeal. McNeal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McNeal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McNeal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the liver by Volkov. Beautiful body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Volkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Volkov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 George Francis scores the fight for Ivan Volkov!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Ivan Volkov!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Ivan Volkov!

Ivan Volkov wins by unanimous decision!
Ivan Volkov retains his featherweight title!
Ivan Volkov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Skrap Fights 46
Date: May 10, 2019

#R1#
Fried feints a jab promting McNeal to slip. Fried then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McNeal slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fried fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from McNeal misses the target.
Fried avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McNeal throws a looping overhand right but Fried ducks down to avoid it.
Fried scores with a hook.
McNeal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fried has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fried bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McNeal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McNeal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fried fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fried throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!#CL2#
Fried rushes McNeal and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Fried manages to break the clinch.
French Fried seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Fried has taken the fight to the clinch.
McNeal lands an uppercut.
McNeal swings wildly with an uppercut but Fried uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fried blocking some punches. #T1#
McNeal blocks an uppercut.
Fried throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from McNeal fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Fried.
A short right from McNeal.
Fried is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McNeal is keeping busy.
McNeal has a couple of punches blocked by Fried.
McNeal misses with a punch on the inside.
Fried blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McNeal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fried lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Fried breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fried tries to bum rush McNeal with a series of wild strikes but McNeal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fried fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McNeal manages to avoid it.
Fried misses with a hook
and McNeal counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot by Fried.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fried tries to clinch but McNeal moves away
enabling McNeal to counter with a crisp jab.
Fried tries to clinch but McNeal is having none of it.
McNeal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fried swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McNeal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fried throws a combination. McNeal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McNeal slips under a jab from Fried.
A little feinted left hand from McNeal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Fried darts in and clinches McNeal up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fried.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fried.
McNeal misses with a punch on the inside.
McNeal working aggressively here.
McNeal swings wildly with an uppercut but Fried uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fried throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McNeal blocks it with crossed arms.
McNeal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McNeal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fried misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Fried blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fried blocking some punches.
McNeal scores with a shot to the side of Fried's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McNeal.
Fried prevents McNeal from breaking the clinch.
McNeal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McNeal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McNeal misses with a punch on the inside.
McNeal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fried tries a body shot but McNeal blocks it.
McNeal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fried tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fried lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McNeal backwards.
McNeal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fried blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McNeal misses with a short punch on the inside.
McNeal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fried has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short right from McNeal.
Fried lands a knee to the head.
McNeal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McNeal misses with the head strike. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McNeal.
McNeal swings wildly with an uppercut but Fried uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fried blocks an uppercut.
McNeal misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Fried escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fried cracks McNeal with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fried throws a big shot that misses.
McNeal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fried throws a sloppy head kick
and McNeal counters with a right hand to the body.
Fried swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McNeal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McNeal throws a hook but Fried avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McNeal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fried takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#
Fried is rocked!
Fried swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fried is still on wobbly legs! Can McNeal finish him?
Fried displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McNeal throws out the jab.
Fried let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fried swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McNeal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but French Fried will probably get the nod.
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#
McNeal misses with a looping right.
Fried looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fried seems to have recovered his senses.
Fried scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Fried clinches up against the ropes.
Fried lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McNeal misses with some punches.
McNeal throws a head punch that misses.
McNeal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McNeal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fried blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McNeal swings wildly with an uppercut but Fried uses good head movement to avoid it.
McNeal misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fried tries a knee to the head but McNeal blocks it.
McNeal takes a shot to the head.
Fried tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fried misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fried using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McNeal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McNeal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McNeal lands a right hand. #T1#
A knee to the head by Fried.
McNeal swings wildly with an uppercut but Fried uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fried is looking to control McNeal's arms but McNeal gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fried has his back to the ropes. #BC2#
Fried pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McNeal lands with a good body shot.
French Fried is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McNeal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fried's head.
McNeal moves out of range as Fried strikes.
McNeal is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McNeal thows a left - swing and a miss!
McNeal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fried moves away from the strike by McNeal.
Fried pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fried throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Fried tries to clinch up
and McNeal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fried tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McNeal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fried looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fried tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNeal was well out of range. Poor timing from Fried.
McNeal is looking to counter punch.
Fried rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McNeal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McNeal dips to his left and cracks Fried with an uppercut!
Fried throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McNeal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McNeal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McNeal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fried.
Fried misses with a straight left. #T3##CL2#
Fried moves into the clinch.
Fried throws a punch but it's blocked by McNeal.
A head punch on the inside from Fried fails to land.
McNeal misses with a hook from the clinch.
McNeal has a couple of punches blocked by Fried.
McNeal misses with a punch on the inside.
McNeal swings wildly with an uppercut but Fried uses good head movement to avoid it.
McNeal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fried softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Fried doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McNeal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fried lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fried.
A head punch on the inside from McNeal fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McNeal as Fried tries to tie him up.
Fried blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fried. #T4#
Fried working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McNeal swings wildly with an uppercut but Fried uses good head movement to avoid it.
McNeal swings wildly with an uppercut but Fried uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fried lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fried with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fried blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fried lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Fried.
Fried lands a shoulder strike.
Fried tries a knee to the head but McNeal blocks it.
Fried looking to throw knees to the head but McNeal is blocking nicely.
French Fried seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fried blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Fried breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fried slips a straight right by McNeal.
McNeal looks to land a left hand but Fried moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but French Fried will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fried has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fried does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McNeal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McNeal circles away from the clinch attempt.
McNeal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fried throws a left and a right that both miss
and McNeal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fried tests McNeal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fried tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Fried lands but McNeal takes it in his stride.
McNeal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fried steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McNeal.#CL2#
Fried rushes McNeal and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fried struggles to land a body shot inside as McNeal controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Fried - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Fried working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McNeal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McNeal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McNeal misses with a punch on the inside.
Fried with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Hoddy McNeal has been cut.
McNeal throws a punch but it's blocked by Fried.
Fried fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Fried pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McNeal throws a jab when Fried was well out of range.
Fried throws a good cross that connects.
Fried fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Fried forces McNeal back against the ropes and clinches.
A short left from McNeal.
McNeal working aggressively here.
Fried softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fried misses with a body punch. #T2#
Fried blocks an uppercut.
Fried holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Fried misses with a body punch.
McNeal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from McNeal fails to land.
McNeal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fried blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McNeal swings wildly with an uppercut but Fried uses good head movement to avoid it.
McNeal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McNeal misses with the head strike.
Fried using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McNeal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fried.
McNeal lands a left hand.
Fried lands with a right to the head.
Fried blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McNeal fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3##BC2#
Fried pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fried lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fried swings widly with a right hand
and McNeal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fried wants to clinch but McNeal slips to the side
and McNeal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fried scores with a nice head shot.
Fried tries to clinch up.
McNeal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fried throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McNeal counters with a huge left! Fried is in big trouble! He's backing up but McNeal isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Fried from any more damage. A dominating finish by McNeal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hoddy McNeal!
During a confident post fight interview, Hoddy McNeal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Skrap Fights 40
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
McNeal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McNeal looks to land a left hand but Hanying moved out of range nicely.
Hanying went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McNeal lands a right hook to the body.
Hanying ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanying appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNeal misses with a hook.
McNeal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanying thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1#
McNeal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hanying seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McNeal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanying fires out a quick counter leg kick but McNeal just manages to avoid it.
McNeal scores with a nice strike.
McNeal misses with a wild body shot.
McNeal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No joy there for McNeal, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
McNeal throws an off balance right hand
and Hanying counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McNeal misses with a straight left.
Hanying quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hanying staying out of range there.
McNeal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanying is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McNeal throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanying counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McNeal thinking.
McNeal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hanying looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
McNeal swings widly with a right hand
and Hanying counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hanying on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McNeal misses with a hook. Hanying ducked under it nicely.
McNeal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanying moves away.
Hanying is looking to counter punch.
McNeal looks to land a right hand but Hanying moved out of range.#T4#
McNeal scores with a jab.
McNeal throws a series of punches but Hanying avoids them all with ease.
McNeal misses the jab.
McNeal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Hanying counters with a quick kick to the body but McNeal blocks it.
McNeal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanying misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slow jab from McNeal misses its intended target.
Hanying is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hoddy McNeal dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hanying takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McNeal misses with a left hand
and Hanying counters with a two punch combo.
McNeal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McNeal throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanying counters with a three punch combo that has McNeal backing up. McNeal nods at Hanying to acknowledge the strikes.
McNeal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanying moves away from the strike by McNeal.
Hanying throwing a counter right hand but McNeal manages to avoid it.
McNeal looks to land a right hand but Hanying moved out of range.
Hanying is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Hanying slips a jab from McNeal.
McNeal throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A jab from McNeal misses.
McNeal just misses with a punch to the body.
McNeal throws an off balance right hand
and Hanying counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McNeal throws a lazy right hand but Hanying sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoddy McNeal seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Hanying defending well as McNeal loads up on a big left hand.
McNeal displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hanying uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McNeal.
Hanying looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McNeal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hanying.
Hanying was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McNeal throws a series of punches but Hanying moves out of range.
Hanying feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Hanying takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McNeal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hanying gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McNeal.
McNeal scores with a jab to the head.
McNeal throws the left hand but Hanying avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Hanying on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hanying takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
McNeal throws a big shot that misses.
McNeal throws a right hand that misses
and Hanying counters with a two punch combo.
McNeal looks to land a left hand but Hanying moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Hanying was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McNeal lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hanying backs up against the ropes.
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!
Hanying bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanying throws a big counter combination but McNeal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hoddy McNeal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
McNeal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hanying counters with a three punch combo that has McNeal backing up. McNeal nods at Hanying to acknowledge the strikes.
McNeal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanying.
It looked like Hanying was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hanying takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McNeal throws an off balance right hand
and Hanying counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNeal tries to bum rush Hanying with a series of wild strikes but Hanying uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hanying appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McNeal throws a hook but Hanying avoids it easily.
Hanying throws a quick counter kick to the body but McNeal avoids it.#T1#
McNeal throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanying counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McNeal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanying fires out a quick counter leg kick but McNeal just manages to avoid it.
McNeal cracks Hanying with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hanying moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanying quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McNeal throws a jab when Hanying was well out of range.
It appears Hanying was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hanying steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McNeal.
Liang Hanying has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McNeal lands a jab to Hanying's midsection.
McNeal misses with a right hand
and Hanying cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McNeal looks to throw the jab but Hanying is out of range.
It looked like Hanying was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McNeal.
McNeal lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice combination there by McNeal. #T3#
McNeal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McNeal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McNeal throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanying counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Hoddy McNeal has been cut.
McNeal scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from McNeal finds it's target.
McNeal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T4#
A slow jab from McNeal misses its intended target.
A lazy left from McNeal finds it's target.
McNeal misses with a right hand #KD#
and Hanying counters with a crisp one two that drops McNeal! Hanying thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McNeal to his feet! McNeal is in big trouble!#ROC#
McNeal is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNeal misses with a hook
and Hanying counters with a right hand from hell and McNeal is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liang Hanying!
As Liang Hanying got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Keep setting up studs and I'll keep knocking them down. '.

Event: Skrap Fights 30
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
A head kick by Whittman misses
and McNeal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whittman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whittman misses with a double jab
and McNeal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Whittman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Whittman scores with a head kick. McNeal tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Whittman throws a head kick but McNeal moves out of range. #KD2#
McNeal cracks Whittman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McNeal has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Whittman to stand back up!#ROC2#
Whittman is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whittman throws a head kick that half lands.
Oh Whittman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whittman misses with a takedown
and McNeal rattles Whittman with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Whittman tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. McNeal dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Whittman stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hoddy McNeal!
An out of breath Hoddy McNeal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Duane Whittman had this to say: 'I lost, are you sure. I don't remember fighting...'.

Event: Skrap Fights 23
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Banchamek is looking to clinch but McNeal is avoiding it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McNeal avoids a wild elbow strike from Banchamek.
McNeal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Banchamek throws an elbow but misses.
Banchamek pushes off an throws an elbow but McNeal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Banchamek misses with a body punch.
Banchamek lands an elbow just above McNeal 's eye.
Banchamek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banchamek is leaning against McNeal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Banchamek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Banchamek tries a knee to the head but McNeal blocks it.
Banchamek blocking some punches.
McNeal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banchamek tries to work over McNeal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNeal lands a left hand.
Banchamek creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McNeal's defenses.
McNeal throws a head punch that misses.
McNeal avoids the elbow strike from Banchamek, against the ropes.
Banchamek lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banchamek lands a right hand that snaps the head of McNeal backwards.
McNeal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Banchamek looking to throw knees to the head but McNeal is blocking nicely. #T1#
McNeal working aggressively here.
Banchamek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Banchamek just misses with a elbow thrown towards McNeal's brow.
Banchamek throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Banchamek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McNeal avoids it.
McNeal misses with the head strike.
McNeal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banchamek creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McNeal's defenses.
Banchamek missing with knees to the body.
Banchamek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banchamek lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McNeal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McNeal avoids the elbow strike from Banchamek, against the ropes.
A short right from McNeal on the inside.
McNeal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from McNeal fails to land.
Banchamek lands a damaging elbow.
Banchamek is leaning against McNeal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Banchamek trying to land knees to the body.
McNeal blocks the elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNeal has a couple of punches blocked by Banchamek.
McNeal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banchamek lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Banchamek looking to throw knees to the head but McNeal is blocking nicely.
McNeal misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
McNeal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banchamek tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McNeal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banchamek has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Banchamek tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McNeal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McNeal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McNeal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buakaw Banchamek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banchamek wants to clinch but McNeal slips to the side
and Banchamek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch up but McNeal swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
McNeal tries to keep at a distance but Banchamek has taken the fight into the clinch.
McNeal swings wildly with an uppercut but Banchamek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banchamek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McNeal avoiding damage as Banchamek throws knees to the body.
McNeal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McNeal swings wildly with an uppercut but Banchamek uses good head movement to avoid it.
McNeal misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McNeal.
McNeal swings wildly with an uppercut but Banchamek uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
McNeal avoids the elbow strike from Banchamek, against the ropes.
Banchamek blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Banchamek.
McNeal throws a head punch that misses.
McNeal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banchamek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McNeal avoids it.
McNeal scores with a shot to the side of Banchamek's head.
Banchamek pushes off an throws an elbow but McNeal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Banchamek lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Banchamek.
McNeal lands a shoulder strike.
Banchamek lands a nice elbow.
McNeal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banchamek backwards.
Banchamek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McNeal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banchamek blocks an uppercut.
McNeal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McNeal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banchamek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McNeal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McNeal fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Banchamek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banchamek takes a shot to the head.
McNeal blocks an elbow strike from Banchamek.
Banchamek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McNeal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banchamek lands an elbow that stopped McNeal in his tracks for a moment.
McNeal prevents a body shot from Banchamek.
Banchamek lands an elbow inside.
Banchamek throws a head punch that misses.
Banchamek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McNeal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banchamek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banchamek tries to throw a body punch but McNeal avoids it by throwing Banchamek back against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Banchamek.
McNeal lands an uppercut.
Banchamek misses with an elbow strike.
McNeal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banchamek misses with a body punch.
Banchamek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McNeal blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
McNeal breaks the clinch.
McNeal keeps the fight on the outside.
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 Buakaw Banchamek will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
McNeal gets tackled into the ropes by Banchamek. Banchamek maintains the clinch.
Banchamek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McNeal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Banchamek blocking some punches.
Banchamek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banchamek blocking some punches.
Banchamek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Banchamek just misses with a elbow thrown towards McNeal's brow.
Banchamek throws a punch but it's blocked by McNeal.
McNeal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banchamek missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, McNeal scores with a nice short uppercut.
McNeal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banchamek backwards.
Banchamek scores with a shoulder strike.
McNeal has a couple of punches blocked by Banchamek.
Banchamek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banchamek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McNeal blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banchamek throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McNeal takes an elbow to the forehead.
McNeal blocks a body shot from Banchamek.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McNeal.
Banchamek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banchamek misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
McNeal avoids a wild elbow strike from Banchamek.
Banchamek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banchamek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McNeal.
Banchamek tries to work over McNeal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McNeal.
Banchamek misses with a body punch.
Banchamek working aggressively here.
Banchamek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McNeal is defending well for now.
A short right from McNeal on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McNeal.
McNeal throws a head punch that misses.
McNeal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Banchamek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Banchamek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banchamek lands an uppercut.
Banchamek misses with a punch to the body.
Banchamek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McNeal blocks an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Banchamek - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Banchamek throws an elbow but misses.
McNeal has a couple of punches blocked by Banchamek. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNeal prevents a body shot from Banchamek.
McNeal working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Banchamek just misses with a elbow thrown towards McNeal's brow.
Banchamek misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Banchamek just misses with a elbow thrown towards McNeal's brow.
McNeal has a couple of punches blocked by Banchamek.
McNeal throws a punch but it's blocked by Banchamek.
Banchamek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McNeal blocks it with crossed arms.
Banchamek pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
McNeal dodges an elbow strike from Banchamek.
Banchamek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McNeal misses with a punch on the inside.
McNeal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banchamek lands a hook that snaps the head of McNeal backwards.
Banchamek blocks an uppercut.
Banchamek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Banchamek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McNeal backwards.
Banchamek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McNeal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banchamek.
Knees in the clinch landing for Banchamek.
Banchamek landing knees to the head. #T3#
A short uppercut from Banchamek.
Banchamek missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Banchamek throws an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from McNeal.
McNeal misses with a punch on the inside.
Banchamek blocks an uppercut.
Banchamek misses with a knee strike.
McNeal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Banchamek tries to land knees in the clinch but McNeal avoids the damage to the body.
Banchamek using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McNeal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Banchamek lands an elbow that stopped McNeal in his tracks for a moment.
McNeal lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Banchamek throws an elbow but misses.
Buakaw Banchamek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McNeal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McNeal fails to land.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Banchamek throws an elbow but misses.
Banchamek trying to land knees to the body.
McNeal blocks a body shot from Banchamek.
Banchamek throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McNeal blocks a body shot from Banchamek.
McNeal misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banchamek blocks an uppercut. #T4#
McNeal takes an elbow to the temple.
Banchamek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McNeal blocks the elbow strike.
McNeal blocks an elbow strike from Banchamek.
Banchamek connects with a knee to the head.
McNeal gets through Banchamek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McNeal misses with a hook from the clinch.
McNeal blocks a body shot from Banchamek.
McNeal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Banchamek blocks an uppercut.
McNeal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McNeal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McNeal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McNeal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McNeal prevents a body shot from Banchamek.
Banchamek trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banchamek misses with an elbow over the top.
Banchamek blocks an uppercut.
McNeal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McNeal swings wildly with an uppercut but Banchamek uses good head movement to avoid it.
McNeal prevents a body shot from Banchamek.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buakaw Banchamek dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McNeal throws the left hand but Banchamek avoids the punch easily.
Banchamek tries to clinch but McNeal is having none of it.
McNeal throws a series of punches but Banchamek moves out of range. #CL#
Banchamek gets a clinch.
McNeal throws a head punch that misses.
Banchamek lands a good knee to the midsection. McNeal won't want to take too many of those.
McNeal blocks an elbow strike from Banchamek.
Hoddy McNeal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Banchamek fails to land.
McNeal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banchamek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McNeal avoids it.
McNeal scores with a shot to the side of Banchamek's head.
McNeal misses with some punches.
Banchamek throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNeal misses with the head strike.
Banchamek crunches a lovely knee into McNeal's ribcage.
Banchamek can't find room to land a body shot as McNeal controls the action.
Banchamek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banchamek.
McNeal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McNeal blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
McNeal has a couple of punches blocked by Banchamek.
McNeal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Banchameks head.
A head punch on the inside from McNeal fails to land.
McNeal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banchamek blocking some punches.
McNeal lands a right hand.
Banchamek throws an elbow but it misses.
Banchamek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Banchamek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McNeal or not.
McNeal avoids the elbow strike from Banchamek, against the ropes.
Banchamek landing knees to the head.
McNeal misses with a short punch on the inside.
McNeal lands an uppercut.
Banchamek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McNeal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banchamek throws an elbow but it misses.
McNeal blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banchamek.
Banchamek connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNeal throws a punch but it's blocked by Banchamek. #T2#
McNeal throws a punch but it's blocked by Banchamek.
Banchamek lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banchamek.
McNeal throws a punch but it's blocked by Banchamek.
McNeal prevents a body shot from Banchamek.
McNeal lands a shoulder strike.
Banchamek lands an elbow just above McNeal 's eye.
Banchamek landing knees to the head.
McNeal managing to block the knees to the body from Banchamek.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McNeal.
Banchamek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banchamek misses with an elbow over the top.
McNeal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McNeal misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Banchamek.
McNeal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McNeal throws a head punch that misses.
McNeal misses with some punches.
Banchamek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Banchamek lands an elbow inside.
Banchamek pushes off an throws an elbow but McNeal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from McNeal fails to land.
Nice elbow from Banchamek.
Banchamek tries to land knees in the clinch but McNeal avoids the damage to the body.
Banchamek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McNeal.
McNeal lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
McNeal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banchamek tries to clinch but McNeal moves away
and McNeal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McNeal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Banchamek on the side of the head.
Banchamek tries to clinch there but McNeal circles away.
McNeal throws a counter combo.
Banchamek is looking to clinch but McNeal is avoiding it.
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McNeal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McNeal throws an overhand right that lands on Banchamek's shoulder, as Banchamek tries to avoid the shot.
McNeal circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling McNeal to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Banchamek is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Banchamek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Banchamek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banchamek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McNeal counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Banchamek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banchamek tries to clinch up
and McNeal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Banchamek thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Are you kidding me?! McNeal ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Banchamek clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hoddy McNeal!
An out of breath Hoddy McNeal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DUEL 205
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Nice shot lands for McNeal.
Morgan closes the distance but McNeal moves to the side
enabling McNeal to counter with a crisp jab.
McNeal takes a jab right on the kisser.
McNeal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Josh Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan scores with a decent looking hook.
Morgan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McNeal's hands.
Morgan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McNeal's head backwards.
Morgan throws a body punch but McNeal moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from McNeal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Morgan dives in and scores a takedown into McNeal's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morgan throwing strikes from guard but McNeal blocks nicely.
McNeal wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Morgan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morgan is looking to work some ground and pound but McNeal has wrist control.
Morgan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McNeal trying to keep a closed guard but Morgan is proving a slippery customer.
McNeal keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Morgan throwing strikes from guard but McNeal blocks nicely.
Morgan pushing down on McNeal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Morgan stops McNeal from getting back to his feet.
McNeal trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
McNeal keeping control of the position.
Morgan trying to control the action but McNeal is working from the bottom.
McNeal is positioning himself well to prevent Morgan advancing to mount. #T2#
McNeal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morgan.
Morgan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morgan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McNeal's head.
McNeal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McNeal wants to sweep here but Morgan controlling him for the moment.
Morgan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morgan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McNeal keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
McNeal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morgan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Morgan trying to control but McNeal is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McNeal holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Morgan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morgan prevents McNeal from getting back to his feet.
Morgan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McNeal is trying to keep Morgan in close.
McNeal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McNeal has momentary wrist control but Morgan slips an elbow through the middle.
McNeal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
McNeal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McNeal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morgan postures up in McNeal's guard and throws a big left but McNeal blocks it.
Morgan throwing strikes from guard but McNeal blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Morgan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morgan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McNeal pulls Morgan in close to prevent any damage.
McNeal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morgan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morgan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morgan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McNeal is keeping the position for now.
McNeal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan misses the jab.
Morgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McNeal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Morgan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McNeal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McNeal throws a right and a left that both miss.
As McNeal backs off Morgan throws a huge counter combo but McNeal manages to avoid it all.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McNeal manages to avoid it.
McNeal scores with a jab. Morgan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Morgan lands a jab to the head.
McNeal works over Morgan's head and body with a nice combination.
Morgan looks to land a left hand but McNeal moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from McNeal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan moves out of range of the strikes.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Morgan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McNeal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNeal wants to get back to his feet but Morgan is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Morgan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McNeal keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
McNeal wants to stand and escape but Morgan is having none of it.
McNeal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morgan throwing strikes from guard but McNeal blocks nicely.
McNeal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morgan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McNeal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Morgan cracks McNeal with a solid left hand.
Morgan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McNeal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Morgan postures up in McNeal's guard and throws a big left but McNeal blocks it.
Morgan stops McNeal from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morgan.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Morgan catches McNeal right on the button with a cross.
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from McNeal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Morgan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McNeal's waist but McNeal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morgan off to one side.
McNeal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McNeal misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
McNeal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Morgan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hoddy McNeal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Morgan does no damage.
McNeal throwing a counter right hand but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Morgan misses with a body shot
and McNeal counters with a two punch combo.
Morgan scores with a jab to the body.
Morgan throws an off balance right hand
and McNeal counters with a stiff right hand.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McNeal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morgan connects with the punch.
Morgan misses the body punch
and McNeal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Morgan is rocked!
McNeal drops Morgan with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Morgan! McNeal dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hoddy McNeal!
Our winner, Hoddy McNeal, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DUEL 202
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McNeal checks a leg kick.
As Reigns looks to move away, McNeal throws a big counter combo but Reigns just gets out of the way.
McNeal takes one to the chin there.
Reigns throws a low kick, looking for McNeal's leg but McNeal calmly moves out of range.
McNeal throws a good cross that connects.
McNeal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reigns connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McNeal scrambles back to his feet.
Reigns has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Reigns lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reigns connects with a body shot that sends McNeal's belly button to the back.
Reigns throws out a loose jab but McNeal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reigns staying out of range there.
Brando Reigns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Reigns.
McNeal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McNeal looks to land a left hand but Reigns moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reigns.#T1#
Reigns works the jab nicely.
McNeal blocks the body kick.
Reigns works the jab nicely.
Reigns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McNeal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reigns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNeal was well out of range. Poor timing from Reigns.
Reigns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McNeal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reigns lands a leg kick that knocks McNeal off balance momentarily.
A jab from Reigns finds it's way through McNeal's defenses.
Reigns connects with a nice looking jab.
Reigns cracks McNeal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McNeal misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reigns counters with a good low kick that McNeal was not able to check. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNeal takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reigns lands a jab.
Reigns will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from McNeal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reigns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McNeal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoddy McNeal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McNeal takes a jab right on the kisser.
McNeal walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reigns.
Reigns smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reigns slips under a jab from McNeal.
McNeal throws a shot from downtown. Reigns moves away and avoids it.
Reigns misses with a low kick.
McNeal throws a hook to the side of Reigns's head but Reigns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Reigns throws the left hand but McNeal avoids the punch easily.
McNeal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McNeal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reigns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reigns throws a leg kick but McNeal sees it coming and moves out of range.
McNeal slips a straight right by Reigns.
McNeal tests Reigns's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reigns misses with a wild body shot.
Reigns thows a body kick. McNeal tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McNeal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reigns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reigns throws the left hand but McNeal avoids the punch easily.
McNeal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Reigns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNeal was well out of range. Poor timing from Reigns.
Reigns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McNeal doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reigns is looking to slow McNeal down with leg kicks.
McNeal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reigns was well out of range. Poor timing from McNeal.
Reigns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McNeal is looking to counter punch.
Reigns misses with a left hand
and McNeal counters with a right hand to the body.
Reigns cracks McNeal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McNeal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reigns.
McNeal throws an overhand right that lands on Reigns's shoulder, as Reigns tries to avoid the shot.
Reigns with a nice cross.#TD2#
Reigns closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McNeal did well to prevent Reigns getting side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McNeal tries to kick Reigns off but Reigns keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brando Reigns dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Reigns lands a body shot.
McNeal moves out of range of the body kick.
Reigns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reigns cracks McNeal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Reigns has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reigns tries to work over McNeal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reigns.
McNeal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reigns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reigns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McNeal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNeal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reigns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McNeal.
Reigns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McNeal. #BC#
McNeal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reigns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
A lazy left from Reigns finds it's target.
Reigns lands a nice looking body shot.
Reigns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reigns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McNeal misses with a hook. Reigns ducked under it nicely.
McNeal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reigns connects with the punch.
Reigns lands with a shot to the body.
Reigns misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from McNeal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reigns fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McNeal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reigns throws a hook to the side of McNeal's head but McNeal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Reigns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Reigns there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reigns looks to score with a jab to the body but McNeal is just out of range.
Reigns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reigns scores with a three punch combo!
McNeal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McNeal digs a good body shot into Reigns's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reigns.
McNeal misses with a straight right.
A jab from Reigns finds it's way through McNeal's defenses.
McNeal lands a head shot.#TD2#
Reigns drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Reigns is looking to take a break and control but McNeal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
McNeal tries to buck Reigns off but Reigns is having none of it.
Reigns in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Reigns in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Reigns's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Reigns thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McNeal is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Reigns is controlling him well.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Reigns wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McNeal, who protects the arm well.
McNeal stops Reigns from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Reigns is trying to get an arm triangle but McNeal is defending well.
Reigns staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNeal is pushing Reigns's head away, looking to escape. Reigns manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Reigns is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McNeal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McNeal is not content to let Reigns control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brando Reigns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Reigns throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hoddy McNeal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McNeal catches Reigns with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McNeal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McNeal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McNeal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reigns takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McNeal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reigns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McNeal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Reigns slips under a jab.
Reigns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Reigns was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reigns connects with a body shot.
McNeal avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Reigns misses.
An attempted straight right counter from McNeal misses the target.
McNeal ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Nice body punch from Reigns.
McNeal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reigns makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McNeal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McNeal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reigns is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Reigns misses with a leg kick.
McNeal throwing a counter right hand but Reigns manages to avoid it.
McNeal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reigns.
Reigns connects with a body shot that sends McNeal's belly button to the back.
Reigns misses with a hook. McNeal ducked under it nicely.
McNeal misses with a hook. Reigns ducked under it nicely.
Reigns only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reigns.#TD2#
Reigns darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Reigns is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McNeal sees it coming and defends easily.
Reigns frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3##SUB2#
Reigns is working for a guillotine from mount but McNeal frees his head quite easily.
McNeal working to try and regain half guard.
Reigns wants to control the pace but McNeal is squirming around nicely.
McNeal is working to get back to half guard.
Reigns won't let McNeal get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
McNeal is working to get back to half guard.
Reigns controlling from the full mount.
Reigns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4##SUB2#
Reigns working for a guillotine from mount but McNeal is in no mood to give up.
Reigns looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reigns can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McNeal is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Reigns is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McNeal has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McNeal gets back to half guard.
McNeal won't allow Reigns to pass to mount.
McNeal wants to get back to his feet.
Reigns is looking to advance position but McNeal won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Reigns in particular looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brando Reigns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reigns 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brando Reigns!
Brando Reigns is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Brando Reigns thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DUEL199
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Bull misses with a takedown
letting McNeal counter with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for McNeal.
Bull looks for a takedown but McNeal sprawls well.
Bull fails with the takedown
and McNeal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Bull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bull shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McNeal with a jab.#ROC2#
Bull is rocked!
McNeal lands the left hand.
Oh Bull is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McNeal leaves Bull with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McNeal throws out a counter right but Bull avoids it with no problem.
Bull seems to have got his legs back now.
Bull has his takedown stuffed
and McNeal counters with a nice uppercut. #T1##KD2#
McNeal sends Bull crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McNeal is motioning to the referee to let Bull up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Chief Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bull misses with a takedown attempt
and McNeal counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoddy McNeal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bull doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and McNeal counters with a nice right hand that sends Bull toppling to the canvas! Bull scrambles and gets back to his feet - can McNeal finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bull shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McNeal counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Bull to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by McNeal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hoddy McNeal!
After winning the bout, Hoddy McNeal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DUEL192 Honda v Ronaldo
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Jab by McNeal.
A punch lands to the side of Mack 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mack on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McNeal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mack on the side of the head.
McNeal looks to throw the jab but Mack is out of range.
McNeal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNeal cracks Mack with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McNeal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mack gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McNeal counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Mack takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#
Mack is rocked!
Mack gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McNeal counters with a right hand to the body.
Mack is still on wobbly legs! Can McNeal finish him?
McNeal cracks Mack with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hoddy McNeal!
Our winner, Hoddy McNeal, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DK Battlegrounds IX
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
McNeal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dillashaw misses with a combination
and McNeal counters with a two punch combo.
McNeal slips under a jab from Dillashaw.
McNeal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dillashaw missing with a left hand there. McNeal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by McNeal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McNeal.
Dillashaw misses with a looping left.#T1#
Dillashaw throws an overhand right that lands on McNeal's shoulder, as McNeal tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like McNeal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McNeal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dillashaw misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from McNeal misses the target.
McNeal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dillashaw.
Dillashaw looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dillashaw misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from McNeal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McNeal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the liver by McNeal. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
McNeal lands a nice looking body shot.
McNeal blocks the body kick.
A quick step to the side and McNeal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillashaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McNeal throws a looping overhand right but Dillashaw ducks down to avoid it.
Dillashaw is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice defenses there by McNeal.
Dillashaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dillashaw misses with a hook. McNeal ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from McNeal misses its target.
McNeal thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice combination there by McNeal. #T3#
Dillashaw connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dillashaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from McNeal misses the target.
McNeal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#
Dillashaw is rocked!
Dillashaw walks into a jab.
Dillashaw is still on wobbly legs! Can McNeal finish him?
Dillashaw throws a looping overhand right but McNeal ducks down to avoid it.
Dillashaw misses with an uppercut. McNeal saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as McNeal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dillashaw doesn't seem phased though.#KD#
McNeal drops Dillashaw with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dillashaw looks back up at him and smiles so McNeal waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillashaw lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dillashaw throws a front kick aimed at McNeal's knee but McNeal avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from McNeal misses the target.#T4#
McNeal lands with a straight right. Dillashaw didn't see that one coming.
McNeal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD#
McNeal cracks Dillashaw with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dillashaw looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McNeal finish him?
Dillashaw throws a lazy uppercut
and McNeal counters with a huge left! Dillashaw is in big trouble! He's backing up but McNeal isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dillashaw from any more damage. A dominating finish by McNeal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hoddy McNeal!
A very excited looking Hoddy McNeal made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DK Battlegrounds VII
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Fried throws a lazy uppercut
and McNeal counters with a nice uppercut.
McNeal ducks under a wild hook from Fried.
A little feinted left hand from McNeal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McNeal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fried.
Fried tries to clinch but McNeal moves away
and McNeal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McNeal works Fried's body with a nice hook.
Fried throws a poor cross that misses
and McNeal counters with a right hand to the body.
Fried connects with a right hand. McNeal shakes it off.
McNeal slips a jab from Fried.
McNeal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle -Apply Within in the buildup to the fight.
McNeal tries to move into range but Fried moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fried scores with a hook to the body. McNeal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fried lands a jab.
French Fried seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Fried has taken the fight to the clinch.
McNeal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fried works on McNeal's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Fried tries to work over McNeal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fried misses with a punch to the body.
Fried blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McNeal swings wildly with an uppercut but Fried uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fried keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McNeal's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fried.
McNeal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McNeal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McNeal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fried tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McNeal's elbow.
Fried tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from McNeal fails to land.
Fried blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McNeal.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fried.
McNeal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fried.
Fried misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McNeal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fried blocks an uppercut.
McNeal swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fried.
McNeal working aggressively here.
McNeal misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McNeal.
Fried working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fried.
Fried has McNeal pressed against the cage, preventing McNeal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fried fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McNeal throws a head punch that misses.
Fried misses with some punches.
McNeal misses with the head strike.
Fried takes a shot to the head.
McNeal gets through Fried's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McNeal lands a left hand.
McNeal misses with a short punch on the inside.
McNeal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Fried as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McNeal fails to land.
Fried lands a left hand.
Fried working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fried lands a body punch.
Fried blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Fried lands with a short shot to the head.
Fried scores with a shot to the side of McNeal's head.
Fried lands a left hand that snaps the head of McNeal backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fried.
McNeal fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
McNeal breaks the clinch.
McNeal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Fried closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McNeal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fried misses with a body punch.
McNeal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fried digs a right hand underneath McNeal's ribcage. McNeal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McNeal misses with a punch on the inside.
McNeal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McNeal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McNeal scores with a nice hook to the head.
McNeal gets through Fried's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McNeal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McNeal takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Fried blocking some punches.
McNeal working aggressively here.
McNeal has a couple of punches blocked by Fried.
Fried takes a shot to the head.
Fried lands with a left to the head.
Fried lands a body punch.
McNeal is breathing heavily.
Fried misses with a hook to the ribs.
McNeal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fried backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McNeal.
McNeal takes a shot to the head.
McNeal has a couple of punches blocked by Fried.
Fried misses with a punch to the body.
McNeal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Fried - that landed with a thud.
McNeal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fried lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Fried as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fried can't find room to land a body shot as McNeal controls the action.
Fried fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fried blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McNeal swings wildly with an uppercut but Fried uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fried.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but French Fried will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McNeal swats away the attempt to clinch by Fried.
McNeal takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fried tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McNeal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fried avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fried cracks McNeal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
McNeal tries to keep at a distance but Fried has taken the fight into the clinch.
McNeal misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNeal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McNeal working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Fried.
A short right from Fried.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McNeal.
McNeal misses with a hook from the clinch.
McNeal blocks a body shot from Fried. #T1#
McNeal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fried lands a body shot.
Fried scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fried lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McNeal or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fried lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Fried.
Still in the clinch, Fried scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fried cracks McNeal with a nice body shot.
Fried lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fried.
Fried has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McNeal takes a shot to the head.
Fried working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNeal throws a head punch that misses.
Fried lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fried softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fried working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
McNeal is rocked!
McNeal prevents a body shot from Fried.
McNeal throws a punch but it's blocked by Fried.
McNeal misses with some punches.
Fried blocking some punches.
McNeal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fried lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Fried lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh McNeal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fried lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Fried.
Fried lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McNeal or not.
Still in the clinch, Fried scores with a nice short uppercut.
McNeal misses with a punch on the inside.
Fried lands with a light punch inside.
Fried lands a big right hand that drops McNeal! The killer instinct kicks in and Fried finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Fried!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). French Fried!
French Fried is the new featherweight champion!
French Fried decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: DK Exhibition
Date: Sep 12, 2018

#R1#
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McNeal tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King throws a looping overhand right but McNeal ducks down to avoid it.
McNeal throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
McNeal throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King swings for the body but McNeal moves out of range.
McNeal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McNeal takes one to the side of the head.
McNeal misses with the combination. #T1#
King walks into a stiff left hand from McNeal.
King slips a straight right by McNeal.
King feints the counter takedown.
King tests McNeal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McNeal misses with an uppercut.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from McNeal. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
King throws an off balance right hand
and McNeal counters with a nice body shot.
A big left from McNeal misses.
King throws a jab when McNeal was well out of range.
McNeal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McNeal.
An attempted straight right counter from McNeal misses the target.
King lands with an uppercut that bounces McNeal off the cage and back into range.
King misses with a shot to the body
and McNeal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNeal ducks under a wild hook from King.
King scores with a hook.
McNeal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McNeal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
McNeal dodges the punch combination from King.
An attempted straight right counter from McNeal misses the target.
McNeal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and King releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McNeal swings away with a body shot that misses
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King takes a swing at McNeal's ribcage but misses.
King moves away from the strike by McNeal.
King takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
King missing with a left hand there. McNeal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McNeal throws out the jab.
McNeal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King misses with a looping right.
King misses with a looping left.
McNeal misses with a straight left.
McNeal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
A little feinted left hand from McNeal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King looks to land a right hand but McNeal moved out of range.
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 Hoddy McNeal will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McNeal looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
King misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from McNeal misses the target.
King misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from McNeal misses the target.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
King fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McNeal on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped McNeal's head back.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McNeal.
A looping hook to the body misses from McNeal. King does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
McNeal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McNeal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Hoddy McNeal has been cut.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McNeal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McNeal has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
King throws a hook to the side of McNeal's head but McNeal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McNeal throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
McNeal lunges at King with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by King's hand. #T2#
King looks to land a right hand but McNeal moved out of range.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McNeal.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNeal was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
McNeal scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dwayne King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNeal was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
McNeal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King with the counter takedown but McNeal avoids it easily.#T3#
King lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McNeal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A right-left combo lands from King.
King throws a jab when McNeal was well out of range.
McNeal misses with a jab to the body
letting King counter with a right hand.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and McNeal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
McNeal misses with a right hand
and McNeal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
King slips under a jab from McNeal.
McNeal slips under a jab.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McNeal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McNeal might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McNeal misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from McNeal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hoddy McNeal's cut.
That's time! McNeal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
McNeal ducks under a wild hook from King.
It looked like McNeal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from King.
McNeal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McNeal.
McNeal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McNeal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King misses with a left hand
and McNeal counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from McNeal misses.
A nice side step and King releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King staying out of range there.
McNeal moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
McNeal misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left lands for McNeal.
A telegraphed right hand from McNeal misses the target.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McNeal blocks a jab.
King misses with a two punch combination.
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McNeal throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McNeal.
King let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
McNeal throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McNeal misses the jab.
A nice side step and King releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McNeal scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McNeal lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McNeal.#CUT#
It looks like Dwayne King has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNeal's corner calls for a 1-2. McNeal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McNeal dodges the punch combination from King.
McNeal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
McNeal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McNeal. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
McNeal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McNeal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
A counter left hand to the body from McNeal misses its target.
King lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
McNeal throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and King releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McNeal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
King throws a good cross that connects.
King moves away from the strike by McNeal.
King digs a good body shot into McNeal's ribs.
King takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McNeal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. McNeal doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hoddy McNeal clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
King misses with a right hand
enabling McNeal to counter with a crisp jab.
McNeal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
King thuds a left hand into McNeal's body.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McNeal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
King slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNeal missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McNeal misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely. #T1#
King throws a hook to the side of McNeal's head but McNeal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King throws an off balance right hand
and McNeal counters with a straight right hand.
King swings for the body but McNeal moves out of range.
McNeal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
McNeal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McNeal looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King throws out a counter right but McNeal avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McNeal.#T2#
McNeal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
King lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McNeal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McNeal misses with a body shot.
McNeal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by King.
King is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McNeal with a body shot.
King lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
McNeal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McNeal looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
McNeal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
King misses with a straight right.
McNeal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
King avoids the body shot from McNeal.
King lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
King takes one to the chin there.#T4#
McNeal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
King lands with a good body shot.
King takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
King misses with an uppercut
and McNeal counters with a straight right hand.
King throws a body punch but McNeal moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNeal throws a hook but King blocks it.
McNeal looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
McNeal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hoddy McNeal had his way with Dwayne King in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
King cracks McNeal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dwayne King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King scores with a nice right hand.
King misses with an uppercut. McNeal saw that one coming.
McNeal takes one on the button.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McNeal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McNeal is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from McNeal.
McNeal moves out of range of the strikes.
McNeal throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.#T1#
King misses with a body shot
and McNeal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dwayne King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McNeal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
King throws a good cross that connects.
McNeal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McNeal fails to land with a series of punches.
King getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
McNeal staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from McNeal misses the target.
King scores with a body shot.
McNeal misses with a hook
and McNeal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNeal ducks under a wild hook from King.
McNeal staying out of range there.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target. #T3#
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McNeal.
King misses with a right hand
and McNeal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McNeal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McNeal misses with a hook
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McNeal lands a two punch combo. #T4#
King misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from McNeal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McNeal throws a big shot that misses.
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!
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McNeal throws a jab when King was well out of range.
McNeal loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
King throws a looping overhand right but McNeal ducks down to avoid it.
McNeal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McNeal has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoddy McNeal!
Hoddy McNeal retains his featherweight title!
Hoddy McNeal thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DK Battlegrounds II
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Sheik swings widly with a right hand
and Sheik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McNeal ducks under a wild hook from Sheik.
McNeal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle -Apply Within in the buildup to the fight.
Sheik throws a right and a left that McNeal avoids nicely.
Sheik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McNeal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sheik wants to counter the offense by McNeal and move into the clinch position.
Sheik defending well as McNeal loads up on a big left hand.
Sheik tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheik slips a straight right by McNeal.
McNeal lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Sheik is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sheik moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sheik throws a body punch but McNeal moves out of range.
McNeal misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Sheik drives through and clinches with McNeal against the cage.
McNeal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sheik has a couple of punches blocked by McNeal.
McNeal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sheik can't find room to land a body shot as McNeal controls the action.
Sheik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sheik pushes McNeal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McNeal gets through Sheik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sheik misses with some punches.
Sheik lands a shot to the body.#T2#
McNeal gets through Sheik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Sheik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sheik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McNeal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Sheik as the two fighters clinch.
Sheik lands a left hand that snaps the head of McNeal backwards.
A short right from McNeal on the inside.
McNeal lands with a short shot to the head.
Sheik scores with a shoulder strike.
Sheik misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sheik.
Sheik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McNeal throws a punch but it's blocked by Sheik. #BC2#
Sheik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McNeal works Sheik's body with a nice hook.
McNeal tests Sheik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McNeal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
McNeal moves out of range of the strikes.
Sheik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McNeal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Sheik moves into range and clinches up with McNeal.
Sheik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sheik lands with a light punch inside.
McNeal misses with the head strike.
Sheik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Sheik.
Sheik misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
McNeal manages to break the clinch.
McNeal misses with a right hand
and Sheik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
McNeal moves away from the strike by Sheik.
McNeal throwing a counter right hand but Sheik manages to avoid it.
Sheik connects with a right hand. McNeal shakes it off.
McNeal swings for the body but Sheik moves out of range.
Sheik blocks a jab.
Sheik walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McNeal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sheik.
McNeal appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Sheik pushes McNeal up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iron Sheik dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
McNeal circles away from the clinch attempt
and McNeal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McNeal throws a body punch but Sheik moves out of range.
Sheik moves away from the strike by McNeal.
Sheik wants to counter the offense by McNeal and move into the clinch position.
Sheik misses with a hook
and Sheik 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.
McNeal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sheik slips a jab and a cross from McNeal. #T1#
McNeal ducks right into an uppercut from Sheik.
Sheik takes one to the side of the head.
McNeal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sheik on the side of the head.
Sheik tries to clinch but McNeal moves out of range.
McNeal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Sheik closes the distance and clinches.
Sheik misses with a punch on the inside.
Sheik lands a right hand.
Sheik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from McNeal.
Sheik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McNeals head.
Sheik misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNeal swings wildly with an uppercut but Sheik uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Sheik taking a breather.
Sheik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sheik working aggressively here.
McNeal blocking some punches.
Sheik misses with some punches.
Sheik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sheik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McNeal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sheik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McNeal throws a head punch that misses.
Sheik pushes McNeal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McNeal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sheiks head.
Good body shot from Sheik.
Sheik can't find room to land a body shot as McNeal controls the action.
Sheik blocking some punches.
McNeal misses with a punch on the inside.
Sheik misses with some punches.
Sheik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sheik lands a hook that snaps the head of McNeal backwards.
Sheik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sheik blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
McNeal fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
McNeal breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheers as McNeal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sheik doesn't seem phased though.
Sheik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McNeal manages to avoid it.
McNeal slips under a jab from Sheik.
Sheik swings for the body but McNeal moves out of range.
Sheik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McNeal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sheik connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Sheik swings widly with a right hand
and McNeal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McNeal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McNeal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McNeal ducks under a wild hook from Sheik.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McNeal scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Sheik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McNeal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McNeal misses with an uppercut.
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 Hoddy McNeal will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
McNeal misses with a hook. Sheik ducked under it nicely.
McNeal blocks a jab.
Sheik misses with a hook to the body
and McNeal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Sheik.
Sheik throws a hook to the side of McNeal's head but McNeal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Sheik 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McNeal throws a hook to the side of Sheik's head but Sheik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McNeal throws a series of punches but Sheik moves out of range.
Hoddy McNeal is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Sheik throws a body punch but McNeal moves out of range.
Jab from McNeal.
Sheik misses with a hook to the body
and McNeal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McNeal misses with a straight right.
Sheik swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McNeal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sheik misses the shot to the body.
McNeal connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
McNeal scores with a nice right hand.
McNeal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sheik slips under a jab from McNeal.
Sheik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McNeal.
Sheik swings away with a body shot that misses
letting McNeal counter with a right hand.
Sheik slips a straight right by McNeal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McNeal throws out the jab. #T3##CL2#
Sheik closes the distance and pushes McNeal back into the cage.
McNeal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Sheik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McNeal scores with a shot to the body.
McNeal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McNeal slips a straight right by Sheik.
Sheik throws a poor cross that misses
and McNeal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Sheik - just one landing.
McNeal looks to score with a jab to the body but Sheik is just out of range.
Sheik wants to counter with a clinch but McNeal pushes him away.#T4#
McNeal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sheik misses with an uppercut.
As Sheik looks to move away, McNeal throws a big counter combo but Sheik just gets out of the way.
Sheik misses with a right hand
enabling McNeal to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from McNeal. Sheik does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Sheik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McNeal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sheik loads up on a big right hand but McNeal slips the punch.
Nice cross by McNeal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hoddy McNeal clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Nice defenses there by Sheik.
Sheik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sheik throws a right hand that misses
and McNeal counters with a nice uppercut.
McNeal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McNeal looks to land a right hand but Sheik moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNeal throws a hook but Sheik avoids it easily.
McNeal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sheik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNeal was well out of range. Poor timing from Sheik.#T1#
McNeal slips under a jab from Sheik.#CL2#
Sheik has closed the distance and engaged McNeal in a clinch.
McNeal misses with the head strike.
McNeal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sheik misses with the head strike.
Sheik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sheik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sheik fails to land.
Sheik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McNeal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sheik backwards.
Sheik lands a nice uppercut.
McNeal lands a shoulder strike.
Sheik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sheik throws a punch but it's blocked by McNeal. #T2#
Sheik keeps control of McNeal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McNeal lands a hook that snaps the head of Sheik backwards.
Sheik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McNeal backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McNeal.
Sheik works on McNeal's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Sheik.
Sheik misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Sheik.
A left hand lands to the body for Sheik.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sheik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sheik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McNeals head.
A right hook to the body lands for Sheik.
McNeal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Sheik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sheik has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sheik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Sheik moves into range and clinches up with McNeal.
A short uppercut from Sheik. #T3#
Sheik lands a body punch.
McNeal misses with a punch on the inside.
Sheik blocks an uppercut.
Sheik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sheik tries to throw a body punch but McNeal avoids it by throwing Sheik back against the cage.
Sheik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sheik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sheik blocks an uppercut.
McNeal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sheik swings wildly with an uppercut but McNeal uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McNeal.
McNeal lands an uppercut.
Sheik lands a hook that snaps the head of McNeal backwards.
McNeal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McNeal prevents a body shot from Sheik.
Iron Sheik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Sheik.
Sheik lands an uppercut.
Sheik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Sheik manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Sheik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sheik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#
McNeal is rocked!#CL2#
Sheik moves into the clinch.
Sheik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McNeal blocking some punches.
McNeal misses with a short punch on the inside.
McNeal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sheik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sheik scores with a shot to the side of McNeal's head.
Sheik misses with some punches.
Sheik blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sheik fails to land.
Sheik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McNeals head.
Sheik is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iron Sheik dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
McNeal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sheik blocks a jab.
Sheik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McNeal missing with a left hand there. Sheik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sheik tries to counter with a clinch but McNeal shakes him off and moves away.
McNeal missing with a left hand there. Sheik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheik misses with a right hand
and McNeal counters with a nice uppercut.
McNeal misses with a double jab.
Sheik tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Sheik gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McNeal.
Sheik throws an off balance right hand
and Sheik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McNeal looks to land a left hand but Sheik moved out of range nicely.
Sheik fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McNeal on the side of the head.
Sheik lands with an overhand left.
Sheik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sheik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McNeal.#T2#
A big right from Sheik misses.
McNeal throws a shot from downtown. Sheik moves away and avoids it.
McNeal sets himself, and Sheik steps forward looking for the clinch! McNeal avoids it this time.
Sheik throws a good cross that connects.
Sheik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sheik wants to clinch.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Sheik.
McNeal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sheik darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McNeal tests Sheik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sheik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McNeal.
Sheik misses with a body shot
and McNeal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McNeal lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Sheik misses with an uppercut
and McNeal counters with a stiff right hand.
McNeal defending well as Sheik loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like McNeal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sheik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McNeal scores with a hook.
Sheik moves away from the strike by McNeal.
Sheik tries to counter with a clinch but McNeal shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sheik lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hoddy McNeal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McNeal has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoddy McNeal!
Hoddy McNeal retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Hoddy McNeal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KONFLIKT XV
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Weight misses with a straight right.
It seemed like McNeal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weight missing with a left hand there. McNeal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weight misses with a right hand
and McNeal counters with a left and a right that stings Weight.
Weight scores with a nice strike.
Weight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Weight throws a poor cross that misses
and McNeal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weight digs a good hook to McNeal's body.
McNeal misses with a straight left.
McNeal looks to score with a jab to the body but Weight is just out of range.
Weight throwing a counter right hand but McNeal manages to avoid it.
Weight throws a right hand that misses
and McNeal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McNeal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weight takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McNeal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weight.#T1#
Weight throws a sloppy body shot
enabling McNeal to counter with a crisp jab.
Weight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McNeal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Weight with a body shot.
Weight misses with a hook.
Weight throws the left hand but McNeal avoids the punch easily.
Weight connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McNeal's hands.
Weight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McNeal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Weight fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McNeal on the side of the head.
Weight throws a looping overhand right but McNeal ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Weight.
McNeal slips under a jab from Weight.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McNeal! But no joy.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weight misses with a wild body shot.
Weight misses the body punch
and McNeal counters with a straight right hand.
McNeal staying out of range there.
McNeal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weight went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McNeal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Weight misses with a right hand
and McNeal counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from Weight lands.
Weight's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McNeal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Weight scrambles back to his feet.
McNeal misses with a double jab
and Weight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Weight feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McNeal sprawling to the canvas! McNeal rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Weight finish him?! #ROC#
McNeal is rocked!#T3#
Weight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McNeal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weight.
Weight appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Weight is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Weight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Light Weight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weight throws a poor cross that misses
and McNeal counters with a nice uppercut.
Weight tries to bum rush McNeal with a series of wild strikes but McNeal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Weight connects with a jab.
Weight throws a body shot but no joy.
McNeal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big right from McNeal misses.
Weight throws a series of punches but McNeal moves out of range.
McNeal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Weight falls off balance throwing a combination
letting McNeal counter with a right hand. #T4#
McNeal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Weight connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McNeal scrambles back to his feet.
McNeal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McNeal has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNeal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weight throws a body punch but McNeal moves out of range.
McNeal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McNeal manages to avoid it.
McNeal connects with a jab.
Weight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McNeal! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McNeal ducks under a wild hook from Weight.
A jab from Weight misses.
McNeal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weight fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Light Weight dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A jab from McNeal finds it's way through Weight's defenses.
McNeal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Weight misses
and McNeal counters with a nice uppercut.
McNeal defending well as Weight loads up on a big left hand.
Weight lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Weight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McNeal can do to turn this around?
Weight's corner calls for a 1-2. Weight obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McNeal is still on wobbly legs! Can Weight finish him?
Weight misses with a right hand
and McNeal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Weight thinking.
McNeal seems to have recovered his senses.
McNeal misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNeal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weight.
Weight jabs McNeal right on the nose. McNeal blinks but takes it well.
Weight loads up on a big right hand but McNeal slips the punch.
Weight throws a lazy uppercut
enabling McNeal to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
McNeal ducks under a wild hook from Weight.
Weight scores with a jab.
McNeal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like McNeal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weight throws a hook to the side of McNeal's head but McNeal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weight misses with a lunging right hand
and McNeal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weight looks to land a right hand but McNeal moved out of range.
Weight misses with a straight left.
Weight dips to his left and cracks McNeal with an uppercut!
Weight cracks McNeal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McNeal defending well as Weight loads up on a big left hand.
McNeal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weight.#T2#
Weight missing with a left hand there. McNeal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McNeal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weight takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Weight connects with a single shot there.
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!
Weight loads up on a big right hand but McNeal slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from McNeal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McNeal swings for the body but Weight moves out of range.
McNeal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Weight looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McNeal in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Weight throws an off balance right hand
and McNeal counters with a stiff right hand.
McNeal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Weight throws a poor cross that misses
and McNeal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Weight misses with a wild body shot.
Weight swinging wildly here. #T3#
A punch combination from Weight misses.
Weight throws a right hand that misses
letting McNeal counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Weight is rocked!
Weight misses with an uppercut. McNeal saw that one coming.
Oh Weight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McNeal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weight seems to have got his legs back now.
McNeal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Weight coming out on top.
Weight misses with a wild body shot. #KD2#
McNeal cracks Weight with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Weight looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McNeal finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weight misses with a right hand
and McNeal counters with a big right hand! Oh Weight is in trouble here! McNeal follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hoddy McNeal! Hoddy McNeal retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Hoddy McNeal thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: KONFLIKT FC XII
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
McNeal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lawson doesn't seem bothered though.
Lawson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#
It looks like Andre Lawson has been cut.
McNeal misses with a looping right.
McNeal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawson moves forwards but McNeal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hoddy McNeal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson fails with a takedown attempt.
Lawson darts in looking for a takedown but McNeal gets double underhooks and turns Lawson into the cage.
McNeal seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McNeal throws an overhand right that drops Lawson like a sack of potatoes! McNeal dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hoddy McNeal!
After winning the bout, Hoddy McNeal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KINGS of KONFLIKT
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Fredo throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Fredo misses its intended target. #KD2#
McNeal lands a left and a right that send Fredo crashing to the mat, dazed. McNeal thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Fredo is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Nathaniel Fredo has been cut.
Fredo throws a body shot but no joy.
Oh Fredo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fredo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McNeal.
Fredo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McNeal.
Fredo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fredo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McNeal throws out the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fredo ducks under a wild hook from McNeal.
Fredo feinted with a counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredo misses with the combination.
A nice side step and McNeal releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fredo misses with an uppercut.
Fredo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McNeal slips under a jab.
Nathaniel Fredo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fredo throws an off balance right hand
and McNeal counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hoddy McNeal!
Hoddy McNeal is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Hoddy McNeal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KING Tournament FINAL FOUR
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
McNeal works the jab nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Joe Jennings has been cut.
McNeal connects with a right hand. Jennings shakes it off.
McNeal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jennings.
Jennings wants to counter the offense by McNeal and move into the clinch position.
Jennings throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McNeal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McNeal throws a shot from downtown. Jennings moves away and avoids it.
Jennings appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jennings moves in looking to clinch but McNeal pushes him off.
It looked like McNeal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jennings gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#
Jennings is rocked!
McNeal lands a brutal uppercut that launches Jennings off his feet! Jennings tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hoddy McNeal!
During a confident post fight interview, Hoddy McNeal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KING Tournament Rd 2
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
McNeal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McNeal digs a good hook to King's body.
McNeal lands a jab to the head. #TD2#
King shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McNeal's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNeal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McNeal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
King prevents McNeal from getting back to his feet.
McNeal wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.
McNeal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but McNeal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
King won't allow McNeal to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
King throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
King throws a leg kick but McNeal sees it coming and moves out of range.
King misses with a takedown
and McNeal counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A lazy body kick from King
and McNeal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McNeal misses with a hook.
McNeal with a hook.
King has his takedown stuffed
and McNeal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
King is rocked!
King has his takedown stuffed
and McNeal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can McNeal finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Ogre King has been cut.
King has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hoddy McNeal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ogre King.#T2#
McNeal throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King with the counter takedown but McNeal avoids it easily.
McNeal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
King shoots and misses
and McNeal counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
McNeal drops King with a straight right hand, right on the button! McNeal follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hoddy McNeal!
Hoddy McNeal thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KING Tournament Rd 1 145lb
Date: Mar 23, 2018

#R1#
Caca throws the kick towards the body but McNeal avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Caca lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McNeal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McNeal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like McNeal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Caca.
Caca has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Caca throws a front kick aimed at McNeal's knee but McNeal avoids it well.
McNeal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McNeal cracks Caca with a good jab.
Caca attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Caca throws a leg kick that misses.
Caca throws a leg kick but McNeal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Caca throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caca throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McNeal counters with a left and a right that stings Caca.
McNeal checks a leg kick.
Caca looks for the body kick but McNeal saw that one coming.
McNeal scores with a decent looking hook.
McNeal sizes up Caca with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Caca tries to land a body kick
and McNeal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Caca tenderised McNeal's leg. McNeal is trying to keep his angry face on.
McNeal throws the left hand but Caca avoids the punch easily.
McNeal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Caca scores with a nice body kick.
McNeal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McNeal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Caca throws a low kick but McNeal moves out of range easily.
McNeal throwing a counter right hand but Caca manages to avoid it.
Caca misses with a low kick.
Caca staying out of range there.
Caca was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Caca throws a leg kick that is checked
and McNeal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Caca walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McNeal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little feinted left hand from McNeal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Caca throws a sloppy head kick and McNeal moves out of range easily. #T2#
McNeal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caca manages to avoid it.
Caca misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from McNeal.
Caca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from McNeal misses the target.
Caca looks for the body kick but McNeal saw that one coming.
McNeal is looking to counter punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caca.
Caca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caca misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Caca misses
and McNeal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McNeal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from McNeal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body kick there by Caca.
McNeal connects with a single shot there.#T3#
McNeal takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McNeal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Caca throws a sloppy head kick and McNeal moves out of range easily.
McNeal avoids the head kick by Caca.
Caca throws a head kick that misses
and McNeal counters with a straight right hand.
Caca looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from McNeal misses the target.
A low kick from Caca misses
and McNeal counters with a straight right hand.
Caca throws a low kick but it's checked well by McNeal.
An attempted straight right counter from McNeal misses the target.
Caca pivots, looking for a leg kick but McNeal is out of range and Caca settles back down.
It looked like McNeal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Caca moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Caca tries a head kick but it misses.
Caca is looking to score with low kicks.
McNeal is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Caca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Caca misses with a leg kick
and McNeal counters with a stiff right hand.
Caca wants to land a leg kick but McNeal is out of range.
Caca throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Caca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caca thows a leg kick but McNeal checks it
and McNeal counters with a stiff right hand.
McNeal moves into range and connects with a jab.
McNeal blocks a low kick nicely.
Caca connects with a leg kick. McNeal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Caca misses with a kick to the body
and McNeal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
El Toro Caca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNeal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caca.
Caca on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Caca bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
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 Hoddy McNeal will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Caca thows a leg kick but McNeal checks it
and McNeal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McNeal moves out of range of the body kick.
McNeal throws a big counter combination but Caca scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Caca tries to land a leg kick but McNeal saw it coming and moves away.
Caca will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from McNeal misses the target.
Caca misses with a leg kick
and McNeal counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Caca misses
and McNeal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Caca misses with a leg kick.
Caca feints and then cracks McNeal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McNeal down.
McNeal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Caca. Caca obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caca takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Caca will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Caca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caca attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Caca looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McNeal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Caca throws a wild body kick that McNeal sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from McNeal misses the target.
McNeal throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Caca.
Caca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Caca throws a sloppy head kick and McNeal moves out of range easily.
McNeal checks the leg kick nicely there.
McNeal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caca moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Caca throws a head kick but McNeal moves out of range.
Caca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McNeal throws out the jab.
McNeal's corner calls for a 1-2. McNeal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McNeal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McNeal cracks Caca with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Caca gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Caca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Caca is looking to land body kicks.
Caca throws a leg kick but McNeal sees it coming and moves out of range.
McNeal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Caca throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McNeal counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caca staying out of range there.
McNeal scores with a sloppy right hand. Caca should have avoided that one.
McNeal lands a glancing blow to the side of Caca's head.
McNeal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McNeal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Caca tries a low kick but McNeal avoids it.
McNeal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McNeal throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Caca throws a leg kick that is checked
and McNeal counters with a nice uppercut.
Caca tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McNeal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Caca misses with a low kick.
McNeal takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Caca connects with a leg kick. McNeal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McNeal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Caca throws a head kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by McNeal as he connects with a hook.
Caca misses with a head kick.
A cross from McNeal lands.
Caca throws a low kick but it's checked well by McNeal.
McNeal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Caca staying out of range there.
McNeal misses with a wild combination. #T4#
McNeal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McNeal connects with a good right hand that stumbles Caca. Caca circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Caca throws a head kick that misses
and McNeal counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNeal blocks the body kick.
McNeal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Caca is trying to counter with his kicks.
McNeal avoids the head kick by Caca.
McNeal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Caca misses with a head kick.
McNeal is looking to counter punch.
Caca looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Caca throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from McNeal misses the target.
McNeal throws a right hand that Caca ducks under and follows up with a left that Caca also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hoddy McNeal dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Caca slips a straight right by McNeal.
McNeal will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Caca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Caca feints and then cracks McNeal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McNeal down.
Caca buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Caca throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Caca misses with the body kick
and McNeal counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoddy McNeal is winning the standup battle so far.
Caca is looking to land body kicks.
Caca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNeal throws out a loose jab but Caca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McNeal throws out the jab.
Caca looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Caca tries to land a leg kick but McNeal saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Caca throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Caca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from McNeal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Caca.
Caca tries a head kick but it misses.
Caca dodges the punch combination from McNeal.
Caca pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Caca misses with a low kick.
McNeal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Caca throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting McNeal counter with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Caca. That's going to slow McNeal down.
Caca shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like McNeal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Caca thumps McNeal with a low kick.
El Toro Caca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Caca throws a leg kick
and McNeal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Caca misses with a leg kick
and McNeal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Caca looks to throw a body kick
and McNeal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Caca thows a leg kick but McNeal checks it
and McNeal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McNeal throws a hook to the side of Caca's head but Caca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McNeal has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Caca lands a leg kick that knocks McNeal off balance momentarily.
McNeal checks the leg kick nicely there.
McNeal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Caca tried to score with a low kick but McNeal checks it.
Caca scores with a leg kick.
Caca takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Caca misses with a head kick.
Caca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Caca throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like McNeal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Caca.
McNeal checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from McNeal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McNeal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caca.
McNeal misses with a few strikes there.
McNeal lands with a cross.
Caca slips under a jab from McNeal.
Caca throws a low kick, looking for McNeal's leg but McNeal calmly moves out of range.
Caca misses with a leg kick
and McNeal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Caca throws a head kick that misses
and McNeal counters with a nice uppercut.
McNeal looks to throw the jab but Caca is out of range.
Caca is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Caca has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Caca throws a leg kick that is checked
and McNeal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Caca scores with a head kick.
Caca throws a sloppy head kick
and McNeal counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
McNeal throws a looping overhand right but Caca ducks down to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by McNeal.
A clash of legs there as McNeal blocks the low kick.
Caca goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McNeal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Caca throws a lazy body kick
and McNeal counters with a straight right hand.
McNeal scores with a nice head shot.
McNeal connects with a looping right hand.
McNeal checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice shot by McNeal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hoddy McNeal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McNeal has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoddy McNeal!
After winning the bout, Hoddy McNeal 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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